The India U17 men’s team played out a 0-0 draw with Tajikistan in a closed-door friendly match at the PJN Stadium in Fatorda, Goa, on Sunday, February 1, 2026. This was the second of two friendlies, following the first, which India won 4-2 on Thursday. The Blue Colts are currently …
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The India U17 men’s national team defeated Tajikistan U17s 4-2 in the first of two closed-door friendly matches, at the PJN Stadium, in Fatorda, Goa, on Thursday, January 29, 2026. India took the early lead via a goal from Dallalmoun Gangte in the eighth minute, before Mekhrubon Odilzoda equalised in …
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The India U17 men’s team will play two friendly matches against Tajikistan in Margao, Goa, on January 29 and February 1, 2026. Blue Colts head coach Bibiano Fernandes has named a 25-member squad for the two matches. Both games will be played behind closed doors at the Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru …
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Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa paid tribute to the Continent’s Member Associations (MAs) after the Confederation received a record seven Expressions of Interest (EoI) to host the AFC Asian Cup 2031™ final competition. Chairing the 6th AFC Executive Committee meeting in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, …
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India have a date with history in this October FIFA window. When the Blue Tigers take the pitch at the 90,000-strong Bukit Jalil Stadium in Kuala Lumpur to play the Merdeka Cup semifinal against hosts Malaysia on Friday, memories will come rushing back for the old timers. For the new …
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Candid Football Conversations returns with our daily coverage of the Indian national football team at the Merdeka Cup in Malaysia. The tournament format are official announced! The latest from the India squad? And much much more… Read the article India name final squad for Merdeka Cup ! Rahul Naresh of …
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Candid Football Conversations returns with our daily coverage of the Indian national football team at the Merdeka Cup in Malaysia. The tournament format are official announced! The latest from the India squad? And much much more… Rahul Naresh of SportsKhabri and I are joined by YouTuber Hiren Patel. Candid Football …
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The Football Association of Malaysia (FAM), on October 10, 2023, announced a change of fixtures for the Merdeka Tournament 2023, following Palestine’s last-minute withdrawal from the competition. The tournament will now take place with three teams – India, Tajikistan and hosts Malaysia in a knock-out format. Sticking to the original …
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Candid Football Conversations returns with our daily coverage of the Indian national football team at the Merdeka Cup in Malaysia. Palestine opt out of the tournament! What is the new format? Who is in the India squad? And much much more… Rahul Naresh of SportsKhabri and I are joined by …
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India’s maiden appearance in international futsal ended in a 3-6 defeat against hosts Tajikistan in the AFC Futsal Asian Cup Qualifiers on Saturday, October 7, 2023, but not before they decisively proved they were ready to challenge the high and mighty. Despite all their inexperience and lack of international exposure, …
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