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Could the Kerala Blasters be moving out of Kochi? Also, the Indian National Team could be playing upto 10 friendlies in Europe!
Read More »Superpower Football – Half Volley: Kerala Blasters out of Kochi? India to play in Europe?
From Mizoram to Goa, Mapuia hopes for India call-up through I-League performances!
The Northeastern state of Mizoram has contributed much to the cause of Indian football in recent years. So much so, that Mizoram is now considered to be one of the hubs of the beautiful game in the country. Indeed, it was a fairytale story, when a small club – the …
Read More »India’s Igor Stimac: The good work has just started!
It was in May earlier this year that Croatian World Cupper Igor Stimac was appointed as the head coach of the Indian National Team and on Friday, December 6, he assessed his time in India till now and looked back at his tenure so far with the Blue Tigers in …
Read More »Successful India Football Forum 2019 held in Mumbai!
The 2019 edition of the India Football Forum was successfully held on Thursday, December 5 at the Novotel Juhu Beach in Mumbai. After opening remarks for Jonathan Rego, who set the tone for the day, it was the first session titled ‘The Road Ahead For Indian Club Football’ featuring Sunando …
Read More »India Football Forum 2019: Updated list of speakers announced!
The 2019 edition of the India Football Forum is set to be held on Thursday, December 5 at the Novotel Juhu Beach in Mumbai from 10am to 6pm. The theme of this years India Football Forum is ‘Future of Indian Football takes shape’ in reference to the FIFA/AFC roadmap deciding …
Read More »Superpower Football – Half Volley: Man City buys Mumbai City FC! Floyd Pinto out?
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?
Read More »AIFF Technical Committee meets at Football House!
The AIFF Technical Committee under the Chairmanship of Shyam Thapa met at AIFF Headquarters, the Football House on Friday, November 29. The Head Coach of the Senior National Team Igor Stimac gave a detailed presentation on the performance of the Indian Senior Men’s National Team in their last five qualifying …
Read More »FIFA World Rankings: India drop to 108th position, 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 November rankings, India dropped two spots as 108th position behind Kenya, but ahead of Central African Republic; while 2018 FIFA World Cup semifinalists Belgium stays No. 1. …
Read More »NNIS VIDEO: Anwar Ali – Don’t pressure Sunil Chhetri too much!
Punjab FC defender Anwar Ali spoke to NNIS on the sidelines of the 2019/20 I-League campaign launch. Amongst other things former India international Anwar defended current captain and former team-mate Sunil Chhetri against too much pressure.
Read More »NNIS VIDEO: Igor Stimac – Sunil Chhetri is here to stay!
Indian football coach Igor Stimac feels that Sunil Chhetri is “playing like a 29-year-old” and remains irreplaceable for the next few years. The 35-year-old Chhetri has been in prolific form in recent years but since netting India’s lone goal in the 1-2 loss to Oman in September, he has not …
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