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Nikhil Poojary named in 26-man India squad for Asian Cup 2023!

Nikhil Poojary was named in the final 26-man Indian National squad for the upcoming Asian Cup 2023 scheduled to kick-off on Friday, January 12, 2024 in Qatar. The right-back who has been an integral part of Igor Stimac’s squad in 2023 will be making his debut in the continental show-piece. …

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India’s Igor Stimac: We need to be clinical against superior opponents!

Landing on Saturday evening, India became the first of the 23 visiting teams to arrive in Qatar for the AFC Asian Cup 2023. With less than two weeks until the Blue Tigers’ first game against Australia, head coach Igor Stimac and his boys have no time to waste. Ahead of …

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Sandesh Jhingan: We respect all but fear none, as fans light up Doha night with welcome chants!

Wherever they go, the massive support follows. The Blue Tigers arrived in Qatar late in the night of Saturday, January 30, 2023, amidst much fanfare. Upon their arrival at the Hamad International Airport in Doha, India were greeted by fervorous chants from what seemed like more than a hundred fans …

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arunfoot/SportsKhabri: Candid Football Conversations #118 India squad for AFC Asian Cup 2023!

Candid Football Conversations returns with another live show talking about the final 26 player India squad for the AFC Asian Cup 2023 plus other Indian football news. I myself and the YouTuber Hiren Patel join the discussion. Candid Football Conversations is a collaboration between arunfoot and SportsKhabri.

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Sevilla FC expands its youth football in China!

This December, at the World Football Summit in Saudi Arabia, Sevilla FC presented their ambitious project to spread the success of their Innovation Centre across the globe. One of the most crucial components is third-party training, which is articulated in various ways, including through alliances with organisations like ISS (International …

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India’s 26-member squad for AFC Asian Cup 2023 announced!

The Indian senior men’s team head coach Igor Stimac, on Saturday, December 30, 2023, announced India’s 26-member squad for the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023. The Blue Tigers are due to arrive in Doha later on Saturday, ahead of marking their fifth appearance in the Asian Cup. India will play …

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arunfoot/SportsKhabri: Candid Football Conversations #117 ISL double header, India injury woes!

Candid Football Conversations returns with another live show talking about the latest from Indian football, be it the ISL encounters, Odisha FC vs Jamshedpur FC (4-1), NorthEast United FC vs FC Goa (1-1), India’s injury woes ahead of the AFC Asian Cup 2023 plus other Indian football news. Rahul Naresh …

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AFC Match Officials confirmed for 2024 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup – UAE!

Four of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s match officials have been selected to officiate at the 2024 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup – UAE, set to take place in Dubai from February 15 to 24, 2024. The 2024 edition of the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup will see Kuwait’s Abdulaziz …

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Brunei Darussalam to maintain forward momentum under new FABD president!

The recently elected President of the Football Association of Brunei Darussalam (FABD), Feisal Eusoff, has discussed his strategic development plans with FIFA President Gianni Infantino during a meeting in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia in advance of the FIFA Club World Cup 2023 final. Mr Eusoff received a two-thirds majority in the …

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