India skipper Sunil Chhetri demands more teams in I-League and ISL
Chhetri said rankings don't count much but the higher ranking the Indian team has achieved is beneficial as players now don't focus so much on the opponent's ranking but more on strategy.
Jun 08, 2017, 23:53 PM IST
Asian Cup Qualifiers: 8 U-22 players among 35 India probables called up by Stephen Constantine
The India camp will commence at the Andheri Sports Complex from May 20.
May 13, 2017, 13:47 PM IST
FIFA Rankings: India break into top 100 for first time in after 21 years
India -- where the national pastime of cricket is something of an obsession that squeezes other sports out of the running -- last made the top 100 in 1996, reaching an all-time high of 94, before plunging.
May 04, 2017, 18:14 PM IST
FIFA Rankings: Indian football team rises to 101st postion, best-ever in two decades
The highest FIFA ranking achieved by India ever is 94, which was attained in February 1996. India were ranked 99 in November 1993 and 100 in October 1993, December 1993 and April 1996.
Apr 06, 2017, 16:33 PM IST
We have to set a benchmark by qualifying regularly for AFC Asian Cup: Sunil Chhetri
India are preparing for the Asian Cup Qualifiers, and first up will be Myanmar, who had emerged winners in the last meeting between the two sides -- in the 2014 edition of AFC Challenge Cup
Mar 17, 2017, 16:04 PM IST
FIFA Ranking: India drop two places to 132; Argentina remain no 1
The Indian football team dropped two notches to No.132 in the latest FIFA rankings released on Thursday, due to the fact that Guyana and Niger moved up five and three places in the table respectively.
Mar 09, 2017, 23:40 PM IST
In search of new coach: AIFF asks panel members to meet Luis Norton de Matos
De Matos, a former Portugal international and ex-coach of Benfica reserve side as well of Guinea-Bissau national team, has been declared by the AIFF as its "number one choice" from among the shortlisted candidates
Feb 24, 2017, 17:30 PM IST
Sunil Chhetri says Asian Cup will develop Indian football
India have been drawn alongside Kyrgyzstan, Myanmar and Macau in Group A
Feb 11, 2017, 18:15 PM IST
Stephen Constantine, Indian football coach, may get one-year extension
A section of the AIFF, however, is keen on replacing him at the earliest and give his successor enough time to get acclimatised ahead of India's qualifying round play-off matches for the 2019 Asia Cup in February.
Nov 10, 2016, 21:35 PM IST
FIFA rankings: India gain two spots, Belgium remain on top
With 142 points, India are currently ranked 160th in the FIFA ranking.
Mar 03, 2016, 19:02 PM IST
SAFF Cup 2015: Robin Singh's double gives India 2-0 win over hapless Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka lost the match despite their goalkeeper Sujan Perera's spectacular effort.
Dec 25, 2015, 20:36 PM IST
Depleted India take on Oman in football World Cup qualifiers
Indian football team would look to salvage some pride against Oman in a World Cup qualifying round match here tomorrow.
Oct 12, 2015, 19:39 PM IST
Indian football team left with little training time
Stranded for a day in Turkmenistan due to non-arrival of flights, Indian football team left with little training time for their World Cup qualifying round match against Oman.
Oct 11, 2015, 20:29 PM IST
Indian football team stuck in Ashgabat due to bad weather
The Indian senior national football team got stranded in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan because of bad weather.
Oct 09, 2015, 21:27 PM IST
Indian football team practices ahead of World Cup qualifier
The Indian football team had their first practice session here on Tuesday evening. The second practice session, the official one a day prior to the match, is slated for Wednesday.
Oct 06, 2015, 22:20 PM IST
Indian team named for World Cup football qualifiers
Indian football chief coach Stephen Constantine on Wednesday announced a 22-member senior national squad for the back-to-back World Cup qualifying matches against Turkmenistan and Oman.
Sep 30, 2015, 18:30 PM IST
