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Coaching underprivileged children so they realise their football dreams: Subrata Paul

NEW DELHI: Subrata Paul, considered one of India's best goalkeepers, earned 67 caps for the national football team winning the SAFF Championship once and Nehru Cup twice. His illustrious career spanned over 16 years.

The Times of India

Young Jeakson Singh flags the obvious about Manipur violence

Wonder what Kalyan Chaubey makes of Jeakson Singh’s act of courage during India’s celebration after winning the SAFF Championship, in trying to draw the Indian government to look at Manipur and help stop the horrific two-month-old violence in the state. Is a nameless, faceless, zero-nuance official All India Football Federation…

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Didn’t want to hurt sentiments: Indian footballer Jeakson Singh clarifies after uproar over being wrapped in Meitei flag at SAFF final

National team’s Manipuri footballer Jeakson Singh created a flutter by wrapping himself in a Meitei flag while collecting his individual medal after India beat Kuwait in the final of the SAFF Championship.

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Our superior fitness helped: Mahesh Gawli

BENGALURU: India assistant coach Mahesh Gawli, who added the SAFF Championship to his collection on Tuesday as the coach of the India team, after winning the trophy twice as a player, was happy with the rare double and lauded the efforts of Sandesh Jhingan and Sahal Abdul Samad for India's…

The Times of India

Cricket fraternity hails Indian football team for record-extending SAFF Championship win

The Indian men's football team defeated Kuwait in a nail-biting penalty shootout to win the SAFF Championship for the ninth time, as the country's cricket fraternity joined the football fans in congratulating the team.

The Times of India

Winner takes all: India face Kuwait test in SAFF Championship final

BENGALURU: Supremacy in South Asia is nothing new for the Indian football team, which has already won the regional title eight times. Precisely why the All India Football Federation (AIFF) was open to the idea of guest teams in the SAFF Championship to raise the competition level.

The Times of India

SAFF Championship: Sandesh Jhingan confident of victory against Kuwait in final

BENGALURU: Without disregarding the strength of Kuwait, India defender Sandesh Jhingan on Monday said the hosts are confident of winning the SAFF Championship here on Tuesday.

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SAFF Championship: India eye ninth title

NEW DELHI: Defending champions India on Tuesday will aim to maintain their impressive track record and secure their ninth title as they face a formidable Kuwait in the SAFF Championship final.

The Times of India

SAFF Championship: Kuwait edge past Bangladesh

BENGALURU: Former champions Bangladesh played true to their nickname 'Bengal Tigers' before going down to Kuwait by a solitary goal in extra time in the first semifinal of the SAFF Championship.

The Times of India

We played for Igor Stimac: Mahesh Gawli

BENGALURU: Assistant coach Mahesh Gawli said India's semifinal win against Lebanon was for head coach Igor Stimac and all the fans as his team advanced to the final of the SAFF Championship where they will take on Kuwait here on Tuesday.

The Times of India

SAFF Championship: India beat Lebanon on penalties to set up meeting with Kuwait in summit clash

BENGALURU: After an intense and entertaining battle at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium that saw India and Lebanon battle hard without scoring a goal for 120 minutes, defending champions India, powered by goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu and skipper Sunil Chhetri, advanced to the final of the SAFF Championship with a 4-2…

The Times of India

India coach Stimac not happy with losing possession but says team close to meeting his expectations

NEW DELHI: Indian football team's head coach Igor Stimac has voiced his dissatisfaction with his players' tendency to lose possession of the ball at critical moments during matches. Despite their recent success in the Intercontinental Cup, Stimac believes there is room for improvement as India gears up for the semifinals…

The Times of India

SAFF Championship: Lebanon set up semis clash with India after defeating Maldives 1-0

NEW DELHI: Lebanon secured a 1-0 victory over Maldives in Group B match on Wednesday to earn themselves a spot in the semifinal of the SAFF Championship. With the win, Lebanon set up the highly anticipated semis clash against hosts India which will take place on Saturday.

The Times of India

SAFF Championship: Ill-tempered battle between India and Kuwait ends with honours even

Kuwait held India to a 1-1 draw in an evenly contested but ill-tempered battle of the SAFF Championship at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru.

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SAFF Championship: Kuwait test awaits India in top-of-the-table clash

India will face its toughest test yet at the SAFF Championship when it takes on Kuwait in the final Group-A contest at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium here on June 28 2023.

The Times of India

India brace up for tough challenge against Kuwait in SAFF Championship

India, having already secured a spot in the semifinals of the SAFF Championship, are preparing for their most challenging encounter in the tournament so far as they prepare to take on the formidable Kuwait in their final group stage match on Tuesday.

The Hindu

India downs Nepal 2-0 to enter SAFF Championship 2023 semifinals

India had a 2-0 win over Nepal in the SAFF Championship at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium on June 25th 2023. Second-half goals from skipper Sunil Chhetri and Naorem Mahesh secured India a semifinal spot, along with fellow Group-A side Kuwait, which had beaten Pakistan 4-0 earlier in the day.

The Times of India

SAFF Championship: Kuwait thrash Pakistan 4-0, securing semifinal spot

NEW DELHI: Kuwait delivered a resounding blow to Pakistan in their group match of the SAFF Championship football tournament, thrashing them 4-0 and securing a semifinal spot after India's win in the evening match. The match, held on Saturday, showcased Kuwait's absolute dominance over their opponents, leaving Pakistan with no…

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Sahal ready to ‘contribute more’ as India takes on Nepal in the SAFF Championship

Sahal Abdul Samad, one of Stimac’s favourite players, is eager to put to perform. In the pre-match interaction, the Sahal stressed on the need to “contribute more” in order to take some burden off skipper and talisman Sunil Chhetri.

The Times of India

SAFF Championship: India midfielder Sahal Abdul Samad warns against taking Nepal lightly

BENGALURU: India midfielder Sahal Abdul Samad on Friday said his side will have to be on their guard when they face Nepal in a Group A match of the SAFF Championship here on Saturday.

The Times of India

India vs Pakistan, SAFF Championship 2023: When, where and how to watch IND vs PAK clash

NEW DELHI: Merely three days following their triumph in the Intercontinental Cup, the Indian senior men's team is poised to kickstart their campaign in the SAFF Championship 2023. Their first match in Group A will be against Pakistan at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium, taking place on Wednesday.

The Hindu

SAFF Championship | Defending champion India locks horns with a Pakistan team short of practice

Fresh after the resounding success at the Intercontinental Cup in Bhubaneswar, India will begin its quest for a second title in less than a month when it takes on Pakistan in the SAFF Championship opener here on Wednesday.

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