The Bundesliga is set to further strengthen its long-standing connection with Japanese football through the launch of Bundesliga Dream Japan, the first youth development project jointly delivered by a top European league and the Japan Football Association (JFA). As part of Bundesliga Dream, the league’s flagship youth development initiative across …
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The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Executive Committee officially ratified a series of major hosting and regulatory decisions, including the confirmation of Japan as the host of the 2028 edition of the AFC U23 Asian Cup™, which will serve as Asia’s qualifiers for the Los Angeles 2028 Summer Olympics. Japan secured …
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Candid Football Conversations returns with me, Arunava Chaudhuri, giving my thoughts on the Top 3 Under-21 teams of last season Reliance Foundation Development League (RFDL) in Bengaluru FC, FC Goa and Punjab FC are set to visit Japan.
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India’s U17 women’s team may have fallen 0-3 to Japan in their second Group B encounter at the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026, but the response from within the camp remained measured and firmly forward-looking. The hope of reaching the knockout stage for the first-time ever is still …
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The India U17 women’s national team went down 0-3 to Japan in their AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup 2026 Group B match at the Suzhou Taihu Football Sports Centre Pitch 4 on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. After a goalless first half, India conceded just before the hour mark through Yumi …
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India’s journey in the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup 2026 now moves into a far sterner phase, as the Young Tigresses prepare to face Japan in their second match of Group B on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at 17:00 IST at the Suzhou Taihu Football Sports Centre Pitch 4. The …
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Head coach Joakim Alexandersson came away pleased with the way India concluded their AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Thailand 2026™ Group C campaign on Wednesday. The South Asian side outplayed Chinese Taipei 3-1 to claim their first win, taking a two-goal lead in the first half through Bhumika Khumukcham and …
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India’s campaign at the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Thailand 2026 may not be fully reflected in the results column, with defeats to stronger opponents standing out. But beyond the scorelines, the tournament offered a clearer picture of a team committed to development. Drawn in a demanding Group C alongside …
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The Indian U20 women’s national team suffered a 0-6 defeat at the hands of Japan in their opening match of the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Thailand 2026 at the Thammasat Stadium in Pathum Thani, Thailand, on Thursday, April 2, 2026. The Young Nadeshiko led 1-0 at half-time. Six-time champions …
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The moment they have spent months preparing for has finally arrived. The Indian U20 women’s national team are set to kick off their AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Thailand 2026 campaign against Japan on Wednesday, April 2, as the Young Tigresses end their 20-year wait to play in the tournament. …
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