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Thailand tie source of motivation, says Sunil Chhetri

Including the first meeting, which India won 4-1 at the 1962 Asian Games in Jakarta, the Blue Tigers and Changsuek have played 26 times Hyderabad: From the Asian Games to the Asian Cup, from the King’s Cup to the Nehru Cup, the history of India versus Thailand clashes in men’s football is a long one.Including the first meeting, which India won 4-1 at the 1962 Asian Games in Jakarta, the Blue Tigers and Changsuek have played 26 times. The head-to-head reads: seven wins for India, 12 for Thailand, and seven draws. The previous two matches, however, were both won by India in 2019 — a sensational 4-1 win at the AFC Asian Cup in Abu Dhabi, followed by a narrow 1-0 victory to win bronze at the King’s Cup on Thai soil. Sunil Chhetri, who scored the first two goals in the Asian Cup victory, reminisced about the performance that ended…
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ICC Chairman Jay Shah meets UEFA President ahead of Champions League final in Munich

“Privileged to represent the sport of cricket in Munich ahead of the @championsleague Final and engage in discussions with UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin. Interacting with fellow sports leaders is always enriching as the @ICC continues to broaden cricket’s global footprint,” Shah posted on X on Saturday. Hyderabad: International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman Jay Shah met UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin in Munich ahead of Saturday’s Champions League final between Inter Milan and Paris Saint-Germain, which will be played at the Allianz Arena. Mr. Jay Shah, the former BCCI secretary, met Mr. Ceferin on Friday. These meetings are part of the ICC efforts for expanding cricket’s global reach. “Honoured to represent cricket in Munich ahead of the @championsleague Final and have discussions with UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin. It’s always valuable to spend time with other sporting leaders as the @ICC expands our sport’s global reach” Shah posted on X on Saturday. It may…
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Relegation stayed for Delhi FC and SC Bengaluru after AIFF appeal

In a major reprieve for Delhi FC and Sporting Club Bengaluru, the All India Football Federation’s Appeal Committee has stayed their relegation from the I-League until a final decision is reached on their submissions challenging the AIFF’s disciplinary panel ruling New Delhi: In a major reprieve for Delhi FC and Sporting Club Bengaluru, the All India Football Federation’s Appeal Committee has stayed their relegation from the I-League until a final decision is reached on their submissions challenging the AIFF’s disciplinary panel ruling. The two interim orders, dated May 24 and currently in possession of media, revealed that both the clubs had appealed against the AIFF Disciplinary Committee’s decisions that would have demoted them from the 2024–25 I-League season after they finished among the bottom two of the 12-team competition. Chaired by Justice (Retd.) Rajesh Tandon, with Ashok K Tripathi and Priyanka Mishra as members, the Appeal Committee noted that the circumstances…
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Chelsea beat Real Betis to clinch Conference League title

The English club became the first team to have all four of UEFA’s club competitions in its trophy collection. London: Chelsea finally has a trophy to show for the unprecedented levels of spending under its American owners, even if it’s hardly one they’d have craved. The English club produced an impressive second-half rally to beat Real Betis 4-1 in the final of the Conference League on Wednesday, becoming, in the process, the first team to have all four of UEFA’s club competitions in its trophy collection. Aside from the 1971 and 1998 titles in the now-defunct Cup Winners’ Cup, Chelsea’s other European silverware — the Champions League in 2012 and 2021, and the Europa League in 2013 and 2019 — came in the trophy-laden tenure of Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich. The Abramovich era ended in 2022 following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and Chelsea was bought by a consortium fronted by Los…
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Chhangte says he learnt a lot in terms of making right decisions ahead of AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers

India will play Hong Kong in the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 Qualifiers Final Round on June 10 in Kowloon City Hyderabad: Winger Lallianzuala Chhangte said that India would be in the same group as some of the best countries in Asia (Australia, Uzbekistan and Syria) in the Asian Cup Qualifiers and that he had learnt a lot in terms of making the right decision at key moments. “Now, we’re really looking forward to the next challenge. Right now, our main focus is to qualify for the Asian Cup again,” he said in a chat with aiff.com India will play Hong Kong in the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 Qualifiers Final Round on June 10 in Kowloon City. Before that, the Blue Tigers will play a preparatory friendly against Thailand on June 4 in Pathum Thani. “The atmosphere in the camp is really positive right now. Everyone is focused,…

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    Mumbai City pips Inter Kashi; to take on Jameshedpur FC in Kalinga Super Cup semi-finals

    After a goalless first half, Chhangte’s 71st-minute goal proved the difference in a game of fine margins between Mumbai and Inter Kashi Bhubaneswar: Captain Lallianzuala Chhangte struck in the second half as Mumbai City beat Inter Kashi 1-0 in a hard-fought match to book their place in the semi-finals of the Kalinga Super Cup here on Sunday. After a goalless first half, Chhangte’s 71st-minute goal proved the difference in a game of fine margins. Mumbai City will face Jamshedpur FC in the semifinals after the latter beat NorthEast United FC 5-4 in a dramatic penalty shootout in another quarter-final match at the Kalinga Stadium on Sunday. The Jamshedpur vs NorthEast match ended in a stalemate after regulation time, forcing a nervy…

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  • 28 April
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    KV Bolarum wins trophy in Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan football tournament

    The match-winner came through M.N. Shiva. KV Airforce Station (Hakimpet) finished third Hyderabad: Kendriya Vidyalaya (Bolarum) defeated KV Trimulgherry 1-0 in the final of the Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan under-14 football tournament for boys at Bolarum Ground here. The match-winner came through M.N. Shiva. KV Airforce Station (Hakimpet) finished third. This victory also meant that KV Bolarum qualified for the National edition of the KVS tournament. The result: Final: KV Bolarum 1 (K.V. Shiva) bt KV Trimulgherry 0.

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  • 28 April
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    Barcelona crowned Kings of Copa, after beating Real Madrid 3-2 during extra time

    32nd Copa del Rey title for Barcelona. It has beaten Madrid in all three of the clásicos this season Seville: Barcelona has launched its bid for a treble after edging Real Madrid 3-2 in a thrilling Copa del Rey final with Jules Koundé scoring an extra-time winner. Right back Koundé pounced on a pass by Luka Modric and fired into the low corner of Thibaut Courtois’ net for the 116th-minute decider. Barcelona will carry momentum from its record-extending 32nd Copa del Rey title into Wednesday’s start of its Champions League semifinal series against Inter Milan. It also leads La Liga by four points over Madrid. Pedri González dictated the game for Barcelona from midfield and scored from long range to take…

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  • 28 April
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    Brazil World Cup winner Jair da Costa dies at 84

    A forward who began his professional career with Sao Paulo-based club Portuguesa, Jair made a name for himself at Inter Milan, where he won four Italian Serie A titles, two European Cups and two Intercontinental Cups over two spells Rio de Janeiro: Jair da Costa, a member of the Brazil squad that won the 1962 FIFA World Cup, has died at the age of 84, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) said. A forward who began his professional career with Sao Paulo-based club Portuguesa, Jair made a name for himself at Inter Milan, where he won four Italian Serie A titles, two European Cups and two Intercontinental Cups over two spells. “The CBF deeply regrets the death of Jair, former right winger…

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  • 27 April
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    Nice beat PSG, halt the French football club’s unbeaten record in Ligue 1

    Morgan Sanson’s double ruins the French league winners’ dream run Paris: Paris Saint-Germain’s bid to go unbeaten in Ligue 1 was ruined on Friday when it lost to Nice 3-1. PSG’s first home defeat in almost a year was a shock reverse for a club which clinched the French league title three weeks ago and was shifting its focus to the Champions League semifinal first leg at Arsenal on Tuesday. Coach Luis Enrique rested several starters, but it was still one-way traffic as PSG dominated the early stages. However, profligate finishing and an inspired performance by Nice goalkeeper Marcin Bulka kept PSG scoreless.Nice’s Morgan Sanson broke the deadlock when Badredine Bouanani’s elegant through ball left him with only Gianluigi Donnarumma to…

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  • 27 April
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    Mohun Bagan Super Giant take down Kerala Blasters to reach Kalinga Super Cup semifinals

    Abdul Samad, Ahmad Bhat score the goals for the ISL winners Bhubaneswar: Indian Super League Shield and Cup winners Mohun Bagan Super Giant (MBSG) beat Kerala Blasters 2-1 to enter the Super Cup semifinals here on Saturday. MBSG, fielding an all-Indian squad except for Portuguese defender Nuno Reis, scored once in each half through Sahal Abdul Samad (22nd minute) and Suhail Ahmad Bhat (51st). Sreekuttan MS (90 4) pulled one back for the Blasters, but it was too little, too late for the Kerala side. The game began at a leisurely pace, with both teams not committing many bodies in the opposition half. After 20 minutes of no goalmouth action, Mohun Bagan SG churned out the opener with their first meaningful…

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  • 26 April
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    Barcelona, Real Madrid to face off in Copa del Rey final on Saturday, April 26

    Barcelona is on pace to conquer La Liga, and three days after the cup final it will start its two-legged Champions League semifinal against Inter Milan Barcelona: Barcelona and Real Madrid meet in the Copa del Rey final on Saturday with more than just the trophy on the line for the fierce Spanish rivals. Barcelona wants to grab the first piece of a potential treble of major titles in coach Hansi Flick’s debut season. The team is on pace to conquer La Liga, and three days after the cup final it will start its two-legged Champions League semifinal against Inter Milan. It could also be the last trophy for Carlo Ancelotti, who many Madrid watchers speculate could leave the powerhouse this…

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  • 26 April
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    With no Gymkhana and LB Stadium, Hyderabad’s prestigious Rahim League deprived of its due respect?

    Gymkhana Ground and the Lal Bahadur Stadium are not available for hosting the prestigious A-Division Rahim League football championship because of the ongoing summer camps HYDERABAD: Strange it may sound, but the prestigious A-Division Rahim League football championship, conducted by the Telangana Football Association on the name of arguably India’s greatest coach ever SA Rahim, from the city, couldn’t be held either at Gymkhana Ground or the Lal Bahadur Stadium for want of availability of the venues! The TFA team, led by GP Palguna, former international and now TFA secretary, were desperate to get one of the two grounds — Gymkhana Ground and the Lal Bahadur Stadium — to host the league but were not successful. Reason? The officials say that…

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  • 23 April
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    Chennaiyin FC set to take on Mumbai FC in Kalinga Super Cup

    The two sides have faced off three times in the Super Cup, with Chennaiyin claiming victory once at this very stage in 2019, a result that sparked their run to the final Bhubaneswar: Led by forward Connor Shields, Chennaiyin FC have named a strong squad for their Kalinga Super Cup 2025 opener against Mumbai City FC here on Wednesday. The tournament winners will earn a qualifying play-off spot for the AFC Champions League Two. Apart from Shields, head coach Owen Coyle has also named standout Indian performers Irfan Yadwad and Jiteshwor Singh, among others. Wilmar Jordan Gil and Daniel Chima Chukwu lead the attack, with the former aiming to become the outright top-scorer of the Super Cup. With eight combined goals…

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  • 20 April
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    Diamond Harbour beats Chanmari FC 1-0, clinches I-League 2 title

    Despite losing Chanmari was assured of a top-two finish as they now have 30 points in this season of I-League HYDERABAD: Chanmari FC became the second and final team to secure promotion to I-League 2025-26 in Delhi on Saturday. Despite losing 0-1 on home turf to Diamond Harbour FC, who claimed the I-League 2 title, Chanmari was assured of a top-two finish after their nearest challengers, Sporting Clube de Goa, dropped points in a 1-1 draw at FC Bengaluru United. With Chanmari FC now joining Aizawl FC in the I-League, it will mark the first time two clubs from Mizoram will be part of the league. With just one round to go, Chanmari has 30 points in 15 matches (nine wins,…

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