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'Long-term goal is to qualify for Asian Cup': Indian football team midfiel
Updated : 9 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Indian senior men's football team have been preparing for the upcoming June FIFA window at the National Centre of Excellence (NCE) in Kolkata. The camp is progressing as per schedule as the Blue Tigers gear up for a vital phase in their AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers campaign. India, cur
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Blue Tigers can't wait to rectify past mistakes, says Sunil Chhetri
Updated : 9 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The path to reach Asia's showpiece event is always a gruelling one. From scoring that unforgettable hat-trick way back at the 2008 AFC Challenge Cup final, which led India to the 2011 Asian Cup, to now battling for qualification for the 2027 edition in Saudi Arabia, Chhetri's longevity in th
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Indian football team gears up ahead of their friendly clash against Thaila
Updated : 9 months, 3 weeks ago IST
This friendly match will serve as an essential preparation for India ahead of their AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers Final Round clash against Hong Kong on June 10. India opened their Group C campaign in March with a goalless draw against Bangladesh.
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Synchronisation essential for Blue Tigers' success, says Sandesh Jhingan
Updated : 9 months, 3 weeks ago IST
It's no secret that the March FIFA window left a sour taste in the mouths of the Indian men's national team players and head coach Manolo Marquez. While the wait for a first win in 16 months came to an end against the Maldives, defender Sandesh Jhingan admitted that the goalless draw with Ba
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Playing to resonant tune crucial for Blue Tigers, emphasises AIFF Player o
Updated : 9 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Champion mentality is never to rest easy. A tremendously successful domestic season with Mohun Bagan Super Giant, capped off with the coveted AIFF Men's Player of the Year Award, has only fuelled defender Subhasish Bose's hunger for more success in India's blue during the June FIFA Internati
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"Closer than ever to my dream": Hrithik Tiwari reacts to India call-up
Updated : 10 months ago IST
FC Goa goalkeeper Hrithik Tiwari has received his first call-up to the Indian national team for the two upcoming fixtures in June. A breakout star for the Gaurs this season, Tiwari featured in 19 Indian Super League (ISL) matches and made 26 appearances across all competitions.
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Manolo Marquez names 28-member probables squad for Blue Tigers' Kolkata ca
Updated : 10 months, 1 week ago IST
Indian football team head coach Manolo Marquez, on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, announced the 28-member probables squad that will assemble in Kolkata on May 18 to train for the FIFA International window in June.
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India to face Thailand in FIFA friendly ahead of crucial AFC Asian Cup Qua
Updated : 10 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Indian senior men's national team will play a FIFA international friendly against Thailand on June 4 at the Thammasat Stadium in Pathum Thani, Thailand, as per the official website of the Indian Super League (ISL). The fixture will serve as vital preparation for their upcoming AFC Asia
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AIFF formally submits bid to host AFC Asian Cup 2031
Updated : 11 months ago IST
India's bid to bring the AFC Asian Cup 2031 to the subcontinent was recognised by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) in its Annual General Body meeting at the 35th AFC Congress in Kuala Lumpur
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EC of AIFF formed eight-member task force to discuss MRA
Updated : 11 months, 1 week ago IST
AIFF President Kalyan Chaubey chaired the meeting, which was attended by Vice President NA Haris, Treasurer Kipa Ajay, Deputy Secretary General Satyanarayan M, along with members Arif Ali, GP Palguna, Lalnghinglova Hmar, Menla Ethenpa, Mohan Lal, Neibou Sekhose, Syed Husnain Naqvi, Syed Imti
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"It was not our day": Marquez reflects on India's draw with Bangladesh
Updated : 11 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Indian football team head coach Manolo Marquez was visibly disappointed with his team's performance as they were held to a draw by Bangladesh in their third-round opener of the AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers.
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Blue Tigers play goalless against Bangladesh in the Asian Cup Qualifiers o
Updated : 11 months, 3 weeks ago IST
India's campaign in the AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers Final Round didn't have the best start as they were held goalless by Bangladesh in the opening Group A match at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong on Tuesday.
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