India salvage a point, while Bangladesh make one
Bangladesh came to India unknown, unappreciated, underestimated. They return having changed all that.
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Fans star as insipid 'Indiaaaaa' revert to normal
Though India were below par against Bangladesh, the fans in Kolkata showed how much they can get behind their side even on a bad day.
Ratings: Shaky Sandhu 3/10 as India drop points at home again
Adil Khan's late goal saved India's blushes in a largely disappointing display against Bangladesh.
Disappointing India salvage last-gasp draw
Adil Khan's late header spared the hosts' blushes in a 1-1 draw against Bangladesh in Kolkata
Stimac's India look to flaunt 'progressive football' at sold out Salt Lake
India will go in as firm favourites when they take on Bangladesh in Tuesday's AFC World Cup qualifying match in Kolkata.
AIFF-AFC roadmap: ISL replaces I-League as top division and more
Here are the highlights of the roadmap for Indian football that the AIFF and AFC suggested to stakeholders of Indian football on Monday.
Run, Ashique, run: The Kerala speedster who turned India's premier trickster
Ashique Kuruniyan's willingness to run at opposition defenders has made him an invaluable asset in the Indian team.
How Qatar-India made Xavi lose his fingernails, and Sunil Chhetri his voice
Chhetri missed the game, but said that watching former Barcelona star Xavi in nervous tension was a memorable sight.
'Stimac has changed everything, on and off the pitch'
India's players had nothing but high praise for their new Croatian coach following the memorable draw against Qatar in Doha.
Qatar draw showcases unafraid, risk-taking India
Backing themselves and unmindful of pressure and opposition, India showed against Qatar that Igor Stimac's ideas were not all-talk.
Ratings: Gurpreet 10/10 as Stimac masterminds a point
Few expected India to come back from Doha with anything, but Igor Stimac's tactics and Gurpreet Singh Sandhu's heroics earned the visitors a draw.
One-man wall: Gurpreet's reflexes defy Qatar
India's No.1 dived left, right and centre all game as he frustrated Qatar with a series of outstanding saves.
India hold firm to clinch famous draw in Qatar
India were without captain Sunil Chhetri, but their No.1 Gurpreet Singh inspired the team to a 0-0 draw against Asian champions Qatar.
Injury cloud over Sunil Chhetri as deflated India face Asia's best
Mere days after the heartbreaking loss to Oman, India could be without their captain and talisman when they play Asian Cup champs Qatar.
India forced to rue what could have been once again
For 45 minutes, Indian football dreamed. In the next 45, old flaws resurfaced to bring them crashing back to earth.
India ratings: Adil Khan 3/10 as sloppy India pay for passive second half
India paid the price for sitting back on their lead in the second half as Oman ran away with a late winner.
India stunned as Oman complete late turnaround
Sunil Chhetri seemed to have put India on course for victory in the AFC qualifiers , but two late goals from Oman undid the hosts' hard work.
Stimac's India begin 2022 dream with Oman qualifier
Their performance today will indicate if India have any realistic chance of finishing in the top two in their group in this round of WC qualifying.
Sahal Abdul Samad, the desert wanderer who dances on grass
Growing up in the UAE, Sahal had to settle for playing five-a-side football in parking lots. Today, the 22-year-old midfielder is living the dream.
ISL - Delhi Dynamos to be rebranded Odisha FC, will play out of Bhubaneswar now
The rebranding of Delhi Dynamos as Odisha FC comes less than a week after FC Pune City closed down and was replaced by Hyderabad FC.
Hyderabad FC to replace Pune City in ISL
Hyderabad FC are expected to play their home matches at the Gachibowli Stadium, though no official confirmation has come through to that effect.
FIFA tells I-League clubs to work with AIFF; Bajaj threatens legal action
Despite the I-League clubs' protests, FIFA believes AIFF is still 'best-placed' to resolve Indian football's crisis.
ISL vs I-League - AIFF's two-league conundrum
As the I-League vs ISL debate continues, the future roadmap of Indian football remains uncertain. Here's the full timeline of the conflict.
Lack of clarity continues as ISL, I-League preseason begins with Durand Cup
As the Durand Cup, which features ISL and I-League teams, begins, ESPN answers some of the questions Indian football fans might have.
Friendly trials done, time for Igor Stimac to prove his worth
After much chop and change, Igor Stimac says he has identified his best players. Now he has to make them all click together.
2019-20 WCQ Table
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qatar | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | +9 | 10 |
| Oman | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +3 | 6 |
| Afghanistan | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -8 | 3 |
| India | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -1 | 2 |
| Bangladesh | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -3 | 1 |
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