Del Bosque expected tough fight from Georgia
September 12th, 2012 - 8:45 pm ICT by IANS
Madrid, Sep 12 (IANS) Spain football coach Vicente del Bosque said he expected a tough fight from Georgia, whom they beat 1-0 in an away game to kick-off their World ... Read more...
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Spain begin World Cup defence with hard fought win
September 12th, 2012 - 3:24 pm ICT by IANS
Madrid, Sep 12 (IANS) Reigning football World Cup champions Spain needed an 87th minute goal from striker Roberto Soldado to begin their title defence with a 1-0 win away ... Read more...
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Capello blasts sluggish Russia
September 8th, 2012 - 2:03 pm ICT by IANS
Moscow, Sep 8 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russia failed to live up to coach Fabio Capello's hopes for a high-tempo flowing game when they beat Northern Ireland 2-0 in their opening World ... Read more...
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Nehru Cup: Ashfaq stars in Maldives win over Syria (Lead)
August 28th, 2012 - 1:03 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) Maldives striker Ali Ashfaq inspired his team to a 2-1 win over Syria in the Nehru Cup football tournament here Monday.Ashfaq scored one goal and ... Read more...
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Nehru Cup: Maldives beat Syria in dramatic fashion
August 28th, 2012 - 12:26 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) Amid treacherous underfoot conditions, Maldives grabbed a dramatic 2-1 win over Syria, knocking them out of the Nehru Cup football tournament here Monday.Syria's bad luck ... Read more...
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Nehru Cup: India one win away from a third final (Preview)
August 27th, 2012 - 6:43 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) On current form India should beat a struggling Nepal and make their third straight final of the Nehru Cup here Tuesday.India appeared a bit rusty ... Read more...
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Nehru Cup: Cameroon outclass Nepal 5-0 (Lead)
August 26th, 2012 - 11:57 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 26 (IANS) Cameroon set the Nehru Cup football tournament alight by drubbing Nepal 5-0 at the Jawaharlal Stadium here Sunday.Midfielder Ebanga Bertin orchestrated a comprehensive win for ... Read more...
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Nehru Cup: Cameroon outclass Nepal 5-0
August 26th, 2012 - 11:01 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 26 (IANS) Cameroon came out with intent by completely outclassing Nepal 5-0 in the Nehru Cup football tournament here Sunday.Nepal looked totally out of their depth with ... Read more...
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Passing game way forward for Indian football: Coach Koevarmans
August 25th, 2012 - 11:48 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 25 (IANS) India's chief football coach Wim Koevermans was pleased with his team's passing game against the Maldives in the Nehru Cup football tournament match here Saturday.The ... Read more...
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Nehru Cup: India scrape through 2-1 against Syria
August 22nd, 2012 - 11:27 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) A header from skipper Sunil Chhetri and a sublime strike by Anthony Pereira gave India a 2-1 win over Syria in the Nehru Cup opener ... Read more...
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Euro 2012: Torres on song as Spain knock out Ireland
June 15th, 2012 - 3:52 am ICT by IANS
Gdansk (Poland), June 15 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Fernando Torres rediscovered his scoring touch in a Spain shirt in a 4-0 thrashing of Ireland that makes the Irish the first side ... Read more...
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State of pitch lamentable: Del Bosque (Lead)
June 11th, 2012 - 3:55 pm ICT by IANS
Gdansk (Poland), June 11 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A poor-quality pitch ruined Spain's clash with Italy at Euro 2012, Spain coach Vicente Del Bosque has said.The match Sunday in Gdansk ended in ... Read more...
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State of pitch was lamentable, says Del Bosque
June 11th, 2012 - 2:43 pm ICT by IANS
Gdansk (Poland), June 11 (IANS) A poor-quality pitch ruined Spain's clash with Italy at Euro 2012, Spain coach Vicente Del Bosque has said.The match Sunday in Gdansk ended in a ... Read more...
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Messi scores brace as Barca keep pace with Madrid
April 15th, 2012 - 5:16 pm ICT by IANS
Madrid, April 15 (IANS) FC Barcelona ended four points behind Spanish Primera league leaders Real Madrid after a hard fought 2-1 win away to fifth placed Levante.Barca needed a fine ... Read more...
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East Bengal in IFA Shield final
March 13th, 2012 - 7:23 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Mar 13 (IANS) Riding on a first half strike by Tolgey Ozbay, East Bengal scraped into the final of the IFA Shield football tournament for the 40th time with ... Read more...
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SAFF Cup: Impressive Afghanistan beat Sri Lanka 3-1
December 5th, 2011 - 8:22 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 5 (IANS) Afghanistan look good to make the semifinals after rallying to beat Sri Lanka 3-1 in the SAFF Cup football tournament at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium ... Read more...
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India unimpressive, lucky to get a point (Lead)
December 3rd, 2011 - 8:36 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 3 (IANS) India were lucky to get away with a 1-1 draw and a point against lower-placed Afghanistan in their first match of the SAFF Cup football ... Read more...
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SAFF Cup: Spirited Nepal held 1-1 by Maldives
December 2nd, 2011 - 10:40 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 2 (IANS) A spirited Nepal were unfortunate to be held 1-1 by the Maldives while traditional rivals Pakistan and Bangladesh played out a goalless draw on the ... Read more...
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India coach hails his boys’ spirited show against UAE
July 28th, 2011 - 11:53 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 28 (IANS) India football coach Armando Colaco Thursday hailed his boys who came from two goals down to hold a superior United Arab Emirates 2-2 in the ... Read more...
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Tough task for Indian to beat UAE: Colaco
July 27th, 2011 - 9:47 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) India's football coach Armando Colaco admitted Wednesday that it would tough for his boys to neutralise the three-goal deficit against United Arab Emirates (UAE) here ... Read more...
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India looking to upset UAE in World Cup qualifiers
July 22nd, 2011 - 9:44 pm ICT by IANS
Al Ain (Abu Dhabi), July 22 (IANS) An inspiring 2-1 win over Qatar will stand India in good stead when they take on the mighty United Arab Emirates (UAE) here ... Read more...
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Spanish football manager Lillo watches Indian team practice
July 5th, 2011 - 9:43 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 5 (IANS) Interested in taking over as the technical director, Spanish football manager Juan Manuel Lillo watched the Indian team practice at the Ambedkar Stadium here ... Read more...
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We have improved with every match: Armando
July 4th, 2011 - 10:53 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 4 (IANS) India's chief football coach Armando Colaco is happy that his team is gelling well for the World Cup qualifiers against the United Arab Emirates (UAE), ... Read more...
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India seniors barely manage to beat under-23 football team
June 28th, 2011 - 10:32 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 28 (IANS) India's chief football coach Armando Colaco Tuesday tested the national team against a spirited under-23 team in a practice match here Tuesday only to find ... Read more...
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India mid-fielder Dias hopes to get it right against UAE
June 27th, 2011 - 11:50 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 27 (IANS) Mid-fielder Steven Dias is striving hard to get back his swerving free-kicks on target as India prepare to take on United Arab Emirates (UAE) in ... Read more...
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Manchester United-Barcelona set for most lucrative Champions League final
May 27th, 2011 - 8:18 pm ICT by IANS
London, May 27 (IANS) Manchester United and Barcelona are set for the most lucrative final in the history of European club football as the winner of Saturday's Champions League final ... Read more...
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Colaco game for beating UAE in World Cup qualifiers
May 20th, 2011 - 9:55 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) India's interim football coach Armando Colaco has a tough task at hand as the national team faces the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in the first ... Read more...
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German veterans crush East Bengal stars 10-3
November 17th, 2010 - 11:50 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Nov 17 (IANS) Brazilian World Cupper Paulo Serjio struck four goals, as Bayern Munich All Star side crushed East Bengal All Star Team 10-3 in an exhibition tie to win ... Read more...
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Eli Manning Vs. Joe Flacco: Saturday’s Preseason Action
August 28th, 2010 - 7:38 pm ICT by GD
By Meena Kar
Aug 28, (THAINDIAN NEWS) With New York Giants taking on the Baltimore Ravens today, Americans all over are hoping to see some bone crunching football action in the eventful preseason. ... Read more...
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Spain’s midfield maestros playing on German minds
July 6th, 2010 - 11:02 pm ICT by IANS
Durban, July 6 (DPA) Germany will be playing against many Lionel Messis, says Joachim Loew, who probably has Spain's midfield maestros Andres Iniesta and Xavi most in mind ahead of Wednesday's ... Read more...
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Spanish media euphoric about “historic” achievement
July 4th, 2010 - 5:05 pm ICT by IANS
Madrid, July 4 (DPA) The Spanish media were euphoric Sunday about their national team finally reaching the semi-finals of the World Cup.
"This is what we have been waiting for 60 years," ... Read more...
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Football Coach Don Coryell Passes Away At 85
July 2nd, 2010 - 7:47 pm ICT by GD
By Gina Gomez
San Diego, July 2, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Highly acclaimed American football coach Don Coryell who is considered to be one of the architects of the modern passing game, passed away on ... Read more...
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Handsome friendly wins for Spain, Portugal
June 9th, 2010 - 3:25 pm ICT by IANS
Johannesburg, June 9 (DPA) Spain and Portugal scored handsome friendly victories Tuesday in their last warm-up matches before the World Cup finals.
Spain thrashed feeble Poland 6-0 in Murcia, and Portugal beat ... Read more...
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After Europe, Spain now set to conquer the World (Group H team profile)
June 2nd, 2010 - 5:18 pm ICT by IANS
Madrid, June 2 (DPA) Spanish football and jinx have long gone hand-in-hand at the national team's level. But after beating the spirits and claiming the Euro 2008 title, Vicente del Bosque's ... Read more...
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Dutch coach relieved to reach semis despite loss
March 9th, 2010 - 11:48 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 9 (IANS) Dutch coach Michel van den Heuvel was relieved his team made the semis despite their 1-2 loss to Asian champions Korea in their last Pool ... Read more...
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