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ISL's move to prime-time a risk?

The cash rich league will be competing with European leagues for viewership in its fourth edition. Is it a risk worth taking?

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Air Force Club win AFC Cup

The Iraqi club have successfully defended the title in Tajikistan, thanks to Emad Mohsin's goal....

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AFC Cup final: FC Istiklol v Air Force Club

The second-tier club competition in the continent is all set to culminate with the grand finale on Saturday....

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U17 WC Final: England v Spain preview

Can Steve Cooper's impressive boys trump Santi Denia's charges in what is a rematch of the 2017 U17 Euro final...

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U17 World Cup: Brazil dig their own grave

For all the stylish football they displayed, Brazil made critical errors at both sides of the pitch and England capitalised in ruthless fashion...

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U17 WC: Timid Iran outclassed by Spain

The Iran coach was in agreement that his side started the game poorly...

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U17 WC: Kochi expecting Spain-Iran spectacle

The Round of 16 clash between Brazil and Honduras gave an inkling as to what Kochi expects from the Spain vs Iran game on Sunday..

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ACL: Al Hilal set up final meeting with Urawa Reds

Al Hilal sealed their spot in the final with a draw against Persepolis while Urawa Red Diamonds downed Shanghai SIPG...

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U17 WC: Brazil given freedom to create

The Atletico Paranaense midfielder was appreciative of the support his team received in Kochi...

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Brazil set up German date in quarterfinals

Brazil stepped up their defensive game as they outplayed a hapless Honduras side in Kochi, to face Germany in quarter-finals...

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AFC Cup preview: Bengaluru FC v FC Istiklol

The Blues are all set to take on the Tajik champions in the Inter-Zonal final second leg, with a spot in the final on offer....

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ACL 2017: 2nd leg semi preview

This week, we are all set to determine the two finalists of the continent's premier club competition.....

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Anwar Ali stands out among India U17 boys

The Punjabi defender has been an absolute rock at the back for Luis Norton de Matos' side and looks a cut above the rest....

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A harsh end to India's U17 World Cup run

India U17 team might not have anything tangible to show for their efforts in the FIFA U17 World Cup, but they have given a nation belief...

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2019 Asian Cup qualifier: India v Macau preview

Stephen Constantine's men are only a win away from sealing their berth in the continental extravaganza...

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U17 World Cup: India thwarted in cruel fashion

The Portuguese coach's shrewd tactics almost paid off but he will have to take solace in the fact that his charges scored their first ever goal...

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U17 World Cup: India defiant in defeat

It was in many ways an encouraging outing as India made their U17 World Cup bow, despite the scoreline reading 3-0 in favour of their opponents..

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India U17 deserves unconditional support

The need of the hour is to savour the first Indian team ever to partake in a World Cup rather than overburden them....

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How India U17 stars were discovered!

The country's hopes will be pinned on the 21 boys in the India U17 team but how were they unearthed?

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U17 WC: India v USA Preview

India is all geared up for a historic moment as the boys take on the USA in the FIFA World Cup opener...

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Why U17 WC should be celebrated?

The holy grail of youth football calls for a mature approach from the fans where results are relegated to the back of one's mind....

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AFC Cup: Air Force Club reach final

The defending champions have reached the summit clash of the AFC Cup 2017....

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ACL 2017 semi: Advantage Al Hilal & Urawa

The first legs of the semifinals in the AFC Champions League has seen Al Hilal & Urawa nose ahead of their competitors..

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ACL 2017: Semi 1st leg preview

The continent's premier club competition has entered the final four stage as we take a look at what awaits us....

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AFC Cup: Inter-Zonal & West Zone final preview

Last year's finalists are still in with a shout of making the grand final of the AFC Cup.....

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IND U17 team evolution since 2016 AFC Ch'ship

Goal takes a look at the changes the India U17 World Cup team has undergone since the 2016 AFC U16 Championship.....

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AFC Cup: Al Wahda win; Istiklol through to Inter-Zonal final

Syria's Al Wahda took a big step towards reaching the grand final on Tuesday while FC Istiklol have reached the Inter-Zonal final...

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ACL 2017: Shanghai SIPG & Persepolis reach semis

While Shanghai SIPG had to withstand an inspired fightback from Guangzhou Evergrande, Persepolis' route to the semifinals was less arduous...

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AFC Cup: 4.25 SC v Bengaluru FC preview

After a resounding first leg victory, Albert Roca's men are ever so close to the Inter Zonal final but have to negotiate a second leg in DPR Korea...

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ACL 2017: Al Hilal storm into semis

The Brazilian's sensational hat-trick ensured Al Hilal progressed to the last four of the continent's premier club competition..

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AFC Cup: West Zone final & Inter Zonal semi preview

The continent's secondary club competition is nearing its business end as we inch ever closer to determining the finalists....

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ACL 2017: QF 2nd leg preview

The second legs of the Round of Eight clashes in Asia's premier club competition are about to commence. Who will reach the final four?

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Vogliotti backtracks on Delhi Dynamos deal

The Pride have been given a jolt ahead of the new season after they saw a deal for the Argentine forward fall through...

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Why Centre's Talent Portal is revolutionary?

The Sports Ministry's decision to launch a nation wide talent search portal was inspired from AIFF's scouting programme and it could be revolutionary

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AFC Cup: Istiklol & Bengaluru record wins

The AFC Cup Inter-Zonal semifinals got off to a rampant start as FC Istiklol and Bengaluru FC notched huge first-leg wins...

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ACL: First leg win for Kawasaki Frontale

The Japanese derby in the ACL quarterfinals ended with Kawasaki Frontale getting a huge advantage, going into the second leg...

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ACL: Shanghai beat Guangzhou, Al Ain held

Andre Villas-Boas' side came up with an impressive performance in the Chinese derby while Al Ain were held to a goalless draw....

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AFC Cup: Inter-Zonal semi preview

The champions from four different zones take to the field this week as they look to progress in the second-tier continental competition..

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ACL 2017: QF 1st leg preview

The first legs of the Round of Eight clashes in Asia's premier club competition is about to commence...

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Gurpreet's Bengaluru FC move a wise one?

Is the India No.1 goalkeeper's move to the Garden City in the best interests of his career?

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AFC Cup: Ceres win ASEAN zone

The Philippine side overcame a first leg deficit to progress to the Inter Zonal semifinals....

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AFC Cup: ASEAN Final 2nd leg preview

Ceres Negros face the task of overturning a first leg deficit as they host Home United in the 2nd leg of the ASEAN Zone final...

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Promising times for India U17 team

After the latest result, an encouraging draw against Chile, the Indian colts are shaping up well for the showpiece event later this year..

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ASEAN Final: Home United 2-1 Ceres

The Singaporean side have gained a vital lead after triumphing in their home leg of the ASEAN Zonal final.

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ISL: FC Goa sign Ahmed Jahouh

The Goan franchise have added to their foreign contingent by signing the Moroccan midfielder...

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6 foreigners for I-League clubs

With Indian football undergoing widespread changes, the I-League rules have also been tweaked with the clubs now able to field extra foreign players

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AFC Cup: ASEAN Final 1st leg preview

The two-legged contest to determine the ASEAN champions is about to get underway in Singapore...

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ISL Draft: Venue, schedule & rules

With the teams looking to build a competitive squad for the ISL, all eyes turn towards Sunday's Indian player draft...

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Gregory gobsmacked by Chennaiyin fans

The new coach of the 2015 champions wants 100% commitment from his players while also admitting to have been bowled over by the club's fan base...

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Constantine sees India as a top 50 team

The co-author of Stephen Constantine's upcoming autobiography takes us through the challenges he faced and what the fans can expect from the book...

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ISL: 10 least expensive players in draft

With the ISL franchises set to go into the Indian player draft, here is a list of the least expensive players the teams can pick up...

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Alfaro - Pune gave me the best offer

The Uruguayan striker talks about his switch to FC Pune City after representing the Highlanders last season..

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FIFA Ranking: India climb to 96th spot

India have now reached their highest FIFA ranking under Stephen Constantine...

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Coppell yet to sign Blasters deal

The Englishman was thought to be close to signing for the Blasters but things look a bit complicated now..

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Chennaiyin rope in John Gregory

The Englishman has been chosen by the South Indian franchise to take over from Marco Materazzi...

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FIFA U17 WC: Introductory guide

Here's what you need to know about FIFA's U17 World Cup, the latest edition of which will be held in India in October..

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