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arunfoot: Candid Football Conversations #1488 Khalid Jamil cannot stay IndianFootball MNT coach!

Candid Football Conversations returns with me, Arunava Chaudhuri, giving my thoughts on the IndianFootball national men’s team performance yesterday against Tajikistan in a 1-1 draw. But I want and have to say, Khalid Jamil cannot stay India head coach!

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Late penalty denies India victory in Tajikistan!

The Indian men’s national team were held to a 1-1 draw by Tajikistan at the Hisor Central Stadium in Hisor, Tajikistan, on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in the second of two friendlies during the FIFA International Match Window. India struck first through Vikram Partap Singh in the 25th minute and …

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AFC Governance Workshop strengthens FABD capacity!

The AFC Governance Workshop concluded successfully in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Monday, marking yet another instance of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s efforts to maximise the potential of its Member Associations (MAs) and Regional Associations through tailored services. Attended by 32 participants from the Football Association of Brunei Darussalam (FABD) …

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arunfoot: Candid Football Conversations #1484 India Women’s National Team regain SAFF Women’s Championship title!

Candid Football Conversations returns with me, Arunava Chaudhuri, giving my thoughts on the Indian football women’s national team regaining the SAFF Women’s Championship title with a 3-1 win against Bangladesh on Saturday night.

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India end seven-year wait for SAFF Women’s Championship title!

The wait is finally over! India reclaimed the SAFF Women’s Championship title after seven years, defeating defending champions Bangladesh 3-1 in a gripping final at the Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Margao, Goa, on Saturday, June 6, 2026. Pyari Xaxa gave India the lead in the 42nd minute before Ritu …

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Tajikistan defeat India’s Blue Tigers 3-1 in first friendly!

The Indian men’s national team suffered a 1-3 defeat to Tajikistan at the TALCO Arena in Tursunzoda on Friday, June 5, 2026, in the first of two international friendlies during the June FIFA Match Window. Sheriddin Boboev gave Tajikistan an early lead from the penalty spot in the ninth minute …

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Familiar foes, bigger stakes: India & Bangladesh clash again in SAFF Women’s Championship final!

Hosts India and defending champions Bangladesh will lock horns in the final of the SAFF Women’s Championship 2026 at the Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Margao, Goa, on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at 18:30 IST, in what promises to be a fitting conclusion to the tournament. The match will be …

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Sanfida books India’s spot in SAFF Women’s Championship final!

India booked their place in the final of the SAFF Women’s Championship 2026 after edging past a resilient Bhutan 1-0 in the semi-final at the Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Margao, Goa, on Wednesday, June 3, 2026. The victory sets up a title clash against defending champions Bangladesh, who earlier …

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India look to continue winning run in semifinal against Bhutan!

India will look to take another step towards reclaiming the SAFF Women’s Championship crown when they face Bhutan in the second semi-final at the Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Margao, Goa, on Wednesday, June 3, 2026. The match will kick off at 20:00 and will be streamed live on FanCode. …

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Blue Tigresses blank Bangladesh to secure pole position in Group B!

India defeated Bangladesh 3-0 to secure top spot in Group B of the SAFF Women’s Championship 2026 at the Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Margao, Goa, on Sunday, May 31, 2026. It was the Blue Tigresses’ first win over Bangladesh in seven years after losing their previous two matches against …

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