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Deepika, Always So Gorgeous!

Deepika, Always So Gorgeous!

Rediff.com14 Feb 2025

Ed Sheeran hangs out with John Abraham... Anupam Kher teams up with Prabhas...Aahana Kumra turns producer...

India beat Afghanistan 2-1 in Asian Cup Qualifiers

India beat Afghanistan 2-1 in Asian Cup Qualifiers

Rediff.com11 Jun 2022

Denied for 86 minutes, Chhetri put India ahead with a brilliant free-kick from just over 20 yards, taking only a couple of steps before unleashing his shot straight into the right corner of the net beating Afghanistan's goalkeeper.

AIFF demands probe into Qatar's controversial goal vs India

AIFF demands probe into Qatar's controversial goal vs India

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

AIFF seeks investigation into Qatar's controversial goal against India

Will ISL inspire youth to take up football as career?

Will ISL inspire youth to take up football as career?

Rediff.com23 Jul 2017

The ISL 2017 witnessed a spike of over 103 per cent in domestic players' salary as compared to the inaugural year, as the 10 clubs together spent Rs 48.85 crore on Sunday to secure signatures of 156 players in the player draft in Mumbai.

Bhutia, Vijayan question India's football culture

Bhutia, Vijayan question India's football culture

Rediff.com10 Jun 2018

Playing in a FIFA World Cup remains a pipe dream for India

Stimac sacked after India's exit from WC qualifiers

Stimac sacked after India's exit from WC qualifiers

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

Following a virtual meeting on June 16th, 2024, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) announced a change in leadership for the Senior Men's National Team.

Super Cup: FC Goa set up epic battle with Mohun Bagan Super Giant

Super Cup: FC Goa set up epic battle with Mohun Bagan Super Giant

Rediff.com27 Apr 2025

Mohun Bagan Super Giant (MBSG) defeated Kerala Blasters 2-1 to advance to the Super Cup semifinals.

FIFA Rankings: Constantine-coached India climb 42 places in less than two years

FIFA Rankings: Constantine-coached India climb 42 places in less than two years

Rediff.com12 Jan 2017

'The National Team gaining its best ranking since December 2005 shows that we are on the upsurge. The ranking enables us to be placed in pot two when the draw for the Asian Cup Qualifiers UAE 2019 is to be conducted later this month'

Need to improve, but not much to complain about: Stimac

Need to improve, but not much to complain about: Stimac

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

Indian football team head coach Igor Stimac has expressed his displeasure over his wards losing possession of the ball at crucial junctures of a game.

Desai first NFL coordinator of Indian descent

Desai first NFL coordinator of Indian descent

Rediff.com26 Jan 2021

Indian-American Sean Desai has been named new defensive coordinator for Chicago Bears, making him the first National Football League Coordinator of South Asian and Indian descent.

'Team India's mind is now focussed on Colombia game'

'Team India's mind is now focussed on Colombia game'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2017

India U-17 side midfielder Suresh Singh Wangjam, on Saturday, said they were 'not nervous but excited' just before entering the field for the country's maiden outing in a FIFA World Cup.

Furious Gurpreet demands more after FIFA World Cup exit

Furious Gurpreet demands more after FIFA World Cup exit

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

Gurpreet was in the thick of things when the ball went over the line and out of play.

The Indian Hand in Australia's World Cup Win

The Indian Hand in Australia's World Cup Win

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

Meet Urmila Rosario, the World Cup 2023 winning side's team manager.

FIFA move extremely harsh: Bhaichung Bhutia

FIFA move extremely harsh: Bhaichung Bhutia

Rediff.com16 Aug 2022

This is the first time the All India Football Federation (AIFF) has been banned by FIFA in its 85 year history.

I want to represent India at international level: Okolie

I want to represent India at international level: Okolie

Rediff.com16 Sep 2011

Mohun Bagan's new recruit, Odafe Okolie has expressed his desire to represent the Indian football team, for which he is even ready to surrender his Nigerian passport.

'India have quality and determination to impress'

'India have quality and determination to impress'

Rediff.com4 Oct 2017

I M Vijayan is amazed at Indian football's leap from amateurism to professionalism.

India's star footballer gives us a glimpse into his Bengaluru home

India's star footballer gives us a glimpse into his Bengaluru home

Rediff.com30 Sep 2019

Sunil Chhetri's Bengaluru home is a testament to his sportsman's spirit

Khel Ratna honour for Manu Bhaker, Gukesh

Khel Ratna honour for Manu Bhaker, Gukesh

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

Shooter Manu Bhaker won two bronze medals at the 2024 Paris Olympics while Gukesh was crowned the World Chess Champion in Singapore, last month.

Racism hurtful, it's due to ignorance: Chhetri

Racism hurtful, it's due to ignorance: Chhetri

Rediff.com11 Jun 2020

Sunil Chhetri said said if more people are made aware and educated about the issue, the incidents of abuse will also go down.

I-League players approached to fix matches

I-League players approached to fix matches

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

In 2018, the AIFF officially said that it was investigating match-fixing approaches made to players from the Minerva Punjab Football Club during the I-League.

Sukhwinder to stay as football coach

Sukhwinder to stay as football coach

Rediff.com4 Sep 2005

The AIFF denied reports that it planned to replace Sukhwinder Singh with Subhash Bhowmick as the national football coach

When Padma Shri Bembem Devi called herself Bobo, Amko

When Padma Shri Bembem Devi called herself Bobo, Amko

Rediff.com26 Jan 2020

Bembem hoped the Padma Shri will act as recognition for women's football in India.

Playing for India is a feeling like no other, says Gurpreet

Playing for India is a feeling like no other, says Gurpreet

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

As the country gets set to celebrate its 74th Independence Day on Saturday, India football team goalkeeper and Arjuna awardee Gurpreet Singh Sandhu wished fans across the world and stated that playing for the country "is a feeling like no other".

Why did Afshan Ashiq, the footballer, turn into a stone-pelter?

Why did Afshan Ashiq, the footballer, turn into a stone-pelter?

Rediff.com13 May 2017

"What would you do if a policeman, or for that matter, any person, abuses your family" asks the 21-year-old student who became the face of students pelting stones in Kashmir.

'The World Lost a Visionary'

'The World Lost a Visionary'

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

Stalwarts of Indian sports paid rich tributes to former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh, who died on Thursday, describing him as a visionary, who had quiet strength and humility.

FIFA U-17 WC 'good chance for India to prove mettle'

FIFA U-17 WC 'good chance for India to prove mettle'

Rediff.com5 Oct 2017

The 2004 Olympic silver-medallist further believes that the prestigious quadrennial event would also prove to be beneficial for India as far as the country's aim to improve significance of sports is concerned.

Coach Constantine offered contract extension after India's recent consistent run

Coach Constantine offered contract extension after India's recent consistent run

Rediff.com16 Nov 2016

Indian national footbal team coach Stephen Constantine has been offered a one-year extension by the All India Football Federation (AIFF) keeping in mind preparations for the 2019 Asian Cup.

Chess Heroes Mimic Rohit Sharma

Chess Heroes Mimic Rohit Sharma

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

Inspired by the iconic trophy lift of cricket captain Rohit Sharma during the 2024 T20I World Cup in June, the chess players replicated the gesture.

Delhiwaale ho, dum dikhao: Kohli's advice to youngsters

Delhiwaale ho, dum dikhao: Kohli's advice to youngsters

Rediff.com28 Jan 2025

Virat Kohli began training with the Delhi team on Tuesday ahead of his eagerly-awaited Ranji Trophy comeback after a 12-year gap.

Intercontinental Cup: India-Lebanon play out goalless draw

Intercontinental Cup: India-Lebanon play out goalless draw

Rediff.com15 Jun 2023

Brought on in the 82nd minute, Chhetri received a perfect delivery from Anirudh Thapa but the India captain could not find the back of the net.

Ministry revamps TOPS review, plans coach incentives

Ministry revamps TOPS review, plans coach incentives

Rediff.com12 Feb 2025

The Mission Olympic Cell is also considering higher incentives for retired Olympians and world-class players who want to take up coaching, in an effort to retain top talent within India.

ISL: Eze's brilliance sees Jamshedpur hold Bagan

ISL: Eze's brilliance sees Jamshedpur hold Bagan

Rediff.com17 Jan 2025

With this draw, the Men of Steel moved to the second spot, eight points behind the Mariners (36) with a extra game in hand.

Asian Games: Talismanic Bala Devi returns

Asian Games: Talismanic Bala Devi returns

Rediff.com26 Aug 2023

Former captain and star striker Bala Devi returned to the Indian women's football team after a hiatus of four years as the 22-member national squad for the upcoming Asian Games 2023 was announced in New Delhi on Friday.

Forget football, these Brits are obsessed with kabaddi!

Forget football, these Brits are obsessed with kabaddi!

Rediff.com26 Mar 2024

Dawtrey said he was planning to quit his job in May and travel to India to train in an academy affiliated with Pro Kabaddi side UP Yoddha.

Jhingan first Indian to play in Croatian top-tier league

Jhingan first Indian to play in Croatian top-tier league

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

Sandesh Jhingan will become the first India international footballer to play in the Croatian top-tier league Prva HNL after completing a move from ATK Mohun Bagan to HNK Sibenik.

Tale of two Japanese footballers in India

Tale of two Japanese footballers in India

Rediff.com14 May 2015

Laxmi Negi/Rediff.com caught up with the two footballers to find out more about their time in the country.

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