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HISTORICAL FACTS: Saff org - The Untold Story

Saudi Arabia’s journey from 90s novelty to World Cup power grab

From USA 94 to Ronaldo, via Putin and Newcastle, the 2034 hosts-elect are now at the heart of football politics

The Guardian - UK

‘It’s created an internal shitstorm’: turmoil at UK law firm accused of ‘whitewashing’ Saudi World Cup report

Sources say key people at Clifford Chance were not consulted, as it emerges another company refused job due to reputational concerns

The Guardian - UK

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

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In Kanniyakumari, the fisherfolk’s support for Congress comes with a warning

One of the largest votebases in the Kanniyakumari Lok Sabha constituency is the fisher community, second only to the dominant Nadar caste. Nearly 20 percent of all of Tamil Nadu’s fisherfolk reside in the region, a vast majority of whom are Catholic Christians from the Mukkuvar and Paravar castes.

Newslaundry

Saudi Arabia launches bid to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup

Saudi Arabia launches bid to host 2034 World Cup, showcasing progress in sports and strengthening international bonds.

The Hindu

Roberto Mancini appointed Saudi Arabia coach 2 weeks after quitting job in charge of Italy

Roberto Mancini has been appointed coach of the Saudi Arabia national team

The Independent UK

With a triple triumph to boot, Sunil Chhetri promises more for Indian football fans

Sunil chhetri says that he does not like to hear things like ‘you should rest this one and that one’, adds that the decision is not his alone, but declares that he is available for every game. Sunil Chhetri is leading India in style, and after scoring a record-extending 92…

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Winner takes all: India face Kuwait test in SAFF Championship final

BENGALURU: Supremacy in South Asia is nothing new for the Indian football team, which has already won the regional title eight times. Precisely why the All India Football Federation (AIFF) was open to the idea of guest teams in the SAFF Championship to raise the competition level.

The Times of India

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

India head coach Igor Stimac banned for 2 games, fined

NEW DELHI: Head coach Igor Stimac has been handed a two-match ban and a fine of 500 USD on Friday for his red-card offence during India's last group match against Kuwait in SAFF Championships in Bengaluru.

The Times of India

SAFF Championship: Igor Stimac saga casts shadow over India campaign

Chhetri's boys will have to play semifinal without the coach's presence

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 Times of India

SAFF Championship: India midfielder Sahal Abdul Samad warns against taking Nepal lightly

BENGALURU: India midfielder Sahal Abdul Samad on Friday said his side will have to be on their guard when they face Nepal in a Group A match of the SAFF Championship here on Saturday.

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

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The Hindu

SAFF Championship | Defending champion India locks horns with a Pakistan team short of practice

Fresh after the resounding success at the Intercontinental Cup in Bhubaneswar, India will begin its quest for a second title in less than a month when it takes on Pakistan in the SAFF Championship opener here on Wednesday.

The Times of India

Pakistan team gets visa for SAFF Football Championship in India

BENGALURU: The decks have been cleared for the Pakistan football team for its participation in the SAFF Football Championship after receiving visas to travel to India on Monday.

The Hindu

It’s Mission Asian Cup for the Blue Tigers as coach Stimac prepares a blueprint for the road ahead

Former Croatian World Cupper Igor Stimac, who has helmed the Indian team for the past four years, has started the final lap of the preparatory process that will see the country begin its Asian Cup campaign in the second week of January in Qatar.

The Times of India

India to begin SAFF Championship campaign against Pakistan

KOLKATA: India will begin their SAFF Championship 2023 campaign with a match against Pakistan in Bengaluru on June 21.

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Herve Renard will manage France at Women's World Cup after resigning from Saudi Arabia

"I think I did the maximum with the team," Renard said after losing 2-1 to Bolivia in a friendly earlier this week

Radio France Internationale

Renard resigns as Saudi Arabia boss with France women's team on the horizon

French football chiefs were poised on Wednesday to anoint Hervé Renard as the new head coach of the France women's football squad.

Tribune News Service

Minnesota tries new technologies to remove 'forever chemicals' from water

The bright blue shipping container stood out in the snow-covered landscape of Tablyn Park in Lake Elmo, Minnesota. Inside, contractors calibrated a machine that state officials hope could help solve a decades-long pollution problem in the east metro area.

The Times of India

Santosh Trophy knock-out stage set to be held in Saudi Arabia in February next year

NEW DELHI: In an unprecedented move, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) is planning to hold the knock-out stages of the Santosh Trophy National Championships in Saudi Arabia early next year.

The Times of India

India favourites against Bangladesh in SAFF U-20 Championship final

BHUBANESWAR: Favourites India will need to guard against complacency when they take on Bangladesh in the final of the SAAF U-20 Championship on Friday.

The Times of India

India U-18 ride on Lynda Kom's hat-trick to beat Nepal 5-1 in SAFF Women's Championship

JAMSHEDPUR: India produced yet another stellar performance in the ongoing SAFF U-18 Women's Championship as they beat Nepal 5-1 in their third fixture of the tournament on Monday.

The Times of India

Task cut out for India in SAFF women's U-18 match against Bangladesh

JAMSHEDPUR: Their confidence might be on high after a morale-boosting 7-0 thrashing of Nepal in their campaign opener, but hosts India will have their task cut out against defending champions Bangladesh in their second match of the SAFF U-18 women's championships on Saturday.

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