Neeladri Bhattacharjee

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Neeladri Bhattacharjee is a reporter and sub-editor with Sportstar.A graduate of the Asian College of Journalism, he primarily writes on football as his main beat, and likes watching cricket and Formula 1.Beyond journalism, he is a former computer science engineer and loves singing and poetry.

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From Kempes, Maradona to Messi: Ossie Ardiles explains the Argentina DNA behind winning the FIFA World Cup

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Diego Maradona with Ossie Ardiles, the silent hero of Argentina’s 1978 Cup-winning team.

FIFA World Cup qualifiers: Stimac’s trial by fire against Qatar paves way for India’s Asian Cup squad

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Indian football team coach Igor Stimac with Sunil Chhetri during team’s training session on the eve of the FIFA qualifier match against Qatar at Kalinga stadium in Bhubaneswar.

FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers: India coach Igor Stimac rues missed opportunities after loss to ‘out of league’ Qatar

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Indian football team coach Igor Stimac.

India loses against Qatar in FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier, stays second in Group A

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Qatar’s Ali Almoez (No.19) celebrates after scoring the second goal against India during the FIFA qualifiers match at Kalinga stadium in Bhubaneswar.

Arsene Wenger looks to help India find its feet in football with AIFF-FIFA Academy

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FIFA’s Chief of Global Football Development Arsene Wenger (left) addressed to media along with AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey after signing the MoU with the Odisha government for the AIFF-FIFA Talent Academy in Bhubaneswar.

After India’s heartbreak in the cricket World Cup, fans look for hope in Indian football against Qatar

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People stand in the queue to buy tickets ahead of the FIFA qualifiers match between India and Qatar at Kalinga stadium in Bhubaneswar.

Injury-stricken India looks to beat the odds against Qatar in FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier

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Indian football team players are seen in their training session on the eve of the FIFA qualifier match against Qatar at Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar.

India vs Qatar, FIFA World Cup qualifiers: Igor Stimac’s work over the years is bearing fruits now, says Rahul Bheke

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Rahul Bheke challenges for the ball in India’s match against Kuwait.

Spring has arrived for Harry Kane and he looks to be relishing it well with Bayern Munich

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Harry Kane has scored three hat-tricks for Bayern Munich in 14 matches.

FIFA World Cup 2034 headed to Asia, Saudi Arabia frontrunner after relaxation of hosting criteria

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REPRESENTATIVE IMAGE: FIFA had earlier relaxed its bidding criteria for the 2034 edition of the men’s world cup, allowing relatively less-established footballing nations the chance to bid for the tournament.

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