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  There should be less foreigners in Indian leagues: Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic

  Football | May 02, 2020 8:40 IST

  Dalic, who led Croatia to the final of the 2018 World Cup, said that having too much foreign talent in the local leagues hampers the development of local players.

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  Former Indian footballer Abdul Latif passes away

  Football | March 25, 2020 14:28 IST

  Latif was performed on Tuesday in the presence of family members and friends. Members of the sports fraternity and representatives of the district administration were also present.

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  Played one of my best matches under Banerjee: Bhaichung Bhutia

  Football | March 20, 2020 15:27 IST

  It was the 1997 Federation Cup semi-final where Banerjee's East Bengal hammered Mohun Bagan 4-1 in front of 1,31,000 spectators. The iconic Bhutia netted a hat-trick.

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  Bigger league better for Indian football: Sunil Chhetri

  Football | October 30, 2019 16:13 IST

  Chhetri said that a higher number of teams in the top flight would be good news for the game in the country.

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  Kolkata in race to host India-Qatar WC qualifier in March

  Football | October 17, 2019 19:33 IST

  The turnout for the Bangladesh game, unprecedented for national team matches in the country, left everyone impressed with India head coach Igor Stimac saying that it will remain in his memory forever.

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  FIFA WC Qualifier: India announce squad for Bangladesh game

  Football | October 12, 2019 17:24 IST

  Igor Stimac announced the 23-member squad for the FIFA World Cup qualifier match against Bangladesh on October 15.

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  India take on Turkmenistan in 2020 AFC U-16 Championship qualifier

  Football | September 17, 2019 16:34 IST

  India will begin their campaign for the AFC U-16 Championship qualification on September 18 against Turkmenistan in Tashkent.

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  India drop down further by 2 places in latest FIFA rankings

  Football | July 25, 2019 15:38 IST

  In April, India had jumped to 101. Before that, the Blue Tigers had dropped six spots to 103 in the February edition after ending last year on 97.

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  India suffer 2-5 defeat against North Korea in Intercontinental Cup

  Football | July 13, 2019 22:52 IST

  Jong Il Gwan (8th and 29th minute), Sim Hyon Jin (16th), Ri Un Chol (63rd) and Ri Jin (90+2) scored for North Korea while Lallianzuala Chhangte (51st) and captain Sunil Chhetri (61st) reduced the margin for India. 

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  King's Cup: Anirudh Thapa goal gives India narrow win over Thailand

  Football | June 08, 2019 16:30 IST

  Anirudh Thapa's strike in the 17th minute was the difference between the two sides as India beat Thailand 1-0.

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  AFC Asian Cup: Will give UAE a real fight, says defender Pritam Kotal

  Football | January 09, 2019 22:26 IST

  The Indian defence played a vital role in keeping the Thai attackers at bay in their last game, and Kotal believes that the back-four has a good chemistry between themselves.

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  UAE will be India's toughest challenge in AFC Asian Cup, says former defender Gouramangi

  Football | December 22, 2018 16:31 IST

  Indian start their Asian Cup campaign on January 6 when they take on Thailand. They will play UAE on January 10 followed by the match against Bahrain on January 14.

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  Indian women's football team mauls Pakistan 18-0 in AFC U-19 Qualifiers

  Football | October 24, 2018 21:01 IST

  Second half substitute Renu pumped in five goals (52nd, 54th, 75th, 89th and 90th minute) after India led 9-0 at the breather in a completely one-sided match against the hapless Pakistan side.

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  India climb one spot to 96th in the latest FIFA rankings

  Football | August 17, 2018 18:01 IST

  India, who are preparing for the upcoming AFC Asian Cup 2019, will take part in the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Championship in September.

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  India U-16 football team stuns Asian champions Iraq in WAFF Championship

  Football | August 06, 2018 14:29 IST

  In a match which India stayed the dominant side, Bhuvenesh headed in the match-winner in added time, providing the perfect finish to a sublime build-up.

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  India U-20 football team upset Argentina 2-1 in COTIF Cup

  Football | August 06, 2018 14:08 IST

  For the record, this is the second time the two sides met - the first time being in the 3rd Nehru Cup in Calcutta in 1984 when India lost 0-1.

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  "We will give our lives on the pitch", says captain Sunil Chhetri thanks fans after win over Kenya

  Football | June 05, 2018 13:20 IST

  Indian football team captain Sunil Chhetri thanked his fans after win over Kenya while saying that the "Indian team would give their lives on the pitch in every match, if they get same support."

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  For path-breaker Real Kashmir FC players, football more than just a means of livelihood

  Football | June 03, 2018 16:05 IST

  Last week, Real Kashmir FC secured promotion to the I-League, having clinched the 2nd Division League title beating Hindustan FC 3-2.

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  India team re-enters top-100 in latest FIFA rankings

  Football | March 15, 2018 17:01 IST

  Among Asian countries, the Indian team is now at the 13th spot, above the likes of Qatar, Oman, Jordan, Bahrain and North Korea.

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  Bhaichung Bhutia offers Kashmiri youth training stint at his school

  Football | November 18, 2017 21:34 IST

  Majid Khan, who is considered one of the most promising football players from the valley, reportedly joined terrorist outfit LeT.