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Mahesh Gawali, the legendary centre-back from the early years of the 21st century, was only 22 when he travelled with the National Team to play the 2002 LG Cup in Vietnam. Twenty years later, the fans still recall the momentous occasion when a young Indian team shocked hosts Vietnam 3-1 …

The Indian men’s senior national team’s forthcoming FIFA international Friendlies against Singapore and Vietnam on September 24 and 27, respectively, will be broadcast live in India on Eurosport. The set of friendly matches are the Blue Tigers’ first international fixtures since AFC Asian Cup qualifiers in June 2022. The three-team …

Vietnam is on the sights for the Blue Tigers, and their head coach Igor Stimac is one who is upbeat about India’s two matches against the hosts and Singapore. The Indian Football fans of yesteryears will remember the famous moment exactly two decades ago, when an U-23 Indian team clinched …

The 2022 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup – India is on the horizon and will serve as the perfect stage for the newer generation of women footballers to showcase their talent and potential, according to Jeje Lalpekhlua, one of the most prolific forwards of the Indian Men’s Football national team. …

The ever-growing reach of Asian football in leaving a profound and meaningful impact across the Continent was further emphasised by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Social Responsibility Committee at its fourth meeting held virtually today. Setting the tone for the meeting, Chairperson Zaw Zaw praised the depth and breadth of …

Bangladesh won their maiden SAFF Women’s Championship 2022 defeating Nepal 3-1 in the finals on Monday, September 19. Nepal’s hope of lifting the title in front of a sold out crowd at Dasharath Stadium ended in agony. Shamsunnahar gave Bangladesh the lead in the 13th minute. Srimoti Krishnarani Sarkar doubled …

On this year’s World Environment Day, FIFA President Gianni Infantino delivered a video message launching a “Green Card for the Planet” campaign to raise awareness for the protection of the environment. In this message, the FIFA President called for wide-reaching support and action in protecting the environment and saving the …

The Germany national team will hold a short training camp in Oman ahead of the start of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Head coach Hansi Flick will prepare his players for the 2022 FIFA World Cup group games against Japan (November 23), Spain (November 27) and Costa Rica …

Nine teams confirmed their places in the 2023 AFC U-20 Asian Cup – Uzbekistan Finals after finishing top of their qualifying groups on Sunday. Several others, meanwhile, look well placed to advance as the five best second-placed teams, with their berths to be confirmed following the conclusion of Group H …

A Javanese rhinoceros called Bacuya enjoyed a thumping introduction to the public as the Official Mascot of the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup – Indonesia on Sunday on September 18, 2022. Children and fans of all ages were able to catch a glimpse of Bacuya when he was unveiled at …