Candid Football Conversations returns with me, Arunava Chaudhuri, giving my thoughts on the #ACL2 Group D encounter between #EastBengal FC & #AlShorta SC, which ended in a unnecessary 2-3 loss in Kolkata last night.
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East Bengal FC lost 2-3 to Al Shorta SC of Iraq in their second match of the AFC Champions League Two 2026-27 Group D at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. David Lalhlansanga netted both of the Red and Golds’ goals in the first …
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With a brilliant attacking display, the India U17 women’s team trounced Malaysia 4-0 to top Group E and qualify for the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2027 at the MP Selayang Stadium in Selayang, Malaysia, on Sunday, October 11, 2026. With the result, Joakim Alexandersson’s Young Tigresses created history …
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Ninety minutes separate the India U17 women’s national team from a second successive appearance at the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup, as the Young Tigresses take on hosts Malaysia in their decisive final Group E qualifier at the MP Selayang Stadium in Selayang on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at 18:30 …
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The India U17 women’s team took another significant step in their AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2027 Qualifiers campaign with a dominant 2-0 victory over Syria in their second Group E match at the MP Selayang Stadium in Selayang, Malaysia, on Thursday, October 8, 2026. Anushka Kumari, who had …
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The India U17 men’s team rounded off their friendly tour of Myanmar with a comprehensive 4-0 victory over the hosts in the second match at the StarCity Sports Club in Thanlyin, Myanmar, on Wednesday, October 7, 2026. Captain Dallalmoun Gangte put the Blue Colts ahead in the first half. An …
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The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) today announced Alrajhi Bank as an Official Global Supporter of the AFC Champions League Elite™, AFC Champions League Two™ and AFC Women’s Champions League™, covering the 2026–2029 cycle in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The partnership builds on Alrajhi Bank’s existing association as an Official …
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The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Social Responsibility Committee (SRC) charted a transformative course for global collaboration, transparency, and child and youth protection at its fourth meeting held virtually today, reinforced by the approval of a new initiative with the Dignity for Children Foundation. Underlining the Committee’s commitment to purposeful action, …
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The India U17 women’s national team began their AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2027 Qualifiers campaign on a rousing note, demolishing Iraq 14-0 in a record-breaking effort at the MP Selayang Stadium in Selayang, Malaysia, on Monday, October 5, 2026. Anushka Kumari, Silky Devi Sorokhaibam, Thandamoni Baskey and Nira …
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The India U17 women’s national team are set to begin their AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2027 Qualifiers campaign on Monday, October 5, 2026, at 13:00 IST, taking on Iraq in their opening Group E fixture at the MP Selayang Stadium in Selayang, Malaysia. India will aim for a …
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