SAFF Championship

Indian Football Team Gears Up For AFC Asian Cup 2023 With 26-Member Squad

The squad reveal brought some surprises, notably with Udanta Singh securing a spot despite earlier public criticism from Stimac.

Dec 31, 2023, 10:36 AM IST

WATCH: 'Vande Mataram' Chants Echo At Kanteerava Stadium After India Beat Kuwait To Win SAFF Championship

Sunil Chhetri's Team India beat Kuwait in the final of the SAFF championship to win their record ninth title. The fans got emotional and sang the 'Vande Mataram' at the Bengaluru stadium to celebrate the momentous occasion.

Jul 05, 2023, 13:12 PM IST

SAFF Championship Final: Indian Footballer Jeakson Singh Carries Meitei Flag While Collecting Medal, Raises Eyebrows

Indian footballer Jeakson Singh said he only wishes for peace in his state of Manipur after months of violence.

Jul 05, 2023, 07:08 AM IST

India Vs Kuwait SAFF Championship Final 2023: Winning Title Will Bring Joy Of Different Level, says Indian team assistant coach Mahesh Gawli

India footbal team assistant coach Mahesh Gawli, who was a two-time winner of the competition as a player, feels beating the two stronger teams on the way to the title will make it more special.

Jul 04, 2023, 12:58 PM IST

SAFF Championship: India Coach Igor Stimac Suspended For 2 Matches After Repeated Red Card Offences

Stimac had got into a fight with a Pakistani player in India's first match of the championship. He repeated the offence by exchanging heated words with Kuwait players.

Jul 01, 2023, 10:09 AM IST

Indian football team captain Sunil Chhetri on winning the 8th SAFF Championship: I don't want to lose

India clinched the title after beating Nepal 3-0 for the eighth SAFF Championship title on Saturday. Also, Indian football team captain Sunil Chhetri equaled the iconic Lionel Messi with his 80th international strike. Know what Chhetri said on all this in a special conversation with Zee News.

Oct 19, 2021, 19:02 PM IST

India beat Nepal to win 8th SAFF Championship title, skipper Sunil Chhetri equals Lionel Messi's record

37-year-old Chhetri has now equalled Messi and has become the second-highest goal-scorer in international football among active players.

Oct 17, 2021, 12:25 PM IST

SAFF championship postponed to 2021 due to prevailing COVID-19 situation

The football championship was slated to take place in Bangladesh in September 2020. 

Jun 30, 2020, 17:19 PM IST

Hosting FIFA U-17 women's World Cup is a revolution for India: Bembem Devi

Devi, hailing from Manipur, represented India for more than two decades and also captained the side during that stint. India would be hosting the U-17 women's World Cup for the first time.

Mar 27, 2019, 17:03 PM IST

READ: Brilliant banter on Twitter between Virat Kohli, Sunil Chhetri

India defeated defending champions Afghanistan 2-1 in the final of SAFF Cup 2015 to clinch their seventh title.

Jan 04, 2016, 20:22 PM IST

Sports schedule today: SA vs Eng 1st Test, Day 1; Vijay Hazare trophy; Premier League; SAFF Cup

Here is what's happening today in the world of sports.

Dec 26, 2015, 09:11 AM IST

SAFF Championship: India vs Sri Lanka - As it happened...

Robin Singh was India's hero in their opening match with two goals in the second half.

Dec 25, 2015, 20:21 PM IST

State league, U-19 players called for Indian football camp

The Indian coach says the vision is for the future.

Dec 05, 2015, 16:47 PM IST

Kerala's 2015 SAFF meet hosting arrangements on right track

The tournament is scheduled to take place from December 23 to January 3.

Nov 03, 2015, 14:48 PM IST