'Tournaments like Asian Cup vital for Indian football'
Former players feel hosting the 2027 edition could help India find more heroes like Chhetri.
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0-3-2, 4th in FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC
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India among five bids to host 2027 Asian Cup
India is one of five nations to have expressed an interest in hosting the 2027 Asian Cup, the Asian Football Confederation said on Wednesday.
Guwahati to host India U17 group games
The women's U17 World Cup is scheduled to take place from February 17 to March 7 next year.
India needs more creative players like Sahal, Thapa and Brandon: Renedy Singh
Renedy praised the physical ability of the current crop but said they need to work on their technique.
India in tough group for AFC U16 C'ships
The four semi-finalists of this year's event will earn direct qualification to FIFA U-17 World Cup Peru 2021.
IM Vijayan recommended for Padma Shri
The 51-year-old scored 40 goals in 79 matches for India, and won the Arjuna award in 2003.
Sport, interrupted: For Lozenge Didi, no football is a bitter pill to swallow
Jamuna Das, Kolkata's famous matchday sweet-seller, is getting by with help from the football fraternity.
'Sunil has helped me achieve all of my dreams': Chhetri's father
Kharga Chhetri speaks about the biggest influence on, and his favourite memory from, his son's career.
From sliding in mud to towering headers: Chhetri's best 15 moments for India
As Sunil Chhetri completes 15 years as an international, we pick the top 15 moments from his India career.
Chhetri: U17 kids 'battle-ready' after playing future Messis, Neymars
Sunil Chhetri said the U17 World Cup gave players invaluable exposure, setting them up well for the future.
Sport, interrupted: Founders of Assam's first Baby League take baby steps to regain lost momentum
GCFC were looking to make big strides following the end of the Baby League in early March. Then, the coronavirus pandemic struck.
Sport, interrupted: Kerala's cult football leagues at (sixes and) Sevens
Kerala's seven-a-side football league has been disrupted by Covid-19, with a potential return complicated by dependence on fans attending in person.
Bengaluru FC get AFC Cup playoffs spot
The slot reserved for the ISL runner-up went to BFC due to the merger of ATK and Mohun Bagan.
Sport, interrupted: Ambitious Gokulam hear alarm bells ahead of takeoff
Gokulam hope to maintain their aggressive growth but uncertainty is likely to remain the chief theme the coming season.
Igor Stimac: Overseas footballers of Indian origin can change our results dramatically
Stimac is reportedly keen to bring Iran's Indian-origin player Omid Singh, among others, into the national team.
Sport, interrupted: A Bengaluru football club faces uncertainty
The lockdown stopped FC Bengaluru United's season just as they were making the push for promotion to I-League.
Chhetri, Vijayan and an evening of football nostalgia
The normally reticent IM Vijayan opened up about his stellar career to current India captain Sunil Chhetri on Instagram.
AIFF panel proposes 3 + 1 foreigner rule for ISL, I-League from 2021
New rule would mean a maximum of four foreigners (one of whom must be Asian) would be able to take to the field in Indian competitions.
Decoding Chhetri: Will, perseverance and warrior's resolve
What sets Chhetri apart? His 100% all-out-ness. The willingness to give anything, everything, every single time.
Chhetri was a luxury No. 10 when he came to BFC: Westwood
Westwood also hailed Chhetri as "probably the best Indian footballer there ever will be."
'Watching Chuni play would gladden the heart'
Franco Fortunato, Bhaichung Bhutia and others pay tribute to Chuni Goswami, who died on Thursday.
Chuni Goswami, legendary football captain and Bengal cricketer, dies at 82
Goswami was among the rare sportsmen who played more than one sport at the highest levels and led India to gold at the 1962 Asian Games.
From U17 snub to AFC elite: Mohammad Nawaz's redemption in Goa
In 20 months, Nawaz has gone from rejection for India's U-17 World Cup team to becoming FC Goa's first-choice goalkeeper.
Chhetri? Bhaichung? Nope, Vijayan is modern India's best striker
Our experts say IM Vijayan is the best all-round striker India has produced in the last 30 years.
2019-21 WCQ Standings
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qatar | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | +10 | 13 |
| Oman | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | +7 | 12 |
| Afghanistan | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -9 | 4 |
| India | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | -2 | 3 |
| Bangladesh | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | -6 | 1 |
2019-21 Team LeadersFIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC
- Goals
- Assists
RankingsFIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC
Goal Difference-2
Goals Scored3
Assists0
Goals Conceded5