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FIFA World Cup Qualifiers 2022: India play out 1-1 draw against Afghanistan, enter Asian Cup third round qualifiers
The two sides had also played out a 1-1 draw in the first leg match in Dushanbe in 2019.

India vs Afghanistan, Highlights, FIFA World Cup 2022 Qualifiers: India held to 1-1 draw
Catch the LIVE score and updates from the FIFA World Cup 2022 Qualifier between India and Afghanistan

FIFA World Cup 2022 Qualifiers: Chhetri inspires India to 2-0 win, but issues persist in finishing and linkup play
Sunil Chhetri's brilliance once again came to India's rescue but their ineffectiveness to create clear-cut chances from open play and poor finishing may cost them some other day.

ISL 2020-21: With playoff hopes over, Jamshedpur, Bengaluru FC aim to end season on winning note
In the previous fixture, JFC stunned the Blues with Stephen Eze's goal separating the two sides. They would be high on confidence after their 2-0 win over Mumbai City.

ISL 2020-21, Bengaluru FC preview: Carles Cuadrat looks to bounce back from disappointing season with rejuvenated squad
With the upcoming season of the Indian Super League just days away, we at Firstpost.com take a look at how Bengaluru FC stack up.

I'm enjoying my football and not going away anytime soon, says Sunil Chhetri
"I am enjoying my football and am not going away anytime soon," said talismanic Indian football captain Sunil Chhetri, indicating that he will keep on playing for another three to four years.

ISL 2019-20 ATK vs Bengaluru FC: The real Kolkata finally stand up to script sensational turnaround, book spot in final
The real ATK had been missing for a while but on the most important night the club and its player finally found their bearing as Antonio Habas' side scripted a sensational comeback to reach the Indian Super League (ISL) 2019-20 final.

ISL 2019-20: David Williams' brace helps ATK script spectacular turnaround against Bengaluru FC to cement place in final
Captain Roy Krishna (30th) brought ATK back into the game before Williams' 63rd minute penalty made it 2-2 on aggregate. Williams then struck a brilliant header in the 79th minute to seal the issue 3-1 in the second leg with local lad Prabir Das setting it up.

ISL 2019-20, Highlights, Bengaluru FC vs Odisha FC: Bengaluru ease past Odisha to retake first-place in league table
Follow all the LIVE updates from the Indian Super League fixture between Bengaluru FC and Odisha FC on Firstpost.com

ISL 2019-20: Bengaluru FC move up to second spot with convincing victory over Jamshedpur FC
Erik Paartalu grabbed a goal and an assist as Bengaluru FC reduced the gap at the top of the ISL table with a convincing 2-0 win against Jamshedpur FC

India midfielder Anirudh Thapa says he won't trade his goal in 2019 Asia Cup match against Thailand for Kohinoor diamond
Last year on this day, India kicked off their campaign in the continental tournament with a 4-1 drubbing of Thailand, and also getting into the scoresheet was Thapa

FIFA World Cup 2022 qualifiers: Defensive chaos, misfiring forward line — Oman exposes India's oblivious approach
India host Qatar in March before playing Afghanistan and Bangladesh in June. Another draw against Qatar followed by victories against the two minnows would be enough to take them to the Asian Cup qualifying third round.

ISL 2019-20: Chennaiyin should look to cut losses and part ways with coach John Gregory as torrid run of results worsen
Chennaiyin FC coach John Gregory still remains a much-beloved figure among the Chennaiyin faithful but another dreadful season could see the fans turn against him

ISL 2019-20: Jamshedpur FC drop points for first time in season after goalless draw against Bengaluru
Antonio Iriondo's Jamshedpur FC dropped points for the first time in the sixth season of the Indian Super League after a goalless yet action-packed stalemate against Bengaluru FC at the JRD Tata Sports Complex

ISL 2019-20: FC Goa hold defending champions Bengaluru FC to draw via late Ferran Corominas equaliser
In what was a fiercely contested game in midfield, Goa and Bengaluru struggled to carve out clear-cut chances but the visitors, who produced the better output in the final third, found the breakthrough through Udanta Singh in the 62nd minute

ISL 2019-20: New entrants Hyderabad FC, Odisha FC assemble squads with experienced campaigners, aiming to give other teams run for their money
Last year saw 254 goals being scored by the 10 teams during the ISL league stages and the upcoming season is set to be a bigger goal-fest, with every team securing their attack with reputed goal scorers

ISL 2019-20, Bengaluru FC Preview: Depth in midfield could be key to defending title for Carles Cuadrat's men
Bengaluru were busy in the off-season in terms of their transfer activity. While the likes of Miku Fedor and Xisco Hernandes were among the list of 12 departures, the Karnataka-based side have brought back Eugeneson Lyngdoh in a free transfer from ATK, along with former FC Pune City winger Ashique Kuruniyan and Spanish centre-forward Michael Onwu.

FIFA World Cup 2022 qualifiers: Sluggish India escape with a point in disappointing draw against Bangladesh
Instead of building upon their morale-boosting performances against Oman and Qatar, India faltered against a side ranked 85 spots below them thereby seriously jeopardising their World Cup qualifying hopes.

FIFA World Cup 2022 qualifiers: India seeking victory over Bangladesh which allows them to 'keep dreaming'
India need to build upon their spirited showing against Oman and Qatar and a dominant win on Tuesday will go a long way in keeping their World Cup dreams alive.

FIFA World Cup 2022 qualifiers: India coach Igor Stimac names 23-man squad for Bangladesh clash, Sandesh Jhingan misses out through injury
Defenders Sandesh Jhingan and Anwar Ali (Jr) were ruled out the match to be played at VYBK Stadium due to injuries, while Halicharan Narzary, Farukh Choudhary and Nishu Kumar did not make it to the final 23 and were released from the national camp