Within less than three years of the Tamil Nadu-based Murugappa Youth Football Academy’s partnership arrangement with the German football club Borussia Dortmund, Veeru Murugappan and his team have pulled off a trip to Germany for a group of boys from economically disadvantaged families.
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Bhaichung Bhutia slams India’s football model after AFC exit, urges shift from European glamour to Asian structure
India crashed out of qualification race AFC Asian Cup with a 1-2 defeat to Singapore in Margao on Tuesday, October 14.
India face must-win clash against Singapore in AFC Asian Cup qualifier
With only victory likely to keep their slim chances alive, coach Khalid Jamil will welcome the additions of Mohun Bagan Super Giant defender Subhasish Bose and midfielder Lalengmawia ‘Apuia’ Ralte to the squad, giving the Blue Tigers a timely boost ahead of the high-stakes outing.
Football: India face must-win test against Singapore in Asian Cup qualifiers
After a build-up marred by several players missing the first half of the national camp, the Indian football team faces a tricky Singapore in a crucial AFC Asian Cup qualifying third round match in the city-state on Thursday, October 9. Though the talisman Sunil Chhetri has returned to the team after he was rested for […]
India beat Bangladesh on penalties to win 7th SAFF U17 title
In the shootout, India showed remarkable composure. Gangte, Korou Meitei Konthoujam, and Indra Rana Magar all converted confidently before Shubham Poonia scored the decisive fourth kick.
India announce 30-member probables squad for Asian Cup clash vs Singapore, Chhetri returns
The national team’s preparatory camp will begin in Bengaluru on September 20 with the squad reporting to the city a day prior.
StarHub and Guinness to host Premier League screening for football fans in Singapore
The match between English Premier League rivals Liverpool and Everton will be shown on Saturday, September 20, at Harry’s South Beach, ARFC Woodleigh, and ARFC East Coast Park.
India to face Singapore in crucial AFC qualifier in Goa
The two teams are scheduled to play each other twice in October. The away leg will be held on October 9 at the National Stadium in Singapore.
Confirmed: Lionel Messi’s Argentina to play friendly in India in November
The Argentine Football Association on Friday confirmed that the national side, featuring Lionel Messi, will play an international friendly in Kerala
Liverpool man arrested for ‘racially abusing’ Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo, later granted conditional bail
A 47-year-old Liverpool man was arrested and later released on bail after he allegedly racially abused Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo during the opening match of the Premier League season at Anfield
