Asia

Dates of 8th AFC Medical Conference Malaysia 2025 confirmed!

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Medical Committee further underlined the Confederation’s commitment to safeguard and prioritise the health and wellbeing of Asian footballers at its first meeting for the 2023 to 2027 term, which was held today at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Under the guidance of Chairperson …

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arunfoot/SportsKhabri: Candid Football Conversations #12 SAFF Cup semifinal & final!

Candid Football Conversations returns with Arunava Chaudhuri and Rahul Naresh of SportsKhabri discussing their experiences of the India vs Lebanon semifinal and their expectations of the SAFF Championship final against Kuwait on Tuesday, July 4. Candid Football Conversations is a collaboration between arunfoot and SportsKhabri.

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India & Kuwait gear up for SAFF Cup battle royale!

The SAFF Championship has been contested 13 times, with India winning the title on eight occasions. The Blue Tigers further stretched their streak of SAFF Championship final appearances to nine, and will aim to defend their title from two years ago when they take on Kuwait for the trophy at …

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SAFF Championship 2023 VIDEO: Lebanon 0-0,2-4 INDIA – Penalty Shootout!

India defeated Lebanon 4-2 on penalties after it ended goalless post extra time, in the semifinal of the SAFF Championship at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru on Saturday, July 1, 2023, to book their spot in the summit clash of the competition. The Blue Tigers will get a shot …

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AIFF Secretary General happy with SAFF Championship evolvement!

The SAFF Championship has been a happy hunting ground for India, with the Blue Tigers winning eight of the 13 editions held so far. However, the ongoing 2023 edition of the championship is a rather special one, with the presence of quality teams like Lebanon and Kuwait, who have been …

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Practice, confidence and freedom: India’s key to shootout success!

The 19,640-strong crowd at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium were witness to an anxious evening on Saturday, July 1. Referee Sinan Hussain’s whistle at the end of 120 and more minutes signalled the first time an India game would head to penalties in over a decade. The Nehru Cup final in …

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SAFF Championship 2023 VIDEO: Lebanon 0-0,2-4 INDIA – Highlights!

India defeated Lebanon 4-2 on penalties after it ended goalless post extra time, in the semifinal of the SAFF Championship at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru on Saturday, July 1, 2023, to book their spot in the summit clash of the competition. The Blue Tigers will get a shot …

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Football to highlight social causes at 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup!

FIFA, in partnership with several United Nations agencies, will use the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup – Australia & New Zealand to highlight a range of social causes, selected following extensive consultation with stakeholders including players and the 32 participating member associations. Under the global campaign, Football Unites the World, …

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India shoot their way into final as Lebanon pay the penalty!

India defeated Lebanon 4-2 on penalties after it ended goalless post extra time, in the semifinal of the SAFF Championship at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru on Saturday, July 1, 2023, to book their spot in the summit clash of the competition. The Blue Tigers will get a shot …

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Kuwait pip Bangladesh to enter final in maiden attempt!

Kuwait defeated Bangladesh by a solitary extra-time goal to reach the final of the SAFF Championship at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru on Saturday, July 1. After 90 minutes of regulation time ended in a goalless draw, Abdullah Albloushi scored the only goal of the match with a low …

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