AFC Asian Cup

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China's football fan President Xi Jinping has stated his aim for the country to stage the showpiece World Cup one day (Photo: AP)

China will stage 2023 Asian Cup - AFC

It will mark the second time China has hosted the quadrennial continental tournament, after the 2004 edition.

04 Jun 2019 3:48 PM

The post has been left vacant since Stephen Constantine resigned after the Indian team's failure to make the knockout round of the AFC Asian Cup. (Photo: AP)

AIFF shortlists Sven-Goran Eriksson, Roca and 35 others for coach's job

Sven-Goran had last month expressed his interest regarding the job to the All India Football Federation (AIFF).

09 Apr 2019 5:37 PM

Now by winning the ISL, Bengaluru FC will play in the AFC Asian Cup next year. (Photo: PTI)

'We wanted to win the ISL badly', says Sunil Chhetri

Courtesy Rahul Bheke's championship-winning header in the second extra time, Bengaluru defeated FC Goa 1-0.

18 Mar 2019 4:21 PM

As per the strategic plan released on the AIFF website, 'there is a huge scope for bidding for mega footballing events like various FIFA age group World cups and AFC competitions.' (Photo: ANI)

AIFF comes out with new strategic plan

India was able to better their FIFA ranking from 154 to 97 under the AIFF's first strategic plan.

13 Mar 2019 3:59 PM

Fringe players eye Asian Cup berth

The ISL will have an international break after mid December and entire focus will shift to the mega event in the UAE.

26 Sep 2018 1:35 AM

Stephen Constantine’s men face Chinese Taipei in their Intercontinental Cup opener on June 1.

‘Stronger teams will help us improve’

India face Chinese Taipei on June 1, in the tournament also featuring New Zealand and Kenya.

20 May 2018 1:48 AM

The squad will be camping in Mumbai till November 11 and proceed to Goa the next day.

Hitesh in national senior team probables, Poojary injured

The match against Myanmar is slated for November 14, the kick-off of which is at 8 pm.

07 Nov 2017 12:13 AM

Even as India beat Macau 4-1 to qualify for the 2019 AFC Asian Cup, the U-17 colts have been putting up a great display in the first-ever FIFA tournament being held in the country.

How to build on the U-17 WC performance

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15 Oct 2017 12:21 AM

India’s Sunil Chettri (right) in action against Macau in their AFC Asian cup qualifier at the Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru on Wednesday. The hosts won 4-1. (Photo: PTI )

Men in Blue book Asian Cup berth

The result ensured India’s progression to the main draw of the AFC Asian Cup football tournament 2019 in the UAE for the first time since 2011.

12 Oct 2017 1:04 AM

India skipper Sunil Chhetri in action during their match against Kyrgyz Republic. (Photo: R. Samuel)

Chhetri stunner seals deal

Constantine’s men edge out Kyrgyz Republic to go atop table.

14 Jun 2017 12:40 AM

Team India at a training session ahead of their Group A AFC Asian Cup qualifier against the Kyrgyz Republic, at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru. (Photo: R. Samuel)

India look to ride on momentum

Constantine’s men brace for Kyrgyz challenge; Chhetri return boosts team.

13 Jun 2017 12:41 AM

Centre-back Anas Edathodika speaks with national coach Stephen Constantine (right). (Photo: AIFF)

Country before self for Anas Edathodika

It was a tough choice for Anas Edathodika last Tuesday as he lined up for the national team against Nepal.

12 Jun 2017 12:30 AM

Nepal team members at a training session.

Confident India face Nepal; Chhetri rested

There is a vast gulf between the rankings of the two sides but the Englishman didn’t feel it gives them an automatic favourites’ tag.

06 Jun 2017 12:22 AM

Indian Team will camp in Mumbai ahead of Kyrgyz Republic match.

Constantine prefers city turf

India’s national football team came to the city to ahead of an international friendly against Nepal.

21 May 2017 12:12 AM

Sunil Chhetri (right) in action against Myanmar in their AFC Asian Cup qualifiers in Yangon on Tuesday. India won 1-0 on Chherti’s late goal.

India begin on positive note

India’s midfielders were mindful to not to provide space to the opposition and fell back consistently to provide support to the defence.

29 Mar 2017 2:05 AM

Members of the India team at a practice session in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, on Tuesday, the eve of their friendly against the hosts.

India out to prove a point in Cambodia

The 24-man squad are in Phnom Penh after a camp in Mumbai.

22 Mar 2017 2:38 AM

Sunil Chhetri at a practice session in Mumbai. (Photo: Mrugesh Bandiwadekar)

Asian Cup is benchmark for us: Sunil Chhetri

Chettri played down talk of an easy pool in the qualifiers.

17 Mar 2017 2:47 AM

National campers arrive for a training session in Mumbai.

Success in Asian Cup will boost our soccer: Mondal

Mondal, however, warned against complacency despite India being drawn in Group A with Myanmar, Kyrgyzstan and Macau.

16 Mar 2017 2:56 AM

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