Sunil trains like is he 25, plays like he is 25, and scores goals like he is 25: Igor Stimac

Sunil scored two goals in a span of 13 minutes to help India seal a 2-0 victory, India’s first win in a World Cup qualifier away from home since 2001.

Doha: “I do not count the number of goals. 10 years later, we will sit together, have a chat and then count,” smiled Sunil Chhetri immediately after the final whistle against Bangladesh in the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers Qatar 2022. Sunil scored two goals in a span of 13 minutes to help India seal a […]

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Sunil Chhetri brace hands India victory against Bangladesh

India rode on a Sunil Chhetri brace to beat Bangladesh 2-0 in the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, and AFC Asian Cup China 2023 preliminary joint round qualification round at the Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium, Doha.

Doha, Qatar: India rode on a Sunil Chhetri brace to beat Bangladesh 2-0 in the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, and AFC Asian Cup China 2023 preliminary joint round qualification round at the Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium, Doha. Courtesy the result, India moved to six points from seven matches, while Bangladesh are at two points […]

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‘Bangladesh are a great fighting team that puts in quality work on the pitch’

Indian Football Team training session

Doha: Indian National Team Head Coach Igor Stimac, on the eve of the Blue Tigers’ match against Bangladesh, described the opposition as a “team with great fighting spirit”, that puts in “quality work” on the pitch. Stimac was speaking at the official pre-match press conference for India’s match against Bangladesh in the FIFA World Cup […]

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The roar at the YBK will stay with me forever: Adil Khan

The roar at the YBK will stay with me forever: Adil Khan

By Adil Khan, Defender, Indian Football Team Doha: On the surface, it was just another day for me. But Kolkata was buzzing – the City of Joy has always risen to the occasion for a big football match, and it was no different. Expectations were sky-high in Kolkata as we took on Bangladesh at the […]

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Rowllin Borges agrees contract extension with ISL Champions Mumbai City FC

Mumbai City FC announce that midfielder Rowllin Borges has agreed to a contract extension with the Club which will see him commit his future to the Islanders until May 2024.

Mumbai: Mumbai City FC have announced that midfielder Rowllin Borges has agreed to a contract extension with the Club which will see him commit his future to the Islanders until May 2024, with an option to extend for a further year. The 28-year-old was a vital cog in the Mumbai City squad that clinched the […]

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Blue Tigers, ‘young’ and focussed, ready to face Asian Champions Qatar

Blue Tigers all set to take on Qatar in Doha. The last time India played Asian champions Qatar, it ended goalless – one of the most significant results ever achieved in recent times in Indian Football.

Doha, Qatar: Calls keep on coming, the phone just doesn’t stop ringing. NRIs based in Doha stay desperate to meet and greet the Blue Tigers. But the bio bubble is in place, playing spoilsport to all aspirations. Nevertheless, requests flow. A day prior to India’s FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Qualifiers, also the preliminary qualifiers […]

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Mumbai City bid farewell to Amrinder Singh after five seasons

Mumbai City FC can confirm that Amrinder Singh will leave the club after his contract ends on May 31.

Mumbai: Mumbai City FC can confirm that Amrinder Singh will leave the club after his contract ends today, on May 31. The 27-year old goalkeeper will bid farewell to the Islanders after spending five seasons with the defending ISL Champions and League Winners. Amrinder, who joined the club on September 7, 2016 initially on loan […]

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Cleiton Silva bags treble as Bengaluru FC announce best of the season

Brazilian striker Cleiton Silva claimed three titles as Bengaluru FC announced the winners of their Annual Awards for the 2020-21 season

Bengaluru: Brazilian striker Cleiton Silva claimed three titles as Bengaluru FC announced the winners of their Annual Awards for the 2020-21 season on the club’s Social Media platforms, on Sunday. Silva, whose performances earned him the top-scorer accolade alongside skipper Sunil Chhetri, was also named the Players’ Player of the Season and his strike against […]

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Important to make up for lost time ahead of World Cup Qualifiers: Igor Stimac

Indian National Football Team Head Coach Igor Stimac highlighted the importance of making up for lost time on the training ground

New Delhi: With a little under a week to go for India’s first match in the World Cup Qatar 2022 qualifiers against Asian champions Qatar, Indian National Football Team Head Coach Igor Stimac highlighted the importance of making up for lost time on the training ground. “Our initial plan was to start the camp from […]

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‘Bengaluru United is setting an example in Indian Football by investing in youth,’ says FC Bengaluru United goalkeeper Kunzang Bhutia

Bengaluru United goalkeeper Kunzang Bhutia

Bengaluru: Inspired by Indian football legend Bhaichung Bhutia, FC Bengaluru United goalkeeper Kunzang Bhutia decided, at a very young age, that football would be his career of choice. In order to pursue his dream, he moved from his village to his aunt’s home in the city. Today, Kunzang is one of the most experienced players […]

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