Nehru Cup: India held to a goalless draw by Nepal
August 28th, 2012 - 11:33 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) Defending champions India were held to a goalless draw by a spirited Nepal in a rain-marred match but the latter crashed out of the Nehru Cup ... Read more...
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Nehru Cup: India dismantle Maldives, go top of the table
August 25th, 2012 - 11:13 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 26 (IANS) India went to top of the table and enhanced their chances of reaching the finals of the Nehru Cup football tournament by thrashing South Asian ... Read more...
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We are yet to play to our potential: Subrata Paul
August 24th, 2012 - 5:53 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 24 (IANS) India goalkeeper Subrata Paul said Friday that they were not at their best in their match against Syria and were yet to play to their ... 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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ASEAN Cup: Lucky India earn a draw against Malaysia
July 13th, 2012 - 10:50 pm ICT by IANS
Kuala Lumpur, July 13 (IANS) Goalkeeper Debopriya Das put up a valiant show as Indian escaped with a goalless draw against a strong Malaysian Blue side in the under-13 ASEAN ... Read more...
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Footballer dies after on-field injury in West Bengal
July 10th, 2012 - 12:40 am ICT by IANS
Kolkata, July 9 (IANS) Yet again bringing into stark focus the lack of medical facilities on India's soccer grounds, a footballer died following an on-field injury after he was moved ... Read more...
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Prayag United signs up Costa Rican midfielder (Lead)
June 28th, 2012 - 12:28 am ICT by IANS
Kolkata, June 27 (IANS) I-League football club Prayag United have signed up Costa Rican international medio Carlos Hernandez, the top scorer in the Australian A League last year, for the ... Read more...
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IFA Shield: Pune FC share honours with Pailan Arrows
March 4th, 2012 - 9:44 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, March 4 (IANS) Pune FC came from behind to draw 1-1 against Pailan Arrows in the 116th IFA Football Shield at the East Bengal ground here Sunday.
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Jeje doubtful for AFC Challenge Cup
January 24th, 2012 - 8:54 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 24 (IBNS) India football striker Jeje Lalpekhlua is a doubtful starter for the forthcoming AFC Challenge Cup as he has been advised eight-weeks rest following a knee injury.The ... Read more...
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First phase of Bengal Aerotropolis by end-2012
January 11th, 2012 - 12:01 am ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Jan 10 (IANS) The first phase of the Bengal Aerotropolis, the airport city project at West Bengal's Andal, will be completed by the end of this year and commercial ... Read more...
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Medeira officially appointed India coach, injured Paul dropped
November 2nd, 2011 - 12:30 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 1 (IANS) The All India Football Federation (AIFF) Tuesday officially elevated assistant coach Savio Medeira as the chief coach while announcing a 27-member national squad for the ... Read more...
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Pune FC to face Sporting in I-league football Friday
October 26th, 2011 - 7:06 pm ICT by IANS
Pune, Oct 26 (IANS) Pune FC will seek to open their account when they take on Sporting Clube de Goa in I-League football at the Balewadi Sports Complex here Friday.Both ... Read more...
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I-League: Subrata Paul ruled out for three months
October 20th, 2011 - 9:37 pm ICT by IANS
Pune, Oct 20 (IANS) Two days before their first match in the I-League, Pune FC suffered a huge set back as their star goalkeepeer Subrata Paul was ruled for for ... Read more...
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Salgoacar’s Bencherifa is I-League’s best coach
October 18th, 2011 - 9:59 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 18 (IANS) Salgaocar's Moroccan coach Karim Bencherifa won the Syed Abdul Rahim Trophy for the best coach for leading the Goan team to the I-league and the ... Read more...
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Pune FC ready to counter East Bengal in Federation Cup
September 18th, 2011 - 8:01 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Sep 18 (IANS) Having set the pace in their group, Pune Football Club faces the test of building on the position they worked for in their Federation Cup match ... Read more...
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India go down 1-2 to Guyana in football friendly
August 25th, 2011 - 5:01 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 25 (IANS) Guyana defeated India 2-1 in an international football friendly at the National Stadium at Providence as part of the +ONE India Caribbean Tour.According to information ... Read more...
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I-League clubs refuse to release players for Caribbean, UK trip
August 9th, 2011 - 9:24 pm ICT by IANS
Pune, Aug 9 (IANS) In a dramatic u-turn, I-League clubs Tuesday refused to release their players for the national team's Caribbean and England tour a day after the ... Read more...
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World Cup qualifier: India have nothing to lose against UAE
July 27th, 2011 - 9:26 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) India will have to go all out Thursday in the return leg of their FIFA World Cup Asian leg qualifier as they have nothing to ... Read more...
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All is not over for India: Colaco
July 25th, 2011 - 11:26 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 25 (IANS) India coach Armando Colaco said Monday that his boys would go all out against the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in Thursday's return leg of the ... Read more...
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India coach accuses Qatari referee for killing match
July 24th, 2011 - 4:08 pm ICT by IANS
Abu Dhabi, July 25 (IANS) India's football coach Armando Colaco blamed poor refereeing for his team's 0-3 loss to United Arab Emirates (UAE) in Saturday's first-leg of the Asian qualifiers ... Read more...
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India go down 3-0 to UAE in pre-World Cup qualifier
July 24th, 2011 - 1:30 am ICT by IANS
Al Ain (Abu Dhabi), July 23 (IANS) Two red cards in four minutes dashed India's hopes as they went down 3-0 to United Arab Emirates (UAE) in the controversial first-leg ... Read more...
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Bhaichung, Renedy among 32 probables for Pakistan friendlies
July 20th, 2011 - 6:04 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) Former India captain Bhaichung Bhutia is among the 32 probables for the three international football friendlies against Pakistan in England next month.Along with Bhaichung, who ... Read more...
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Subrata Paul to lead India against Qatar
July 16th, 2011 - 5:29 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) India goalkeeper Subrata Paul will be leading the team in Sunday's international football friendly against Qatar at the Al Sadd Stadium in Doha.The match is ... Read more...
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30-member squad announced for Maldives and Qatar friendlies
July 5th, 2011 - 5:54 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 5 (IANS) India's chief football coach Armando Colaco Tuesday announced a 30-member squad for three friendlies against the Maldives, Qatar and Kazakhstan to prepare the national ... Read more...
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The boys are gelling well: Armando
July 1st, 2011 - 9:27 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 1 (IANS) India's chief football coach Armando Colaco is happy that the team is gelling well but injuries to striker Sunil Chettri and Baljeet Sahni are still ... Read more...
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Subrata says he is committed to Pune FC
June 2nd, 2011 - 9:27 pm ICT by IANS
Pune, June 2 (IANS) A day after Dempo showed interest in goalkeeper Subrata Paul, the India international said he was committed to stay with Pune FC till 2012.
"Rumours are ... Read more...
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Pakistan hopes to bring India under pressure in AFC Challenge Cup football qualifiers
March 23rd, 2011 - 4:15 pm ICT by ANI
Karachi, Mar 23(ANI): Pakistan will try to begin with a balanced approach to bring India under pressure in their vital Group B showdown in the AFC Challenge Cup football qualifiers in Malaysia ... Read more...
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India upbeat despite heavy loss: Goalkeeper Paul
January 11th, 2011 - 8:22 pm ICT by IANS
Doha, Jan 11 (IANS) India goalkeeper Subrata Paul feels the loss against the mighty Australia was not demoralising, despite conceding four goals, and the team should take on Bahrain confidently in the ... Read more...
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Australian physique made the difference: Houghton
January 10th, 2011 - 10:34 pm ICT by IANS
Doha, Jan 10 (IANS) India's chief football coach Bob Hoghton said the "physique" of the Australian team was the difference between the two sides in their opening match of AFC Asian Cup ... Read more...
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Chettri doubtful, Bhaichung ruled out for Iraq tie
November 10th, 2010 - 9:53 pm ICT by IANS
Dubai, Nov 10 (IANS) Sans national captain Bhaichung Bhutia and a doubtful Sunil Chettri, India are bracing for a tough challenge against Asian champions Iraq in their international football friendly in ... Read more...
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Wadoo, Pereira strike as India beat Namibia 2-0 (Lead)
September 15th, 2010 - 11:03 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 15 (IANS) Amid the disappointment of dropping 22 places to 160th in the FIFA rankings, there was finally some good news as India won 2-0 against higher ranked Namibia ... Read more...
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Rafi is best Indian footballer, Odafe foreigner of the year
September 13th, 2010 - 12:48 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 12 (IANS) Churchill Brothers striker Mohammed Rafi was adjudged the best Indian footballer, while his teammate Odafe Onyeka Okolie of Nigeria was crowned the best foreign footballer at ... Read more...
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Unimpressive India go down 1-2 to Thailand in football friendly (Lead)
September 8th, 2010 - 11:10 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 8 (IANS) An unimpressive India went down 1-2 to a young Thailand side in the return leg of a friendly international football match at the Ambedkar Stadium here on ... Read more...
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Subrata Paul says he can understand Green’s feelings
June 14th, 2010 - 8:04 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 14 (IANS) A goalkeeper himself, Subrata Paul understands the pain and embarrassment of Robert Green and sympathises with the England goalkeeper who is under fire and a butt of ... Read more...
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Paul leaves for Vancouver, Gourmangi for Melbourne
June 1st, 2010 - 11:02 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 1 (IANS) Following in the footsteps of national team forward Sunil Chettri, Indian goalkeeper Subrata Paul left for Vancouver Tuesday while defender Gourmangi Singh will leave later this week ... Read more...
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