“Exciting times lie ahead for all of Indian Football” – Arthur Papas
India u-22 bowed out of the AFC u-22 Championships (Q) after a heartbreaking last 45 minutes where they conceded 4 goals, till then they were in a race to qualify. However, the team has earned accolades not only from...
Match Report: India thrash Turkmenistan 4-1in AFC U-22 Championship (Q)
India 4 (Lalrindika Ralte – penalty – 36th; Alwyn George – 68th; Romeo Fernandes – 76th; Jeje Lalpekhlua – penalty – 86th)
beat
Turkmenistan 1 (Italmazov Farhad – 59th)
MUSCAT: The goal stayed inevitable but the wait continued. Sometimes one became impatient as opening...
India u-22 footballers ‘enjoying’ sessions in the Preparatory Camp
NEW DELHI: The Preparatory Camp of Indian U-22 squad for the U-22 Asian Cup Qualifiers is in full swing at the Ambedkar Stadium in New Delhi. Head Coach Arthur Papas is stressing on the new formation – the 1-4-3-3,...
India u-22 football team wins practice matches and are ready for Dubai tour
New Delhi : India u-22 football team played two practice matches against Delhi XI on 9th June and 12th June. As expected the Indian colts registered easy victories, but eye brows are raised about the fact that the Indian...
We can match the likes of Iraq on any given day: Arthur Papas
India U22 under the guidance of Arthur Papas gifted us a wonderful evening. Playing against the juniors of 2007 Asian Cup champions Iraq, our boys gave a great account of themselves.
The ones who were called 'mighty' were forced to...
India take on UAE in the AFC U-22 championship (Q)
MUSCAT: The boys dressed up, put on their goggles and moved out. After a morning recovery session, Tuesday was an off day for them. Papas felt they ought to get out of the routine and feel fresh; hence casuals were...
AFC U22 Qualifiers 2012: India to play in Oman, fixtures out
The fixtures for the inaugural AFC U22 qualifiers have been released by the AFC. The group draw was held on 14th of February when India found themselves in Group A along with Oman, UAE, Iraq, Lebanon and Turkmenistan.
The match...
Probables announced for India u-22 football team
AIFF has announced a 68 member squad for the trials for the inaugural U-22 Asian Cup 2013 qualifiers. The Qualifiers will start from June 23, 2012. The trials will be conducted by AIFF Technical Director Mr. Rob Baan and...
“We are focusing on the 1-4-3-3” – India u-22 coach Arthur Papas
NEW DELHI: Arthur Papas took over as India’s U-22 Coach for the Asian Cup Qualifiers from June. Though just 32, Papas has been highly regarded for his tactical acumen and no-nonsense attitude. After his first training session with India’s U-22...
Lebanon are a very competitive team: Arthur Papas, India U22 Coach
In an EXCLUSIVE post-match interview with Indian Football Network editor Somesh Upadhyay, the flamboyant coach of India U22 football team Arthur Papas talked about the performance of his side, the strength of the opponent and the future course in the...