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India Coach Constantine’s autobiography ‘From Delhi to Den’ is full of anecdotes!

What’s in a Book, goes the age-old adage. National Coach Stephen Constantine smiles. ‘From Delhi to Den,’ published by deCoubertin Books scheduled to be released soon is the National Coach’s autobiography and about his experience of coaching 6 National Teams in 5 countries including two stints in India. “Not to …

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Team India Keeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu: Will take win over Macau rather than being ranked 93!

Speculation, they say, is not knowledge. But when speculation is fuelled by facts, the gravity of speculation increases manifold. Boosted by their recent 1-0 win against Kyrgyz Republic in the 2019 AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers in Bengaluru on June 13, the Indian National Team, as dynamics stand, looks forward to …

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Team India forward Jeje Lalpekhlua finds solace in the shuttle cock and racket!

The thrill and rush of a knockout punch, a tough point won or a match winning six is unmatched. Footballers are no different. They live to be on the field, to win and to prove their mettle. But what about the off-season? In this age of high intensity sports the …

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Team India Winger C.K. Vineeth: Ploughing the roots comes naturally to me!

Footballers are like gladiators. Hundreds and thousands fill up the stands to watch these warriors display their skills. But unlike Roman times of yore it’s not about bloodthirst but the calmer activity of defending and scoring on way to winning. The field is their amphitheater and their feet the tools. …

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2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup: Team India to play Group League Matches in New Delhi!

Following a request from the All India Football Federation to hold the group matches of the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup in India, in which India are playing in New Delhi, and the fruitful discussions between the Local Organising Committee (LOC) and the local government, FIFA has agreed to amend …

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Narendra Modi assures continued support to Indian Football!

With less than 100 days left for the biggest ever Footballing extravaganza to happen in India – the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup — iconic Indian Footballer Bhaichung Bhutia thanked and lavished huge praise on Indian Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi for his “continuous support to Indian Football.” “The honourable …

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VIDEO – NDTV: India’s Sunil Chhetri – Happy we are winning games, don’t take rankings seriously!

Indian football superstar Sunil Chhetri on Thursday, June 29 told NTDV that he does not take the FIFA rankings too seriously. Sunil Chhetri stated that he was happy that the Indian football team was winning matches especially away from home. The star striker also added that he does not look …

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VIDEO – Superpower Football: India beats Kyrgyzstan | Into the FIFA ranking 90s!

India’s game against Kyrgyzstan​ was historic on multiple levels! Be it Sunil Chhetri​’s stunner or the fact that the Indian Football Team​ might hit 90s in the FIFA Rankings. Watch another great vlog from Ankush Sharma for Superpower Football!

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India coach Constantine: We deserved this more than anyone else!

India coach Stephen Constantine, the bagpiper, who has ignited the zeal amongst the boys since he has taken over the reins, went on to say that “India deserved this (the victory against the Kyrgyz Republic)”! “More than anyone else, India deserved this. Not only the boys who played out there, …

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Sunil Chhetri delighted with India’s impressive display!

Captain Sunil Chhetri hailed India’s “massive” win over Kyrgyz Republic in Tuesday’s 2019 AFC Asian Cup qualifier as “one of the best performances” in his 12-year international career as Stephen Constantine’s side edged closer to the finals in the United Arab Emirates. Chhetri’s superb 69th minute strike at the Sree Kanteerava …

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