The Latest Breaking News from the SAFF Championship

Coaching underprivileged children so they realise their football dreams: Subrata Paul

NEW DELHI: Subrata Paul, considered one of India's best goalkeepers, earned 67 caps for the national football team winning the SAFF Championship once and Nehru Cup twice. His illustrious career spanned over 16 years.

The Times of India · Sep 24, 2024

Young Jeakson Singh flags the obvious about Manipur violence

Wonder what Kalyan Chaubey makes of Jeakson Singh’s act of courage during India’s celebration after winning the SAFF Championship, in trying to draw the Indian government to look at Manipur and help stop the horrific two-month-old violence in the state. Is a nameless, faceless, zero-nuance official All India Football Federation…

The Times of India · Jul 5, 2023

Didn’t want to hurt sentiments: Indian footballer Jeakson Singh clarifies after uproar over being wrapped in Meitei flag at SAFF final

National team’s Manipuri footballer Jeakson Singh created a flutter by wrapping himself in a Meitei flag while collecting his individual medal after India beat Kuwait in the final of the SAFF Championship.

The Hindu · Jul 5, 2023

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 · Jul 3, 2023

SAFF Championship: Kuwait edge past Bangladesh

BENGALURU: Former champions Bangladesh played true to their nickname 'Bengal Tigers' before going down to Kuwait by a solitary goal in extra time in the first semifinal of the SAFF Championship.

The Times of India · Jul 2, 2023

We played for Igor Stimac: Mahesh Gawli

BENGALURU: Assistant coach Mahesh Gawli said India's semifinal win against Lebanon was for head coach Igor Stimac and all the fans as his team advanced to the final of the SAFF Championship where they will take on Kuwait here on Tuesday.

The Times of India · Jul 2, 2023

SAFF Championship: India beat Lebanon on penalties to set up meeting with Kuwait in summit clash

BENGALURU: After an intense and entertaining battle at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium that saw India and Lebanon battle hard without scoring a goal for 120 minutes, defending champions India, powered by goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu and skipper Sunil Chhetri, advanced to the final of the SAFF Championship with a 4-2…

The Times of India · Jul 2, 2023

India coach Stimac not happy with losing possession but says team close to meeting his expectations

NEW DELHI: Indian football team's head coach Igor Stimac has voiced his dissatisfaction with his players' tendency to lose possession of the ball at critical moments during matches. Despite their recent success in the Intercontinental Cup, Stimac believes there is room for improvement as India gears up for the semifinals…

The Times of India · Jun 29, 2023

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 · Jun 28, 2023

SAFF Championship: Ill-tempered battle between India and Kuwait ends with honours even

Kuwait held India to a 1-1 draw in an evenly contested but ill-tempered battle of the SAFF Championship at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru.

The Hindu · Jun 27, 2023