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'We deserved to win the trophy', says Portugal coach Martinez after Nations League triumph
Munich, June 9: After Portugal won their second Nations League title after beating Iberian neighbours Spain 5-3 on penalties, head coach Roberto Martínez praised team's resilience and character throughout the intense match and said his side deserved to win the title.
Know Your Opponents: India and Thailand renew rivalry in men's football
Pathum Thani, June 1: From the Asian Games to the Asian Cup, from the King's Cup to the Nehru Cup, the history of India versus Thailand clashes in men's football is a long one. Including the first meeting, which India won 4-1 at the 1962 Asian Games in Jakarta, the Blue Tigers and Changsuek have played 26 times, as per the AIFF official website.
Uzbekistan edge past gritty India with 1-0 victory in friendly
Bengaluru, May 30: India suffered a 0-1 defeat at the hands of Uzbekistan at the Padukone-Dravid Centre for Sports Excellence, in the first of two FIFA International Friendlies, on Friday, May 30.
Argentina football team set for India visit in October
New Delhi, March 26: The Argentina national football team, led by Lionel Messi, will visit India in October 2025 for an international exhibition match, the Argentine Football Association (AFA) made the announcement on Wednesday.
FIFA WC qualifiers: England, Poland and Albania ease to victory
London, March 25: A glorious free-kick from Reece James set England en route to a comfortable 3-0 victory over Latvia in the UEFA qualifying for the FIFA World Cup 2026.
India look to continue robust record against Bangladesh
Shillong, March 24: On Tuesday, March 25, India and Bangladesh will face off for the 29th time in international football. The subcontinental rivalry, perhaps the biggest in the region, has been dominated by the Blue Tigers, who have won 14 contests -- including the first one at the 1978 Asian Games -- lost just four, and 10 have ended in draws, as per the AIFF Media Team.
UEFA Nations League: Nagelsmann calls second leg against Italy a 'fifty-fifty' case
Berlin (Germany), March 22: Ahead of the UEFA Nations League encounter against Italy, Germany head coach Julian Nagelsmann is assessing the intermediate status from a football perspective.
Nico stars for Spain; Germany, Denmark, Croatia win in Nations League
Madrid, March 21: Nico Williams helped Spain to a 2-2 draw away to the Netherlands in a thrilling UEFA Nations League quarterfinal first leg match the athletic Bilbao forward opened the scoring for his side and then had a big role in a late equaliser
I want England to play with 'hunger to win', says Tuchel
London, March 20: England manager Thomas Tuchel has emphasised the importance of playing with a winning mentality rather than a fear of failure as he prepares for his debut match in charge of the Three Lions.
Italian legend Buffon's son Louis Thomas declares for Czech Republic
New Delhi, March 19: Young striker Louis Thomas Buffon, son of legendary goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon, has declared for the Czech national team. His father had represented Italy on 176 different occasions.
UEFA Nations league: Determined Germany set to take on Italy in QF
Berlin, March 19: The German national team gathered for a team dinner at an Italian restaurant before departing for Milan on Wednesday, setting the stage for the first leg of their UEFA Nations League quarterfinal against Italy.