Venkatesh Shanmugam, Assistant Coach of India Senior National Team feels it’s “hugely motivating for all Indian coaches” to hear that the AIFF General Secretary Kushal Das saying that he “hopes in the next 5 years the National Team is coached by an Indian coach.” Speaking on the topic in a …
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Former India captain and current assistant coach Shanmugam Venkatesh joins for a candid chat on AIFF TV, as he talks about his playing days, his learning’s as a coach and a lot more!
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Venkatesh Shanmugam, Assistant Coach of India Senior National Team, feels it’s “right time” for Sandesh Jhingan look at playing for International clubs. “I strongly feel this is the right time for him to go and play outside (India). It’s a big surprise that he is still playing in India. Whatever …
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As the Indian Team landed in Pakistan in June 2005 for a Friendly series, all the stakes were heavily loaded against Sunil Chhetri. He was 20 and yet to make his International debut. It was an away series, that too against Pakistan. Moreover, he had an injury concern – all …
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Vikram Partap Singh was among the shining lights of the I-League 2019/20 season – featuring in 14 matches for the AIFF’s developmental side Indian Arrows. The young gun, playing just his second season at the senior level, was the highest scorer for the Arrows and had the second-most key passes …
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Current Indian Football Team assistant coach and Indian Arrows head coach Shanmugam Venkatesh hailed the late Pradip Kumar Banerjee as the “first icon of Indian Football”. Former India captain and ex-head coach P.K. Banerjee, who has represented the country 36 times with 19 goals to his name, passed away in …
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The full-time whistle blew as the Indian Arrows vanquished Churchill Brothers to record their first win of the I-League 2019-20 season. On the touchline, head coach Venkatesh Shanmugham and assistant coach Mahesh Gawli sported wide smiles as they joined in the celebrations. For the duo who have both enjoyed decorated …
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Indian Arrows head coach Shanmugam Venkatesh spoke with Soumo Ghosh of the AIFF Media team on the progression of the youngsters with the Arrows. Continuity is the key to progression. This is true as much in life, as in the ‘Beautiful Game’. I consider being entrusted with the responsibility of …
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Man City owners City Football Group have acquired 65% stake in Mumbai City FC, but how is Indian Football truly benefiting? Also, Floyd Pinto steps down as India U-19 coach. Good move?
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On Wednesday, November 20, 2019, 12 coaches passed the AFC A Certificate Course after completing three challenging modules – the first of which took place in April earlier this year. Among the successful candidates was former Indian national team captain and current assistant coach Venkatesh Shanmugham, who stated that the …
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