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Gritty India hold Lippi’s China to a goalless draw in an International Friendly

Posted on 13 October 2018 (18 November 2018)

Suzhou, China: In what was India’s first-ever official International Friendly on Chinese soil, a gritty India played a 0-0 draw against PR China at the Suzhou Olympic Sports Centre Stadium The Blue Tigers, ranked 97 in the world in FIFA rankings held firm against their 76th-ranked opponents, defending with strength and heart. They even created […]

India can succeed in China: Cahill

Posted on 12 October 2018 (13 October 2018)

Tim Cahill, like everyone else, knows India will have a mountain to climb in China. But unlike many who are dismissing the visitors’ chances, the Australian striker believes India can secure a positive result when the two teams meet in an international friendly on Saturday. The Australian striker, who joined Jamshedpur FC in the Hero […]

India set for a litmus test in China

Posted on 12 October 2018 (18 November 2018)

Suzhou, China: When India takes to the field at the Suzhou Olympic Sports Centre Stadium in Suzhou, China, to take on Marcello Lippi’s charges, it will be a momentous occasion for more reasons than one. The fixture marks Blue Tigers’ first-ever tussle against China on Chinese soil. But more importantly, it will be a test […]

Defiant India bank on Niraj’s heroics to hold Iran to a goalless draw in AFC U16 Championships

Posted on 24 September 2018 (24 September 2018)

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: 33 years! For the first time ever in 33 years, an Indian team on Monday (September 24, 2018) held an Iran national team across all age groups in official matches or in any official men’s competition. The last time India managed to hold Iran was on December 7, 1984 in the Asia […]

Late winner helps India down Vietnam 1-0 in AFC U16 Championships opener

Posted on 21 September 2018 (21 September 2018)

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: Vikram Singh’s 86th-minute penalty led the India U-16 Boys’ National Team to a 1-0 win over Vietnam in their first match of the Group Stage at the UM Arena in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia today (September 21, 2018). In a match where India dominated possession and had as many as four clear goals scoring chances, Vikram Singh’s late […]

We have to keep our competitive mentality intact, says Bengaluru FC Coach Carles Cuadrat

Posted on 21 September 2018 (21 September 2018)

Bengaluru: Bengaluru FC coach Carles Cuadrat outlined the need for the club to maintain the high standards they have set in the last five years as they gear up for their season opener against Chennaiyin FC while speaking to the media during the Indian Super League Media Day at the JW Marriot Hotel in Bengaluru […]

Bengaluru FC announce 25-member squad for Indian Super League

Posted on 18 September 2018 (21 September 2018)

Bengaluru: Bengaluru Football Club have named their 25-man squad for the 2018-19 edition of the Indian Super League which kicks off in little under two weeks, the club announced on Tuesday. Having selected a new-look squad from the player-draft after making the move to the ISL last year, the Blues, who finished top of the […]

India lose to Maldives in SAFF Suzuki Cup 2018 final

Posted on 15 September 2018 (15 September 2018)

Dhaka, Bangladesh: The Indian National Team went down fighting 1-2 against Maldives in the Final of the SAFF Suzuki Cup 2018 at the Bangabandhu National Stadium in Dhaka today (September 15, 2018). Maldives scored a goal-a-piece in either half, and the only Indian goal came in the added extra time of the second handed courtesy of […]

India breeze past Pakistan to romp into SAFF Suzuki Cup 2018 final

Posted on 12 September 2018 (13 September 2018)

Dhaka, Bangladesh: Two delectable strikes from magical Manvir Singh and an opportunistic header from substitute Sumeet Passi helped defending champions India breeze past Pakistan 3-1 to romp into the final of the SAFF Suzuki Cup at the Bangabandhu Stadium in Dhaka on Wednesday (September 12, 2018). After a goalless first-half, Manvir scored his first in […]

Pakistan has shown great character, says assistant coach Venkatesh

Posted on 11 September 2018 (13 September 2018)

Dhaka: A day ahead of India’s semi-final clash against Pakistan in the SAFF Suzuki Cup semi-final, India National Team’s Assistant Coach Venkatesh Shanmugam lauded Pakistan for their “character” and reaching the semi-finals coming back from a 3-year suspension. “They (Pakistan) have been thorough and sharp on the pitch. It’s not an easy job to reach to the semi-finals […]

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