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Bengaluru FC fall short at final hurdle of Doha dream after losing to Air Force

A brave Bengaluru FC had their Doha dreams dashed after a Hammadi Ahmad goal in the 70th minute was enough to crown Iraqi side Air Force Club champions of the AFC Cup at the Suhaim Bin Hamad Stadium, in Doha, on Saturday night.

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football6 days ago

AFC Cup 2017 | Albert Roca announces Blues’ squad for knockout rounds

Bengaluru FC announced their 25-man list for the 2017 AFC Cup knockout rounds on Wednesday as Albert Roca’s men prepare to take on North Korean side April 25 SC, at the Kanteerava Stadium, in a week's time. The new-look squad sees as many as fourteen new faces following the ISL draft.

football10 months ago

Bhaichung Bhutia advises Bengaluru players "to leave everything on the pitch"

Bhaichung Bhutia has asked Bengaluru FC players to play their hearts out and not worry about the result ahead of the AFC Cup final against Iraqi club Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya. Bhutia also called the final as the biggest event in Indian football since the 2003 ASEAN Cup final, that East Bengal won.

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football10 months ago

Bengaluru FC to pocket ₹6,70,00,000 if they win historic final tonight

An incredible ₹6,70,00,000($1 million) awaits Bengaluru FC should they manage to emerge victorious in their AFC Cup final against Air Force Club of Iraq. The Karnataka-based club made history by becoming the first Indian side to reach the final of a major Asian club competition.

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football10 months ago

No Indian football club has a story like Bengaluru FC: Sunil Chhetri

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footballa year ago

Bengaluru FC, Ashley Westwood part ways by mutual consent

I-league champions Bengaluru FC confirmed today that they have parted ways with manager Ashley Westwood after his contract expired this year. The English manager, who guided BFC to two I-League crowns and a Fed Cup title since joining in 2013, leaves with BFC still in the fray for the AFC Cup.

football10 months ago

Why are Indian politicians jumping the football bandwagon?

footballa year ago

AFC Cup | Lyngdoh stunner gives Bengaluru a shot at history

Eugeneson Lyndoh's dazzling strike canceled out Jorge Pereyra Diaz's opener and gave Bengaluru a crucial 1-1 draw away in the first leg of the semifinal of the AFC Cup. A goal-less draw in the second leg will now be enough to see Bengaluru through to the final – a first for an Indian team.

football10 months ago

As Indian football chooses between red and blue pill, Bengaluru FC is I-League's last stand

footballa year ago

AFC Cup | Bengaluru FC's win means much more for Indian football than a semis spot