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India’s Igor Stimac: We have planned to utilise the maximum time possible!

India head coach Igor Stimac announced an 18-day national team camp to “utilise the maximum time possible” before the upcoming 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Qatar, which is scheduled to be played in Bhubaneswar, Odisha on March 26. The match is scheduled to kick-off at 7:30pm IST. “Time is …

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Coach Stimac names India probables for Qatar qualifier in Bhubaneswar!

Indian national team head coach Igor Stimac has called-up 43 players for the preparatory camp ahead of the joint 2022 FIFA World Cup/2023 AFC Asian Cup qualifier against Qatar on March 26 in Bhubaneswar. With the ISL finals only to be played on March 14, coach Stimac decided to divide …

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I-League talent impresses Team India coach Igor Stimac!

With the I-League reaching its climax leaving the fans engrossed, India national team coach Igor Stimac admitted that he has been “impressed” by the talent on display in the competition and that he is looking forward to watching more matches. On Twitter, Igor wrote, “It was fantastic to witness 2 …

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FIFA World Rankings: India stay 108th, Belgium stay No. 1!

Earlier in the day, the latest FIFA ‘Coca Cola’ Men’s World Ranking were released by the world football governing body and in the February rankings, India stay in 108th position behind Kenya, but ahead of Central African Republic; while 2018 FIFA World Cup semifinalists Belgium stays No. 1. India have …

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AIFF condoles death of former India international Rajendra Mohan!

The All India Football Federation condoled the death of former India international Rajendra Mohan who passed away after a massive heart attack in Delhi. He was 77. He represented India in four International matches and was part of the Indian bronze-medal winning Merdeka squad in 1966. His debut match was …

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At Indian Arrows, Venkatesh & Mahesh Gawli rearing next generation of Blue Tigers!

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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Recuperating from ACL injury, Sandesh Jhingan works away on his first book!

It’s been over three months that Sandesh Jhingan has been out of action owing to an ACL injury. “It’s better to come back stronger than sooner,” Jhingan states. In an exclusive interview with AIFF Media, we try to take a sneak-peek into the softer side of the “Ironman” and that’s …

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NNIS VIDEO: Robin Singh – Stimac is trying to bring tactical & technical side to Indian Football!

Hyderabad FC striker Robin Singh told NNIS that the current coach of the Indian national team Igor Stimac is trying to bring in tactical, technical side of football to India, and the team which is in transition mode will bear fruits of it soon.

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Indian Postal Department honours Chuni Goswami with commemorative stamp!

Chuni Goswami, the Indian Football stalwart who led India to win the gold medal in the 1962 Asian Games in Bangkok was honoured by the Indian Postal Department, who issued a postal stamp on his 82nd birthday on January 15. Chuni-da, as the Arjuna awardee and Padma Shri is fondly …

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Shanmugam Venkatesh: Continuity is the key to progression for Indian Arrows!

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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