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Ashalata Devi to become first Indian woman footballer to play 100 international matches

KATHMANDU: Captain Ashalata Devi will become the first Indian woman footballer to play 100 international matches when she takes the field in the SAFF Championship opening match against Pakistan on Thursday.

The Times of India

SAFF Championship: Indian football on the rise with a settled squad and a never-say-die attitude

SAFF Championship: Indian football on the rise with a settled squad and a never-say-die attitude. The recent title wins in the Intercontinental Cup and SAFF Championship, just six months away from the AFC Asian Cup, will boost India’s confidence. India’s SAFF Championship triumph here, Igor Stimac was brusque in terming…

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Cricket fraternity hails Indian football team for record-extending SAFF Championship win

The Indian men's football team defeated Kuwait in a nail-biting penalty shootout to win the SAFF Championship for the ninth time, as the country's cricket fraternity joined the football fans in congratulating the team.

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SAFF Championship Final: Gurpreet emerges as India’s hero in penalty shootout thriller against Kuwait

India claims its second title in a month after edging Kuwait in sudden-death; the regulation time ends 1-1 as Chhangte’s 38th-minute goal cancels out Alkhaldi’s strike. For the second match running, Gurpreet Singh Sandhu starred for India as it beat Kuwait 5-4 on penalties (sudden-death) to lift its ninth SAFF…

The Hindu

SAFF Championship: India beat Kuwait in penalty shootout to win 9th title

NEW DELHI: A determined Team India edged Kuwait in a tense penalty shootout to clinch a record ninth SAFF Championship title in Bengaluru on Tuesday.

The Times of India

SAFF Championship: You don’t want to miss big games, but that’s how football is sometimes, says defender Sandesh Jhingan

Sandesh Jhingan missed India’s SAFF Championship semifinal against Lebanon because of a one-match suspension. Kuwait is the best opponent India has faced recently. The sides played out a feisty 1-1 draw earlier in the tournament. “I missed being on the pitch [against Lebanon] like any other footballer,” Jhingan said, on…

The Hindu

SAFF Championship: India and Kuwait all set for a riveting summit clash

Defending champion India will look to clinch its ninth SAFF Championship title when it takes on Kuwait at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium . The group-stage match between India and Kuwait last week had ended in 1-1 draw, a contest that was remembered more for the acrimony on the pitch than…

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India sets sight on their ninth SAFF Championship title

India faces Kuwait in the SAFF Championship final after a penalty shoot-out victory over Lebanon, aiming to secure their ninth title in front of a home crowd

The Hindu

SAFF Championship: India eye ninth title

NEW DELHI: Defending champions India on Tuesday will aim to maintain their impressive track record and secure their ninth title as they face a formidable Kuwait in the SAFF Championship final.

The Times of India

SAFF Championship: Proud of the team’s grit and determination, says goalkeeper Gurpreet

SAFF Championship: Proud of the team’s grit and determination, says Indian goalkeeper Gurpreet. Gurpreet made five crucial saves, one of which came in the penalty shootout, where he pushed away the spot-kick from Lebanon skipper Hassan Maatouk.

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India beats Lebanon 4-2 on penalties after a goalless draw in SAFF Championship semifinal

India beat Lebanon 4-2 on penalties at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium to enter the SAFF Championship final. The tie was goalless until the end of extra-time, and in the ensuing shoot-out, India was flawless. Sunil Chhetri, Anwar Ali, Naorem Mahesh and Udanta Singh didn’t even allow the Lebanon goalie to…

The Hindu

India beat Lebanon 4-2 in penalty shootout to enter SAFF Championship final

NEW DELHI: Defending champions India displayed remarkable composure, prevailing over Lebanon with a 4-2 victory in a gripping penalty shootout following a goalless 120 minutes of play in an intense showdown at the SAFF Championship football.

The Times of India

SAFF Championship: India bank on Sunil Chhetri magic to overcome Lebanon in semifinal

Chhetri confident of Blue Tigers' preparedness despite missing coach Stimac, Jhingan Ali

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SAFF Championship: India coach Igor Stimac's red cards alarm AIFF

Secretary General Prabhakaran asks the Croatian to focus on the game

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SAFF Championship: Lebanon set up semis clash with India after defeating Maldives 1-0

NEW DELHI: Lebanon secured a 1-0 victory over Maldives in Group B match on Wednesday to earn themselves a spot in the semifinal of the SAFF Championship. With the win, Lebanon set up the highly anticipated semis clash against hosts India which will take place on Saturday.

The Times of India

SAFF Championship: Coach Shahzad Anwar looks for ways to arrest Pakistan's dipping fortunes

BENGALURU: After losing their 11th consecutive match, the last one against Kuwait, Pakistan are in danger of slipping further down the football index. The team's last win came against Bhutan in the 2018 SAFF Championship and since then they have endured tough times.

The Hindu

Easah Suliman and Otis Khan — the diaspora footballers determined to prop up Pakistan

The England-born duo of Easah Suliman and Otis Khan looking forward to take Pakistan football forward after securing clearances in May to play for Pakistan. They are in India to play in the SAFF Championship.

The Times of India

SAFF Championship: Relaxed India eye semifinal berth

BENGALURU: The Igor Stimac-trained Indian football squad is on a high after it passed the Pakistan test with flying colours in their SAFF Championship opener here.

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Chhetri, self-effacing as ever, prefers to focus on the collective

Sunil Chhetri’s hat-trick in the 4-0 victory over Pakistan in the SAFF Championship 2023 opener may well bring the India skipper a similar feeling. Read the full story by The Hindu Football News.

The Times of India

Lebanon start SAFF Championship campaign with 2-0 win over Bangladesh

NEW DELHI: Strong contenders Lebanon on Thursday began their SAFF Championship campaign with a 2-0 victory over former champions Bangladesh at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru.

The Times of India

India vs Pak @SAFF C'ship: A hat-trick, an ugly brawl, a red card and a headbutt

If the India vs Pakistan SAFF Championship football match made headlines days before it was scheduled to be played due to visa issues for the travelling Pakistan team, it made bigger headlines a day after the game thanks to some very good football played by the Indian team as well…

The Times of India

India vs Pakistan, SAFF Championship: Our coach was at fault but punishment harsh, says Mahesh Gawli

BENGALURU: Unknowingly or not, Igor Stimac, India’s football coach ensured an India-Pakistan encounter would, as always, live up to its billing.

The Times of India

Sunil Chhetri becomes fourth-highest goal-scorer in international football

NEW DELHI: In a scintillating start to their SAFF Championship campaign, India showcased their dominance by thrashing arch-rivals Pakistan with a resounding 4-0 victory at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru. Leading from the front, Indian captain Sunil Chhetri stole the show with a spectacular hat-trick, cementing his position as…

The Hindu

SAFF Championship: Sunil Chhetri’s hat-trick helps India ease past Pakistan

A Sunil Chhetri hat-trick powered India to an easy 4-0 victory over Pakistan in its SAFF Championship opener at Sree Kanteerava Stadium.

The Hindu

SAFF Championship | Chhetri hat-trick powers India to 4-0 win over Pakistan

Sunil Chhetri’s glittering hat-trick laced India’s 4-0 win over Pakistan in their 2023 SAFF Championship opener as the striker became the second-highest Asian goalscorer in international football.

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