Intercontinental Cup win will motivate India against Uzbekistan in AFC U-17 Asian Cup, feels coach
1 year, 6 months ago

Intercontinental Cup win will motivate India against Uzbekistan in AFC U-17 Asian Cup, feels coach

The Hindu  

The Indian juniors will take inspiration from their senior team’s triumph in the Intercontinental Cup when they face Uzbekistan in the AFC U-17 Asian Cup here on Tuesday. A point in bag, India will enter its second Group D match with confidence, feels head coach Bibiano Fernandes. While the Blue Colts train hard for their AFC U-17 Asian Cup campaign, they have also been keeping an eye on their senior counterparts, who won the Intercontinental Cup on Sunday, defeating Lebanon 2-0 at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar. Lebanon are a tough side to play against, and our senior team did well to come back in the second half to win the match,” said Fernandes.

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India A vs UAE LIVE: Tilak Varma's Men's T20 Rising Against UAE in Emerging Asia Cup
Top News
2 months ago

India A vs UAE LIVE: Tilak Varma's Men's T20 Rising Against UAE in Emerging Asia Cup

Firstpost  

India A will look to maintain their winning streak against UAE in the second match of the ACC Emerging Teams Asia Cup. Tilak Varma's top-order batting will be crucial for the Boys in Blue to secure a place in the semi-finals. India A's bowling attack led by Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore and Rahul Chahar will be looking to restrict UAE's scoring …

Fighting India lose 0-1 to formidable Iran in AFC U20 Asian Cup Qualifiers
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Fighting India lose 0-1 to formidable Iran in AFC U20 Asian Cup Qualifiers

The Hindu  

A fighting India went down by a solitary goal to four-time champions Iran in their second group match at the AFC U20 Asian Cup Qualifiers on Friday. After keeping their formidable rivals at bay for most part of the match, the Indians finally conceded a goal in the 88th minute when Yousef Mazraeh managed to beat goalkeeper Priyansh Dubey in …

India eye UAE scalp, women's Asia Cup semifinal berth
5 months ago

India eye UAE scalp, women's Asia Cup semifinal berth

Hindustan Times  

Dambulla, Dominant India will be eager to perfect their tactics further while warding off United Arab Emirates which also can push them firmly towards the semifinals of the women’s Asia Cup here on Sunday. India eye UAE scalp, women's Asia Cup semifinal berth Defending champions India’s supremacy was evident in their facile seven-wicket victory over arch-rivals Pakistan on Saturday, and …

FIFA World Cup qualifier: Sunil Chhetri-less India enter testing transition phase against Qatar
6 months, 2 weeks ago

FIFA World Cup qualifier: Sunil Chhetri-less India enter testing transition phase against Qatar

The Hindu  

The influential Sunil Chhetri's absence will be a difficult void to fill as the Indian football team enters a testing transition phase with a crucial FIFA World Cup qualifying match against heavyweights Qatar in Doha on June 11. An acid test awaits India as they run into two-time Asian champions Qatar at the Jassim bin Hamad Stadium, knowing well that …

India vs Kuwait, FIFA World Cup qualifiers: Three key battles to look out for in Sunil Chhetri’s farewell match
6 months, 2 weeks ago

India vs Kuwait, FIFA World Cup qualifiers: Three key battles to look out for in Sunil Chhetri’s farewell match

The Hindu  

India will face Kuwait in a FIFA World Cup qualifying match at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan on Thursday. The match is not only important due to India’s qualification to the third round but also because captain Sunil Chhetri will be making his 151st and final appearance for the Blue Tigers. FOLLOW: LIVE UPDATES FROM THE INDIA VS KUWAIT FIFA …

India vs Kuwait, FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers: ‘Win will be a farewell gift for Sunil Chhetri,’ says Subhasish Bose
6 months, 2 weeks ago

India vs Kuwait, FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers: ‘Win will be a farewell gift for Sunil Chhetri,’ says Subhasish Bose

The Hindu  

While the City of Joy has been the Blue Tigers’ home for the past week, Subhasish Bose is perhaps the one feeling most at home. FOLLOW: LIVE UPDATES FROM THE INDIA VS KUWAIT FIFA WORLD CUP QUALIFIER “The match against Kuwait is hugely important for us. And apart from Sunil Chhetri, few know better the significance of playing at the …

India vs Kuwait, FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers: Brandon Fernandes looks to make Chhetri’s swansong memorable
6 months, 2 weeks ago

India vs Kuwait, FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers: Brandon Fernandes looks to make Chhetri’s swansong memorable

The Hindu  

Brandon Fernandes will complete five years with the Indian national team on June 5. “I hope I’m able to assist Sunil Chhetri on June 6,” wished Fernandes, who feels lucky to share five of the legend’s 19 years in the national team. FOLLOW: LIVE UPDATES FROM THE INDIA VS KUWAIT FIFA WORLD CUP QUALIFIER “Our relationship is fantastic. It is …

FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers: Stimac optimistic on India’s chances against Afghanistan
9 months, 1 week ago

FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers: Stimac optimistic on India’s chances against Afghanistan

The Hindu  

India head coach Igor Stimac sounded optimistic about his side’s chances, who will play two back-to-back FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup 2027 Joint Qualifiers Round 2 matches against Afghanistan. Once we all get there, we will start talking about how to win the game from the very first second.” India begun its FIFA World Cup 2026 and …

India vs Syria AFC Asian Cup Highlights: IND lose 0-1 to SYR, knocked out with no points or goals
11 months ago

India vs Syria AFC Asian Cup Highlights: IND lose 0-1 to SYR, knocked out with no points or goals

Hindustan Times  

Jan 23, 2024 7:00 PM IST India vs Syria AFC Asian Cup Live Score: The ref blows the whistle with the Syrian players asking him to do that instead of asking them to take a goal kick. They threatened right till the last second of the match, the only things missing really was the finishing move, which seems to be …

India face Syria test in Asian Cup
11 months ago

India face Syria test in Asian Cup

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: It has not been the best AFC Asian Cup 2023 for Igor Stimac and his team. The Blue Tigers will now face Syria in their final group game at the Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor on Tuesday, no doubt hoping to salvage a happy memory from a tournament that has not even seen them score a goal. Ever …

AFC Asian Cup: India looks for win against Syria to keep knockout qualification hopes alive
11 months ago

AFC Asian Cup: India looks for win against Syria to keep knockout qualification hopes alive

The Hindu  

India will look to beat the odds and hope for qualification into the knockouts when it faces Syria in its last group-stage game of the AFC Asian Cup 2023, at the Al Bayt Stadium on Tuesday. CHECK | How can India qualify for AFC Asian Cup knockouts? India travelled to Qatar without defender Anwar Ali, winger Ashique Kuruniyan, midfielder Jeakson …

Under-19 World Cup | India looks for winning start in opener against Bangladesh
11 months ago

Under-19 World Cup | India looks for winning start in opener against Bangladesh

The Hindu  

The most successful team in the Under-19 World Cup history, defending champions India will embark on a quest to add another trophy to their collection when a fresh bunch led by Uday Saharan takes on Bangladesh in their tournament-opener in Bloemfontein on January 20. With prodigious talent in Maharashtra all-rounder Arshin Kulkarni, wicketkeeper-batter Aravelly Avanish, left-arm spinner and vice-captain Saumy …

How can India qualify for the round of 16 of AFC Asian Cup 2023?
11 months ago

How can India qualify for the round of 16 of AFC Asian Cup 2023?

The Hindu  

India’s campaign at the AFC Asian Cup 2023 is all but over after consecutive defeats, to Australia and Uzbekistan, at the Ahmad bin Ali Stadium over the last week. Voting lines now open for Sportstar ACES Awards 2024 Of the 24 teams participating in this edition of the tournament, the top two teams from each group and the four best …

India vs Uzbekistan HIGHLIGHTS, AFC Asian Cup: Blue Tigers Lose Again; IND 0-3 UZB
11 months ago

India vs Uzbekistan HIGHLIGHTS, AFC Asian Cup: Blue Tigers Lose Again; IND 0-3 UZB

News 18  

India vs Uzbekistan Highlights: Abbosbek Fayzullayev opened the scoring for Uzbekistan in the fourth minute as Igor Sergeev doubled the lead in the 18th minute and Sherzod Nasrullaev added another in added time after the first half against Sunil Chhetri-led Indian men’s football team in the second group match of their AFC Asian Cup campaign at the Ahmed bin Ali …

AFC Asian Cup: Time for more attacking impetus against Uzbekistan
11 months, 1 week ago

AFC Asian Cup: Time for more attacking impetus against Uzbekistan

New Indian Express  

As such, Igor Stimac’s focus will be cutting out the mistakes that cost India dear in their previous game. Uzbekistan dominated Syria with 65 percent possession in their last game and had many shots on goal, but Syria are also a physical side and played a 4-4-2 formation with strong counterattacks.” The defenders in blue did a wonderful job in …

AFC Asian Cup 2023: Uzbekistan hammer India's knockout chances with dominant 3-0 win
11 months, 1 week ago

AFC Asian Cup 2023: Uzbekistan hammer India's knockout chances with dominant 3-0 win

India TV News  

India's hopes for the AFC Asian Cup 2023 knockouts dealt with a huge blow with a 0-3 defeat against Uzbekistan at Ahmed bin Ali Stadium. Akash Mishra, Anirudh Thapa and Naroem Mahesh came in the starting eleven for the Blue Tigers after missing the first match but star midfielder Sahal Abdul Samad remained out injured. The third goal of the …

AFC Asian Cup: Igor Stimac Looking at 'More Attack-minded Players' for 'Huge Match' vs Uzbekistan
11 months, 1 week ago

AFC Asian Cup: Igor Stimac Looking at 'More Attack-minded Players' for 'Huge Match' vs Uzbekistan

News 18  

India head coach Igor Stimac on Wednesday said his team has a “coupe of players" with few injury issues but that will not stop them from going all out in an attempt to secure full points against Uzbekistan in the AFC Asian Cup on Thursday. “We do have a couple of players with some issues after the Australia game, so …

AFC Asian Cup 2023: Uzbekistan team preview, squad, previous performance, key players
11 months, 1 week ago

AFC Asian Cup 2023: Uzbekistan team preview, squad, previous performance, key players

The Hindu  

A team that shows a lot of promise every time it steps onto the field, the White Wolves, as the Uzbekistan national team is called, will once again have a lot of expectations placed on its shoulders in the AFC Asian Cup 2023. AFC Asian Cup: Uzbekistan preview Previous AFC Asian Cup appearances: 1996, 2000, 2004, 2007, 2011, 2015, 2019 …

AFC Asian Cup: India Fans Can Be The Difference, Says Coach Igor Stimac
11 months, 1 week ago

AFC Asian Cup: India Fans Can Be The Difference, Says Coach Igor Stimac

News 18  

Igor Stimac says that India’s massed ranks of vocal fans can be the difference when his underdogs face a tough Uzbekistan test at the Asian Cup in Qatar on Thursday. “We are expecting a huge number, an even bigger number now in this match,” the India coach, a former international defender for Croatia, said on Wednesday. Stimac, part of the …

AFC Asian Cup: More Than 35,000 Fans Cheer as India Go Down Fighting to Australia
11 months, 1 week ago

AFC Asian Cup: More Than 35,000 Fans Cheer as India Go Down Fighting to Australia

News 18  

Thousands of Indian fans thronged Qatar’s Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium in Al Rayyan as the Indian men’s football team went down 0-2 to Australia in their opening Group B match of the AFC Asian Cup. Thank you, Indian fans in Doha for your invaluable support, as alwaysWe’ll see you again on the 18th #AUSvIND ⚔️ #AsianCup2023 #BlueTigers #IndianFootball ⚽ pic.twitter.com/DhfqzpNZKZ …

AFC Asian Cup: Australia Register 2-0 Win Over India in Opener in Qatar
11 months, 1 week ago

AFC Asian Cup: Australia Register 2-0 Win Over India in Opener in Qatar

News 18  

Team India suffered an opening-game defeat at the hands of Australia in the AFC Asian Cup at the Ahmad bin Ali Stadium in Doha, Qatar on Saturday as the Socceroos posted a 2-0 win in the continental tournament. Jackson Irvine found the back of the net for the Socceroos with a 50th-minute opener before Jordan Bos doubled their lead in …

Underdogs looking to make an impression: India SWOT analysis ahead of 2023 AFC Asian Cup
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Underdogs looking to make an impression: India SWOT analysis ahead of 2023 AFC Asian Cup

Hindustan Times  

The 2023 AFC Asian Cup gets underway on Friday and India will face Australia in their first match on Saturday. The teams would do well to not misjudge India based on their rankings as Igor Stimac's men have proven themselves to be a tough team to beat India are sure to prioritise defence in the three group stage matches that …

'Believe in the Work You do': Indian Defender Sandesh Jhingan Voices Confidence Ahead of AFC Asian Cup 2024
11 months, 3 weeks ago

'Believe in the Work You do': Indian Defender Sandesh Jhingan Voices Confidence Ahead of AFC Asian Cup 2024

News 18  

Team India head into a tough AFC Asian Cup 2024 challenge in high spirits on the back of an eventful year that saw a rapid rise in the standards of Indian football. Igor Stimac’s men are grouped alongside heavyweights Australia, Uzbekistan and Syria in Group B of the continental trophy and will look to make it through the group stages. …

AFC Asian Cup: We need to be clinical against superior opponents, says India head coach Igor Stimac
11 months, 3 weeks ago

AFC Asian Cup: We need to be clinical against superior opponents, says India head coach Igor Stimac

Firstpost  

Doha: Landing on Saturday evening, India became the first of the 23 visiting teams to arrive in Qatar for the AFC Asian Cup 2023. With less than two weeks until the Blue Tigers’ first game against Australia, head coach Igor Stimac and his boys have no time to waste. On 7th January, we will have a training game among us.” …

Igor Stimac Readies ‘Outsiders’ Team India and Lays Out His Plans for AFC Asian Cup
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Igor Stimac Readies ‘Outsiders’ Team India and Lays Out His Plans for AFC Asian Cup

News 18  

The Indian men’s football team landed at the Hamad International Airport in Doha on Saturday for the AFC Asian Cup, to a rousing welcome from the fans in Qatar. Head coach Igor Stimac, who had arrived the day prior, lauded the fans for their warm welcome, promising a strong showing from the Blue Tigers despite numerous injuries plaguing the side. …

AFC Asian Cup: Sunil Chhetri and Indian Football Team Get Rousing Welcome from Fans
11 months, 3 weeks ago

AFC Asian Cup: Sunil Chhetri and Indian Football Team Get Rousing Welcome from Fans

News 18  

The Indian men’s football team got a rousing welcome in Qatar, as the Sunil Chhetri and co. landed in Doha for the AFC Asian Cup. #HayyaAsia pic.twitter.com/AL383kbE4E— AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 December 30, 2023 Igor Stimac had earlier announced India’s 26-member squad for the AFC Asian Cup, which kicks off in Doha on January 12. Expecting great support from …

FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: India’s Journey, Progress, Challenges, And AFC Asian Cup Preparation
1 year ago

FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: India’s Journey, Progress, Challenges, And AFC Asian Cup Preparation

ABP News  

The Indian men's senior football team commenced the second round of FIFA World Cup qualifiers on a positive note. While securing a victory in one of their two matches, this win instilled hope for India's advancement to the subsequent round, a historic feat if accomplished. India initiated their campaign with a 1-0 triumph over Kuwait on home soil, marking their …

Indian football, Asian Games 2023: India looks to fight as a unit against heavyweight Saudi Arabia in Hangzhou
1 year, 2 months ago

Indian football, Asian Games 2023: India looks to fight as a unit against heavyweight Saudi Arabia in Hangzhou

The Hindu  

The Indian men’s national football team, led by Sunil Chhetri, will go all guns blazing against Saudi Arabia, in the round of 16 match of the 19th Asian Games at the Huanglong Sports Centre Stadium in Hangzhou on Thursday. There are no injuries for tomorrow.” The last meeting between the two teams in the Asian Games ended in a solitary-goal …

Sunil Chhetri disappointed with team selected for Asian Games, says 'things have gone awry'
1 year, 3 months ago

Sunil Chhetri disappointed with team selected for Asian Games, says 'things have gone awry'

Firstpost  

Sunil Chhetri questioned whether it would be too challenging to send the requested two players from each team after all the negotiations with the coach. Sunil Chhetri is not too happy with the Indian men’s football squad for the upcoming Asian Games 2023. But for now, I think we should all come together and make sure the best team reaches …

How can the Indian football team line-up in Asian Games with just three defenders in the squad?
1 year, 3 months ago

How can the Indian football team line-up in Asian Games with just three defenders in the squad?

The Hindu  

The All India Football Federation, on Wednesday, announced a revised Indian football squad for the Asian Games, with several players from the previously announced team missing because their respective clubs in the Indian Super League refused to release them. READ | Chhetri part of Indian football team’s revised Asian Games squad, 13 players omitted from original squad The 18-member squad …

AFC U23 Asian Cup qualifiers: India looks to stun UAE to remain in qualifying race
1 year, 3 months ago

AFC U23 Asian Cup qualifiers: India looks to stun UAE to remain in qualifying race

The Hindu  

After the defeat against host China by a slender margin, India U23 is determined to turn things around in its last group stage match of the Group G AFC U23 Asian Cup Qualifiers against United Arab Emirates on Tuesday. A win for UAE will take it to the top of the group since it drew 1-1 in its first game …

India loses 0-1 to Lebanon in King’s Cup third-place game
1 year, 3 months ago

India loses 0-1 to Lebanon in King’s Cup third-place game

The Hindu  

A 77th-minute strike by Kaseem Al Zein put paid to India’s hopes of retaining third place in the King’s Cup football tournament as Lebanon emerged 1-0 winners here on Sunday. Lebanon, which couldn’t get the better of India in its last two meetings in Bhubaneswar and Bangalore, proved to be third-time lucky despite the Blue Tigers putting immense pressure on …

King’s Cup 2023: ‘Robbed’ of final berth, India confident of beating Lebanon in third-place match
1 year, 3 months ago

King’s Cup 2023: ‘Robbed’ of final berth, India confident of beating Lebanon in third-place match

The Hindu  

Heartbroken but head held high after its penalty shootout loss to Iraq in the semifinals, India would look to continue its recent domination against Lebanon when it faces off in the third-place match of Kings Cup here on Sunday. India and Lebanon has played against each other three times this year and Stimac’s side has won twice -- though one …

AFC U23 Asian Cup qualifiers: India’s opener cancelled after Maldives withdraws
1 year, 3 months ago

AFC U23 Asian Cup qualifiers: India’s opener cancelled after Maldives withdraws

The Hindu  

India’s opening encounter in the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qualifiers in Group G, which was scheduled to be played on Wednesday has been cancelled after Maldives made a last-minute withdrawal from the tournament. RELATED | ISL 2023-24 season to start from September 21; Kerala Blasters plays Bengaluru in opening clash “Nothing changes for us; we have to do the same …

Asia Cup 2023: After pummelling Nepal, Babar says Pakistan is ready for India
1 year, 3 months ago

Asia Cup 2023: After pummelling Nepal, Babar says Pakistan is ready for India

The Hindu  

Pakistan captain Babar Azam said his team will be brimming with confidence for Saturday’s Asia Cup blockbuster against arch-rivals India after kicking off their campaign with a comprehensive victory against Nepal on Wednesday. “This game was good preparation for the India game because it gave us confidence,” Babar, who was named Player of the Match for his 19th one-day hundred, …

India captain Sunil Chhetri echoes coach Igor Stimac's demand for long camp ahead of Asian Cup
1 year, 5 months ago

India captain Sunil Chhetri echoes coach Igor Stimac's demand for long camp ahead of Asian Cup

India TV News  

Echoing his coach Igor Stimac's strong demand, India captain Sunil Chhetri has highlighted the importance of having a long preparatory camp ahead of crucial tournaments like the Asian Cup. "We are going to face Australia, Uzbekistan and Syria in the Asian Cup, that is why Stimac have spoken about long camps. Chhetri wants to play one top Asian team ahead …

LBN 0(2) vs IND 0(4) Highlights: India beats Lebanon in penalties; enters SAFF Championship 2023 final
1 year, 5 months ago

LBN 0(2) vs IND 0(4) Highlights: India beats Lebanon in penalties; enters SAFF Championship 2023 final

The Hindu  

Match Preview One of the reasons the 2023 SAFF Championship welcomed two West Asian sides in Kuwait and Lebanon was to make the tournament more competitive. The India – Kuwait game on Tuesday fit the billing, and India nearly edged the contest before an unfortunate own goal denied it a famous win. On Saturday at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium, the …

SAFF Cup: Spicy semifinal on the cards as India takes on Lebanon
1 year, 5 months ago

SAFF Cup: Spicy semifinal on the cards as India takes on Lebanon

The Hindu  

One of the reasons the 2023 SAFF Championship welcomed two West Asian sides in Kuwait and Lebanon was to make the tournament more competitive. The India – Kuwait game on Tuesday fit the billing, and India nearly edged the contest before an unfortunate own goal denied it a famous win. Recent history suggests that India has the edge, having beaten …

We want him to take rest but…India’s assistant coach drops massive remark on Sunil Chhetri
1 year, 5 months ago

We want him to take rest but…India’s assistant coach drops massive remark on Sunil Chhetri

Hindustan Times  

Sunil Chhetri has gotten off to a blinder of a start at the SAFF Championships in Bangalore, having already scored 4 goals in India’s 2 games, including a hat-trick against Pakistan. Indian team captain Sunil Chhetri acknowledges the crowd after winning a football match against Nepal He scored again in India’s match against Nepal, the first as the hosts beat …

Indian football team faces crucial nine months in a bid for greatness
1 year, 6 months ago

Indian football team faces crucial nine months in a bid for greatness

Live Mint  

“The best 45 minutes from India in the last five decades.” This is how the national football coach Igor Stimac described India’s second half performance at the 2023 Intercontinental Cup final against Lebanon on Sunday. But while it is debatable if India indeed played the best 45 minutes of football in the last 50 years, Stimac’s team certainly brought the …

AFC U-17 Asian Cup: Super-sub Reimov nets winner as India loses 0-1 to Uzbekistan
1 year, 6 months ago

AFC U-17 Asian Cup: Super-sub Reimov nets winner as India loses 0-1 to Uzbekistan

The Hindu  

India went down 0-1 against Uzbekistan in its second Group D match of the AFC U-17 Asian Cup at the Thammasat Stadium, in Pathum Thani, Thailand, on Tuesday, June 20, 2023. ⏰ FT | 🇺🇿 Uzbekistan 1️⃣-0️⃣ India 🇮🇳 The young White Wolves emerge victorious courtesy of Mukhammedali Reimov's goal, that won his side the crucial advantage in this Group …

Chhangte: With the hard work we put in, we deserved to win the Intercontinental Cup
1 year, 6 months ago

Chhangte: With the hard work we put in, we deserved to win the Intercontinental Cup

The Hindu  

Indian forward Lallianzuala Chhangte said that the Blue Tigers winning the Intercontinental Cup title was the perfect result of the team’s hard work and that they “deserve” it. So, thank you to everyone who came here and hopefully, Indian football will grow much more in the future.” The ‘Sunil Chhetri’ effect Indian skipper Sunil Chhetri celebrates after scoring in the …

Intercontinental Cup 2023: How a fiery half-time pep talk helped India turn the tide in the final
1 year, 6 months ago

Intercontinental Cup 2023: How a fiery half-time pep talk helped India turn the tide in the final

Firstpost  

As India headed into the dressing room at halftime in the Intercontinental Cup 2023 final against Lebanon, they were left quite unsatisfied with the performance that they had put out. India head coach Igor Stimac said after the game, “Every game is important, every win is important, especially clean sheets, so I am very happy. Of course, it’s easier now …

Intercontinental Cup Final: India beats Lebanon 2-0 to secure title
1 year, 6 months ago

Intercontinental Cup Final: India beats Lebanon 2-0 to secure title

The Hindu  

India lifted the Intercontinental Cup as it tamed a young Lebanon side by two second-half goals at the Kalinga Stadium here on Sunday. India made a powerful shout for a penalty in the sixth minute when Ashique Kuruniyan went down inside the Lebanon box after being tripped by the opposition defender Hussain Zain. The change of ends altered India’s fortune …

AFC U-17 Asian Cup: Confident India will do well against Uzbekistan, says coach Fernandes
1 year, 6 months ago

AFC U-17 Asian Cup: Confident India will do well against Uzbekistan, says coach Fernandes

The Hindu  

Buoyed by the hard-fought draw against Vietnam, India would be keen to notch a win when it takes on Uzbekistan in its second game of the AFC U-17 Asian Cup on Tuesday. India head coach Bibiano Fernandes said his team will take a lot of confidence from the draw against Vietnam in Group D. “It could have been a different …

Intercontinental Cup 2023 Final: India become champions, defeat Lebanon for first time in 46 years
1 year, 6 months ago

Intercontinental Cup 2023 Final: India become champions, defeat Lebanon for first time in 46 years

India TV News  

Intercontinental Cup 2023 Final: The Indian football team on Sunday became the champions of the Intercontinental Cup as Sunil Chhetri's men defeated Lebanon in the final of the tournament. Sunil Chhetri and Lallianzuala Chhangte scored one goal each after a goalless first half in the game. The Blue Tigers beat Mongolia and Vanuatu in the first two matches and then …

AFC U-17 Asian Cup: Thokchom helps India hold Vietnam to 1-1 draw
1 year, 6 months ago

AFC U-17 Asian Cup: Thokchom helps India hold Vietnam to 1-1 draw

The Hindu  

Malemngamba Thokchom netted a timely equaliser for India in its 1-1 draw against Vietnam in the opening Group D match of the AFC U-17 Asian Cup Football Championship on Saturday. Vietnam had taken a lead towards the end of the first half, courtesy a strike from Long Vu but India left-back Thokchom helped his side restore parity in the 69th …

Intercontinental Cup: A young Lebanon side stands in the way of India’s title aspirations
1 year, 6 months ago

Intercontinental Cup: A young Lebanon side stands in the way of India’s title aspirations

The Hindu  

The senior Indian men’s football team will be facing the first test of its Asian Cup aspirations when it takes on a young Lebanon side in the final of the Hero Intercontinental Cup on Sunday. Lebanon’s Serbian coach Aleksandar Ilic said it will be a great achievement if his team can turn the tables on India. The Indian team received …

Love, care, support: Coach explains how team India is helping Manipur players before U-17 AFC Asian Cup
1 year, 6 months ago

Love, care, support: Coach explains how team India is helping Manipur players before U-17 AFC Asian Cup

The Hindu  

The Indian under-17 team, set to play in the AFC Asian Cup from June 17, will be looking secure a spot in the FIFA U-17 World Cup with a top-four spot in this tournament in Thailand, head coach Bibiano Fernandes told the press on Friday. He led the Indian team in the Spain and Germany tour and scored thrice, including …

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