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featurefootball3 hours ago

ISL 2021-22 | Why would ATK-Mohun Bagan struggle this season?

ATK-Mohun Bagan might be one of the most consistent teams in the history of the ISL, but they’ve got some serious problems to address at Coming into the tournament. With stalwart Sandesh Jhinghan opting to move out and the new foreigners rule in play, it’s double-trouble for the club.

newsfootball20 hours ago

Bruno Fernandes might be doubt to face Liverpool, reveals Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has admitted that Bruno Fernandes could miss Manchester United's Premier League clash against Liverpool after picking up a knock after featuring for the club in their win over Atalanta in the Champions League. The Red Devils face Liverpool on Sunday at Old Trafford.

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newsfootballa day ago

Will carry the SAFF Cup experience forever, asserts Suresh Wangjam

Indian footballer Suresh Wangjam believes the experience gained from the recent SAFF Cup win will be carried along his entire career. The youngster played a pivotal role in the title-winning campaign and he even scored the second goal in the final against Nepal, which India eventually won 3-0.

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newsfootball2 days ago

Indian women's football team lose 2-3 to Sweden's Hammarby IF

The Indian women's football team lost to Swedish top-tier side Hammarby IF 2-3 in their friendly match in Stockholm, on Wednesday. The Indian eves took the lead twice, but conceded each time, while Ranjana Chanu scored an own goal towards the end of the match to hand the hosts a narrow victory.

newsfootball2 days ago

AFC U-23 Asian Cup Qualifiers | We need to find the right balance in the team, asserts Igor Stimac

Indian national team head coach Igor Stimac, also in charge of the U23 squad for the upcoming U23 AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers, feels that they need to find the right balance in the team. The Indian colts are pitted alongside Oman, UAE, and Kyrgyz Republic in Group E of the qualifiers.

newsfootball3 days ago

SC East Bengal is ready to win the Kolkata Derby, claims Manuel Diaz

SC East Bengal head coach Manuel Diaz stated that they are ready to win the much-hyped Kolkata Derby, set to take place on November 27. The Kolkata-based finished at the ninth spot last season, just ahead of Kerala Blasters FC and Odisha FC, and failed to qualify for the knock-outs.

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newsfootball3 days ago

Not just the goals, Sunil Chhetri's leadership on the pitch is special too, states Igor Stimac

Indian men’s football team head coach Igor Stimac stated that the leadership skills of Sunil Chhetri on the pitch are special. The Croat manager also expressed how the talismanic striker is a role model to the entire team, being the most passionate member in the dressing room of the whole lot.

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newsfootball4 days ago

Indian women's team prepares for Hammarby test after inspiring wins in UAE and Bahrain

The Indian women's team recently played four friendly matches in the middle-east, having defeated UAE (4-1), Bahrain (5-0), Chinese Taipei (1-0) and losing the remainder to Tunisia (0-1). with the eves in great form, they are now set to face-off Swedish tier 1 side Hammarby IF, on October 20.

featurefootball4 days ago

80 not-out : Why Sunil Chhetri is a phenomenon like no other

Sunil Chhetri recently guided India to their eighth SAFF Cup title, with a 3-0 win over Nepal in the final of the tournament, in the Maldives. The striker netted his 80th goal in national colours, thus equalling Lionel Messi as the joint second-highest active international goal scorer.

newsfootball4 days ago

FC Goa announce 22-member squad for Goa Pro League

FC Goa, which recently won the 2021 Durand Cup, will be fielding a developmental team for the upcoming Goa Pro League, with their campaign beginning on October 19. The developmental side has played a big part in FC Goa's success lately, with many of the players representing the senior team.

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