India down Sri Lanka to begin SAFF campaign in style

Dhaka, Bangladesh: A dominant India began their campaign for the SAFF Suzuki Cup in style when they made short of Sri Lanka 2-0 in their opening fixture at the Bangabandhu Stadium here on Wednesday (September 5, 2018) A goal each from Ashique Kuruniyan (35th) and Lalianzuala Chhangte (47th) in each half settled the issue for the […]

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Bengaluru FC sign experienced defender Albert Serran

Bengaluru: Bengaluru Football Club, on Friday, announced the signing of 34-year-old centre-back Albert Serran, ahead of their Indian Super League campaign, set to kick off in a month’s time. A widely travelled defender, Serran joins the Blues as their seventh foreign signing, having turned out for Carles Cuadrat’s men in two pre-season friendlies, against Villarreal CF […]

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Blues go down 2-0 to Altyn Asyr in Ashgabat, bow out of Asia

Ashgabat, Turkmenistan: Carles Cuadrat’s Bengaluru FC bowed out of Asian competition after a 2-0 loss (5-2 agg.) to Altyn Asyr FK in the second leg of their AFC Cup Inter-Zone semifinal, at the Kopetdag Stadium, in Ashgabat, on Wednesday. Second half goals from Altymyrat Annadurdyyev and Vahyt Orazsakhedov settled the tie in favour of the hosts […]

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All or nothing as Bengaluru FC look to turn tide against Altyn Asyr

Ashgabat, Turkmenistan: Carles Cuadrat’s Bengaluru FC are confident of climbing the proverbial mountain when they take on Altyn Asyr at the Kopetdag Stadium, on Wednesday, for a spot in the Inter-Zone final of the AFC Cup. Having suffered a 3-2 defeat at home, the Blues will need to win by a two-goal margin in the capital […]

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AFC Cup: Bengaluru stage second half fightback to keep tie alive

Bengaluru: What seemed like a tie that was done and dusted sprang back to life after Bengaluru produced an inspired second-half comeback against Turkmenistan side Altyn Asyr FK in the first leg of the AFC Cup Inter-Zone semifinal at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium, in Bengaluru, on Wednesday. The Blues conceded three goals, before scoring two […]

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Big-ticket game as Bengaluru take on Altyn Asyr in Inter-Zone semifinal

Bengaluru: Bengaluru FC will hit the ground running when they begin life and the season under new coach Carles Cuadrat with a high-stakes AFC Cup Inter-Zone semifinal against Turkmenistan side Altyn Asyr at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium, in Bengaluru, on Wednesday. The Blues, who are attempting to qualify for the semifinal of the competition for a third […]

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Constantine’s boys to travel to Australia on August 17

New Delhi: A 22-member India National Team squad will travel to Australia on August 17, 2018 as part of their preparation for the forthcoming SAFF Suzuki Cup. The squad has been camping in Delhi since July 28, 2018. The Indian U-23 squad will be based at the Valentine Sports Park in Sydney for another 16-day long preparatory camp […]

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Nikhil Poojary determined to ‘Make It Count’

New Delhi: Promising youngster Nikhil Poojary wholeheartedly thanked All India Football Federation for staying by his side during his rehabilitation days before making a comeback in the ongoing National Team camp in New Delhi. “I feel short of words to thank AIFF for staying by my side during those awful days. Initially, I couldn’t imagine […]

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Constantine summons four U17 World Cup players for SAFF Championship camp

New Delhi: Four U-19 players who represented India in the FIFA U-17 World Cup India 2017 have been summoned by National Coach Stephen Constantine for the preparatory camp for the SAFF Championship. The four U-19 players — Prabhsukhan Singh Gill, Suresh Singh Wangjam, Rahim Ali and Rahul KP — all of whom are part of AIFF’s […]

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Intercontinental Cup 2018: India clinch the title with a 2-0 win over Kenya

Mumbai, Maharashtra: Decibel levels – that’s what define die-hard fans. We call them Blue Pilgrims. Eruptions – that’s when a certain player initiates that madness for the pilgrims in the stands. We know he’s our Captain, Sunil Chhetri.  The drums, the Viking claps, the chants and the chorus had broken all decibel levels from two hours prior […]

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