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Gurpreet Singh Sandhu on India Missing FIFA World Cup: ‘Why Didn’t We Reach the Asian Cup?’
Indian goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu says India’s failure to qualify regularly for the AFC Asian Cup is the real reason behind the country’s continued absence from the FIFA World Cup.
AIFF Name Change Proposal Sparks Debate as Indian Football Faces Its Biggest Identity Crisis
While Indian football struggles with uncertainty over the ISL's future, governance issues, and declining international progress, the AIFF's proposal to become the Football Federation of Bharat has triggered a fresh national debate.
Asia’s Rise at FIFA World Cup 2026 Exposes India’s Football Gap: How Far Is India From Global Stage?
While Asian nations dominate headlines in World Cup 2026, India remains absent — raising deeper questions about structure, development, and long-term football strategy
India Celebrates Lionel Messi, but Indian Football Fights for Survival
The biggest sporting talking point this week was Lionel Messi’s much-publicised visit to India. Strangely, I found myself largely...