India U-23 gear up to take on Qatar U23 in friendly clash
New Delhi, Mar 10 (IBNS): A day prior to taking on Qatar in a friendly match, India U-23 Coach Derrick Pereira labelled the match as "a perfect opportunity to gauge ourselves before the qualifiers."
Hero I-League climax enthralls fans
New Delhi, Mar 10 (IBNS): It may not be wrong to perhaps find Hero I-League as a synonym of riveting. Not many top-flight professional leagues come to mind when a last day finish to decide the champions in the title race is counted.
Minerva strike twice to lift their maiden Hero Elite League Trophy
Goa, Feb 8 (IBNS): Minerva Punjab FC rode on two second-half strikes from Makan Winkle Chothe and Thoiba Singh to register a thumping 2-0 victory over FC Pune City to lift their maiden Hero Elite League 2018-19 silverware.
Indian women to play Iran on opening day of Hero Gold Cup
New Delhi, Feb 1 (IBNS): India’s Senior Women’s Team will be facing Islamic Republic of Iran in their first match on the opening day of the Hero Gold Cup at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhuwaneshwar.
We got the due regard for our attacking intent, says coach Maymol
The Indian women's national team registered its third win in as many matches after getting the better of Indonesia on Sunday (January 27) in a friendly game held in Indonesia. At full-time, the scoreline read 3-0 in favour of the Blue Tigresses as Ratanbala Devi's second-half hat-trick ensured victory for coach Maymol Rocky's side, who will now face the Indonesians once again on Wednesday (January 30).
Sleeping giant has woken up: Jeje
New Delhi, Jan 23 (IBNS): India was dubbed as a sleeping giant by former FIFA President Joseph Blatter way back in 2006. Post India’s heart-warming performance in the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019, National Team striker Jeje Lalpekhlua believes the “sleeping giant is now awake and ever evolving.”
Indian women's team leave for friendlies against Hong Kong, Indonesia
New Delhi, Jan 18 (IBNS): As part of their preparation for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Qualifiers Round 2, which is slated to be held in April, the Indian Women’s Senior National team will be leaving for back to back matches against Hong Kong and Indonesia early morning tomorrow (January 19, 2019).
Indian women's team to play friendlies against Hong Kong, Indonesia
New Delhi, Jan 16 (IBNS): In preparation for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Qualifiers Round 2, the Indian Senior Women’s National Team will be playing two matches each against the senior national teams of Hong Kong and Indonesia
Indian team out to avenge 2011 defeat against Bahrain
New Delhi, Jan 13 (IBNS): Eight years back on January 14, 2011 in the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2011 India had gone down fighting against Bahrain 2-5.
Never thought I will play so many games for India: Chhetri
Abu Dhabi, Jan 7 (IBNS): In today's dynamic world of football, it's not easy to go out and perform day in and day out, especially when your performance is being scrutinized from every possible angle. Amidst all of the analysis by all of India’s opponents, Sunil Chhetri has made it look so easy, no matter whichever team he faces.
Chhetri prefers to walk backstage after victory against Thailand
Abu Dhabi, Jan 6 (IBNS): On a night when the highest Indian scorer in International Football scored two against Thailand in India’s 4-1 victory, Sunil Chhetri preferred to walk backstage.
Not getting carried away with the win: Constantine
Abu Dhabi, Jan 6 (IBNS): A superb second-half performance where the Indian National Team scored three goals in a 4-1 win over Thailand, led the Blue Tigers to the top of Group A, showcasing the attacking prowess and disciplined defending of Constantine’s men.
Indian roar to score four past Thailand
Abu Dhabi, Jan 6 (IBNS): Back in the AFC Asian Cup after an eight-year wait, the Blue Tigers kicked-off their campaign in Asia’ elite footballing tournament in style with a 4-1 win over Thailand.
We can't wait for the game to begin: Constantine
Abu Dhabi, Jan 5 (IBNS): A day prior to their opening campaign in the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 against Thailand, Indian National Team Head Coach admitted that he “can’t wait for the match to begin.”
AIFF rejects reports on removing coach Stephen Constantine
New Delhi, Dec 29 (IBNS): The All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Saturday rejected reports that Indian coach Stephen Constantine will be shown the doors after January 2019.