Tag Archives: Team India

XtraTime VIDEO: India name final squad for Merdeka Cup!

The Blue Tigers are eager to utilise the unique opportunity of playing in an 87,000-seater arena as an away team, as they gear up for their match against Malaysia in the Pestabola Merdeka 2023. India, who are placed 102 in the FIFA Rankings, will take on hosts Malaysia, ranked 134, …

Read More »

Harjinder Singh & 1981 Merdeka Cup: He made the high & mighty bite the bullet!

On the eve of the India versus UAE match in the Merdeka Cup on September 5, 1981, PK Banerjee looked at everyone’s face and paused for a moment before speaking up. “Can any of you tell me what the exact population of the UAE is?” he asked. There was a …

Read More »

arunfoot/SportsKhabri: Candid Football Conversations #52 India at Merdeka Cup!

Candid Football Conversations returns with our daily coverage of the Indian national football team at the Merdeka Cup in Malaysia. The tournament format are official announced! The latest from the India squad? And much much more… Rahul Naresh of SportsKhabri and I are joined by YouTuber Hiren Patel. Candid Football …

Read More »

Revised Merdeka Cup fixtures announced after Palestine withdrawal!

The Football Association of Malaysia (FAM), on October 10, 2023, announced a change of fixtures for the Merdeka Tournament 2023, following Palestine’s last-minute withdrawal from the competition. The tournament will now take place with three teams – India, Tajikistan and hosts Malaysia in a knock-out format. Sticking to the original …

Read More »

arunfoot/SportsKhabri: Candid Football Conversations #51 India at the Merdeka Cup!

Candid Football Conversations returns with our daily coverage of the Indian national football team at the Merdeka Cup in Malaysia. Palestine opt out of the tournament! What is the new format? Who is in the India squad? And much much more… Rahul Naresh of SportsKhabri and I are joined by …

Read More »

arunfoot/SportsKhabri: Candid Football Conversations #50 ISL-10 Mumbai City FC 2-1 Kerala Blasters!

Candid Football Conversations returns with another live show talking about the ISL encounter featuring Mumbai City FC and Kerala Blasters (2-1). Akshata Shukla and Rahul Naresh of SportsKhabri and I are joined by YouTubers Sayan Sarkar and Hiren Patel. Candid Football Conversations is a collaboration between arunfoot and SportsKhabri. #ISL …

Read More »

arunfoot/SportsKhabri: Candid Football Conversations #49 ISL-10 FC Goa 3-2 Odisha FC, Chennaiyin FC 1-3 Mohun Bagan SG!

Candid Football Conversations returns with another live show talking about the ISL encounter featuring FC Goa vs Odisha FC (3-2), Chennaiyin FC vs Mohun Bagan SG (1-3). Rahul Naresh of SportsKhabri is joined by YouTubers Sayan Sarkar and Hiren Patel. Candid Football Conversations is a collaboration between arunfoot and SportsKhabri. …

Read More »

2023 AFC Asian Cup Team Medical Workshop focuses on players’ safety!

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC), in collaboration with the Local Organising Committee (LOC) and AFC Medical Center of Excellence Hospital – Aspetar conducted an informative and comprehensive Team Medical Workshop in preparation for the upcoming AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023. During the two-day workshop, AFC Medical Committee Chairperson Dato’ Dr. …

Read More »

AFC Asian Cup 2023 preparations step up with Team Workshop!

Representatives from the 24 Participating Member Associations (PMAs) of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 gathered in Doha earlier in the week for an informative Team Workshop ahead of the Continent’s greatest ever showpiece. With just over three months to go until the 18th edition of Asia’s flagship tournament, the …

Read More »