<?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[Ashique Kuruniyan News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Read the latest and breaking news on player Ashique Kuruniyan. 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>Ashique Kuruniyan News</title><link>https://sportscafe.in</link></image><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 20:01:43 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://sportscafe.in/rss/football/player/ashique_kuruniyan" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jun 2022 10:36:10 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[Longer domestic season will help India's preparation for AFC Asian Cup, says Ashique Kuruniyan]]></title><description><![CDATA[ATK Mohun Bagan’s Ashique Kuruniyan believes the extended nine-month Indian football calendar from the 2022-23 season will be favorable for all players who aim to feature in the Asian Cup. A few days back Igor Stimac had come up with pointers to improve football structure in India.

]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2022/jun/22/longer-domestic-season-will-help-indias-preparation-for-afc-asian-cup-says-ashique-kuruniyan?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2022/jun/22/longer-domestic-season-will-help-indias-preparation-for-afc-asian-cup-says-ashique-kuruniyan?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Press Release]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jun 2022 10:36:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-gn/articles/ashique.webp" length="0" type="image/webp"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[ISL 2020-21 | Accepted defeat against a tough Jamshedpur FC side, admits Carles Cuadrat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bengaluru FC head coach Carles Cuadrat has accepted the defeat against a tough Jamshedpur FC side after fighting hard till the end of the game. The Blues will be up against top-placed Mumbai City FC in their next Indian Super League fixture at the Fatorda Stadium, on January 5.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2020/dec/29/isl-2020-21-accepted-defeat-against-a-tough-jamshedpur-fc-side-admits-carles-cuadrat?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2020/dec/29/isl-2020-21-accepted-defeat-against-a-tough-jamshedpur-fc-side-admits-carles-cuadrat?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 29 Dec 2020 06:14:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/carles_cuadrat_isl_2.webp" length="0" type="image/webp"/></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 2019-20 | Bengaluru begin New Year with potential cracker against Goa]]></title><description><![CDATA[In what promises to be a battle between two of the most entertaining side’s in the League in the recent past, Bengaluru have come out on top in four of the last five meetings, managing to successfully control a Goa side that has been consistently lethal in attack.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2020/jan/02/isl-2019-20-bengaluru-begin-new-year-with-potential-cracker-against-goa?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2020/jan/02/isl-2019-20-bengaluru-begin-new-year-with-potential-cracker-against-goa?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Press Release]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jan 2020 13:07:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-y1/articles/football/bfc_isl.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[ISL 2019-20 | Ashique Kuruniyan hopes to play for Kerala Blasters one day]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bengaluru's winger Ashique Kuruniyan hopes that one day he would play for his home state's Kerala Blasters but clarified that his focus is now with Bengaluru FC. The young Indian international also shared about his Pune City experience and praised the passionate Manjappada and West Block Blue fans.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/nov/23/isl-2019-20-ashique-kuruniyan-hopes-to-play-for-kerala-blasters-one-day?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/nov/23/isl-2019-20-ashique-kuruniyan-hopes-to-play-for-kerala-blasters-one-day?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 23 Nov 2019 11:53:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/Ashique_kuruniyan_vs_Bangladesh_twitter.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[FIFA World Cup Qualifiers | Oman had more chances, so they deserved to win, admits Igor Stimac]]></title><description><![CDATA[India's head coach Igor Stimac admitted that Oman deserved the win after India lost to them by a solitary goal by Muhsen Al Ghassani in the 33rd minute, at the Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex in Muscat on Tuesday. Moreover, Stimac has also expressed his concern of India not scoring from open play.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/nov/20/fifa-world-cup-qualifiers-oman-had-more-chances-so-they-deserved-to-win-admits-igor-stimac?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/nov/20/fifa-world-cup-qualifiers-oman-had-more-chances-so-they-deserved-to-win-admits-igor-stimac?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 20 Nov 2019 09:05:41 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[FIFA World Cup Qualifiers | The huge misconception brewing over Indian football]]></title><description><![CDATA[India travels to Oman for their fifth 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers match at the Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex, where the hosts have scored seven times and conceded only once. And given India’s past record with Oman and in matches pertaining to World Cups, a nightmare potentially awaits them.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/nov/18/fifa-world-cup-qualifiers-the-huge-misconception-brewing-over-indian-football?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/nov/18/fifa-world-cup-qualifiers-the-huge-misconception-brewing-over-indian-football?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Subhayan Dutta]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 18 Nov 2019 12:39:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/Brandon_Fernandes_Indian_football_team_AIFF.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[ISL 2019-20 | Standard of referees in ISL is going down, says Carles Cuadrat]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the match between Goa and Bengaluru, referee Crystal John mistakenly blew the final whistle with around 30-40 seconds still to go and Bengaluru coach Carles Cuadrat has expressed his annoyance over the standard of refereeing in the ISL. Bengaluru has picked up only two points in two games.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/oct/31/isl-2019-20-standard-of-referees-in-isl-is-going-down-says-carles-cuadrat?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/oct/31/isl-2019-20-standard-of-referees-in-isl-is-going-down-says-carles-cuadrat?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 31 Oct 2019 14:12:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/Carles_Cuadrat_BFC.JPG" length="0" type="image/JPG"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[We deserved to win against FC Goa, claims Bengaluru FC coach Carlos Cuadrat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bengaluru FC shared the spoils with FC Goa in the Indian Super League clash on Monday at the Kanteerava Stadium and the Blues’ head coach Carlos Cuadrat believes they deserved the three points. Ashique Kuruniyan’s mistake led to a late penalty which decided the fate of the encounter.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/oct/29/we-deserved-to-win-against-fc-goa-claims-bengaluru-fc-coach-carlos-cuadrat?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/oct/29/we-deserved-to-win-against-fc-goa-claims-bengaluru-fc-coach-carlos-cuadrat?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 29 Oct 2019 12:21:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/BengaluruFC_credited.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[ISL 2019-20 | It was risky to put Ashique and Nishu at back, admits Carles Cuadrat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bengaluru FC coach Carles Cuadrat has admitted, after their stalemate against NorthEast United FC, that it was a risky decision to play young Nishu Kumar and Ashique Kuruniyan at the back but stated that it was the need of the hour. BFC would be traveling to Goa for their next match on October 28.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/oct/22/isl-2019-20-it-was-risky-to-put-ashique-and-nishu-at-back-admits-carles-cuadrat?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/oct/22/isl-2019-20-it-was-risky-to-put-ashique-and-nishu-at-back-admits-carles-cuadrat?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 22 Oct 2019 07:54:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-y1/articles/football/Carles_Cuadrat_bengaluru_players_BFC_MediaDay_press_release.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[FIFA 2022 WC Qualifier | Know Your Opponent – Bangladesh]]></title><description><![CDATA[Playing Bangladesh would be tricky, to put it mildly, for despite being the weakest side in the group one cannot undermine their will to defend robustly to pull out a scrappy draw. However, India would’ve enough firepower to score from open play and set-pieces if counter-attacking isn’t an option.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/oct/15/fifa-2022-wc-qualifier-know-your-opponent-bangladesh?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/oct/15/fifa-2022-wc-qualifier-know-your-opponent-bangladesh?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Subhayan Dutta]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 15 Oct 2019 11:25:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/Bangladesh_Bhutan_Friendly19_BFF.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Got into football when my school team needed left-winger, reveals Ashique Kuruniyan]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Bengaluru FC signing Ashique Kuruniyan has revealed that he had started his career as a sprinter before his PE teacher asked him to play as a left winger in the school team. BFC skipper Sunil Chhetri was all praise for the youngster stating him as a pure talent who doesn’t understand pressure. ]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/sep/20/got-into-football-when-my-school-team-needed-left-winger-reveals-ashique-kuruniyan?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/sep/20/got-into-football-when-my-school-team-needed-left-winger-reveals-ashique-kuruniyan?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 20 Sep 2019 07:09:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/ashique_kuruniyan_BFC_twitter.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[ISL 2019 | We have to take it step by step, says Carles Cuadrat as Bengaluru FC kick off pre-season]]></title><description><![CDATA[The defending champions of Indian Super League 2019 kicked off their pre-season at the Bengaluru Football Stadium. Head Coach Carles Cuadrat, who is in his second season with the football club, conducted drills for the players on Sunday and is ready to take it one step at a time.  ]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/sep/13/isl-2019-we-have-to-take-it-step-by-step-says-carles-cuadrat-as-bengaluru-fc-kick-off-pre-season?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/sep/13/isl-2019-we-have-to-take-it-step-by-step-says-carles-cuadrat-as-bengaluru-fc-kick-off-pre-season?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Press Release]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 13 Sep 2019 14:47:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-y-1/articles/football/bengaluru_fc.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[ISL 2019-20 | Aim is to learn from stars at Bengaluru FC, says Suresh Wangjam]]></title><description><![CDATA[Signing for defending Indian Super League champions Bengaluru FC has been huge for Suresh Wangjam, but the path will only get tougher for the 19-year-old with him playing a big role in numerous other competitions. But, the Manipur youngster has everything chalked out for the upcoming season.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/sep/12/isl-2019-20-aim-is-to-learn-from-stars-at-bengaluru-fc-says-suresh-wangjam?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/sep/12/isl-2019-20-aim-is-to-learn-from-stars-at-bengaluru-fc-says-suresh-wangjam?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Subhayan Dutta]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 12 Sep 2019 12:30:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/suresh_wangjam_bfc_media.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[India’s disheartening loss to Oman reeks of more erred tactics than individual errors]]></title><description><![CDATA[It was déjà vu all over again for the Indian football side on Thursday in Guwahati, where the Blue Tigers saw their tremendous hard work being undone by Oman’s late heroics to win their first FIFA WC qualifiers match. However, closer studies show, players could only be blamed so much for it.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/sep/06/indias-disheartening-loss-to-oman-reeks-of-more-erred-tactics-than-individual-errors?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/sep/06/indias-disheartening-loss-to-oman-reeks-of-more-erred-tactics-than-individual-errors?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Subhayan Dutta]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 06 Sep 2019 13:26:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/india_football_team_igor_stimac_aiff.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[Bengaluru FC snap up Ashique Kuruniyan from FC Pune City]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ahead of the 2019 ISL season, Bengaluru FC announced the signing of highly-rated midfielder - Ashique Kuruniyan - who has been picked up from Pune City FC. The 22-year will add depth to BFC's squad as they continue to challenge in the domestic leagues as well as the AFC Cup this season.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/aug/27/bengaluru-fc-snap-up-ashique-kuruniyan-from-fc-pune-city?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/aug/27/bengaluru-fc-snap-up-ashique-kuruniyan-from-fc-pune-city?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 27 Aug 2019 10:33:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/ashique_kuruniyan_BFC_twitter.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Igor Stimac picks list of 34 probables for World Cup qualifiers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ashique Kuruniyan makes a return to Indian squad as new coach Igor Stimac picks a list of 34 probables for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers. Sunil Chhetri-led India will face-off against Asian champions Qatar, Oman, Afghanistan and Bangladesh in Group E for their World Cup Qualifiers draw.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/aug/05/igor-stimac-picks-list-of-34-probables-for-world-cup-qualifiers?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/aug/05/igor-stimac-picks-list-of-34-probables-for-world-cup-qualifiers?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 05 Aug 2019 16:08:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/India_credited.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Intercontinental Cup 2019 | Might lose Sandesh Jhingan for 4-5 weeks, says Igor Stimac]]></title><description><![CDATA[India football coach Igor Stimac has said that star defender Sandesh Jhingan would be out for four to five weeks after he suffered a seemingly hamstring injury in the first half of the match. He also said that now he is clear about who would be in his squad for the World Cup qualifiers.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/jul/14/intercontinental-cup-2019-might-lose-sandesh-jhingan-for-4-5-weeks-says-igor-stimac?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/jul/14/intercontinental-cup-2019-might-lose-sandesh-jhingan-for-4-5-weeks-says-igor-stimac?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jul 2019 05:28:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/india_football_team_igor_stimac_aiff.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[ISL 2019 | Tactical Analysis : Eelco Schattorie outwits Phil Brown despite sharing the spoils]]></title><description><![CDATA[Though NorthEast United failed to seal a qualification into the playoffs after playing out a 1-1 stalemate against an in-form FC Pune City, Eelco Schattorie’s men showed tremendous tactical astuteness. Pune, despite their form, are sitting in a time bomb waiting to explode.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/feb/21/isl-2019-tactical-analysis-eelco-schattorie-outwits-phil-brown-despite-sharing-the-spoils?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/feb/21/isl-2019-tactical-analysis-eelco-schattorie-outwits-phil-brown-despite-sharing-the-spoils?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Subhayan Dutta]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 21 Feb 2019 13:32:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/schattorie_neufc_isl.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Playing in the Asian Cup was a huge lesson for all of us, says Ashique Kuruniyan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ashique Kuruniyan has stated that at the Asian Cup, the Indian team got a chance to play with some of the best players of the continent and added that it was a huge learning curve for the Indian team. India was knocked out of the tournament with a last minute goal in the group stage.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/jan/22/playing-in-the-asian-cup-was-a-huge-lesson-for-all-of-us-says-ashique-kuruniyan?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/jan/22/playing-in-the-asian-cup-was-a-huge-lesson-for-all-of-us-says-ashique-kuruniyan?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jan 2019 15:43:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/Ashique_Kuruniyan_Villareal.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[AFC Asian Cup | We could have scored two to three goals, laments Sunil Chhetri]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sunil Chhetri rues India’s poor finishing in their recent 2-0 loss to the United Arab Emirates in their second match of Group A in Abu Dhabi in the ongoing 2019 AFC Asian Cup. The Indian captain also added that they need to focus on recovering well in their next match against Bahrain.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/jan/11/afc-asian-cup-we-could-have-scored-two-to-three-goals-laments-sunil-chhetri?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/jan/11/afc-asian-cup-we-could-have-scored-two-to-three-goals-laments-sunil-chhetri?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 11 Jan 2019 08:24:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/india_football_aiff_twitter.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[AFC Asian Cup 2019 | Why India should go for kill against UAE]]></title><description><![CDATA[India’s 4-1 win over Thailand in the campaign opener was largely unforeseen owing to their terrible recent history in the tournament. However, while the win has given hope to the Blue Tigers, they are up against a UAE side that has all possible ingredients blended well to win the tournament.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/jan/10/afc-asian-cup-why-india-should-go-for-the-kill-against-uae?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/jan/10/afc-asian-cup-why-india-should-go-for-the-kill-against-uae?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Subhayan Dutta]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 10 Jan 2019 11:07:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/india_asian_cup_getty.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[AFC Asian Cup | Thailand win is a massive confidence boost for us, claims Jeje Lalpekhlua]]></title><description><![CDATA[Indian striker Jeje Lalpekhlua has revealed that the emphatic 4-1 win against Thailand in the AFC Asian Cup opener was a massive confidence boost for the entire Indian football team. The Indian tigers take on hosts United Arab Emirates in their second group stage encounter on Thursday.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/jan/09/afc-asian-cup-thailand-win-is-a-massive-confidence-boost-for-us-claims-jeje-lalpekhlua?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/jan/09/afc-asian-cup-thailand-win-is-a-massive-confidence-boost-for-us-claims-jeje-lalpekhlua?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2019 11:19:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/jeje_ind_AFC_twitter.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indian youngster scores on debut for Spanish football club Villareal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Indian youngster Ashique Kuruniyan, who is on loan from ISL side FC Pune City to Spanish team Villareal's youth team, has made waves by scoring a goal on debut. Kuruniyan's goal against CD Roda in the friendly match helped the yellow submarines secure a 3-2 victory.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2016/nov/19/indian-youngster-scores-on-debut-for-spanish-football-club-villareal?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2016/nov/19/indian-youngster-scores-on-debut-for-spanish-football-club-villareal?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 19 Nov 2016 05:14:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/Ashique_Kuruniyan_Villareal.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item></channel></rss>