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Iconic footballer, cricketer: Tributes pour in for Chuni Goswami

Iconic footballer, cricketer: Tributes pour in for Chuni Goswami

Rediff.com30 Apr 2020

India's footballers and cricketers -- both current and former -- reacted with shock after Goswami's demise. The versatile veteran, a former India football captain as well as a first-class cricketer, was 82.

Sehwag offers help for Pulwama terror attack martyrs' kids

Sehwag offers help for Pulwama terror attack martyrs' kids

Rediff.com16 Feb 2019

Former India cricketer Virender Sehwag offered to bear the educational expenses of children of all the CRPF personnel martyred in the dastardly terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama.

India footballer Jeje patrols Mizoram river to prevent overfishing

India footballer Jeje patrols Mizoram river to prevent overfishing

Rediff.com15 May 2021

The local people of Model Veng have identified a 500m stretch along the banks of the Tuichang, where the fish are believed to have their spawning ground, where they set up a 24-hour patrol, taking different shifts, to prevent overfishing.

Croatian Stimac set to be appointed Indian football coach

Croatian Stimac set to be appointed Indian football coach

Rediff.com9 May 2019

The 51-year-old was a member of the Croatian team that finished third in the 1998 World Cup.

Armando nominated for Dronacharya award

Armando nominated for Dronacharya award

Rediff.com3 Jul 2011

Dempo FC coach, Armando Colaco has been nominated by the All India Football Federation(AIFF) for the prestigious Dronacharya award, the highest honour for a coach in the country.

India's 2022 FIFA WC qualifying round match rescheduled

India's 2022 FIFA WC qualifying round match rescheduled

Rediff.com5 Jun 2020

The Indian football team's postponed 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifying round game against Asian champions Qatar at home was on Friday rescheduled to October 8 as the continental body proposed new dates for the matches. India are then scheduled to take on Bangladesh away on November 12 before hosting Afghanistan on November 17.

Why these Kolkata giants don't get investors

Why these Kolkata giants don't get investors

Rediff.com21 Nov 2017

Kolkata giants Mohun Bagan and East Bengal need to put their complaints aside and do some 'soul-searching' on why they have failed to attract the kind of investors needed to play in the more glamorous Indian Super League, AIFF General secretary Kushal Das said on Tuesday.

Indian football gets 700-crore boost

Indian football gets 700-crore boost

Rediff.com9 Dec 2010

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Thursday roped in International Management Group-Reliance Industries Limited as their commercial partner by signing a 15-year agreement worth Rs 700 crore, one of the most lucrative deals in Indian sports.

India rises to best annual FIFA ranking in 6 years

India rises to best annual FIFA ranking in 6 years

Rediff.com22 Dec 2016

India jumped two places to finish 2016 at 135, their best in the last six years, in the FIFA rankings published on Thursday. This is India's six-year highest annual ranking after 2009 when India finished at 134. National coach Stephen Constantine attributed the upsurge to all his players and the staff. "It can't be achieved without the help of the players. We have an exceptional batch of players as we are in the process of building the team for the future," Constantine said.

Blasters retire Jhinghan's jersey No 21

Blasters retire Jhinghan's jersey No 21

Rediff.com22 May 2020

National football team defensive lynchpin Jhingan left Kerala Blasters after spending six years with the Indian Super League club.

U-17 WC Digest: Kohli wishes India players

U-17 WC Digest: Kohli wishes India players

Rediff.com2 Oct 2017

The All India Football Federation believes that the FIFA U-17 World Cup, beginning October 6, can be a catalyst for the sport.

Chuni-da brought over a 'sense of fitness' from football to cricket

Chuni-da brought over a 'sense of fitness' from football to cricket

Rediff.com2 May 2020

Former Indian international cricketer Dilip Doshi, who played Ranji Trophy for Bengal, hailed late former Indian football team captain Subimal (Chuni) Goswami as the man who brought a 'sense of fitness' over from football to cricket. Goswami had led the Indian football team to the gold medal in the 1962 Asian Games, while he also went on to captain Bengal in the Ranji Trophy including the final against Mumbai in 1971-72.

U-14 girls football team return safely from quake-hit Nepal

U-14 girls football team return safely from quake-hit Nepal

Rediff.com26 Apr 2015

The Indian U-14 Girls' team landed safely in New Delhi from an earthquake struck Kathmandu on Sunday.

Tri-nation football: India win tourney

Tri-nation football: India win tourney

Rediff.com24 Aug 2017

India conceded a late goal to be held to a 1-1 draw by lower-ranked St Kitts and Nevis but it was enough for the home side to clinch the Tri-Nation football tournament in Mumbai on Thursday.

WATCH: Carles Puyol plays football at Metro Station

WATCH: Carles Puyol plays football at Metro Station

Rediff.com15 Jun 2017

Almost a month ago, Spain's World Cup winning captain Carles Puyol launched tickets for FIFA U-17 World Cup.

A high five for Indian women's football team...

A high five for Indian women's football team...

Rediff.com22 Mar 2019

India continued its dominance at the SAFF Women's Championship by lifting its fifth straight title with a 3-1 victory over hosts Nepal in the final.

Coach Constantine dissects issues that ail Indian football

Coach Constantine dissects issues that ail Indian football

Rediff.com13 Apr 2015

Stephen Constantine has first hand knowledge of how difficult it is to wake up India from its soccer slumber but the Englishman insists he can make a difference at his second attempt or he would not have accepted the offer.

Sports Shorts: Saina, Kashyap pull out of Denmark Open

Sports Shorts: Saina, Kashyap pull out of Denmark Open

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday.

India enjoys best FIFA ranking. So, what's the story?

India enjoys best FIFA ranking. So, what's the story?

Rediff.com25 Jul 2017

But how much has the national team actually improved?

Chhetri on consistency and his future after equalling Pele

Chhetri on consistency and his future after equalling Pele

Rediff.com11 Oct 2021

Sunil Chhetri became the 8th top scorer in international football after equalling Brazil legend Pele's goal tally.

FIFA promises to deliver 'magnificent' U-17 World Cup

FIFA promises to deliver 'magnificent' U-17 World Cup

Rediff.com19 Mar 2017

India's vast size and diversity posed as obstacles in the initial preparatory stage, but having crossed the hurdles, FIFA's head of events Jaime Yarza has promised to deliver a 'magnificent' U-17 World Cup football.

Indian Football Roundup: FC Goa seal play-off berth; Chennai in drivers' seat

Indian Football Roundup: FC Goa seal play-off berth; Chennai in drivers' seat

Rediff.com18 Feb 2019

FC Goa became the second Hero Indian Super League side to book their place in the play-offs after a convincing 3-0 win over Kerala Blasters FC in Margao Monday.

Houghton still India coach: Praful Patel

Houghton still India coach: Praful Patel

Rediff.com4 May 2010

All India Football Federation president, Praful Patel on Tuesday dismissed reports that national coach Bob Houghton has put in his papers after being shoddily treated by the AIFF.

Sunil Chhetri's advice to women footballers

Sunil Chhetri's advice to women footballers

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

Sunil Chhetri said the players should enjoy the tournament once they have prepared well for it.

Real Kashmir FC coach honoured with British Empire Medal

Real Kashmir FC coach honoured with British Empire Medal

Rediff.com12 Jun 2021

Robertson received a British Empire Medal (BEM) in the Queen's Birthday Honours List for services to the local community.

PM Modi to attend opening day of U-17 World Cup

PM Modi to attend opening day of U-17 World Cup

Rediff.com5 Oct 2017

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be a part of the FIFA U-17 World Cup's opening day proceedings, which will include a small ceremony at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Friday.

Soccer in 2017 Ronaldo continues reign; Aizawl FC make their mark

Soccer in 2017 Ronaldo continues reign; Aizawl FC make their mark

Rediff.com30 Dec 2017

Laggards in international rankings, India finally made their presence felt by pulling off an impressive under-17 World Cup that drew all-round praise even though the country was eliminated in the very first round.

Soccer Extras: Italian Serie A criticised for anti-racism artwork

Soccer Extras: Italian Serie A criticised for anti-racism artwork

Rediff.com17 Dec 2019

Italy's top-flight Serie A soccer league launched a new anti-racism campaign on Monday by presenting artwork featuring three side-by-side paintings of apes but the move has been described by campaign group Fare as a sick joke. News of all that's transpired on and off the football field.

India football round-up: Junior teams score surprise wins on Super Sunday

India football round-up: Junior teams score surprise wins on Super Sunday

Rediff.com6 Aug 2018

India stun Argentina in U-20 COTIF Cup football tourney

World Cup qualifier: India aim to upset Oman

World Cup qualifier: India aim to upset Oman

Rediff.com3 Sep 2019

India football coach Igor Stimac said his team is capable of upsetting Oman in their World Cup qualifying opener but conceded that the visitors will start outright favourites in the September 5 clash.

India's 2022 football World Cup goal: a pipe dream

India's 2022 football World Cup goal: a pipe dream

Rediff.com13 Sep 2012

The sport remains popular only in certain geographic areas while the television appetite is restricted to the English Premier League or Spain's La Liga.

Mohun Bagan players free to play for any club

Mohun Bagan players free to play for any club

Rediff.com29 Dec 2012

Mohun Bagan's star players like Okolie Odafa, Tolgay Ozbey and Syed Rahim Nabi are free to leave the green-and-maroon brigade and play for some other clubs.

India 'keeper Subrata Paul opts for 'B' sample after failing dope test

India 'keeper Subrata Paul opts for 'B' sample after failing dope test

Rediff.com25 Apr 2017

National Anti-Doping Agency chief Navin Agarwal confirmed the former India captain was tested by NADA officials in March but declined to elaborate further.

Constantine gets second stint as India's football coach

Constantine gets second stint as India's football coach

Rediff.com27 Dec 2014

Stephen Constantine will return as Indian football team's chief coach for the second time as his name has been cleared by the AIFF.

PHOTOS: Arrows hold Dempo, Lajong down Mumbai

PHOTOS: Arrows hold Dempo, Lajong down Mumbai

Rediff.com19 Sep 2012

Images from the opening day of the Federation Cup football tournament on Wednesday.

Churchill and three other clubs axed from I-League

Churchill and three other clubs axed from I-League

Rediff.com21 May 2014

In a stunning development in Indian football, two-time champions Churchill Brothers were thrown out of the I-League along with three other teams for failing to fulfil the AIFF's club licensing criteria.

Eriksson, Roca frontrunners for India football coaching job

Eriksson, Roca frontrunners for India football coaching job

Rediff.com9 Apr 2019

71-year-old Sven-Goran Eriksson won 18 trophies with various clubs in Sweden, Portugal and Italy, between 1979 and 2000, and became the first manager to win league-and-cup doubles in three countries.

Indian football team clinches SAFF U-15 Women's C'ships

Indian football team clinches SAFF U-15 Women's C'ships

Rediff.com15 Oct 2019

Priyanka Sujeesh orchestrated the attacks from the middle of the park, while Amisha Baxla looked lively from the right flank.

Sports shorts: India finish with 16 golds in Asian Airgun

Sports shorts: India finish with 16 golds in Asian Airgun

Rediff.com1 Apr 2019

On the last day of the competition, Yash Vardhan and Shreya Agrawal bagged three gold medals each.

How ISL has taken over Indian football

How ISL has taken over Indian football

Rediff.com28 Oct 2019

Five years after the Indian Super League was established, so has its effective preeminence in Indian football.