When Eugeneson Lyngdoh had walked into the dressing room of the Indian National Team in March 2015, India were languishing at 173 in the FIFA Rankings, facing a stern test against Nepal in the FIFA World Cup Preliminary Qualifiers under newly appointed Head Coach Stephen Constantine who had taken over …
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XtraTime tries to explain in short how India achieved their best FIFA World Rankings in over two decades as 96th in the rankings.
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The Indian National Football Team achieved its best FIFA World Ranking since February 1996 as they were ranked 96 in the July 2017 according to latest FIFA Rankings. In the process, India are currently placed 12th in Asian Football Confederation (AFC). India’s best-ever FIFA Ranking till date stays 94 which …
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As India reached their second-best FIFA Ranking ever at 96 and as connoisseurs start to mention about Stephen Constantine having a ‘magic wand,’ the man himself feels that it’s all about teamwork. In an exclusive interview, he speaks at length about the life of a Coach, the difficulty in celebrating …
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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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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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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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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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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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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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