Marcus Mergulhao

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Sports Editor at The Times of India

Sports Editor, The Times of India, Goa

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Sunil Chhetri continues with national team, young Suhail Bhat gets a chance

1 week ago | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Marcus Mergulhao

Sunil Chhetri has been included among the probables for the international friendly against Thailand (June 4) and the Asian Cup qualifier against Hong Kong (June 10) Panaji: India coach Manolo Marquez will continue to experiment with new striking options for the national team but it’s hard to ignore veteran Sunil Chhetri.India’s captain, leader, legend was coaxed out of retirement by coach Manolo for the Asian Cup 2027 qualifier against Bangladesh in March.
Manolo Marquez future uncertain

1 week ago | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Marcus Mergulhao

Manolo Marquez will lead the national team in the upcoming AFC Asian Cup qualifier against Hong Kong in June. However, concerns are emerging regarding his long-term commitment to the national team. Sources indicate that Marquez is finding it difficult to adjust to the international role due to frequent disruptions and challenges in maintaining continuity with players.
Question mark over Manolo’s future with national team post June qualifier

1 week ago | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Marcus Mergulhao

Manolo Marquez took over the national team in a rare club-and-country role last year Panaji: Manolo Marquez will take charge of the national team for the AFC Asian Cup 2027 qualifier against Hong Kong in June but questions are being raised about the head coach’s long-term future with the national team. Manolo took over the national team in a rare club-and-country role last year.
AIFF wants Jamil to take charge of India U-23 team, coach undecided

1 week ago | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Marcus Mergulhao

Khalid Jamil has received rich praise after taking Jamshedpur to ISL playoffs Panaji: The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has approached Jamshedpur FC coach Khalid Jamil with an offer to prepare the under-23 team for next year’s Asian Games and the AFC U-23 Asian Cup, qualifiers for which will be held in Sept. The AIFF wants to start early with the preparations and has identified Jamil, contracted with Jamshedpur, as the best man for the job.
Poor response for Super Cup paves path for Fed Cup return

1 week ago | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Marcus Mergulhao

NewsSports NewsPoor response for Super Cup paves path for Fed Cup returnTrendingThe All India Football Federation (AIFF) is shifting its season-ending Super Cup to the start of the season due to poor participation, and is likely to reintroduce the Federation Cup. This decision was made after a poorly attended Super Cup in Bhubaneswar, with only a few I-League teams participating.
After Super Cup flops, Federation Cup set to replace Durand at start of next season

1 week ago | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Marcus Mergulhao

The Super Cup replaced the Federation Cup in 2018 Panaji: Concerned with the poor response for its season-ending Super Cup despite offering a continental spot for the winners, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) has now decided to slot the tournament at the start of the season. The AIFF is also likely to revive the Federation Cup, Indian football’s premier cup competition started in 1977, until it was set aside to make way for the newly-launched Super Cup in 2018.
Tivim’s Kauthankars lose 2 family members at Shirgao

1 week ago | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Marcus Mergulhao

Panaji: When the hearse van screeched outside a cluster of houses at Auchit-Vaddo, Tivim, there were several who crowded the area on Saturday. They were all waiting since morning for a glance at Tanuja Kauthankar and her 16-year-old nephew Aditya, both of whom lost their lives in the stampede at the Lairai Devi Jatra at Shirgao. Tanuja’s body was the first to be taken inside the house. Then, just next door, it was Aditya’s turn. The cries all around were unbearable.
Divine bond: Two sisters bring two faiths together

1 week ago | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Marcus Mergulhao

Panaji: The jatra in Shirgao in honour of the goddess Lairai brings together two faiths — Hindus and Catholics — as the goddess is said to be one of the six sisters of Our Lady of Miracles of Mapusa. Both feasts are celebrated within a couple of days of each other. Very rarely — just three times in over 50 years — has the feast and jatra been celebrated on the same day. “Our Lady of Miracles (Milagres Saibinn) was one of the seven sisters who was converted by the Portuguese to the Catholic faith.
I-League: AIFF officially asks Churchill to return trophy and medals

2 weeks ago | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Marcus Mergulhao

News City News goa News I-League: AIFF officially asks Churchill to return trophy and medals Trending The AIFF has requested Churchill Brothers FC to return the I-League champions trophy and medals to comply with the stay order granted by the Court of Arbitration for Sport Panaji: The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has requested Churchill Brothers FC to return the I-League champions trophy and medals to comply with the stay order granted by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), a...
CAS stays I-League title verdict, but Churchill get trophy from AIFF

2 weeks ago | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Marcus Mergulhao

NewsCity Newsgoa NewsCAS stays I-League title verdict, but Churchill get trophy from AIFFTrending <p>Churchill Brothers were handed the I-League champions trophy by AIFF <br>during a ceremony in Cavelossim on Sunday evening<br></p> Panaji: Just when you thought all the drama surrounding this season’s I-League champions was over, Sunday threw up more twists and turns in the battle between Churchill Brothers and second-placed Inter Kashi.