India have been clubbed with hosts United Arab Emirates, Thailand and Bahrain in Group A of the AFC Asian Cup – UAE 2019, the official draw for which was held at the Armani Hotel Ballroom at the iconic Burj Khalifa in Dubai today, May 4, 2018. Indian National Team Captain …
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Several of the most iconic names in Asian football are poised to grace the eagerly-anticipated AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 Final Draw tonight, May 4 at Dubai’s Armani Hotel in the United Arab Emirates’ iconic Burj Khalifa at 7:30pm (UAE time). Iran’s Ali Daei, who was top scorer the last …
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The management of digital media, content and communications planning were cast in sharp focus in West Asia at the first-ever regional Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Communications Workshop which concluded in Oman on Sunday, April 29. Hosted by the Oman Football Association (OFA), the two-day workshop opened with an overview of …
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Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has congratulated the final three teams – North Korea, Philippines and Yemen – for sealing their spots at the biggest ever AFC Asian Cup. After more than three years of captivating action, the final day of the 2019 AFC …
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Although the 2019 AFC Asian Cup – UAE qualification round didn’t end on a happier note for Stephen Constantine’s boys, the British coach feels the team “has a great future” ahead. But at the same time he stressed that “they need to improve in certain areas”. “I think as a …
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A late header from Jeje Lalpekhlua couldn’t prevent India’s 12-match unbeaten streak (official matches) in International Football coming to an end when the Blue Tigers went down 1-2 to Kyrgyz Republic in their last Group A match of the AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers at the Dolon Omurzakov Stadium in Bishkek …
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In their final 2019 AFC Asian Cup qualifier match, Team India visit Bishkek to face hosts Kyrgyz Republic on Tuesday, March 27. Both teams are already qualified ahead of their six and final qualifier match, which is inconsequential for the outcome of the qualifiers. Watch the LIVESTREAM of the 2019 …
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A day prior to India’s last group league match against the Kyrgyz Republic in Bishkek, India head coach Stephen Constantine has said that “regardless of our qualification, we’ll push for a win.” Constantine was speaking at the official pre-match press conference on Monday, March 26. “We haven’t come here to …
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Midfield general Eugeneson Lyngdoh preferred to take a trip down memory lane to recollect Sunil Chhetri’s ‘amazing world-class strike against the Kyrgyz Republic in the first-leg in Bengaluru. In an interview, Lyngdoh brings back memories of India’s majestic win. What do you remember the most about the match? The confidence …
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Alexander Krestinin, the head coach of the Kyrgyz Republic national team, expressed that his team is seeking nothing less than ‘a revenge’ against the group-leaders India tomorrow, March 27. “Despite playing a valiant football, we lost in India and now we have the opportunity for a revenge in our home. …
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