There’s a huge interest in the Blue Tigers among the tourists at the team hotel. The other day, an elderly Polish gentleman said, “I belong to the land of Boniek (Zbigniew) and Robert Lewandowski. But you have Sunil Chhetri. I have heard about him –79 International goals – wow,” he …
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FIFA can confirm, following complex negotiations, it has, with the support of Qatar, evacuated almost 100 members of the football family from Afghanistan, including female players. FIFA would like to express its sincere thanks to the government of Qatar for its support facilitating extensive discussions and for ensuring the safe …
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As the Blue Tigers gear up to play Nepal in the SAFF Championship final, National team captain Sunil Chhetri opened up on a lot of issues involving the Blue Tigers. In a chat, Sunil spoke at length about “Nepal being the best team that plays as a team”, about seniors …
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India defeated Maldives 3-1 at the National Football Stadium in Male, Maldives, on Wednesday, October 13, to book their spot in the 2021 SAFF Championship final. Manvir Singh scored the opening goal, while Sunil Chhetri netted a second-half brace, to hand India the three points. Maldives striker Ali Ashfaq scored …
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Two gestures post match after the facile 3-1 victory against Maldives in the SAFF Championship best describe the camaraderie in the Blue Tigers camp at the moment. Moments after Sunil Chhetri was named the Man of the Match in India’s 3-1 victory over Maldives in their last group league match …
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The AFC Women’s Football Committee applauded the AFC Member Associations (MAs) at its third meeting held virtually today for their determination in ensuring the successful resumption of the ongoing 2022 AFC Women’s Asian Cup – India Qualifiers, particularly against the backdrop of the uncertainties caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Led …
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After India won 3-1 against hosts Maldives in the SAFF Championship 2021 to reach the tournaments final on Saturday, October 16 against Nepal. Senior journalist Jaydeep Basu and Siddhanth Aney discuss the match and its implications.
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India defeated Maldives 3-1 at the National Football Stadium in Male, Maldives, on Wednesday, October 13, to book their spot in the 2021 SAFF Championship final. Manvir Singh scored the opening goal, while Sunil Chhetri netted a second-half brace, to hand India the three points. Maldives striker Ali Ashfaq scored …
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The India Women’s Senior National Team’s spectacular run continued as they secured a 1-0 victory over Chinese Taipei at the Hamad Town Stadium in Bahrain on Wednesday, October 13. Renu’s early strike was enough for the girls to secure this win, that came after the 5-0 drubbing over Bahrain three …
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The Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI) organised the third AFC Futsal Fitness Coaching Certificate Course Level 1 for 20 participants which concluded on Tuesday. Conducted by the AFC Futsal Fitness Instructor Sadegh Amani-Shalamzari and assisted by Pezhman Motamedi from the Islamic Republic of Iran, the six-day course covered …
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