East Bengal take on Semen Padang in AFC Cup Quarter final
East Bengal will take on Semen Pedang from Indonesia in the first leg of AFC Cup Quarter final on 17th September.
Pune FC crash out of Durand Cup
Pune FC crashed out of Durand Cup after getting defeated by ONGC 2-1. They finished the quarter final round at third place behind ONGC and Army Red in Group IV.
Read more : Pune FC exits Durand Cup after loss to ONGC
U-16 India team mauled Sharjah Sports Club U-17 Team 4-0
The Indian U-16 football team who is on a preparatory tour ahead of the upcoming AFC U-16 Championship Qualifiers defeated Sharjah Sports Club U-17 Team 4-0 in a friendly match today.
While on paper the victory looks massive, Sharjah Sports Club is almost in tatters as of 2013 as they finished at the bottom of the UAE League. Read about the high and lows for Sharjah football club here.
Read more on India U-16 victory here.
AIFF asks Churchill Bros and Mohun Bagan to pay up player salaries
AIFF Player’s status committee asked Mohun Bagan and Churchill Brothers to clear the dues of all the players whose salaries they have defaulted upon by December 31st 2013.
The committee also recommended AIFF to showcause Mohammedan Sporting Club as they failed to provide any evidence to back up their claim that former India player Mehrajuddin Wadoo had breached a contract with the club.
Read more : AIFF committee asks Mohun Bagan, Churchill to pay player dues by December 31
Bengaluru FC’s Sean Rooney hails coach Ashley Westwood
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Bengaluru FC striker Sean Rooney has hailed their coach Ashley Westwood. He also spoke about being compared Wayne Rooney and how he idolizes him as a player.
Read more on Sean Rooney’s experience with Bengaluru FC and his former stint with Salgaocar FC in 2012 : Exclusive: Sean Rooney Hails Westwood’s Influence as Coach of Bengaluru FC
FIFA World Cup trophy to tour India
FIFA World Cup trophy will tour India during December 22-24 at Kolkata. Coca-Cola, FIFA and AIFF is joining hands to bring the coveted trophy to India for the second time, the first time being early 2010.
This will offer football fans in India a chance to see the most coveted football trophy in world football.
Read more : FIFA World Cup Trophy to tour India in December
Video : India’s missed goal scoring chances in the SAFF Championship final
Afghanistan goal keeper’s scintillating display and out ineptness in front of goal. Here is the video evidence.
Wim Koevermans’ embarrassing track record
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Wim Koevermans who has been at the helm of Indian football has not been able to do much so far. His stint with the Indian team has been blighted with defeats and winning Nehru cup defeating a Cameroon B-team has been his notable achievement so far. This interestingly titled article asses Wim’s stint with India.
Read More : Wim and fancies
Things can only get worse for Indian football
While our South Asian peers are making fast strides in terms of their development in football, India seems to be stuck in a time warp. This excellent article says things can only get worse for Indian football if the ruling body – AIFF doesnt address the larger picture.
Read more : Reality check for India
Poor finishing was India’s problem says Baichung Bhutia
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Baichung said India played very good football in the semifinal and final of SAFF championship but poor finishing was our problem. He also stressed the need for longer preparatory camps.
Read more : Poor finishing cost India: Bhutia