The FIFA World Cup is the greatest stage in the world of football. In theory, the stage is set once every four years. Practically, the hustle to make it there carries on every single day. It is a rigorous process, and India’s 10th quest to qualify for the World Cup …
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Candid Football Conversations returns with Arunava Chaudhuri and Rahul Naresh of SportsKhabri discussing a number of Indian Football topics. Gokulam Kerala Women at the AFC Women’s Club Championship, the Kuwait vs India the FIFA World Cup qualifiers, and the latest I-League updates. Candid Football Conversations is a collaboration between arunfoot …
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The sterling efforts of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s Member Associations in nurturing the Continent’s future were honoured on Tuesday afternoon at the AFC Special Elite Youth Football Awards 2023. Held at the InterContinental Hotel in Kuala Lumpur during the opening of the 4th AFC Youth Conference, the ceremony crowned …
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FC Bayern Munich have signed Australian attacking talent Nestory Irankunda. The 17-year-old will join on July 1, 2024 on a long-term contract at the German record champions. Irankunda turns 18 on February 9, 2024. Jochen Sauer, director of youth development, said, “We’ve had Nestory on our radar for some time …
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The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) reaffirmed its commitment to grooming the stars of the future on Tuesday morning at the 4th AFC Youth Panel meeting for the 2022/23 term. The key thrust will come from the implementation of updates to the AFC Elite Youth Scheme regulations in 2024, which will …
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Qualifying for the FIFA World Cup remains Indian Football’s biggest dream. Nine previous campaigns to reach the world’s greatest single sporting event have been unsuccessful. But when you talk about India’s best performance in a qualifying tournament, there’s only one campaign that comes to mind – In 2002, when India …
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Having been denied a place in the 2019 Round of 16 by the slimmest of margins, India are determined to enjoy an extended run at the 2023 AFC Asian Cup in Qatar. It will, however, not be easy for Igor Stimac’s side with all their Group B challengers – Australia, …
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Sunil Chhetri. Forever Young; a perfect example of may your hands always be busy, may your feet always be swift. In Indian football, the 39-year-old sets a record every time he steps onto the pitch. It will be no different when he leads India into Round 2 of the FIFA …
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I just love to watch the 442oons and their funny take on football and its matches! In the 442oons of the day its the Frontmen XI season six continues with a Rest of the World vs Saudi Pro League challenge in Footballers build Wells in Africa.
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Gokulam Kerala FC scripted a historic win in the AFC Women’s Club Championship, as they beat Bangkok FC 4-3, at the Chonburi Stadium, in Chonburi, Thailand, on Sunday, November 12. The hosts led 2-1 at half-time. The Malabarians fell behind thrice, and came back as many times, to defeat their …
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