Candid Football Conversations returns with me, Arunava Chaudhuri, speaking with Baljit Rihal about the upcoming Asian Football Awards 2026 in London on September 29 and his views on OCIs playing for India’s Blue Tigers.
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The India U17 women’s team will continue their preparations for the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers with two friendly matches against Philippines in Goa on September 26 and 29, 2026. The venue for both matches will be confirmed at a later date. It will mark only the second …
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Speaking on his birthday, Anwar Ali shared his thoughts on “a historic opportunity” to face Brazil, Uruguay and Panama. With three World Cup-playing nations coming to India to face the national team during the September-October FIFA window, excitement has reached a fever pitch among fans and players alike. Speaking about …
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The India U17 women’s team were held to a 0-0 draw by Uzbekistan in the first of two closed-door friendly matches at the UFA National Football Centre in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, on Thursday, August 27, 2026. India will meet Uzbekistan again on Sunday, August 30, at 19:30 IST. The Young Tigresses …
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The meeting took place in Monaco on the occasion of the 2026/27 UEFA club competition draws. Meeting in Monaco on the occasion of the 2026/27 UEFA club competition draws, National Association representatives serving on the UEFA Executive Committee and European FIFA Council members were joined by the Presidents of European …
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The Indian men’s national team will welcome another heavyweight of world football to Kolkata, with two-time FIFA World Cup champions Uruguay set to face India in an international friendly match at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan on October 6, 2026. The fixture will be India’s third high-profile international friendly of …
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The Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru has been confirmed as the venue for the Indian senior men’s national team’s international friendly against Panama on September 26, 2026, during the FIFA Men’s International Match Window. The fixture will mark the Blue Tigers’ first appearance in Bengaluru since their memorable SAFF Championship …
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The India U17 men’s team have been drawn with Malaysia, Palestine, Singapore, and Guam in Group E of the AFC U17 Asian Cup Uzbekistan 2027 Qualifiers, following the official draw at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Thursday, August 27, 2026. The Blue Colts will travel to Malaysia, …
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India U20 men’s team head coach Mahesh Gawali has named his 23-player squad for the AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2027 Qualifiers, which will be played in Tashkent from August 31 to September 6. From the previously announced 30-player squad ahead of the Singapore friendlies, eight players were released for …
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The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has appointed Anthony Andrews as the assistant coach of the India U17 women’s national team, with Joakim Alexandersson continuing as the head coach. Andrews, who also serves as head coach of East Bengal FC, will take up the role on a dual basis with …
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