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India lose to Bangladesh after 22 years

India’s 0-1 defeat in Dhaka is their first against Bangladesh in 22 years. (AFC)

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Published on Nov 19, 2025 03:46 am IST

AIFF report card: More misses than hits after SAFF high

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After winning SAFF, India were 99th; after no goals and no points in the 2024 Asian Cup, they are 117.

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Published on Mar 09, 2024 08:28 pm IST

I am better than Messi and Ronaldo: Sunil Chhetri

Sunil Chhetri is in the all-time top 10 list of highest goal scorers for their national teams alongside Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Pele

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Published on Jul 10, 2023 10:14 am IST

Witerati | Barsaat Ki Baat brigade meets bubble-wrap gen

Ah, but what would the present generation of post-millennials know of childhood’s little monsoon thrills. Say, the joys of jamuns. (HT File)

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Updated on Jul 08, 2023 10:54 pm IST

Indian football is finding its feet

The victorious Indian football team after winning the SAFF Championship 2023.

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Updated on Jul 06, 2023 07:43 pm IST

India footballer creates uproar with ‘Manipur flag’ gesture; gives clarification

Manipur flag wrapped over Jeakson Singh's jersey as Indian players line up to collect their SAFF Championship winners medal

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Updated on Jul 05, 2023 08:33 pm IST

Watch: Gurpreet's flying save that won India SAFF Cup in thrilling penalties

Gurpreet Singh Sandhu with the match-winning save for India

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Published on Jul 05, 2023 03:47 pm IST

India beat Kuwait in nerve-racking penalties to win 9th SAFF Championship crown

Indian team players celebrate a goal by Lallianzuala Chhangte against Kuwait during the final football match of SAFF Championship 2023 at Kanteerava Stadium, in Bengaluru

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Updated on Jul 04, 2023 11:44 pm IST

Need a minimum of four weeks to prepare for Asian Cup: Anirudh Thapa

File Photo of Anirudh Thapa

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Updated on Jul 04, 2023 08:12 am IST

Gurpreet Singh Sandhu raises the decibel at Kanteerava to its loudest

India goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu during the SAFF Championship semifinal match against Lebanon

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Published on Jul 02, 2023 04:49 pm IST

Watch: How India beat Lebanon in thrilling penalty shootout to enter SAFF final

India players celebrate after the win over Lebanon

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Published on Jul 02, 2023 01:08 pm IST

SAFF Championship: India beat Lebanon on penalties, enter final

Indian players celebrate after they won in penalty shoot out during the 2nd semifinal of SAFF Championship 2023 between India vs Lebanon

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Published on Jul 01, 2023 11:37 pm IST

Either make me a scapegoat or we can pledge to work together: Stimac to SAFF

Stimac sought an “online oral hearing” to explain himself.

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Updated on Jul 01, 2023 08:29 pm IST

India look for launchpad in SAFF Championship as Asian Cup campaign looms

Sunil Chhetri celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against Pakistan

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Published on Jun 30, 2023 09:54 pm IST

‘We must avoid…’: Igor Stimac analyses India’s form ahead of SAFF semi-finals

Igor Stimac during a press conference.

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Published on Jun 30, 2023 03:56 pm IST

It's Lebanon versus India in SAFF semifinal

Lebanon will face India in the semi-final of the SAFF Championship 2023

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Published on Jun 28, 2023 08:56 pm IST

Two-match ban on India coach Stimac likely

Indian Football head coach Igor Stimac during a press conference ahead of SAFF Championship

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Published on Jun 28, 2023 10:06 pm IST

‘India conceded the goal not Anwar’: Sunil Chhetri on Kuwait's late equaliser

Sandesh Jhingan tries to cheer up Anwar Ali after India's 1-1 draw against Kuwait at SAFF Championship 2023

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Published on Jun 28, 2023 09:32 am IST

Stimac gets second red card at SAFF Championship, deputy points finger at refs

Indian and Kuwait players in scuffle during SAFF Championship match at Kanteerava Stadium, in Bengaluru,

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Published on Jun 28, 2023 07:45 am IST

Anwar Ali's own goal cancels Sunil Chhetri strike as India draw with Kuwait

Indian player Sunil Chhetri and Kuwait's Sahal Samad in action during SAFF Championship 2023 match between India and Kuwait

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Published on Jun 28, 2023 08:29 am IST

Watch: Sunil Chhetri achieves monumental feat with stunning goal against Kuwait

Chhetri's opener was also his 24th goal at the SAFF Championship

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Updated on Jun 27, 2023 10:13 pm IST

'Like Ronaldo in the world, that's what Chhangte is becoming in India': Stimac

File photo of Lallianzuala Chhangte and India coach Igor Stimac

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Updated on Jun 26, 2023 04:30 pm IST

I think it is relaxing to us: Jeakson hails Chhetri's presence in front of goal

India captain Sunil Chhetri kicks the ball for a goal against Nepal during a 2023 SAFF Championship at Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru

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Published on Jun 25, 2023 09:28 am IST

SAFF Championship: Sunil Chhetri, Mahesh Singh Naorem help India down Nepal

Indian team captain Sunil Chhetri celebrates with teammates after winning a football match against Nepal during 2023 SAFF Championship

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Updated on Jun 24, 2023 11:51 pm IST

After Nepal and Pakistan demolition Kuwait not keen on tinkering much vs India

Kuwait players react after their win against Pakistan

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Published on Jun 24, 2023 08:54 pm IST

Watch: Chhetri closes in on Messi after brilliant hattrick in IND vs PAK match

Sunil Chhetri achieved a huge milestone to close in on Lionel Messi.

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Published on Jun 22, 2023 04:10 pm IST

Pakistan coach rues visa issues after India hammering at SAFF Championship

Pakistan players react after their loss against India at SAFF Championship

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Published on Jun 22, 2023 09:30 am IST

Daily brief: Air India confirms order to buy 470 aircraft from Boeing, Airbus

Tata-owned Air India on Tuesday firmed up its order to buy 250 Airbus aircraft and 220 new Boeing jets worth $70 billion.

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Published on Jun 20, 2023 09:01 pm IST

‘Forget rankings, Pakistan might be surprise of tournament': India coach Stimac

India coach Igor Stimac at SAFF Championship 2023 press-conference in Bengaluru

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Published on Jun 20, 2023 11:45 pm IST

Pakistan football team get visa for SAFF Football Championship in India

Pakistan were stuck in Mauritius where they had participated in the Four-Nation Cup tournament ahead of the SAFF competition.

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Published on Jun 20, 2023 07:38 am IST

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