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PM Modi, Anurag Thakur congratulate Indian football team on SAFF Champions
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
"We have done it again! Kudos to the #BlueTigers for holding their nerve in such a gripping encounter with Kuwait in the final & giving a scintillating performance to clinch the #SAFFChampionship for a record th time. India is thrilled on your victory, keep shining!" Thakur wrote in his
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SAFF Championship 2023: India eye their ninth title against stiff Kuwait c
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
After an unbeaten finish in Group A, the Blue Tigers went through an intense semi-final clash against Lebanon and accomplished a victory after a nail-biting penalty shootout.
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SAFF C'ship this year has higher competitive value, says AIFF General Secr
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
The SAFF Championship has been a happy hunting ground for India, with the Blue Tigers winning eight of the 13 editions held so far. However, the ongoing 2023 edition of the championship is a rather special one, with the presence of quality teams like Lebanon and Kuwait, who have been brought
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"We are improving from game to game...": Indian football coach Igor Stimac
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
The ongoing SAFF Championship has been dubbed as one of the most competitive editions in the tournament's history, and the frantic encounter between India and Kuwait was a testament to that. It may have ended in heartbreak for the Blue Tigers, who were en route to a deserving victory until a
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SAFF Championship: India, Kuwait play out 1-1 draw, Anwar Ali spoils Blue
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
In what was a high-tempo and high-tempered contest from start to finish, Sunil Chhetri's 92nd international goal, a clinical volley put India ahead at the stroke of half-time. However, an unfortunate own goal from Anwar Ali in second-half injury time put a heartbreaking and unfortunate end t
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It's important to have trust, belief from coach: India midfielder Sahal Ab
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
The midfielder also admits that it won't be a cakewalk for India to defend the title but also mentions that there is no extra pressure on the team.
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SAFF Championship: India to face stiff challenge from Kuwait in their last
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Stimac served his one-match suspension in the last game against Nepal, where the Blue Tigers made sure not to feel his absence and ran out 2-0 winners.
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"Mahesh's cross was turning point of match against Nepal": Indian men's fo
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Saturday night was the night of firsts for both 'Mahesh's in the Indian team. Naorem Mahesh Singh capped off a brilliant performance with his first goal for the Blue Tigers, while assistant coach Mahesh Gawli, stepping in place of Igor Stimac, serving a one-match suspension, led the team to
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FC Goa bolster defence with signing of India's defensive stalwart Sandesh
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Sandesh Jhingan joins on a three-year contract and will be the third Indian international to join the FC Goa ranks this summer, following the arrivals of Rowllin Borges and Udanta Singh.
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Fiery half-time pep talk turns tide for Blue Tigers
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Captain Sunil Chhetri and winger Lallianzuala Chhangte scored the two goals that led to India lifting the Intercontinental Cup. India have played six matches so far in 2023 and kept clean sheets in all of them.
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Former Indian footballers happy with Blue Tigers' performance in AFC U-17
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
India and Vietnam played out a 1-1 draw in their tournament campaign opener. India came back from behind during the second half to secure a fighting draw.
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Intercontinental Cup: Odisha CM Patnaik announces Rs 1 crore reward for Te
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
The Blue Tigers overcame Lebanon, securing a 2-0 victory with goals from skipper Sunil Chhetri and Lallianzuala Chhangte.
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