Sitting at his home in Kolkata, Kiren Khongsai was, for once, thrilled and a bit surprised, when he read the news in the morning. “Every day you read about so many troubling things, and even today, the front page was about the earthquake. It was heart-breaking,” he says. “But when …
Read More »Imphal to host Tri Nation Friendly Tournament in March 2023; India to play Myanmar & Kyrgyz Republic!
The upcoming FIFA International break will be a momentous one where the India Senior Men’s National Team will play Tri-Nation FIFA Friendly Football Tournament matches against Myanmar and the Kyrgyz Republic at the Khuman Lampak Stadium in the capital of Manipur, Imphal. The games will take place during the March …
Read More »SportsKhabri VIDEO: Arunava Chaudhuri speaks on OCI representing India!
In the first episode of the The Indian Football Podcast by SportsKhabri, Arunava Chaudhuri is their guest! Arunava answered the most frequently asked question on our Twitter Space – Can Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)/ or a Person of Indian Origin (PIO) play for the Indian national football team?
Read More »FIFA World Rankings: India stay 106th, Brazil 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 106th behind New Zealand, but ahead of Kosovo; while Brazil retain their No. 1 spot. India have 1192 points, the same as last month and …
Read More »XtraTime VIDEO: Igor Stimac – Promotion will lead to longer, better league!
Starting promotion from the I-League to the Indian Super League will initiate the process where the Indian leagues become longer, and hence, gives more matches to the players to show their capabilities on the pitch, believes India Senior Men’s National Team head coach Igor Stimac. It was earlier announced that …
Read More »Igor Stimac: Promotion will lead to longer, better league!
Starting promotion from the I-League to the Indian Super League will initiate the process where the Indian leagues become longer, and hence, gives more matches to the players to show their capabilities on the pitch, believes India Senior Men’s National Team head coach Igor Stimac. It was earlier announced that …
Read More »Jo Paul Ancheri: Promotion essential to improve Team India supply line!
Promotion from the I-League to the Indian Super League could be essential for the Indian Football ecosystem to improve the supply line to the Senior Men’s National team, feels former India captain Jo Paul Ancheri. It was earlier announced that the Roadmap for Indian Football, as approved by the Asian …
Read More »Nirmal Chettri announces his retirement!
Former India international Nirmal Chettri has announced earlier today his retirement from professional football after a long and successful career. The 32 year old Melli-born full back started his senior career with Air India back in 2006 after being spotted by the Airmen at the Sikkim Governor’s Gold Cup before …
Read More »XtraTime VIDEO: Interview with former footballer Bijen Singh!
XtraTime visited Manipur to speak with former India and East Bengal FC footballer Bijen Singh ahead of the upcoming Kolkata derby, while also speaking about his career.
Read More »XtraTime VIDEO: India’s Igor Stimac to leave after 2023 AFC Asian Cup!
As XtraTime reports, India head coach Igor Stimac in an interview informed that he would leave the national team after 2023 AFC Asian Cup.
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