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India announced a 27-member squad for the much anticipated FIFA World Cup Qualifier battle against the formidable Kuwait side on Friday. Forward Parthib Gogoi and defender Muhammad Hammad will not be featured in the squad due to injuries. India's most successful striker Sunil Chhetri will hang up his boots after this crucial game after announcing his retirement from international football.

India Announce Squad for FIFA WC Qualifier against Kuwait: Gogoi, Hammad Miss Out Due to Injuries

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May 24, 2024

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Akram Afif scored a hat trick of penalties to power Qatar to clinch back-to-back Asian Cup title in a nail-biting final encounter by 3-1 against formidable Jordan on Saturday. The forward struck in the first half of the final and then twice after the break at Lusail Stadium to finish as the tournament's leading scorer with eight goals.

Qatar Lift Back-to-Back AFC Asian Cup Titles, Crush out Jordan by 3-1 in Final

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Feb 11, 2024

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Former India football skipper Bhaichung Bhutia was surprised at being inducted in the AIFF technical committee headed by IM Vijayan, but expresses his delight to again combine with the Keralite legend in an exclusive interaction with ETV Bharat's Sanjib Guha.

Exclusive: Surprised Bhutia Delighted to Work with IM Vijayan for Betterment of Indian Football

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Feb 8, 2024

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Jordan outplayed formidable South Korea by 2-0 to storm into AFC Asian Cup final courtesy of Yazan Al Naimat and Mousa Tamari's goals in the second half at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium on Tuesday.

AFC Asian Cup: Jordan Reach Their First Ever Final after Stunning South Korea 2-0

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Feb 7, 2024

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India's hopes to qualify for the knockout stages of the AFC Asian Cup 2023 suffered a significant blow after falling to Uzbekistan 3-0 in the group B fixture at the Ahmed Bin Ali Stadium in Doha on Thursday.

AFC Asian Cup: Lacklustre India lose 0-3 to Uzbekistan

Jan 18, 2024

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Japan emerged victorious in their campaign opener against Vietnam courtesy of Takumi Minamino's two goals while Karim Ansarifard's early goal guided Iran to outplay its Palestinian opponents by 4-1 rout in AFC Asian Cup at Al-Rayyan. Despite Hong Kong's Philip Chan Siu Kwan's historic goal his team failed to clinch a win, losing to United Arab Emirates by 1-3.

Japan and Iran show why they are among the favorites to lift the Asian Cup after big wins

Jan 15, 2024

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Australia kicked off their AFC Asia Cup campaign on Saturday with a 2-0 victory against India thanks to Jackson Irvine and Jordan Bros' goals.

AFC Asian Cup: Australia beat India by 2-0 in campaign opener

Jan 13, 2024

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Head Coach Igor Stimac shares piece of advice with Indian Football team, asking them be compact in defense and focus on stopping crosses from the flanks against the quality Australian side in the AFC Asian Cup opener at Al Rayyan in Qatar on Saturday.

'Stay compact and not concede set pieces to Australia': Coach Igor Stimac's advice to Indian team

Jan 13, 2024

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India will lock horns against Australia in the AFC Asia Cup.

India start as clear underdogs against formidable Australia in AFC Asian Cup opener

Jan 12, 2024

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Sunil Chhetri has commented that India's group opponents are of top quality but playing against them will test the strength of the side.

Asian Cup rivals Australia, Uzbekistan notches above us but can test against them: Chhetri

Jan 9, 2024

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The fans are aghast at the design of the jersey, with the pale blue home and orange away kits lacking any 'creativity'. The fans also alleged that the jersey failed to ignite the imagination of the spectators.

AFC Cup: Disappointed fans initiate a petition against Indian Football Team's jersey

Jan 5, 2024

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Indian senior football side started their campaign with a 1-0 win over Kuwait in Kuwait city on Thursday. They'll face World number 61 Qatar in their next fixture on November 21 in their second group A match.

FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers: India beats Kuwait 1-0 in round two

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