Asian Cup

India drop 15 places to 117th in FIFA rankings, worst in seven years, after Asian Cup debacle

The main movers were the countries of Asia and Africa as they had their continental championships during this period. There was no change in the top-10 with world champion Argentina still leading the pack.

15 February 2024, 15:05 IST

India drop 15 places to 117th in FIFA rankings, worst in seven years, after Asian Cup debacle

15 February 2024, 15:05 IST

Son Heung Min injured finger in football quarrel with South Korea team mates

After returning from tournament in Qatar, Son came off the bench in Tottenham's Premier League match against Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday with his right index and middle finger strapped together.

14 February 2024, 10:41 IST

Son Heung Min injured finger in football quarrel with South Korea team mates

14 February 2024, 10:41 IST

We need players with confidence in front of goal: Stimac after India's Asian Cup exit

It's no secret that the Indian team lacks a quality striker, apart from the 39-year-old Chhetri, though Stimac understandably would often play down such concerns in the past.

24 January 2024, 09:28 IST

We need players with confidence in front of goal: Stimac after India's Asian Cup exit

24 January 2024, 09:28 IST

AFC Asian Cup: India knocked out after losing to Syria in last group match

The Blue Tigers finished at the bottom of the group after losing all their three matches without scoring any goal.

23 January 2024, 14:09 IST

AFC Asian Cup: India knocked out after losing to Syria in last group match

23 January 2024, 14:09 IST

India battle-hardened to tackle Syria's physicality: Chhetri

India coach Igor Stimac said they know what to expect as both teams look for a result that could help them qualify for the knockout stage.

22 January 2024, 11:57 IST

India battle-hardened to tackle Syria's physicality: Chhetri

22 January 2024, 11:57 IST

Asian Cup: Physical Arab teams prove they are no pushovers against heavyweights

Iraq coach Jesus Casas became a national hero after they claimed their first victory over Japan in 42 years

22 January 2024, 02:48 IST

Asian Cup: Physical Arab teams prove they are no pushovers against heavyweights

22 January 2024, 02:48 IST

Japan beat Vietnam in six-goal thriller at Asian Cup

Japan, four-times champions who last won the Asian Cup in 2011, were shocked into action when Vietnam took a 2-1 lead before the Samurai Blue cut their Southeast Asian opponents down to size with two goals just before halftime.

14 January 2024, 14:07 IST

Japan beat Vietnam in six-goal thriller at Asian Cup

14 January 2024, 14:07 IST

Asian Cup: Chhetri targets Uzbekistan tie after gritty show against Australia

The Indian skipper, who began his career in 2005, failed to add to his tally of 93 goals but he said the focus is now on their match against Uzbekistan on January 18.

14 January 2024, 09:21 IST

Asian Cup: Chhetri targets Uzbekistan tie after gritty show against Australia

14 January 2024, 09:21 IST

Australia cruise past India in Asian Cup group opener

After a cagey opening 45 minutes, Australia got on the board through Jackson Irvine before Jordan Bos made it 2-0 seconds after coming on as a substitute.

13 January 2024, 14:43 IST

Australia cruise past India in Asian Cup group opener

13 January 2024, 14:43 IST

India start as clear underdogs against formidable Australia in AFC Asian Cup opener

Eliminated in the group stage in their last two appearances in 2011 and 2019, India face an uphill task this time also, as they have been clubbed with Australia, Uzbekistan and Syria in Group B.

12 January 2024, 10:51 IST

India start as clear underdogs against formidable Australia in AFC Asian Cup opener

12 January 2024, 10:51 IST