<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Anirudh Thapa News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Read the latest and breaking news on player Anirudh Thapa. All the latest 2026 Football articles on SportsCafe.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in</link><image><url>https://cdn-static.spcafe.in/logo/logo192x192v1.png</url><title>Anirudh Thapa News</title><link>https://sportscafe.in</link></image><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 22:20:04 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://sportscafe.in/rss/football/player/anirudh_thapa" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><pubDate>Tue, 07 Sep 2021 06:44:58 GMT</pubDate><copyright><![CDATA[ All Rights Reserved]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en-in]]></language><managingEditor><![CDATA[editor@sportscafe.in (SportsCafe Editor)]]></managingEditor><webMaster><![CDATA[admin@sportscafe.in (SportsCafe Admin)]]></webMaster><ttl>2</ttl><item><title><![CDATA[Challenges galore for the Blue Tigers come SAFF Championship after unimpressive show against Nepal in friendlies]]></title><description><![CDATA[India managed to register a 2-1 win over Nepal in the second international friendly in Kathmandu, on Sunday, after a 1-1 draw in the first encounter. However, given the current FIFA rankings and the past records, India’s performance against their neighbours was far from convincing.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/sep/07/challenges-galore-for-the-blue-tigers-come-saff-championship-after-unimpressive-show-against-nepal-in-friendlies?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/sep/07/challenges-galore-for-the-blue-tigers-come-saff-championship-after-unimpressive-show-against-nepal-in-friendlies?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[sounak mullick]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 07 Sep 2021 06:44:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/india_vs_nepal_2021_friendlies.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Need to be adept to changing playing circumstances during matches, admits Anirudh Thapa]]></title><description><![CDATA[Indian footballer Anirudh Thapa feels that he needs to be adept to changing playing circumstances during a match. The Indian football team is currently undergoing a preparatory camp in Qatar, ahead of their remaining 2022 World Cup Qualifiers that begins with a game against the hosts on June 3.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/may/26/need-to-be-adept-to-changing-playing-circumstances-during-matches-admits-anirudh-thapa?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/may/26/need-to-be-adept-to-changing-playing-circumstances-during-matches-admits-anirudh-thapa?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 26 May 2021 10:34:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-y1/articles/football/anirudh_thapa_aiff.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers | Coach will have difficulty in picking the team, asserts Anirudh Thapa]]></title><description><![CDATA[Indian midfielder Anirudh Thapa feels that national team coach Igor Stimac will have difficulty in picking the team for the 2022 World Cup Qualifiers, as there was literally no action in the past couple of months. The Blue Tigers played a couple of friendly matches against Oman and UAE, in March.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/may/18/2022-fifa-world-cup-qualifiers-coach-will-have-difficulty-in-picking-the-team-asserts-anirudh-thapa?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/may/18/2022-fifa-world-cup-qualifiers-coach-will-have-difficulty-in-picking-the-team-asserts-anirudh-thapa?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 18 May 2021 11:39:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-y-1/articles/football/Anirudh_Thapa_Foootball_Twitter.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[ISL 2020-21 | Number of chances we create is incredible, asserts Csaba Laszlo]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chennaiyin FC head coach Csaba Laszlo is amazed at the amount of goal scoring opportunities they have created so far, even though they have failed to convert most of them.  The ‘Marina Machans’ will cross paths with defending champions and second-placed ATK-Mohun Bagan this Saturday evening.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2020/dec/28/isl-2020-21-number-of-chances-we-create-is-incredible-asserts-csaba-laszlo?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2020/dec/28/isl-2020-21-number-of-chances-we-create-is-incredible-asserts-csaba-laszlo?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 28 Dec 2020 14:10:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/csaba_laszlo_cfc_media.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[ISL 2020-21 | Don't want to blame my players, but we must be focused, proclaims Csaba Laszlo]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chennaiyin FC coach Csaba Laszlo has not blamed his players for the lack of goal this season, even though he feels they should be focused and organised during their match against FC Goa. Anirudh Thapa has recovered completely from his injury and is ready to make a start in the upcoming match.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2020/dec/18/isl-2020-21-dont-want-to-blame-my-players-but-we-must-be-focused-proclaims-csaba-laszlo?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2020/dec/18/isl-2020-21-dont-want-to-blame-my-players-but-we-must-be-focused-proclaims-csaba-laszlo?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 18 Dec 2020 11:27:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/csaba_laszlo_twitter.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[ISL 2020-21 | Ashique Kuruniyan should have been shown the red card, asserts Csaba Laszlo]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chennaiyin FC coach Csaba Laszlo is furious with the referee for not showing Ashique Kuruniyan a red card after he knocked down Anirudh Thapa early on the game, due to which the latter suffered an injury and was out for the entire game. The ‘Marina Machans’ eventually lost the game 0-1.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2020/dec/05/isl-2020-21-ashique-kuruniyan-should-have-been-shown-the-red-card-asserts-csaba-laszlo?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2020/dec/05/isl-2020-21-ashique-kuruniyan-should-have-been-shown-the-red-card-asserts-csaba-laszlo?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 05 Dec 2020 08:18:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/csaba_laszlo_cfc.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[ISL 2020-21 | Want more intensity in the upcoming matches, admits Csaba Laszlo]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chennaiyin FC manager Csaba Laszlo, following their 2-1 win admitted that he wants more intensity from his team in the upcoming matches. A strike from Anirudh Thapa in the first minute of the game, followed by Isma’s spot-kick was enough for the side to log three points against Jamshedpur FC.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2020/nov/25/isl-2020-21-want-more-intensity-in-the-upcoming-matches-admits-csaba-laszlo?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2020/nov/25/isl-2020-21-want-more-intensity-in-the-upcoming-matches-admits-csaba-laszlo?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2020 05:54:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/csaba_laszlo_isl.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[India in transitional phase after great Stephen Constantine era, asserts Anirudh Thapa]]></title><description><![CDATA[Indian midfielder Anirudh Thapa has stated that the national team is under a transitional phase under Croat Igor Stimac, after a great run under former coach Stephen Constantine. The Chennaiyin FC star is a mainstay in the national side and has been used extensively by both the coaches in the past.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2020/sep/23/india-in-transitional-phase-after-great-stephen-constantine-era-asserts-anirudh-thapa?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2020/sep/23/india-in-transitional-phase-after-great-stephen-constantine-era-asserts-anirudh-thapa?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2020 13:29:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-y-1/articles/football/Anirudh_Thapa_Foootball_Twitter.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anirudh Thapa has the potential to play in Europe, claims Henrique Sereno]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Portuguese footballer Henrique Sereno who also played in the Indian Super League for the likes of ATK and Chennaiyin FC has stated that Anirudh Thapa has the potential to play in Europe. Both of the men played an influential role in Chennayin FC’s ISL triumph in the 2017-18 season.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2020/jul/23/anirudh-thapa-has-the-potential-to-play-in-europe-claims-henrique-sereno?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2020/jul/23/anirudh-thapa-has-the-potential-to-play-in-europe-claims-henrique-sereno?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2020 16:20:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/anirudh_thapa.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Training in Europe for longer period makes you technically better, claims Anirudh Thapa]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anirudh Thapa believes that Indian footballers need to train in Europe at a young age if they want to learn from the system and become more technically advanced. The midfielder, who trained in France, reveals that a player in India takes 2-3 years for what he can learn in Europe in one year.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2020/jun/16/training-in-europe-for-longer-period-makes-you-technically-better-claims-anirudh-thapa?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2020/jun/16/training-in-europe-for-longer-period-makes-you-technically-better-claims-anirudh-thapa?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2020 07:43:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-y-1/articles/football/Anirudh_Thapa_Foootball_Twitter.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[ In a few years, Anirudh Thapa will be India's best midfielder, claims Rowlin Borges]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rowlin Borges believes that Anirudh Thapa will go on to become the best midfielder in India with the youngster already a regular pick for the national squad. The footballer has been a part of Chennaiyin FC from 2016 and helped them secure a second Indian Super League title in 2017-18.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2020/jun/11/in-a-few-years-anirudh-thapa-will-be-indias-best-midfielder-claims-rowlin-borges?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2020/jun/11/in-a-few-years-anirudh-thapa-will-be-indias-best-midfielder-claims-rowlin-borges?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2020 06:26:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/anirudh_thapa.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reports | Anirudh Thapa eager to extend his time at Chennaiyin FC with new contract]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anirudh Thapa is set to be retained by ISL outfits Chennaiyin FC for the upcoming season. The midfielder has been a mainstay for the South Indian side over the last three seasons guiding them to the 2017-18 ISL league title win and he has also been capped 24 times for India over the last few years.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2020/jun/03/reports-anirudh-thapa-eager-to-extend-his-time-at-chennaiyin-fc-with-new-contract?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2020/jun/03/reports-anirudh-thapa-eager-to-extend-his-time-at-chennaiyin-fc-with-new-contract?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2020 07:06:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/anirudh_thapa.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[FIFA World Cup Qualifiers | Igor Stimac announces 26-member squad, Dheeraj Singh Moirangthem earns first call-up]]></title><description><![CDATA[Indian football team head coach Igor Stimac has announced a 26-member squad on Wednesday for India's upcoming 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifier games against Afghanistan and Oman. ATK goalkeeper Dheeraj Singh Moirangthem, who represented India in the U-17 World Cup, earned his first senior team call-up.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/nov/06/fifa-world-cup-qualifiers-igor-stimac-announces-26-member-squad-dheeraj-singh-moirangthem-earns-first-call-up?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/nov/06/fifa-world-cup-qualifiers-igor-stimac-announces-26-member-squad-dheeraj-singh-moirangthem-earns-first-call-up?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 06 Nov 2019 13:18:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/igor_stimac_AIFF_Twitter.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[ISL 2019-20 | Have set target of two trophies in five seasons, reveals Anirudh Thapa]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chennaiyin FC midfielder Anirudh Thapa has stated that the club has set themselves a target of winning at least two trophies in five years as they are starting a rejuvenated stint following a poor season. The Marina Machans would be kicking off their campaign against the Gaurs on October 23.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/oct/17/isl-2019-20-have-set-target-of-two-trophies-in-five-seasons-reveals-anirudh-thapa?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/oct/17/isl-2019-20-have-set-target-of-two-trophies-in-five-seasons-reveals-anirudh-thapa?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 17 Oct 2019 12:35:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/Anirudh_Thapa_Foootball_Twitter.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[FIFA World Cup Qualifier | Prepared to face Bangladesh, asserts Anirudh Thapa]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anirudh Thapa has said that the Indian football team is now 'mentally, physically and strategically' prepared for the Bangladesh challenge and feels a full house crowd will work in the home team’s favour. Thapa made his senior debut for India last year in a resounding 5-0 win over Chinese Taipei.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/oct/13/fifa-world-cup-qualifier-prepared-to-face-bangladesh-asserts-anirudh-thapa?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/oct/13/fifa-world-cup-qualifier-prepared-to-face-bangladesh-asserts-anirudh-thapa?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 13 Oct 2019 13:05:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-y1/articles/football/Anirudh_Thapa_Foootball_Twitter.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Understanding between Rafael Crivellaro and Anirudh Thapa brilliant, reveals John Gregory]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chennaiyin FC coach John Gregory has hailed the brilliant partnership and understanding of his midfielders Rafael Crivellaro and Anirudh Thapa and has revealed that he is expecting a lot from them. The Englishman has also stated that highlighted the mistakes the side made last season.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/oct/04/understanding-between-rafael-crivellaro-and-anirudh-thapa-brilliant-reveals-john-gregory?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/oct/04/understanding-between-rafael-crivellaro-and-anirudh-thapa-brilliant-reveals-john-gregory?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 04 Oct 2019 06:00:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-y1/articles/football/John_Gregory_CFC_Getty.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indian players credit coach Igor Stimac after ‘unthinkable’ Qatar draw]]></title><description><![CDATA[India held defending Asian Champions Qatar to a goalless draw on Tuesday at the Jassmin Bin Hamad Stadium in Doha. The players have praised their Croatian coach Igor Stimac who took charge of the team in May 2019 after the hard-fought impressive performance which saw them walk away with a point.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/sep/11/indian-players-credit-coach-igor-stimac-after-unthinkable-qatar-draw?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/sep/11/indian-players-credit-coach-igor-stimac-after-unthinkable-qatar-draw?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 11 Sep 2019 13:57:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/Indiavs.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[FIFA World Cup Qualifiers | Know Your Opponent - Oman]]></title><description><![CDATA[India play a tricky opponent in Oman in their first World Cup Qualifier, which has been scheduled to be held on September 5, and could pretty much define India’s run in the crucial group stage. Regardless of being in an easier group, Oman could be the biggest disruptor of India’s World Cup dream.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/sep/03/fifa-world-cup-qualifiers-know-your-opponent-oman?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/sep/03/fifa-world-cup-qualifiers-know-your-opponent-oman?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Subhayan Dutta]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 03 Sep 2019 10:50:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/oman_football_team_getty.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[AFC Cup 2019 | Late Mohammad Rafi goal earns crucial point for Chennaiyin FC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chennaiyin FC substitute Mohammad Rafi earned his side a crucial point after he scored a last-gasp equaliser against Minerva Punjab in the AFC Cup on Wednesday. After failing to secure all three points, the Chennai-based franchise dropped to second in the table behind Abahani.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/jun/19/afc-cup-2019-late-mohammad-rafi-goal-earns-crucial-point-for-chennaiyin-fc?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/jun/19/afc-cup-2019-late-mohammad-rafi-goal-earns-crucial-point-for-chennaiyin-fc?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 19 Jun 2019 16:57:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-gn/articles/football/Chennaiyin_FC.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[King's Cup | I’m proud of the players, says Igor Stimac]]></title><description><![CDATA[Indian head coach Igor Stimac has said he was delighted with the way his players played and the manner in which the fans supported the team in the King’s Cup in Thailand. He also discussed the team’s approach and performances, while stating there is too much competition for a starting XI spot.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/jun/08/kingss-cup-im-proud-of-the-players-says-igor-stimac?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/jun/08/kingss-cup-im-proud-of-the-players-says-igor-stimac?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 08 Jun 2019 13:13:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/igor_stimac_getty.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[King’s Cup | Predicted XI for India’s third place match against Thailand]]></title><description><![CDATA[With Igor Stimac already assuring that he would want to experiment the remaining players during India’s third-placed game against Thailand, India’s starting line-up would be the most interesting thing of the match on Saturday. Here’s what we think could be India’s field starting lineup.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/jun/07/kings-cup-predicted-xi-for-indias-third-place-match-against-thailand?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/jun/07/kings-cup-predicted-xi-for-indias-third-place-match-against-thailand?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Subhayan Dutta]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 07 Jun 2019 15:58:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-y1/articles/football/Brandon_Fernandes_Indian_football_team_AIFF.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[King’s Cup 2019 Preview | India vs Curacao]]></title><description><![CDATA[Igor Stimac is expecting a tough first assignment with the Indian national football team as he takes his freshly trimmed side against a better established side in Curacao in Thailand on Wednesday. India are playing the oldest tournament of Asia after a gap of 38 years with many desperate to impress.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/jun/04/kings-cup-2019-preview-india-vs-curacao?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/jun/04/kings-cup-2019-preview-india-vs-curacao?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 04 Jun 2019 11:14:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/india_football_team_twitter.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[King’s Cup | Nishu Kumar, Jobby Justin released from the camp as Igor Stimac selects 23-man Indian team]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nishu Kumar and Jobby Justin were the last two players who were released from the national camp on Saturday as the newly-appointed football coach Igor Stimac finalised the Indian team for the upcoming King’s Cup in Thailand. The Blue Tigers will take on Curacao in their opening encounter on June 5.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/jun/02/kings-cup-nishu-kumar-jobby-justin-released-from-the-camp-as-igor-stimac-selects-23-man-indian-team?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/jun/02/kings-cup-nishu-kumar-jobby-justin-released-from-the-camp-as-igor-stimac-selects-23-man-indian-team?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 02 Jun 2019 04:06:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/indian_football_2019AFCAsianCupteam_AIFF.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[King's Cup 2019 | Jeje Lalpekhlua, Halicharan Narzary miss out as AIFF announces 37-man squad]]></title><description><![CDATA[AIFF has announced a 37-man probable squad for the preparatory camp ahead of the King’s Cup and some of the big names missing through injuries are Jeje Lalpekhlua, Halicharan Narzary, Ashique Kuruniyan and more. The likes of Jobby Justin, Michael Soosairaj, Komal Thatal are all included though.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/may/16/kings-cup-2019-jeje-lalpekhlua-halicharan-narzary-miss-out-as-aiff-announces-37-man-squad?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/may/16/kings-cup-2019-jeje-lalpekhlua-halicharan-narzary-miss-out-as-aiff-announces-37-man-squad?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2019 07:04:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-y1/articles/football/India_Football_team_AFC_Asian_cup_jersey.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[AFC Cup | Match against Abahani Dhaka most crucial for us in group stage, says John Gregory]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ahead of Chennaiyin FC’s away game against Abahani Dhaka at the Bangabandhu National Stadium in Dhaka, coach John Gregory has mentioned that the game will be their most crucial match in the group stage. Gregory has also added that the Dhaka club was hard to play in Chenniyin’s home leg.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/may/14/afc-cup-match-against-abahani-dhaka-most-crucial-for-us-in-group-stage-says-john-gregory?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/may/14/afc-cup-match-against-abahani-dhaka-most-crucial-for-us-in-group-stage-says-john-gregory?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2019 09:55:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/Chennaiyin_FC_AFC_Cup_Twitter_Chennaiyin_FC.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leading table is great but playing away will be tough, says Anriudh Thapa]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chennaiyin FC’s young sensation, Anirudh Thapa is of the opinion that playing away in Bangladesh and Nepal on unconventional pitches would be a tough task for the Marina Machans. The 21-year-old also stated that change in his playing position has brought has made his side more effective.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/may/07/leading-table-is-great-but-playing-away-will-be-tough-says-anriudh-thapa?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/may/07/leading-table-is-great-but-playing-away-will-be-tough-says-anriudh-thapa?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2019 06:59:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-gn/articles/football/Anirudh_Thapa_Foootball_Twitter.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[AFC Cup 2019 | Minerva Punjab-Chennaiyin FC game ends in a stalemate]]></title><description><![CDATA[The AFC Cup Group E game between Minerva Punjab and Chennaiyin FC ended in a goalless draw on Wednesday at The Arena in Ahmedabad. The John Gregory-managed ISL club started as favourites in the group opener but former I-League champions Minerva played well to hold them to a draw.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/apr/04/afc-cup-2019-minerva-punjab-chennaiyin-fc-game-ends-in-a-stalemate?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/apr/04/afc-cup-2019-minerva-punjab-chennaiyin-fc-game-ends-in-a-stalemate?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 04 Apr 2019 08:59:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/Chennai_City_vs_Minerva_Punjab_I_League.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[AFC Cup | Dhanpal Ganesh back in Chennaiyin FC for qualifying playoff]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chennaiyin FC have selected Dhanpal Ganesh in their 25-man squad which was announced today for the upcoming AFC Cup qualifying playoff tie to be played in Colombo. The Chennai-based ISL team will take on Sri Lanka’s Colombo FC on March 6 while their home leg will be played in Ahmedabad on March 13.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/mar/01/afc-cup-dhanpal-ganesh-back-in-chennaiyin-fc-for-qualifying-playoff?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/mar/01/afc-cup-dhanpal-ganesh-back-in-chennaiyin-fc-for-qualifying-playoff?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2019 13:01:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/chennaiyinfc_ind_isl.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Defensive approach against Bahrain went against us, asserts Anirudh Thapa]]></title><description><![CDATA[After playing in his first ever AFC Asian Cup, Anirudh Thapa has stated that the extremely defensive approach by the Indian team in the last game against Bahrain went against them. He also rued the fact that the Blue Tigers couldn’t capitalise on the chances against the UAE in their second match.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/jan/18/defensive-approach-against-bahrain-went-against-us-asserts-anirudh-thapa?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/jan/18/defensive-approach-against-bahrain-went-against-us-asserts-anirudh-thapa?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 18 Jan 2019 06:43:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-y1/articles/football/Anirudh_Thapa_Foootball_Twitter.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[AFC Asian Cup 2019 | India players rated and slated from their 2-0 loss to UAE]]></title><description><![CDATA[India rued their missed chances and hard luck as UAE scored on either half of the game to get their crucial first win of the tournament as they took a massive step towards qualification to the knockout stage. India, however, has a realistic chance of creating history after yesterday’s performance.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/jan/11/afc-asian-cup-2019-india-players-rated-and-slated-from-their-2-0-loss-to-uae?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/jan/11/afc-asian-cup-2019-india-players-rated-and-slated-from-their-2-0-loss-to-uae?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Subhayan Dutta]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 11 Jan 2019 10:45:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/india_vs_jordan_getty.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item></channel></rss>