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Know Your Opponents: India and Thailand renew rivalry in men's football
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
From the Asian Games to the Asian Cup, from the King's Cup to the Nehru Cup, the history of India versus Thailand clashes in men's football is a long one. Including the first meeting, which India won 4-1 at the 1962 Asian Games in Jakarta, the Blue Tigers and Changsuek have played 26 times,
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"It felt proud and accomplished I could once again wear national team jers
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The dream finally came true on March 19, 2025, when he made his debut against the Maldives and, six days later, played the full 90 minutes in the Asian Cup Qualifiers against Bangladesh.
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India to play Qatar, Bahrain, Brunei Darussalam in AFC U23 Asian Cup Quali
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The India U23 men's national team has been drawn in Group H of the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qualifiers, after a draw ceremony was conducted at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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Blue Tigresses begin tuning for Asia with Uzbekistan friendlies
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
India and Uzbekistan are no strangers when it comes to women's football. The two sides are preparing to face each other for the 14th time, as they play a FIFA International Friendly on Friday, May 30.
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Confidence key to perform against quality opponents, says Blue Tigresses c
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Coached by Crispin Chettri, the Blue Tigresses, since May 1, have been camping at the Padukone-Dravid Centre for Sports Excellence, where they will play the two friendlies against Uzbekistan on May 30 and June 3.
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Manolo Marquez confirms 28-member Blue Tigers travelling squad for Thailan
Updated : 9 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Indian men's national team head coach Manolo Marquez confirmed on Wednesday, May 28, that all 28 players participating in the ongoing camp in Kolkata will travel to Thailand for the FIFA friendly against the hosts, scheduled for June 4, according to the official website of AIFF.
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Focused, motivated and ready, Lallianzuala Chhangte eyes Asian qualificati
Updated : 9 months, 3 weeks ago IST
India will play Hong Kong in the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 Qualifiers Final Round on June 10 in Kowloon City. Before that, the Blue Tigers will play a preparatory friendly against Thailand on June 4 in Pathum Thani
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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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