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Asian Games football: China thrashes under-prepared and jaded India 1-5

India's third-string team fatigued, lacked co-ordination in 1-5 loss to China in Asian Games opener. India must beat Bangladesh & Myanmar to qualify for 2nd round. Humidity, lack of training time & poor anticipation led to goals. Rahul KP's equaliser was best strike of match. Sunil Chhetri had little to…

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Chhetri only notable face in 17-member Indian football team for Asian Games, Stimac's status not known

Most of the clubs had shown unwillingness to release the 22 players named in the Indian squad

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India likely to field weakened football team in Asian games as ISL clubs refuse to release players

India's hopes for Asian Games football dim as clubs, AIFF fail to reach agreement. Senior players Chhetri, Jhingan, Sandhu likely to miss out. Sports Ministry granted special exemption for teams to participate, but inexperienced squad expected. June FIFA rankings gave hope for better things ahead.

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India head coach Stimac responds to astrologer controversy, says ‘time has come to put all cards on table’

India coach Igor Stimac hints at major revelations, reaffirms dream of transforming India into footballing nation. He was linked to controversy surrounding AIFF hiring astrologer for predictions on team selection. Stimac: "Target or honest fighter for betterment of Indian football? Time to put all cards on table & see who…

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One change could take India to the football World Cup. Will they make it?

World’s most populous country are missing out on many players plying their trade abroad as they are not allowed to have dual nationality

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No delay in ISL start as FSDL rejects AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey’s deferral plea

FSDL rejects AIFF plea to delay ISL start; tournament to begin on Sept 21 as planned. #ISL #AIFF #FSDL #AsianGames #Football

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AIFF urges ISL clubs to release Asian Games-bound footballers

AIFF urges ISL clubs to release players for Asian Games, citing national interest. AIFF hopes clubs will release players to make India proud. The Hangzhou-bound 22-member Indian men’s squad has six players from Bengaluru FC, three from Mumbai City FC, while FC Goa, Mohun Bagan, East Bengal, Odisha FC, Kerala…

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'No foreigner' rule in CFL reduced difference between big, small clubs: AIFF League Committee member Anirban Dutta

Newly-appointed member of the All India Football Federation (AIFF) League Committee Anirban Dutta said that the 'no-foreigner' player rule in the Calcutta Football League (CFL) has made the matches more tightly fought and lessened the deficit between big and small clubs. Read further on Dynamite news:

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Kerala Blasters, Mumbai City among several ISL clubs hesitant to release players for U-23 AFC Asian Cup qualifiers

Indian football has reached a crossroad it had come to, 14 years ago, before the Nehru Cup 2009, when first-division (then I-League) clubs had refused to release players for National Camp. This time, the clubs are from Indian Super League and the competitions at hand are the U-23 AFC Asian…

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Mohammedan Sporting: Strengthening the third pillar of Mecca of Indian Football, Kolkata

The Mecca of Indian Football, Kolkata, has three pillars, which have played a massive role in popularising the beautiful game in Bengal, and also to a large extent in India. Read further on Dynamite news:

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Government clears football teams for Asian Games

Sports Ministry grants relaxation to Indian football teams for Asian Games; Men's and Women's teams to participate despite not meeting existing criterion; AIFF president Kalyan Choubey holds meetings with Home Minister and Sports Minister to find solution; Indian football on rise, participation in Asian Games to boost morale.

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Indian government clears football teams for Asian Games

AIFF chief Chaubey elated over Sports Ministry's decision to relax selection criteria for Indian football teams' participation in Asian Games. Provides big boost to players' morale. PM Modi's intervention and AIFF's appeal led to Sports Ministry's decision. Indian teams' participation in continental showpiece will give players exposure and help reach…

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Anthony Andrews, who guided Gokulam Kerala to back-to-back IWL titles, recommended as national women's football coach

Anthony Andrews, who guided Gokulam Kerala FC to back-to-back Indian Women’s League (IWL) titles in the last two seasons, was on Thursday recommended by the All India Football Federation’s (AIFF) technical committee to take over as head coach of the national women’s team.

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Chhangte, Manisha named men's and women's AIFF Players of Year for 2022-23

Manisha Kalyan was named as the AIFF Women Player of the Year by the All India Football Federation (AIFF) after its Annual General Meeting.

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AIFF meeting: Five new clubs in I-League; Federation Cup to return after six seasons

The Federation Cup will be India’s premier cup competition, a status the Super Cup has enjoyed in the last few years. SAFF Championship, also made a decision to revive the Federation Cup after a gap of six seasons. I-League football will return to Bengaluru from the upcoming season after the…

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Peter Alex started a girls' football academy in India, but many parents are still sceptical of their daughters playing

With plenty of Indian parents still sceptical of their daughters playing football, video journalist and father Peter Alex puts his own money into an academy in the hope of changing perceptions.

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AIFF to avoid holding competitions in hot months of April and May in future

The Super Cup and Indian Women’s League (IWL) were held in April and May this year but the All India Football Federation (AIFF) on May 17 said it will try to avoid holding competitions in these two hot months in future.

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National football federation declares P.K. Banerjee’s birthday as ‘AIFF Grassroots Day’

The All India Football Federation has declared June 23, the birthday of Indian football player Pradip Kumar Banerjee, as the ‘AIFF Grassroots Day.’

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Former AIFF vice-president Khaleel passes away

Former All India Football Federation (AIFF) Vice-President A.R. Khaleel passed away in Bengaluru on Wednesday

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Former AIFF vice-president A.R. Khaleel passes away at 91

Former AIFF vice-president A.R. Khaleel passes away at 91 after a brief illness.

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Supreme Court entrusts ex-judge Rao with task of preparing report on finalisation of constitution of AIFF

The Supreme Courtasked former apex court judge Justice L. Nageswara Rao to prepare a report by July 31 on the finalisation of the constitution of the All India Football Federation (AIFF) after taking note of objections to the draft document by various stakeholders.

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AIFF to allow foreign players in Kerala Super League

Foreign players not allowed anywhere in State leagues but Kerala Super League gets an exemption

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Kicking around: On future of football in India

The Indian Super League is crucial for Indian football, but so far it has failed to live up to its promise

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Former FIFA referee Sumanta Ghosh dies

Sumanta Ghosh officiated in pre-World Cup and pre-Olympics tournaments, AFC Club Championships, SAFF Cup, and the Jawaharlal Nehru Cup among others

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