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Anil Dias

Anil Dias is a Principal Correspondent at The Indian Express. He tweets at @aniljdias

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Indian football: Igor Stimac says let’s stop talking about Asian Cup. So what are we to talk about, coach?Subscriber Only

November 22, 2023 22:49 IST

Croat asserts his focus is on making next round of WC qualifiers and getting more home games against better teams

Thu, Nov 23, 2023

FIFA WC 2023 qualifiers: India vs Qatar in Bhubaneswar, Odisha

Coach Igor Stimac’s moves backfire as 0-3 defeat in World Cup qualifier to Qatar ends India’s 15-game unbeaten run at homeSubscriber Only

November 22, 2023 00:05 IST

In a vital FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier, India coach Igor Stimac decided to bench goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, undoubtedly the best player the last two times India faced the 2022 World Cup hosts.

Wed, Nov 22, 2023

World Cup qualifiers: Sunil Chhetri-led Indian football team hopes to punch above its weight against Asian Champs QatarSubscriber Only

November 20, 2023 23:46 IST

India are unbeaten at home this year but in Qatar, they will face a side that's riding high on confidence following an 8-1 win over Afghanistan

Tue, Nov 21, 2023

Des Buckingham, Head Coach of Mumbai City FC giving instructions to his players during Durand Cup 2023 match

Coach Des Buckingham parts ways with Mumbai City FC to join Oxford UnitedSubscriber Only

November 16, 2023 20:57 IST

Buckingham joined Mumbai City in 2021 and led them to the ISL League Winners’ Shield in an emphatic fashion. He also led them to their first win in the AFC Champions League last year.

Fri, Nov 17, 2023

Neymar supporters in full force at the DY Patil Stadium

For Neymar faithful, even without Brazilian star in Mumbai it was a day to rememberSubscriber Only

November 07, 2023 18:08 IST

Having to undergo surgery on his ruptured anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and meniscus in his left knee, Neymar was ruled out of the tie but Al Hilal beat Mumbai FC 2-0.

Tue, Nov 07, 2023

Brazil's Neymar reacts after sustaining an injury REUTERS

Why injury to Neymar has sparked ticket reselling for clash against Mumbai City FC at DY Patil StadiumSubscriber Only

November 05, 2023 13:20 IST

Despite a strong squad consisting of Aleksander Mitrovic, Ruben Neves and Kalidou Koulibaly, interest in Mumbai City FC’s AFC Champions League has waned over the past few weeks with many attempting to sell their tickets.

Tue, Nov 07, 2023

You just want Quinton de Kock to fly. You never want to clip his wings: Aiden MarkramSubscriber Only

October 25, 2023 12:56 IST

Quinton de Kock structures his innings the way he wants to, says Aiden Markram, while batting coach JP Duminy talks about the opener's insatiable hunger to score runs.

Wed, Oct 25, 2023

T20 World Cup 2024 Match Today: South Africa cricket team

How South Africa shifted to T20 mode in the final phase of their inningsSubscriber Only

October 25, 2023 07:47 IST

In the last 10 overs, South Africa amassed 144 runs to post 382 for 5 and completely take the game away from Bangladesh

Wed, Oct 25, 2023

The variety in their bowling prowess makes them a definite force to reckon with, alongside title contenders New Zealand and India

With Jansen and Coetzee hitting their strides, the variety in South African bowling can trouble BangladeshSubscriber Only

October 24, 2023 07:45 IST

After bowling England out for 170, Protea pacers and spinners will look to next hassle the left-hander heavy Bangladesh

Tue, Oct 24, 2023

Vaishali Rameshbabu a handful of points away from becoming third female Grandmaster from India after Qatar Masters heroicsSubscriber Only

October 21, 2023 13:18 IST

Currently boasting a live rating of 2467.7, she stands a mere 32.3 Elo points away from becoming India's third female Grandmaster, following in the footsteps of Koneru Humpy and Harika Dronavalli

Sat, Oct 21, 2023

Neymar tears ACL, meniscus; to miss trip to India for match against Mumbai City FCSubscriber Only

October 19, 2023 07:39 IST

Before the injury, Neymar was set to play in India on November 6. Mumbai City FC had even booked a much-larger DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai to cater to the fan frenzy surrounding the match.

Thu, Oct 19, 2023

Brazil's Neymar left the field in tears in their 0-2 loss to Uruguay. (PHOTOS: Screengrabs)

Will Neymar still face Mumbai City FC on Nov 6? Doubts after forward is stretchered off with knee injurySubscriber Only

October 18, 2023 10:50 IST

Neymar left the field in tears in Brazil's 0-2 loss to Uruguay. Detailed tests are awaited to determine the extent of the injury.

Wed, Oct 18, 2023

Don’t allow her to wear shorts… people passed snide remarks: Table tennis star Sutirtha MukherjeeSubscriber Only

October 17, 2023 13:26 IST

Her playing partner Ayhika Mukherjee says that in their hometown Naihati, most girls learn singing or dancing but her mother thought differently.

Tue, Oct 17, 2023

Focus on long-term growth as AIFF extends Igor Stimac’s contract by two yearsSubscriber Only

October 05, 2023 22:57 IST

Croat says he insisted that the national team would get preference over ISL, and there would be longer preparatory camps before major international assignments.

Thu, Oct 05, 2023

Big stage for big player: DY Patil to host Mumbai FC’s game against Neymar-starring AL-HilalSubscriber Only

September 26, 2023 22:40 IST

Security measures and demand for tickets reasons for shifting the game out of Pune to the club’s ‘original venue’.

Tue, Sep 26, 2023

Asian Games: How home-cooked meals, Juhu beach sprints, and high-intensity interval training transformed Bryce Miranda into India’s left-flank dynamoSubscriber Only

September 23, 2023 19:25 IST

India have been dominating the left flank of late with the likes of Akash Mishra, Mahesh Singh, and Sahal Abdul Samad. At the Asian Games, however, it was primarily because of one player – Bryce Miranda.

Sat, Sep 23, 2023

Lack of proper centre-forward hurts Mumbai City FC as they go down 0-2 to Iran’s Nassaji in AFC Champions League openerSubscriber Only

September 18, 2023 23:47 IST

Playing their continental fixtures at Pune's Balewadi Stadium since their home ground, the Mumbai Football Arena in Andheri, doesn’t meet AFC standards, the home team was beaten 2-0 by the Iranian Cup winners, who were making their ACL debut.

Tue, Sep 19, 2023

Asian Games: India to rely on Pawan Sehrawat’s Lion Jump to reclaim kabaddi crownSubscriber Only

September 17, 2023 21:08 IST

The move is testament to the national skipper's agility, strength and quick thinking, and makes him one of the best players in the world.

Mon, Sep 18, 2023

South Korean archery team training at Gwangju.

Gwangju: The bow and arrow cradle of South Korea’s dominance in archerySubscriber Only

September 15, 2023 21:17 IST

An Olympic gold in 1984 kickstarted a revolution for the sport in the lively student-city

Sat, Sep 16, 2023

Former players reaction to Igor Stimac and astrologer

Coach sharing confidential details raises integrity issues: Former India players on Stimac consulting astrologer for team selectionSubscriber Only

September 12, 2023 13:48 IST

A recent report from The Indian Express revealed that Stimac was in constant touch with an astrologer before every match of the Asian Cup qualifiers, played last year in June.

Tue, Sep 12, 2023