Indian football team players name list 2022

Most of these players have lost out on their place in the national team following their underwhelming performances. The Indian Super League is almost over. It is now time to shift our attention to the Indian football team. The Blue Tigers will start preparing for the upcoming Tri-nation International football tournament, in which the Blue Tigers play two friendlies against Myanmar and Kyrgyzstan. This is a perfect time for coach Igor Stimac to give new players the opportunity to represent the nation, and try to give a new and modified look to his lineup. With that in mind, Stimac announced the provisional squad for the training camp ahead of the Tri-Nation Cup. The squad consists of a number of household names, but also includes top talents from the ongoing Indian Super League season. Several new faces have been picked on the back of their strong performances. While these additions to the Indian football team have brought about tons of joy to players, some unfortunate ones have been sadly dropped from the main squad, and have been named as reserves. These players will be called up for the camp only if the necessity arises. Some of the top players on this list of reserves are – Liston Colaco. (ISL Media) Liston is another one of those bright talents that have failed to shine this season. A solitary goal contribution in the last 17 games validates the poor form he is in. This spree of poor performances in recent games, added with the low confidence of the player is the bigge...

India will play the penultimate game of the qualifiers against Afghanistan on June 15 at the same venue. India's chances of qualifying for the World Cup are over, as a victory in all three games will still not be enough to see the Blue Tigers qualify for the next round. They are currently fourth in Group E with three points from five games. However, India still have a lot to play for as they can directly qualify for the third round of the 2023 AFC Asian Cup qualifiers by finishing third in the group. A direct spot in the third round qualifiers for the AFC Asian Cup in China will be a good achievement for the side given the present scenario. India needs to finish third in the group to secure a direct spot in the third round of 2023 AFC Asian Cup qualifiers Igor Stimac faces his toughest test in the next 11 days Igor Stimac's side will have to be at their best to achieve what is expected from the side. The Indian National team played out a 0-0 draw against Qatar in the first leg. The Blue Tigers also played out a 1-1 draw on both occasions against Bangladesh and Afghanistan in the first leg. Igor Stimac's plan for a camp before the qualifiers was dealt a blow due to the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. The squad for the qualifiers is as follows: Goalkeepers: Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, Amrinder Singh, Dheeraj Singh Defenders: Pritam Kotal, Rahul Bheke, Narender Gehlot, Chinglensana Singh, Sandesh Jhingan, Adil Khan, Akash Mishra, Subhasis Bose Midfielders: Udanta Singh, Bran...

Qatar will host the Indian football team’s remaining 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifier ties when they The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) on Friday confirmed the centralised venues for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers. Doha, the host city for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, is set to welcome Group E teams that include India, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Oman and reigning Asian champions Qatar. India last played Oman in their World Cup qualifiers in November 2019 following which matches were suspended in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Initially, the AFC had plans of resuming the qualifiers in September and then in March, but the prevailing conditions across the continent and travel restrictions imposed by various countries forced AFC to postpone the matches till June. The Indian football team, out of action for over a year, will return to competitive football later this month when they play friendlies against UAE and Oman. The With just the eight group winners and the four best second-placed teams making the next round, India’s chances of making the cut look bleak. However, India will be keen to do well in their remaining matches. If they finish third in their group, the Indian football team can make the cut for the 2023 AFC Asian Cup qualifiers. Lead image: AIFF Media Add these to your favourites

Michael Chopra, right, playing for Cardiff City in a Championship match against Swansea in 2010. Chopra's mother is English and his father Indian, with Chopra even attempting to represent India at international level. A product of Newcastle United's youth system, Chopra spent a considerable part of his career at Cardiff City. Action Images Even so, there is sizeable Indian representation in football, and in top European competitions. Indian origin players like Michael Chopra and Vikash Dhorasoo have made a name for themselves over previous decades, although no player with Indian roots has yet become a global superstar. There was a time when the Indian football team was a force to be reckoned with. They won gold at the 1951 and 1962 Asian Games, and also finished fourth at the 1956 Olympics. However, after cricket gained popularity in India after their famous 1983 World Cup win, football and other sports took a back seat. Still, Indian origin footballers, and some from the country, continue to provide representation to the South Asian nation. You can see them in the picture gallery above. To view the next image, click on the arrows or swipe if on a mobile device.

The talk of Indian origin players donning the national colours has been a topic well heard of over the past few years. While a group of football followers in the country oppose the idea, the vast majority believe permitting players of Indian origin to represent the nation will be a boost in the long run. Various players and coaches, including current national team head coach Igor Stimac, have called upon relaxation of policies. However, any alteration looks far from reality and, India will have to be content with the existing roster. While the nation has kept the doors shut, the Indian-origin players have fared brilliantly elsewhere in the world. Numerous top-flight leagues have players of Indian descent, taking up vital roles for their respective clubs. Here, we look at the six highest valued players of Indian descent in world football now. #6 Sarpreet Singh (Bayern Munich) - €1.0M Sarpreet Singh On December 14, 2019, Sarpreet Singh became the first Indian origin player to play in the Bundesliga when he came off the bench to make his debut for Bayern Munich. The attacking midfielder was born in New Zealand and signed for Wellington Phoenix, where he spent four years representing the first team and reserve sides. After impressive stints in the A-League, he was bought on board by German legends Bayern Munich in the summer of 2019. The 21-year-old was on the bench for a few fixtures before registering his debut and has been an integral part of the club's reserve team. Sarpre...