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football6 years ago

India clinch seventh SAFF Championship; Chhetri does it again!

Sunil Chhetri's goal in extra-time avenged India's loss to Afghanistan in the 2013 SAFF Championship, as India won the final 2-1 at the Trivandrum International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday. Chhetri, who scored from a penalty in the 2011 final against Afghanistan, was once again the difference in a closely-fought match today.

football6 years ago

India seek to tame rampaging Afghanistan for seventh SAFF title

India will seek revenge for their loss in last year's final, when they host Afghanistan in the final of the SAFF Championship 2015 at the Trivandrum International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday.

football6 years ago

Big blow for India as Robin Singh is set to miss rest of SAFF Cup

Indian striker Robin Singh, who scored a brace in the 2-0 win over Sri Lanka in India's first match of the SAFF Cup, is set to miss the rest of the tournament with a knee injury. His absence will be a big blow for the Indian team, who are scheduled to face Maldives in the semi-final on December 31 at Thiruvananthapuram.

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football6 years ago

AIFF cannot pressurise clubs to release players for SAFF Cup: Kushal Das

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) general secretary Kushal Das has stated that they cannot pressurise clubs to release players for the SAFF Cup preparatory camp since the tournament is not recognized by AFC. This comes days after Bengaluru FC refused to let go of their players for the national team camp ahead of the tournament.

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football6 years ago

Bengaluru FC refuses to release players for SAFF Cup preparatory camp

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