<?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[Kings Cup Football News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Read the latest and breaking news about Kings Cup Football tournament. 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>Kings Cup Football News</title><link>https://sportscafe.in</link></image><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 01:02:23 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://sportscafe.in/rss/football/tournament/kings_cup_football" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><pubDate>Sat, 19 Oct 2019 12:32:02 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[Report | Heart condition puts Anwar Ali’s football career at risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mumbai City FC’s Anwar Ali recently underwent tests, following which doctors advised him to stay away from the sport as he has been diagnosed with a congenital heart condition. While the seriousness of the injury is still unknown, there are doubts looming over the youngster’s footballing career.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/oct/19/report-heart-condition-puts-anwar-alis-football-career-at-risk?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/oct/19/report-heart-condition-puts-anwar-alis-football-career-at-risk?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 19 Oct 2019 12:32:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/football_generic_3_getty.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Want to enjoy without being affected by pressure, says Sahal Abdul Samad]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sahal Abdul Samad has emerged as a mainstay in the Indian team in a short span of time but the 22-year-old has said that he always tries to make sure that pressure of expectation does not affect his game. He credits his club for his rise to the national team for the development he received there.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/oct/13/want-to-enjoy-without-being-affected-by-pressure-says-sahal-abdul-samad?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/oct/13/want-to-enjoy-without-being-affected-by-pressure-says-sahal-abdul-samad?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 13 Oct 2019 15:01:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-y1/articles/football/sahal_abdul_samad_aiff.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hope to play my part in this team for as long as the coach wants me to, says Adil Khan]]></title><description><![CDATA[After suffering a career-threatening injury in 2014, Adil Khan has returned to the national team after a hiatus of seven years and cemented his position in the central defence position. Adil is hopeful that he will play his part in the team for as long as coach Igor Stimac wants him to.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/sep/27/hope-to-play-my-part-in-this-team-for-as-long-as-the-coach-wants-me-to-says-adil-khan?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/sep/27/hope-to-play-my-part-in-this-team-for-as-long-as-the-coach-wants-me-to-says-adil-khan?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 27 Sep 2019 14:33:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/adil_khan_pune_ISL.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[FIFA World Cup Qualifiers | Igor Stimac’s uncertainty much more concerning than India team’s]]></title><description><![CDATA[If the end of King’s Cup had left the Indian football fans with a tinge of excitement then the Intercontinental Cup has seen them reeling in depression now, staring into an abyss of uncertainty. With the path forward looking pitch dark at best, it is the manager who has to hold the mast strong.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/jul/20/fifa-world-cup-qualifiers-igor-stimacs-uncertainty-much-more-concerning-than-india-teams?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/jul/20/fifa-world-cup-qualifiers-igor-stimacs-uncertainty-much-more-concerning-than-india-teams?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Subhayan Dutta]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jul 2019 09:20:30 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[I knew that my chance in senior team would soon come, says Brandon Fernandes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brandon Fernandes, who made his debut in the King’s Cup last month, has mentioned that he knew that he will get a call from the senior Indian football team soon. Fernandes has also added that the style of football was the same both in the Indian team during the King’s Cup and in FC Goa in the ISL.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/jul/04/i-knew-that-my-chance-in-senior-team-would-soon-come-says-brandon-fernandes?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/jul/04/i-knew-that-my-chance-in-senior-team-would-soon-come-says-brandon-fernandes?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jul 2019 07:08:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-y1/articles/football/brandon_fernandes_india_football_aiff.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reports | Igor Stimac to start camp for Intercontinental Cup in last week of June]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to reports in Goal.com, coach Igor Stimac will start the preparations for the upcoming Intercontinental Camp from 25th of this month in Mumbai. The Indian football team will take on Tajikistan in the opening encounter of the four-nation tournament on July 7 in Ahmedabad.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/jun/11/reports-igor-stimac-to-start-camp-for-intercontinental-cup-in-last-week-of-june?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/jun/11/reports-igor-stimac-to-start-camp-for-intercontinental-cup-in-last-week-of-june?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 11 Jun 2019 04:27:52 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[Amarjit alongside Raynier completely changed game against Curacao, said Igor Stimac]]></title><description><![CDATA[India national football team coach Igor Stimac has heaped praise on young midfield Amarjit Singh who alongside Raynier Fernandes, completely turned the tables for India in the second half against Curacao. The midfielder revealed that he opted to stay with Indian Arrows despite offers from clubs.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/jun/10/amarjit-alongside-raynier-completely-changed-game-against-curacao-said-igor-stimac?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/jun/10/amarjit-alongside-raynier-completely-changed-game-against-curacao-said-igor-stimac?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 10 Jun 2019 09:00:38 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 | 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[We need to create a family spirit in Indian team, says Isac Doru]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to the AIFF technical director Isac Doru, there is a need of creating a family spirit in the Indian football team between the younger and older members of the side. Doru also added that the addition of six new members to the national side is a major development for the Indian football.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/jun/08/we-need-to-create-a-family-spirit-in-indian-team-says-isac-doru?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/jun/08/we-need-to-create-a-family-spirit-in-indian-team-says-isac-doru?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 08 Jun 2019 07:15:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/isac_doru_AIFF.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 | Players who didn’t get chance last match, will play Thailand, assures Igor Stimac]]></title><description><![CDATA[Indian football team coach Igor Stimac has revealed that every player who didn’t get a chance to play against Curacao, would be playing against Thailand for the third-place match in the King’s Cup. The coach also expressed the need to remain injury-free ahead of the Intercontinental Cup.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/jun/07/kings-cup-2019-players-who-didnt-get-chance-last-match-will-play-thailand-assures-igor-stimac?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/jun/07/kings-cup-2019-players-who-didnt-get-chance-last-match-will-play-thailand-assures-igor-stimac?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 07 Jun 2019 08:14:44 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[India against Thailand will determine how fast can Igor Stimac learn]]></title><description><![CDATA[India had a hearty show under new manager Igor Stimac against Curacao in the second half after the Blue Tigers were completely run over by Cuco Martina and co. in the first. While Stimac did show the presence of mind to recover fast, the match against Thailand will show what he has learnt from it.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/jun/06/india-against-thailand-will-determine-how-fast-can-igor-stimac-learn?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/jun/06/india-against-thailand-will-determine-how-fast-can-igor-stimac-learn?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Subhayan Dutta]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 06 Jun 2019 15:53:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/igor_stimac_sunil_chhetri_KingsCup_AIFF.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[No reason why Sunil Chhetri can’t keep playing, says Bhaichung Bhutia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bhaichung Bhutia is of the opinion that current India skipper Sunil Chhetri could easily play more given the extreme fitness he has been maintaining over the years. The Indian skipper recently became India’s highest capped player in their recent international match against Curacao.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/jun/06/no-reason-why-sunil-chhetri-cant-play-long-says-bhaichung-bhutia?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/jun/06/no-reason-why-sunil-chhetri-cant-play-long-says-bhaichung-bhutia?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 06 Jun 2019 12:19:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/Chhetri_Bhutia.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[King’s Cup 2019 | When were supposed to shoot, we were passing, says Igor Stimac]]></title><description><![CDATA[India’s national team football coach Igor Stimac has stated that his side’s decision making in the attacking third was the biggest mistake they committed against Curacao on Wednesday. The Blue Tigers started King’s Cup with a 1-3 defeat in Buriram, Thailand, as they get ready for third place match.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/jun/05/kings-cup-2019-when-were-supposed-to-shoot-we-were-passing-says-igor-stimac?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/jun/05/kings-cup-2019-when-were-supposed-to-shoot-we-were-passing-says-igor-stimac?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 05 Jun 2019 12:23:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-y1/articles/football/india_king&apos;s_cup_getty.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[King’s Cup | I see a lot of desire among the new boys, says Sunil Chhetri]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sunil Chhetri has said that he sees a lot of desire among the new-comers in the national football team for the King’s Cup football tournament which starts today in Buriram, Thailand. Chhetri has added that his main focus now is to be in sync with new coach Igor Stimac as soon as possible.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/jun/05/kings-cup-i-see-a-lot-of-desire-among-the-new-boys-says-sunil-chhetri?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/jun/05/kings-cup-i-see-a-lot-of-desire-among-the-new-boys-says-sunil-chhetri?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 05 Jun 2019 05:23:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/Sunil_Chhetri_practice_2019_AIFF.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[King’s Cup | Technically, Curacao are of a higher class than India on an individual basis, believes Igor Stimac]]></title><description><![CDATA[Igor Stimac is of the belief that Curacao players are technically better than the Indian footballers on an individual basis. The Blue Tigers under the captaincy of Sunil Chhetri will take on Curacao in their opening encounter of the King’s Cup football tournament in Buriram, Thailand today.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/jun/05/kings-cup-technically-curacao-are-of-a-higher-class-than-india-on-an-individual-basis-believes-igor-stimac?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/jun/05/kings-cup-technically-curacao-are-of-a-higher-class-than-india-on-an-individual-basis-believes-igor-stimac?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 05 Jun 2019 04:13:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-x1/articles/football/igor_stimac_sunil_chhetri_KingsCup_AIFF.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[King’s Cup 2019 | India’s predicted XI against Curacao]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than the outcome of the match between India and Curacao, the kind of eleven Igor Stimac starts with would attract huge attention on Wednesday. Taking as many eight debutants with him in the 23-man squad, the Croatian coach has already made a statement about how he sees his side in the future.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/jun/04/kings-cup-2019-indias-predicted-xi-against-curacao?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/jun/04/kings-cup-2019-indias-predicted-xi-against-curacao?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Subhayan Dutta]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 04 Jun 2019 13:27:42 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 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 2019 | Expect players to implement learning in tournament, says Igor Stimac]]></title><description><![CDATA[Indian football team coach Igor Stimac stated that he would be hoping that his 23-man squad manages to implement all the learnings from the national camp in Asia’s oldest tournament. Midfielder Pronay Halder stated that the Indian players know how tough a side Curacao would be, on paper, to beat.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/jun/03/kings-cup-2019-expect-players-to-implement-learning-in-tournament-says-igor-stimac?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/jun/03/kings-cup-2019-expect-players-to-implement-learning-in-tournament-says-igor-stimac?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 03 Jun 2019 09:54:25 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[King's Cup | It’s weird, but I am in the best shape of my life right now, asserts Sunil Chhetri]]></title><description><![CDATA[At the age of 34, Sunil Chhetri continues to push himself to improve as the seasoned forward revealed that he currently feels to be in the best shape of his life. Igor Stimac’s India will take on Curacao in their opening game of the upcoming King’s Cup which is scheduled to start on June 5.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/jun/02/kings-cup-its-weird-but-i-am-in-the-best-shape-of-my-life-right-now-asserts-sunil-chhetri?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/jun/02/kings-cup-its-weird-but-i-am-in-the-best-shape-of-my-life-right-now-asserts-sunil-chhetri?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 02 Jun 2019 10:28:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/indian_football_team_sunil_chhetri_2019_aiff.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[Won’t be bogged down if I don’t make final cut, says Micahel Soosairaj]]></title><description><![CDATA[India’s new footballing sensation Michael Soosairaj has stated that he has been working hard in the national camp but won’t be bogged down if he doesn’t make the final cut in the 23-man squad. The national coach has already cut as many as 13 players from the initial 37-man probable squad.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/may/30/wont-be-bogged-down-if-i-dont-make-final-cut-says-micahel-soosairaj?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/may/30/wont-be-bogged-down-if-i-dont-make-final-cut-says-micahel-soosairaj?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 30 May 2019 06:07:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-y1/articles/football/michael_soosaiaj_isl.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[King’s Cup 2019 | Narayan Das, Rowlin Borges released as Igor Stimac continues trimming : Reports]]></title><description><![CDATA[Igor Stimac’s scissors this time has seen the crucial names like Dhanpal Ganesh, Rowlin Borges, and Narayan Das as the coach reportedly trimmed the list in serarch of his perfect 23-man squad for the King’s Cup. Earlier, Stimac had cut off the likes of Redeem Tlang, Sumeet Passi and five others.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/may/30/kings-cup-2019-narayan-das-rowlin-borges-released-as-igor-stimac-continues-trimming-reports?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/may/30/kings-cup-2019-narayan-das-rowlin-borges-released-as-igor-stimac-continues-trimming-reports?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 30 May 2019 05:30:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/Narayan_Das.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sumeet Passi, Germanpreet Singh among six players released from national camp]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to reports from Goal, Igor Stimac has released as many as six players from the ongoing national camp in New Delhi and Sumeet Passi, Germanpreet Singh, and Vishal Kaith are amongst them. The 31-man squad would further get reduced to 23 before India travel to Thailand for King’s Cup.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/may/27/sumeet-passi-germanpreet-singh-among-six-players-released-from-national-camp?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/may/27/sumeet-passi-germanpreet-singh-among-six-players-released-from-national-camp?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 27 May 2019 10:52:54 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[Cannot let non-selection affect my performance, says Rahul Bheke]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rahul Bheke has stated that he couldn’t let his months of non-selection in the national team affect his club performance and he did the only thing in his hands – hard work. Heaping praise on new coach Igor Stimac, Bheke said that he would do anything coach will need and ask him to do.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/may/22/cannot-let-non-selection-affect-my-performance-says-rahul-bheke?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/may/22/cannot-let-non-selection-affect-my-performance-says-rahul-bheke?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2019 10:11:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/rahul_bheke_isl.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[King’s Cup 2019 | Igor Stimac has already shared what he wants from us, says Brandon Fernandes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Indian footballer Brandon Fernandes has revealed that new chief national coach Igor Stimac has already shared what he wants from the players. Brandon has also mentioned that he didn’t lose hope when he was not selected for the national side and said that ups and downs are a part of a player’s life.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/may/22/kings-cup-2019-igor-stimac-has-already-shared-what-he-wants-from-us-says-brandon-fernandes?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/may/22/kings-cup-2019-igor-stimac-has-already-shared-what-he-wants-from-us-says-brandon-fernandes?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2019 09:45:39 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[Subrata Pal believes India’s forward line is in good hands]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former India goalkeeper Subrata Pal has stated that the Indian football team has some very good strikers to take the team to a good place during international matches. Pal also stated that Indian football needs more work at the grassroots level to develop the sport in the country.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/may/22/subrata-pal-believes-indias-forward-line-is-in-good-hands?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/may/22/subrata-pal-believes-indias-forward-line-is-in-good-hands?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2019 08:47:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/Subrata_Paul_ISL.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[King’s Cup | I had a gut feeling that a call may happen, says Adil Khan]]></title><description><![CDATA[After finding his name on the 37-man probable list of Indian footballers ahead of the King’s Cup, Adil Khan has said that he had a gut feeling that he will get a call for the camp. Adil also stated that he was following Igor Stimac and realised that the coach was more of a defensive-oriented one.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/may/19/kings-cup-i-had-a-gut-feeling-that-a-call-may-happen-says-adil-khan?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/may/19/kings-cup-i-had-a-gut-feeling-that-a-call-may-happen-says-adil-khan?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 19 May 2019 06:08:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/adil_khan_pune_ISL.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Igor Stimac’s experience as player will also help him quite a bit, believes Bhaichung Bhutia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bhaichung Bhutia is of the belief that the experience that Igor Stimac had in his playing days will helps the latter to do well as a coach of the Indian football team. Bhutia has also added that the players, the federation, and everyone around the new coach need to support him and give him time.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/may/17/igor-stimacs-experience-as-player-will-also-help-him-quite-a-bit-believes-bhaichung-bhutia?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/may/17/igor-stimacs-experience-as-player-will-also-help-him-quite-a-bit-believes-bhaichung-bhutia?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2019 07:58:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/Bhaichung_Bhutia_72.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></channel></rss>