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Indian football coach's philosophy is bearing fruit: Afghan defender Amiri

India's chief football coach Igor Stimac has implemented a "philosophy of playing differently" and the change in strategy is bearing fruit, Afghanistan defender Haroon Amiri has said.

India women's football team suffer 1-2 defeat to Belarus in second friendly

The Indian women's football team suffered a 1-2 defeat at the hands of Belarus in its second international friendly here on Thursday.

Words of President Kovind brought me here: Indian football coach

India's chief football coach Igor Stimac of Croatia said he has been "lucky enough to meet the new India"

Football: Indian players in Dubai ahead of friendly ties with Oman, UAE

The 27-member squad of the Indian football team for their upcoming international friendlies against Oman and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will have their first training session in Dubai next Monday

India's football WC qualifying round matches scheduled for March postponed

India's 2022 FIFA World Cup/2023 Asian Cup qualifying round matches, which were scheduled to be played next month, have been postponed to June due to Covid-related travel and quarantine restrictions

Indian women's football team face Serbia in first of 3 FIFA friendlies

The Indian women's team is set to kick-off its preparations for the 2022 AFC Women's Asian Cup with three international friendlies in Alanya, Turkey

AIFF name TrionTotte as nutrition and hydration partner for Indian Arrows

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Friday announced TrionTotte OPC Private Limited as the 'Nutrition and Hydration Partner' for the Indian Arrows for the ongoing football season.Under the partnership, TrionTotte will be supplying various nutrition, hydration, and strength and conditioning products."The junior national teams are the future of Indian football and we are excited to have TrionTotte on board with us for their development. This partnership will enable our young future stars to obtain high-quality nutrition supplements which will complement their growth and help them realise their full potential," AIFF general secretary Kushal Das said in a statement.Azhar Maqsood, Founder & CEO, TrionTotte in his statement stated: "It is a privilege to join All India Football Federation and be the Nutrition and Hydration Partner for Indian Arrows. This is the first step of the journey in moving forward together with Indian football and we are committed to providing excellent .

1956 Olympics fourth-place finishing football squad member Nandy dies

A member of 1956 Olympics fourth-place finishing Indian football squad, Nikhil Nandy died here on Tuesday after a prolonged illness, according to family sources.

U-17 World Cup will boost women's football in India, says Bala Devi

National team striker Bala Devi feels the forthcoming FIFA U-17 World Cup in 2022 will help change the overall mindset about women's football in India. The tournament was originally scheduled to be held this year but was first postponed to 2021 and then pushed back by another year to 2022. "Earlier, we didn't see many girls play football. Now, the numbers have gone up significantly. "In the FIFA U-17 World Cup, more girls from various countries will come to India and our girls will get an opportunity to rub shoulders with the world's best. That will help change the overall mindset," the Rangers Women FC forward told AIFF TV. The All India Football Federation (AIFF) is set to host the second FIFA World Cup in five years, and the 30-year-old striker feels that it will help the country "shine" on a global stage. "It will make India shine brighter. All the boys who played in FIFA U-17 World Cup in 2017, are competing in the top tier league now. I believe it will be a great opportunity

I-League part of route to qualify for u-23 Asian Cup: Indian Arrows coach

An immediate aim for the Indian Arrows hierarchy is to get the players ready for the qualification rounds of the 2023 AFC under-20 Asian Cup, says head coach Venkatesh Shanmugam

Jhingan, Thapa can play for international clubs: India assistant coach

Jhingan is among the biggest names in Indian football at the moment, while 22-year-old Thapa has also impressed with his game, turning out for both his club Chennaiyin FC and the national team

Asian football body confers elite youth scheme full membership to AIFF

AFC general secretary Dato Windsor John informed the AIFF that its application for full membership of the Elite Youth Scheme has been approved by the Youth Panel

India files expression of interest for hosting 2027 AFC Asian Cup

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) on Wednesday confirmed it has received expressions of interest from five member associations, including India, to host the 2027 AFC Asian Cup.

India retains 108th spot; no change in Fifa team rankings over Covid-19

Belgium remains at the summit ahead of France and Brazil, who complete the podium, while England and Uruguay continue to occupy fourth and fifth position respectively

India to host 2022 AFC Women's Asian Cup for the first time since 1979

The tournament will likely be held in the second half of the year. In the 1979 edition, India had finished as runners-up

Indian football captain Sunil Chhetri signs three-year deal with Puma

The Bengaluru FC skipper is currently the second-highest goal-scorer in international football after Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo

FIFA rankings: India slips to 106th position, Belgium maintains top spot

Belgium is followed by France and Brazil.

Constantine resigns as Indian football team coach after Asian Cup exit

Indian football team head coach Stephen Constantine has stepped down after the team's shock 0-1 defeat to Bahrain which led to its exit from the showpiece Asian Cup. The All India Football Federation, in its official twitter handle, said that the 56-year-old Constantine has resigned. "Mr. @StephenConstan has announced his resignation as the Head Coach of the Indian National Team. We haven't received any official communication from him yet but we accept his decision & thank him for his contribution to #Indianfootball: Mr. Kushal Das, General Secretary, AIFF," the tweet said. His contract was to end on January 31. Constantine's regisation came after India crashed out of the showpiece Asian Cup under dramatic circumstances here Monday. India were on the verge of booking its maiden knock-out round berth as the final Group A match was 0-0 till the 90th minute when Bahrain earned a penalty which the West Asian team converted to win the game under dramatic circumstances. India needed ..

Indian football team climbs 3 spots to re-enter top-100 in FIFA rankings

India gained six points from their February rating points 333 to make the three-spot leap