New Delhi, Reacting to reports that Indian football team coach Stephen Constantine will be shown the door once his contract expires in March, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) said on Saturday that those discussions will only take place after the Asian Cup. “We’re completely focused on AFC Asian Cup[Read More…]
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Asian Cup: Aim is to advance from group stage, says coach Stephen Constantine
By Debayan Mukherjee Kolkata: Indian football coach Stephen Constantine believes the team can make it out of the group stages of the forthcoming Asian Cup, a tournament in which the country has time and again failed to shine. “I honestly believe we can get out of the group and that[Read More…]
My telepathic understanding with Chhetri will help team, says Jeje
Abu Dhabi, India striker Jeje Lalpekhlua feels his “telepathic understanding” with Sunil Chhetri will help the Indian team in their campaign in the upcoming Asian Cup. “I played with Sunil-bhai when I made my debut. Since then we have been playing together. I feel, together we fit in well, and[Read More…]
Asian Cup: Chhetri sets the best example, says Renedy
New Delhi: Former India midfielder Renedy Singh believes skipper Sunil Chhetri will be the key to India’s Asian Cup football tournament campaign as he sets the best example in the current team. “There are many players who have been doing well recently. But for me, Sunil sets the best example.[Read More…]
India can make it to Asian Cup knockouts with bit of luck: Bhutia
New Delhi: Former Indian football team captain Bhaichung Bhutia feels the AFC Asian Cup draw has been favourable to India and with a bit of luck, Sunil Chhetri and Co. can make it to the round of 16 next year in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). India have been clubbed with[Read More…]