Vyasarpadi’s very own Messi: How footballer Nandhakumar made it to the top

Vyasarpadi’s very own Messi: How footballer Nandhakumar made it to the top

S Nandhakumar has been playing from the time he was ten years old | Photo Credit: JOTHI RAMALINGAM B S Nandhakumar woke up to the sight of boys and girls playing football at Kalyanapuram ground in Vyasarpadi every day. He saw them on his way to school, and on his way back. “My father, who […]

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India suffers 0-3 defeat to Vietnam in football friendly

India suffers 0-3 defeat to Vietnam in football friendly

It was a reality check for the 104th-ranked India after three convincing wins in June in the Asian Cup qualifiers and a 1-1 draw against Singapore on Saturday, as they were literally outplayed by the 97th-ranked Vietnam It was a reality check for the 104th-ranked India after three convincing wins in June in the Asian […]

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AIFF apologises to Gokulam Kerala, owner says federation’s ‘inefficiency’ cost club lakhs

AIFF apologises to Gokulam Kerala, owner says federation’s ‘inefficiency’ cost club lakhs

Gokulam Kerala, the reigning Indian Women’s League champions, were the worst affected by the FIFA ban on the AIFF as the team could not compete in the top-tier AFC club competition in Uzbekistan Gokulam Kerala, the reigning Indian Women’s League champions, were the worst affected by the FIFA ban on the AIFF as the team […]

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FIFA bans AIFF | Why it happened and what it means for Indian football

FIFA bans AIFF | Why it happened and what it means for Indian football

Here is a timeline of events that led to FIFA banning AIFF, its consequences on Indian football, and more Here is a timeline of events that led to FIFA banning AIFF, its consequences on Indian football, and more There was palpable tension among top players as well as prominent ISL and I-League clubs after the […]

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Indian football team to play against Vietnam, Singapore in September

Indian football team to play against Vietnam, Singapore in September

The Indian team will face Singapore on September 24 before taking on Vietnam on September 27 The Indian team will face Singapore on September 24 before taking on Vietnam on September 27 The Indian men’s football team will play two international friendly matches against Singapore and hosts Vietnam in September, the national federation said on […]

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AFC Asian Cup: We are at home, and will be backing ourselves against Hong Kong: Sunil Chhetri

AFC Asian Cup: We are at home, and will be backing ourselves against Hong Kong: Sunil Chhetri

India prevailed over Afghanistan 2-1 in a thrilling match that saw three quick goals being scored at the fag end of the game at the Salt Lake Stadium on June 11 India prevailed over Afghanistan 2-1 in a thrilling match that saw three quick goals being scored at the fag end of the game at […]

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Indian football | SC appoints Committee of Administrators to manage AIFF

Indian football | SC appoints Committee of Administrators to manage AIFF

The Supreme Court said the All India Football Federation’s current state of affairs is not in the interest of proper governance of the federation, thereby appointing a Committee of Administrators to take charge The Supreme Court said the All India Football Federation’s current state of affairs is not in the interest of proper governance of […]

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