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  Sunil Chhetri returns as Khalid Jamil names 30 probables for AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers

  Football | September 14, 2025 17:23 IST

  Sunil Chhetri returns as head coach Khalid Jamil names a 30-member probables squad for India’s AFC Asian Cup qualifiers vs Singapore. The camp begins on September 20 in Bengaluru. The final squad to be picked ahead of the October double-header.

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  India register first win under Khalid Jamil, defeat Tajikistan in CAFA Nations Cup 2025

  Football | August 29, 2025 23:46 IST

  The Indian men's football team put in an exceptional performance against Tajikistan in the CAFA Nations Cup 2025. Taking on Tajikistan, India managed to register a 1-2 win as the new era of Khalid Jamil got off on a positive note.

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  India to host AFC U-17 Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers in Ahmedabad

  Football | August 05, 2025 20:12 IST

  India will host the AFC U-17 Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers in Ahmedabad from November 22–30. 38 teams will compete for spots in the main tournament, with India placed in Pot 2. The draw takes place on August 7, with host nations kept in separate groups.

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  Khalid Jamil, first ever Indian manager in ISL, appointed head coach of India men's football team

  Football | August 01, 2025 13:40 IST

  In a major development, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) recently came forward and announced the appointment of 48-year-old Khalid Jamil as the new head coach of the Indian men's football team.

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  India slump down to worst FIFA ranking in nine years following recent losses

  Football | July 11, 2025 13:48 IST

  In a major development for Indian football, the side has dropped to its worst FIFA ranking since December 2016. They now sit in 133rd place in the rankings and have a tough lineup of games scheduled ahead.

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  India vs Hong Kong live streaming: When and where to watch AFC Asian Cup Qualifier in India?

  Football | June 10, 2025 13:29 IST

  India will play Hong Kong in their second league match in the ongoing AFC Asian Cup Qualifier. The match holds extreme importance for both teams as only one team from the group will qualify for the prestigious tournament, which will be played in Saudi Arabia.

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  India vs Thailand live streaming: When and where to watch in India?

  Cricket | June 03, 2025 21:36 IST

  India will play Thailand on June 4 at the Thammasat Stadium in Pathum Thani. The match holds importance given that the Blue Tigers will play a vital game against Hong Kong on June 10. A win will give them much-needed confidence. Check where to watch the match.

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  Sunil Chettri scores on international return, India thump Maldives in Shillong

  Football | March 19, 2025 21:52 IST

  40-year-old Sunil Chhetri scored on his return to international football as India defeated Maldives 3-0 in the friendly match in Shillong. Rahul Bheke and Liston Colaco scored the two other goals for the team.

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  India vs Vietnam live streaming: When and where international football game live on TV, online?

  Football | October 12, 2024 15:58 IST

  India vs Vietnam live streaming: Manolo Marquez's men will seek their maiden win of 2024 but face a tough challenge against superior-ranked Vietnam. India suffered a huge defeat when they last played against Vietnam in 2022.

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  AIFF to pay hefty amount in compensation to former men's football team head coach Igor Stimac

  Football | September 08, 2024 20:22 IST

  The All India Football Federation reached an agreement with the Croatian coach over the compensation amount for being sacked a year before his contract expiration date. Stimac had earlier approached FIFA after AIFF refused to meet his demands regarding compensation.

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  Manolo Marquez appointed head coach of Indian senior men's football team

  Football | July 20, 2024 18:46 IST

  Manolo Marquez has been appointed as the new head coach of the senior men's team. Marquez replaces Igor Stimac in the top role. The decision to appoint Marquez in the role was taken during the All India Football Federation’s Executive Committee meeting.

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  Igor Stimac: From trophies to getting sacked; Check Croatian's stay as Indian football coach

  Football | June 18, 2024 16:35 IST

  Igor Stimac's five-year association came to an end with the Indian team after the All India Football Federation sacked him from the role of head coach. Stimac could not take India into the dream third round of the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers. Here's the timeline of Stimac's stay with India.

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  WATCH | Qatar's contentious goal ends India's World Cup dream, fans fume at poor refereeing

  Football | June 12, 2024 13:29 IST

  The Blue Tigers finished third in Group A after securing a solitary win in six games. Kuwait finished second and advanced to the next round of the FIFA World Cup qualifiers alongside table-toppers Qatar.

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  Arsene Wenger inaugurates first-ever FIFA Talent Academy in India, targets to get India back on map

  Football | November 22, 2023 16:59 IST

  "Giving every talent in the world a chance is what our programme is about. To identify the talent in India, give good education and good level of competition to make great players. How long it could take, we don't know, but without education we'll remain where we are," Wenger said.

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  FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Qatar record dominant win as India suffer first defeat at home in 2023

  Football | November 21, 2023 21:30 IST

  India's wait for the maiden win against Qatar continues as the Asian Champions registered their biggest win against the Blue Tigers in their second FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers match at Kalinga Stadium.

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  It can be 2025-2026 season, but you never know: AIFF coy over VAR technology in ISL, I-League

  Football | November 18, 2023 17:50 IST

  "Introducing it next season might be difficult for the simple reason that FIFA has to approve the technology, there is a process. More than just getting the equipment, training of personnel takes a lot of time," AIFF acting secretary general M Satyanarayan said.

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  FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: All you need to know about India vs Kuwait, live streaming & broadcast

  Football | November 16, 2023 16:08 IST

  India men's football team will kick off their 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers campaign with a tough away game against Kuwait at Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium. India are drawn with Qatar, Kuwait and Afghanistan in the second round of Group A.

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  Asian Games 2023: Indian football teams to leave for Hangzhou Sporting spectacle today

  Football | September 17, 2023 11:44 IST

  Asian Games 2023: The Indian football teams will be leaving for the Hangzhou Asian Games as speculations over the ticket issues come to an end. The men's and women's teams travel to the Chinese city on Sunday. The Asian Games will begin on September 19.

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  Arsene Wenger set to visit India, asks AIFF to take charge on quality education for youngsters

  Football | September 14, 2023 17:38 IST

  FIFA Chief of Global Football Development and the legendary football manager Arsene Wenger will visit India in the second week of October.

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  King's Cup 2023: India finish in last position after 1-0 loss against Lebanon

  Football | September 10, 2023 19:38 IST

  After a heartbreaking defeat against Iraq in the semi-final game, India lost to Lebanon the match for third place to finish King's Cup 2023 in the last position.