Candid Football Conversations returns with me, Arunava Chaudhuri, giving my thoughts on the Indian Football men’s national team playing against Panama at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru tonight.
Read More »Panama first up as India begin demanding run of international friendlies!
Three years after lifting the SAFF Championship at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium, the Indian men’s national team return to familiar territory on Friday, September 25, 2026, to begin a demanding run of international friendlies with a first-ever meeting against Panama. The match will kick off at 19:30 IST and will …
Read More »Record 76 match officials confirmed for AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027!
The countdown to the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ reached a significant milestone on Thursday with the confirmation of the largest-ever contingent of match officials in the competition’s history. The 76-strong line-up features 24 referees and 41 assistant referees, who will be joined by 11 Video Match Officials (VMOs). …
Read More »arunfoot: Candid Football Conversation #1668 Jürgen Klopp’s Germany to debut against the Netherlands!
Candid Football Conversations returns with me, Arunava Chaudhuri, giving my thoughts on the Jürgen Klopp debut as German Football men’s national team head coach against the Netherlands in the UEFA Nations League.
Read More »FIFA Women’s Champions Cup 2027 to be played at home of Inter Miami!
A quartet of the leading women’s clubs on the planet are set to convene in the US city of Miami for the decisive stage of next year’s edition of the FIFA Women’s Champions Cup™. The last-four encounters, including the bronze final and the tournament decider will be hosted at Nu …
Read More »arunfoot: Candid Football Conversation #1661 My interview with Noor Alam, an young Indian coach in Albania!
Candid Football Conversations returns with me, Arunava Chaudhuri, speaking with young Indian coach Noor Alam, who after his time with Kerala Blasters is now coaching Albanian side FK Apolonia.
Read More »arunfoot: Candid Football Conversation #1657 Jürgen Klopp names his first Germany squad!
Candid Football Conversations returns with me, Arunava Chaudhuri, giving my thoughts on the first German Football men’s national team squad named by Jürgen Klopp ahead of the four upcoming UEFA Nations League matches. Klopp has called-up an XXL squad of 44 players for these matches.
Read More »India drawn with Bahrain, Cameroon, Grenada, Laos, Senegal in FIFA U15 World Cup & Festival 2026!
India have been drawn alongside Bahrain, Cameroon, Grenada, Laos and Senegal in Group K of the inaugural FIFA U15 World Cup & Festival Azerbaijan 2026, which will be held in Baku in October. The India U15 men’s team, coached by Bibiano Fernandes, will play five matches across three days in …
Read More »Jürgen Klopp names first squad as Germany head coach!
Jürgen Klopp named his first squad as head coach of the Germany men’s senior national team today at the DFB Campus in Frankfurt. Klopp has selected a total of 44 players across two squads for the four upcoming UEFA Nations League fixtures. The first 24-man squad will contest the opening …
Read More »AFC Youth Panel meeting advances plans for youth development!
The AFC Youth Panel Meeting for the 2026-27 term took place on Tuesday to explore avenues to turn the potential of youth footballers in Asia into sustained and professional progress. Chaired by AFC Technical Director Andy Roxburgh, the high-level platform follows the recent AFC Grassroots Panel and AFC Coach Education …
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