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XtraTime VIDEO – Afghanistan vs India: Blue Tigers aim for a giant leap for FIFA WCQ Round 3 dream!

The India Senior Men’s Team will be on the verge of writing a new chapter in the post-independence era of Indian Football history, when they resume their FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup 2027 Preliminary Joint Qualification Round 2 campaign as they take on Afghanistan on Friday, March …

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AFC Grassroots Panel focused on increased participation!

The AFC Grassroots Panel met virtually on Tuesday for its first meeting for the term 2024-25 to chart the way forward for the development of grassroots football in Asia. Chaired by AFC Technical Director Andy Roxburgh, the meeting was attended by 14 experts from 14 Member Associations (MAs) of the …

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Qatar vs Kuwait, Afghanistan vs India in Group A action!

Qatar will be the team to beat when Group A of the Preliminary Joint Qualification – Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 resumes on Thursday, March 21. Fresh from successfully defending their AFC Asian Cup title on home soil last month, …

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Afghanistan vs India: Blue Tigers aim for a giant leap towards far-reaching FIFA WCQ Round 3 dream!

The India Senior Men’s Team will be on the verge of writing a new chapter in the post-independence era of Indian Football history, when they resume their FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup 2027 Preliminary Joint Qualification Round 2 campaign as they take on Afghanistan on Friday, March …

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Jeakson Singh: India’s Midfield General is back and ready for combat!

After a six-month absence from the national team, Jeakson Singh Thounaojam is back in blue colours. A shoulder injury sustained during an Indian Super League game for Kerala Blasters FC against Mumbai City FC in October kept the midfielder out of action until February. Back to full fitness, the 22-year-old …

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Tottenham Hotspur to visit Australia in May for Newcastle United friendly!

Tottenham Hotspur will return Down Under in May as they head to Melbourne, Australia for a post-season visit, capped off by a friendly against Newcastle United. Part of Global Football Week Melbourne, the match will take place at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Wednesday, May 22, kick-off 7:45pm …

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AFC Medical Centre of Excellence network expanded by AFC Medical Committee!

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s commitment to ensure the optimum level of medical care for Asian players was further emphasised today after the AFC Medical Committee approved the recognition of two new healthcare providers as part of the prestigious AFC Medical Centre of Excellence network at its second meeting held …

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arunfoot/SportsKhabri: Candid Football Conversations #178 Afghanistan vs India build-up!

Candid Football Conversations returns with another live show talking about the build-up to Afghanistan vs India in the two upcoming joint FIFA World Cup/AFC Asian Cup qualifiers and other Indian football news. Rahul Naresh of SportsKhabri besides me and the YouTuber Hiren Patel join the discussion. Candid Football Conversations is …

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