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India National Team icons hail Manipur’s sporting culture!

In a candid conversation on AIFF TV on Sunday, December 27, Indian women’s national team winger Dangmei Grace, who hails from Bishnupur in Manipur, spoke about the sporting culture in her home state and how sports is “in the blood” of all Manipuris. “Our inclination towards sports comes from our …

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IFTWC powered by Decode Football: What’s happening to Sahal Abdul Samad?

This is a short video analysis and explanation on how Sahal Abdul Samad, the wonder boy from Kerala, has fared till date in his career with Kerala Blasters FC and Team India. The video includes my assessment of the current situation of Sahal Abdul Samad!

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420 Grams S03E10: Remembering India’s 1970 Asian Games Football Medal!

Exactly 50 years ago today, on December 19, 1970, India beat Japan 1-0 to win a bronze at the Asian Games. It was the country’s last podium performance at the continental level. 420 Grams’ Arjun Pandit, Jaydeep Basu, Leslie Xavier and Siddhanth Aney look back at the tournament and where …

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Subhas Bhowmick & Shyam Thapa: FIFA President complimented us as the best technical side of Asia!

Facing the dazzling Japanese side who came to Bangkok at the back of winning the bronze medal at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City – the first-ever Asian country to win an Olympic medal in football – was a herculean task. But the 20-men Blue Tigers contingent had something …

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Blue Tigers stars laud India’s ‘exciting’ 2027 AFC Asian Cup bid!

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) announced its candidature to host the 2027 AFC Asian Cup in an event in New Delhi on Wednesday, December 16, which has created an incredible buzz across the nation among various stakeholders, including the players. Blue Tigers skipper Sunil Chhetri, who has represented the …

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AIFF & India hand in official 2027 AFC Asian Cup bid!

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has formally announced its candidature to host the 2027 AFC Asian Cup and deliver a Brighter Future Together for football in India and across Asia. Unveiling its plans at the launch in New Delhi today, AIFF showcased the unrivalled potential of hosting Asia’s flagship …

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Adil Khan: Looking forward to many more clean sheets with Gurpreet & Sandesh!

Blue Tigers defender Adil Khan highlighted his love for defending, and the close bond that he shares with goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu and Sandesh Jhingan, in a freewheeling interview on AIFF TV. Adil felt that he was lucky to have the likes of Sandesh and Gurpreet to aid him form …

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AIFF condoles demise of 1962 Asian Games gold medalist D Ethiraj!

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) condoles the sad demise of the 1962 Asian Games gold medal-winning team member D Ethiraj, who breathed his last on Friday, December 11, 2020. He was 86 years old. The prolific centre forward was a member of the historic Chuni Goswami-led Blue Tigers side …

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FIFA World Rankings: India finish year 104th, Belgium stay No. 1!

Earlier today, the latest FIFA ‘Coca Cola’ Men’s World Ranking were released by the world football governing body and in the December rankings, India stay joint 104th position with Kenya behind Trinidad & Tobago, but ahead of Mozambique; while 2018 FIFA World Cup semifinalists Belgium stays No. 1. India have …

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FIFA World Rankings: India move-up to 104th, Belgium stay No. 1!

Earlier today, the latest FIFA ‘Coca Cola’ Men’s World Ranking were released by the world football governing body and in the November rankings, India gained four spots to joint 104th position with Kenya behind Trinidad & Tobago, but ahead of Mozambique; while 2018 FIFA World Cup semifinalists Belgium stays No. …

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