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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
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
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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
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Yesterday it was the turn of legends to go trigger happy criticizing Indian coach over the SAFF Cup debacle, AIFF Secretary is probably the lone voice who is supporting the Indian football team who lost to Afghanistan. He even went to an extent saying that in a long time, this has been the best performance from an Indian team!
Read more : Greats slam coach as AIFF secretary sings praise
Malappuram may finally witness some national level football matches. If the construction of the upcoming stadium in Manjeri is completed by December, Malappuram may host two group-stage matches.
Read more (Content in Malayalam) – ഫെഡറേഷന് കപ്പ് മത്സരങ്ങള്: മലപ്പുറത്തിനും സാധ്യത
Kerala football association has devised three new schemes to improve grassroots football in the state. KFA will partner FIFA, U.K club Reading FC and Kerala sports Council in implementing these schemes. The now scrapped Vision India scheme will be revamped with the help of Kerala Sports council, football coaching scheme overseen by FIFA and football school in partnership with Reading FC and a tournament for Academies across the state are part of the grand plan.
We will have to wait and see how much of this will materialize.
Read more about the plan (Content in Malayalam) : ഫുട്ബോളിനെ കൈപിടിച്ചുനടത്താന് കെ.എഫ്.എ.യുടെ ത്രിതല പദ്ധതി
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Marcos Falopa’s coaching stint with East Bengal got off to a great start with the team routing Police AC 4-0 in Kolkota Premier League.
Scorers : Abranches (2), Chidi (1) & Lalrindika (1)
Read more on the match : East Bengal rout Police AC
Watch the top 13 goals from SAFF Championship 2013.
Goa Football Association has decided to do away with the complimentary passes they used to issue to the Goan I-league clubs. In a meeting that was attended by representatives from all the four I-league teams from Goa, it was also decided to peg the I-league ticket prices at Rs. 50.
Read more on the meeting between Goan I-league clubs and GFA : GFA to gradually do away with complimentary passes
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rchill Brothers S.C notched a win against Tuff Laxmi Prasad Sports Club today. Score : 3-2
For more information on current standings and latest results : Goa Pro League