<?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[India Football Team News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Read the latest and breaking news about India Football Team. 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>India Football Team News</title><link>https://sportscafe.in</link></image><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 06:00:35 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://sportscafe.in/rss/football/team/india_football_team" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2025 11:10:23 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[Kerala Gears Up for Lionel Messi-Led Argentina Match in Kochi]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan chaired a review meeting to oversee preparations for Argentina’s November match at Kochi’s Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. The venue will be upgraded to international standards with strict security, medical, and crowd measures.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2025/oct/08/kerala-gears-up-for-lionel-messi-led-argentina-match-in-kochi?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2025/oct/08/kerala-gears-up-for-lionel-messi-led-argentina-match-in-kochi?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2025 11:10:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/kerala_gears_up_lionel_messi_argentina_kochi_al_jazeera.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lionel Messis Argentina Set to Play Australia in Kerala This November]]></title><description><![CDATA[Argentina, led by Lionel Messi, are likely to face Australia in a FIFA friendly in Kerala between November 10 and 18, 2025. An Argentine FA official will inspect stadiums this week. This marks Messi’s first match in India after 14 years, ahead of his four-city India tour scheduled for December.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2025/sep/24/lionel-messis-argentina-set-to-play-australia-in-kerala-this-november?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2025/sep/24/lionel-messis-argentina-set-to-play-australia-in-kerala-this-november?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2025 14:35:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/lionel_messi_argentina_australia_kerala_november_bbc.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will carry the SAFF Cup experience forever, asserts Suresh Wangjam]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/oct/22/will-carry-the-saff-cup-experience-forever-asserts-suresh-wangjam?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/oct/22/will-carry-the-saff-cup-experience-forever-asserts-suresh-wangjam?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 22 Oct 2021 07:52:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/suresh_wangjam_aiff_1.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Not just the goals, Sunil Chhetri's leadership on the pitch is special too, states Igor Stimac]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/oct/20/not-just-the-goals-sunil-chhetris-leadership-on-the-pitch-is-special-too-states-igor-stimac?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/oct/20/not-just-the-goals-sunil-chhetris-leadership-on-the-pitch-is-special-too-states-igor-stimac?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 20 Oct 2021 06:35:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-y-1/articles/football/igor_stimac_8_aiff.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[80 not-out : Why Sunil Chhetri is a phenomenon like no other]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/oct/19/80-not-out-why-sunil-chhetri-is-a-phenomenon-like-no-other?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/oct/19/80-not-out-why-sunil-chhetri-is-a-phenomenon-like-no-other?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[sounak mullick]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 19 Oct 2021 10:39:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/sunil_chhetri_2019_football_aiff.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[2021 SAFF Cup | We were doubted and written off by all after first two matches, recalls Sahal Abdul Samad]]></title><description><![CDATA[Indian footballer Sahal Abdul Samad recalled how they were doubted by all and even written off after the draws in the first two matches, against Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. The Blue Tigers eventually won all their four matches following that, and claimed the SAFF Cup for a record eighth time.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/oct/17/2021-saff-cup-we-were-doubted-and-written-off-by-all-after-first-two-matches-recalls-sahal-abdul-samad?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/oct/17/2021-saff-cup-we-were-doubted-and-written-off-by-all-after-first-two-matches-recalls-sahal-abdul-samad?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 17 Oct 2021 09:35:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/sahal_abdul_samad_india_intercontinetal_cup_2019_AIFF.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[2021 SAFF Cup | India claim eighth title with a 3-0 win over Nepal]]></title><description><![CDATA[India claimed their eighth SAFF Cup title with a commanding 3-0 win over Nepal in the final, at the National Stadium, in Male, on Sunday evening. Indian skipper Sunil Chhetri opened the scoring for India in the 48th minute, while Suresh Wangjam and Sahal Abdul Samad were also in the scoresheet.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/oct/17/2021-saff-cup-india-claim-eighth-title-with-a-3-0-win-over-nepal?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/oct/17/2021-saff-cup-india-claim-eighth-title-with-a-3-0-win-over-nepal?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 17 Oct 2021 06:24:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/india_saff_cup_2021.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[ It’s clear what we need to do in tomorrow’s match against Maldives, asserts Igor Stimac]]></title><description><![CDATA[Having shared the spoils in the opening two matches against Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, the Indian football team registered their first victory over Nepal in the previous match. However, the Blue Tigers need to register a win in their last group stages match against Maldives to qualify for the final.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/oct/13/its-clear-what-we-need-to-do-in-tomorrows-match-against-maldives-asserts-igor-stimac?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/oct/13/its-clear-what-we-need-to-do-in-tomorrows-match-against-maldives-asserts-igor-stimac?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 13 Oct 2021 04:14:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/igor_stimac_aiff.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Patient Blue Tigers look to complete ‘job at hand’ after win against Nepal]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Indian football team registered their first win of the ongoing SAFF Championships on Monday, by virtue of a solitary goal from skipper Sunil Chhetri in the 82nd minute. However, the Blue Tigers need to win their last group stage match against the Maldives to ensure a place in the final.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/oct/11/patient-blue-tigers-look-to-complete-job-at-hand-after-win-against-nepal?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/oct/11/patient-blue-tigers-look-to-complete-job-at-hand-after-win-against-nepal?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Press Release]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 11 Oct 2021 11:38:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-y-1/articles/football/india_team_training_twitter.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[2021 SAFF Championships | Sunil Chhetri's late strike secure win over Nepal]]></title><description><![CDATA[India scripted their first win in the ongoing 2021 SAFF Championships, with the help of a late goal from skipper Sunil Chhetri at the national stadium, in Male, on Sunday. With the win, the Blue Tigers are now at the third spot in the league table, with five points from three matches.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/oct/11/2021-saff-championships-sunil-chhetris-late-strike-secure-win-over-nepal?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/oct/11/2021-saff-championships-sunil-chhetris-late-strike-secure-win-over-nepal?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 11 Oct 2021 05:35:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/sunil_chhetri_2021_saff_cup.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[2021 SAFF Championships | It will not be easy against Nepal, we need to be committed and disciplined, asserts Igor Stimac]]></title><description><![CDATA[Indian football team head coach Igor Stimac feels that his boys need to be committed and disciplined to fetch a win against Nepal in their upcoming match in the 2021 SAFF Championships. The Blue Tigers are yet to win a match in the competition, having drawn against Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/oct/10/2021-saff-championships-it-will-not-be-easy-against-nepal-we-need-to-be-committed-and-disciplined-asserts-igor-stimac?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/oct/10/2021-saff-championships-it-will-not-be-easy-against-nepal-we-need-to-be-committed-and-disciplined-asserts-igor-stimac?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Press Release]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 10 Oct 2021 03:19:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-y-1/articles/football/igor_stimac_aiff_9.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[2021 SAFF Championship | We need to be better defensively against Sri Lanka, asserts Igor Stimac]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Indian football team will be up against Sri Lanka in their second match of the ongoing SAFF Championships at the National Stadium, in Male, on Thursday evening. In spite of taking the lead, the Blue Tigers were held by a 10-man Bangladesh squad in their opening game, on Monday.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/oct/07/2021-saff-championship-we-need-to-be-better-defensively-against-sri-lanka-asserts-igor-stimac?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/oct/07/2021-saff-championship-we-need-to-be-better-defensively-against-sri-lanka-asserts-igor-stimac?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Press Release]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 07 Oct 2021 05:31:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/IMG_1239.JPG" length="0" type="image/JPG"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[We are ourselves guilty for not winning against Bangladesh, admits Igor Stimac]]></title><description><![CDATA[Indian national football team coach Igor Stimac feels that have only themselves to blame for not winning the match against Bangladesh. In spite of Sunol Chhetri's strike in the first half, they conceded late in the match and shared the spoils in India's opening match of the SAFF Championships.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/oct/06/we-are-ourselves-guilty-for-not-winning-against-bangladesh-admits-igor-stimac?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/oct/06/we-are-ourselves-guilty-for-not-winning-against-bangladesh-admits-igor-stimac?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Press Release]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 06 Oct 2021 04:00:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/ind_cs_ban_aiff.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[2021 SAFF Championships | India play out 1-1 draw against 10-man Bangladesh ]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Indian football team was held to a 1-1 draw against a 10-man Bangladesh side in their 2021 SAFF Championships fixture at the National Football Stadium, in Male. Indian skipper Sunil Chhetri scored 27th minute to give the lead, but Yeasin Arafat scored in the 74th minute to level the scores.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/oct/05/2021-saff-championships-india-play-out-1-1-draw-against-10-man-bangladesh?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/oct/05/2021-saff-championships-india-play-out-1-1-draw-against-10-man-bangladesh?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Press Release]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 05 Oct 2021 03:41:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/udanta_singh_aiff.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[SAFF Championships 2021 | India - preview, team news, recent form, when and where to watch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Team India has already landed in the Maldives to vie for their eighth SAFF title, a tournament which they have owned since its inception in 1993. With India's recent record not up to the mark, this will be the perfect opportunity for the Igor Stimac-coached side to re-establish themselves.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/sep/30/2021-saff-championships-india-preview-team-news-recent-form-when-and-where-to-watch?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/sep/30/2021-saff-championships-india-preview-team-news-recent-form-when-and-where-to-watch?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[sounak mullick]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 30 Sep 2021 09:58:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-y-1/articles/football/india_nepal_friendlies_aiff.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[India team arrive in Maldives for 2021 SAFF Championships]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Indian national football team has arrived in Maldives, on Tuesday, ahead of the 2021 SAFF Championships, which begins on October 1. The Blue Tigers will kick-start their campaign against Bangladesh on October 4, followed by their matches against Sri Lanka, Nepal and Maldives.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/sep/29/india-team-arrive-in-maldives-for-2021-saff-championships?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/sep/29/india-team-arrive-in-maldives-for-2021-saff-championships?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Press Release]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 29 Sep 2021 03:31:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/indian_team_arrives.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[2021 SAFF Championships | Amrinder Singh tests positive for Covid-19, left out of squad]]></title><description><![CDATA[ATK-Mohun Bagan goalkeeper Amrinder Singh has been tested positive for Covid-19 and has been left out of India’s squad for the 2021 SAFF Championship, which is set to begin on October 1. The Indian international has been replaced by Dheeraj Singh Moirangthem in the 23-man squad for the event.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/sep/28/2021-saff-championships-amrinder-singh-tests-positive-for-covid-19-left-out-of-squad?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/sep/28/2021-saff-championships-amrinder-singh-tests-positive-for-covid-19-left-out-of-squad?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 28 Sep 2021 04:35:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-y40/articles/football/Amrinder_Singh_ISL.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Igor Stimac announces 23-man squad for 2021 SAFF Championships]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Indian national football team coach Igor Stimac has announced a 23-man squad for the upcoming SAFF Championships, which begins on October 1. The Blue Tigers will begin their campaign on October 4, against Bangladesh, followed by their matches against Sri Lanka, Nepal and Maldives.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/sep/26/igor-stimac-announces-23-man-squad-for-2021-saff-championships?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/sep/26/igor-stimac-announces-23-man-squad-for-2021-saff-championships?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Press Release]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 26 Sep 2021 11:01:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-y25/articles/football/indian_football_team_aiff_7.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[2022 AFC Women's Asian Cup | Indian women's football team to play four friendlies as part of preparation next month]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Indian team will be making its first appearance at the AFC Women’s Asian Cup since 2003, with them set to play as hosts in the upcoming edition. The continental meet will get underway on January 20 and conclude on February 6, next year, in three venues, across two cities in India.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/sep/25/2022-afc-womens-asian-cup-indian-womens-football-team-to-play-four-friendlies-as-part-of-preparation-next-month?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/sep/25/2022-afc-womens-asian-cup-indian-womens-football-team-to-play-four-friendlies-as-part-of-preparation-next-month?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 25 Sep 2021 09:31:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/indian_womens_football_team.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[India slips to 107 in latest FIFA rankings, Iran best-placed Asian team at 22nd spot]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Indian football team, also known as the Blue Tigers, slipped two places in the latest FIFA rankings -- at 107th. India played out a draw and also posted a win against neighbours Nepal (world no.168) in the friendlies played recently in Kathmandu, which saw them lose some crucial points.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/sep/17/india-slips-to-107-in-latest-fifa-rankings-iran-best-placed-asian-team-at-22nd-spot?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/sep/17/india-slips-to-107-in-latest-fifa-rankings-iran-best-placed-asian-team-at-22nd-spot?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 17 Sep 2021 13:24:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-gn/articles/football.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indian Football News | Would be fruitful and satisfying to play in 2023 AFC Asian Cup, admits Sunil Chhetri]]></title><description><![CDATA[Indian football team skipper Sunil Chhetri has admitted that it would be very fruitful and satisfying to be a part of the 2023 AFC Asian Cup, which can well be his last major outing. The legendary footballer has already been a part of two Asian Cups, in 2011 and in the most recent edition, in 2019.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/sep/10/would-be-fruitful-and-satisfying-to-play-in-2023-afc-asian-cup-admits-sunil-chhetri?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/sep/10/would-be-fruitful-and-satisfying-to-play-in-2023-afc-asian-cup-admits-sunil-chhetri?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 10 Sep 2021 05:49:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/sunil_chhetri_aiff_5.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Where are the results: Igor Stimac flattered to deceive during his two-year stint as coach]]></title><description><![CDATA[It has been more than two years since Igor Stimac was appointed the head coach of the Indian team, and has seen a lot of ups and downs throughout his stint. In the 17 matches, he has been in charge of the Blue Tigers, they have won three, losing seven and playing out a draw on as many occasions.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/sep/09/where-are-the-results-igor-stimac-flattered-to-deceive-during-his-two-year-stint-as-coach?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/sep/09/where-are-the-results-igor-stimac-flattered-to-deceive-during-his-two-year-stint-as-coach?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[sounak mullick]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 09 Sep 2021 12:03:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-gn/articles/football/igor_stimac_training_session.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><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[Despite win over Nepal, India still has lot to improve on, says coach Igor Stimac]]></title><description><![CDATA[Indian national football team coach Igor Stimac feels that there are a lot of areas in which they can improve, in spite of the 2-1 win over Nepal on Sunday. Goals from Farukh Choudhary and Sunil Chhetri were enough to seal a win, which came as a sigh of relief after a 1-1 draw in the previous match.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/sep/06/despite-win-over-nepal-india-still-has-lot-to-improve-on-asserts-igor-stimac?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/sep/06/despite-win-over-nepal-india-still-has-lot-to-improve-on-asserts-igor-stimac?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 06 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-y30/articles/football/igor_stimac_aiff_twitter.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Senior players of the Indian squad have been extremely supportive, admits Rahim Ali]]></title><description><![CDATA[Indian forward Rahim Ali, who made his International debut against Nepal on Thursday evening, admitted that the senior players of the squad have been extremely supportive towards him. Even though India settled for a 1-1 draw against a low-ranked Nepal side, Rahim was awarded the 'Man of the Match'.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/sep/03/senior-players-of-the-indian-squad-have-been-extremely-supportive-admits-rahim-ali?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/sep/03/senior-players-of-the-indian-squad-have-been-extremely-supportive-admits-rahim-ali?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Press Release]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 03 Sep 2021 09:08:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/rahim_ali_aiff.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Opportunity to play International football in testing times is soothing, states Igor Stimac ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Indian national football team coach Igor Stimac stated that playing International football in the pandemic-stricken world is soothing for the players, with them set to take on Nepal in a couple of friendlies. The Blue Tigers will play their first match on September 2 and the next on September 5.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/sep/01/opportunity-to-play-international-football-in-testing-times-is-soothing-states-igor-stimac?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/sep/01/opportunity-to-play-international-football-in-testing-times-is-soothing-states-igor-stimac?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Press Release]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2021 10:48:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/indian_football_team.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indian national team reaches Nepal for friendlies on September 2 and 5]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Indian football team landed in Kathmandu ahead of their friendly matches against Nepal on September 2 and 5, which is Blue Tigers' first assignment following the 2022 WCQ. The entire squad was undergoing a training camp in Kolkata, having also played a couple of practice matches in the city.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/aug/31/indian-national-team-reaches-nepal-for-friendlies-on-september-2-and-5?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/aug/31/indian-national-team-reaches-nepal-for-friendlies-on-september-2-and-5?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Press Release]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 31 Aug 2021 07:57:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/indian_football_team_kathmandu.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Igor Stimac announce 25-man squad for friendlies against Nepal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Indian national football team coach Igor Stimac has announced a 2-member squad for the upcoming friendly matches against Nepal on September 2 and 5. With most of the players undergoing national camp in Kolkata, the ATK-Mohun Bagan players recently joined the camp after their AFC Cup assignment.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/aug/27/igor-stimac-announce-25-man-squad-for-friendlies-against-nepal?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/aug/27/igor-stimac-announce-25-man-squad-for-friendlies-against-nepal?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Press Release]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 27 Aug 2021 11:35:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/indian_football_team_aiff_3.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Legendary Indian footballer O Chandrasekharan passes away]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former footballer and part of the Indian team that featured at the 1960 Rome Olympics - O Chandrasekharan, passed away at the age of 86 in Kochi, on Tuesday. Just a few days ago, another member of the famous squad from India’s last football appearance at the Games, SS Hakim also breathed his last.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/aug/25/legendary-indian-footballer-o-chandrasekharan-passes-away?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/aug/25/legendary-indian-footballer-o-chandrasekharan-passes-away?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 25 Aug 2021 11:23:56 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/o_chandrasekharan_twitter.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[1960 Rome Olympics footballer SS Hakim passes away]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Indian footballer and part of the squad that featured in the 1960 Rome Olympics, SS Hakim, passed away at the age of 82, in Gulbarga, last Sunday. Post his playing days, Hakim was seen in various managerial roles, having assisted the legendary P.K.Benerjee for the 1982 Asian Games. ]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/aug/23/1960-rome-olympics-footballer-ss-hakim-passes-away?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/aug/23/1960-rome-olympics-footballer-ss-hakim-passes-away?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 23 Aug 2021 07:41:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/ss_hakim_twitter" length="0" type="image/undefined"/></item></channel></rss>