India U-23 gear up to take on Qatar U23 in friendly clash
Mar 10, 2019, at 04:03 pm
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
Mar 10, 2019, at 03:52 pm
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
Feb 08, 2019, at 08:04 pm
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
Feb 01, 2019, at 04:40 pm
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
Jan 28, 2019, at 11:40 am
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
Jan 23, 2019, at 07:30 pm
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
Jan 18, 2019, at 07:27 pm
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
Jan 16, 2019, at 06:24 pm
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
Jan 13, 2019, at 05:51 pm
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
Jan 07, 2019, at 06:32 pm
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
Jan 06, 2019, at 11:21 pm
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
Jan 06, 2019, at 11:16 pm
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
Jan 06, 2019, at 10:31 pm
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
Jan 05, 2019, at 02:23 pm
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
Dec 29, 2018, at 05:04 pm
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.
My understanding with Sunil Chhetri is telepathic: Jeje
Dec 25, 2018, at 03:34 pm
Abu Dhabi, Dec 25 (IBNS): Jeje Lalpekhlua first struck everyone’s eyes when he scored a hat-trick against Pakistan, that too at the age of 19 -- in his first tournament. Since then, despite scoring regularly, he was in and out of the national squad till 2015, after which he cemented his place striking a “telepathic understanding” with Sunil Chhetri.
Sunil Chhetri sets the best example: Renedy
Dec 24, 2018, at 05:16 pm
New Delhi, Dec 24 (IBNS); With the AFC Asian Cup 2019 knocking at the door, former Indian midfielder Renedy Singh, a member of India’s AFC Asian Cup Doha 2011 campaign, feels talismanic striker “Sunil Chhetri sets the best example in the current team.”
India to play international friendly against Oman on Dec 27
Nov 26, 2018, at 05:03 pm
New Delhi, Nov 26 (IBNS): The Indian Senior National Team will be playing an International Friendly against Oman on December 27, 2018 in Abu Dhabi as part of their preparation for the forthcoming AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019.
India brave adverse conditions as they aim to recover in time in for the Jordan test
Nov 17, 2018, at 07:44 pm
Amman, Nov 17 (IBNS): With 7 members of the Indian National Team having left stranded at the Kuwait International Airport for over 32 hours, courtesy heavy thunderstorm and rains, it is not the ideal situation for Stephen Constantine’s boys as they try to recover in time to take on a strong Jordan team in the scheduled International Friendly in Amman on Saturday.
AIFF, Government of Odisha sign MoU for football development
Nov 13, 2018, at 05:41 pm
New Delhi, Nov 13 (IBNS): All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Monday (November 12, 2018) entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the State Government of Odisha. The MoU was signed in the presence of Odisha Chief Minister Mr. Naveen Patnaik at a packed Kalinga Stadium complex in Bhuwaneshwar.
Indian women's team pump 7 past Bangladesh in 2020 Olympics qualifier
Nov 11, 2018, at 05:13 pm
Yangon, Nov 11 (IBNS): Leaving the disappointment of the draw against Nepal behind, the Indian women's national team recorded a fine 7-1 win against Bangladesh in their second match of the 2020 AFC Women's Olympic Qualifiers Round 1, held on Sunday (November 11) at the Thuwunna Stadium in Yangon. Bala Devi scored four out of the seven goals for India, with Kamala Devi grabbing a brace and Sanju wrapping an excellent performance with a well-deserved strike.
Maymol confident of positive result against Bangladesh
Nov 10, 2018, at 05:16 pm
New Delhi, Nov 10 (IBNS): The Indian women's national team takes on Bangladesh in their second match of the first round of the 2020 AFC Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament, which will be held at the Thuwunna Stadium in Yangon on Sunday (November 11).
Constantine announces list of 30 probables for friendly against Jordan
Nov 02, 2018, at 04:50 pm
New Delhi, Nov 2 (IBNS): Indian National Team Head Coach Stephen Constantine announced a list of 30 probables for India’s forthcoming International Friendly against Jordan. The match is slated to be played at the King Abdullah II International Stadium in Amman on November 17, 2018.
Nepal beat India 2-0 in AFC u-19 Women's Championship Qualifiers
Oct 26, 2018, at 05:03 pm
Chonburi, Oct 26 (IBNS): India slumped to a 0-2 defeat at the hands of neighbours Nepal, as opposition striker Rekha scored a brace to take the Himalayan nation to three points from two games.
Constantine announces 22-member squad for upcoming friendly against China
Oct 10, 2018, at 09:15 am
New Delhi, Oct 10 (IBNS): Coach Stephen Constantine announced his 22-member squad for India's first-ever International fixture in China which is scheduled at the Suzhou Olympic Sports Centre Stadium in Suzhou City on October 13, 2018. Kick-off is at IST 17:05 Hrs.
India to visit China for first time ever to play an international friendly on Oct 13
Sep 23, 2018, at 05:06 pm
New Delhi, Sept 23 (IBNS): As part of their preparation for the forthcoming AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019, the Indian National Team will be playing an International Friendly against China on Oct 13.
Captaincy has made us more responsible and confident, say Bose and Thapa
Sep 14, 2018, at 04:59 pm
Dhaka, Sept 14 (IBNS): They say that leaders are born not made. But a true leader is him who accepts the challenge to guide the team through the thick and thin.
Road is long and Subha needs to continue doing his job: says Bose's emotional mom
Sep 04, 2018, at 04:58 pm
Dhaka, Sept 4 (IBNS): Back in 2011, a skinny defender led a Kodalia-based (a suburban area near Kolkata) school in Subroto Cup -- the pan-India school football tournament. Fast forward to 2018, the grown-up promising defender is on the brink of the leading the National Team in India’s opener in the SAFF Suzuki Cup.
India U23 beat Rydalmere Lions FC
Aug 31, 2018, at 05:43 pm
New Delhi, Aug 31 (IBNS): India U23s wrapped up their exposure trip Down Under in some style, registering an emphatic 4-0 victory over Rydalmere Lions FC, at the Valentine Sports Park in Sydney on Friday.
AIFF League committee meets in Delhi
Aug 28, 2018, at 06:01 pm
New Delhi,l Aug 28 (IBNS): All India Football Federation League Committee met at the Football House in New Delhi on Tuesday.