Marcus Mergulhao

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Sports Editor at The Times of India

Sports Editor, The Times of India, Goa

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From Ponda to Paris, 20-yr-old blind athleteSakshi prepares for her 1st foreign challenge

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

NewsCity Newsgoa NewsFrom Ponda to Paris, 20-yr-old blind athleteSakshi prepares for her 1st foreign challengeTrendingSakshi Kale, a visually-challenged athlete from Goa, is set to represent India at the World Para Athletics Grand Prix in Paris. Overcoming significant obstacles, including daily 40km journeys for training, Sakshi will compete in the 400m and 1500m races.
No comparison with Messi, Yamal has to create his own path: Rakitic

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

Ivan Rakitic (right) won four La Liga titles and Champions League during his six years at Barcelona Panaji: Kobe Bryant once told a story about Ronaldinho introducing him to Lionel Messi, a player he said would emerge as the greatest of all time. Messi was just 17 at the time and more than lived up to the expectation in a career that threw up countless moments of magic.Another 17-year-old, Lamine Yamal, is now grabbing headlines.
From OT to the big league: Edmund scripts a spine-chilling comeback

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

NewsFrom OT to the big league: Edmund scripts a spine-chilling comeback Edmund Lalrindika is now also the only player from the I-League to make it to Manolo Marquez’s national team probables Panaji: Edmund Lalrindika remembers holding his teary-eyed sister’s hand and telling her, from a hospital bed, not to worry.It was hours before he was to be wheeled into the operation theatre on March 7, 2022.
Hyderabad want to rebrand, relocate to Delhi

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

Hyderabad FC finished just above Mohammedan Sporting with four wins from 24 matches in the ISL Panaji: The Indian Super League (ISL) is expected to have a new team next season with Hyderabad FC informing the All India Football Federation (AIFF) and FSDL, the owners of the league, of their intent to rebrand and relocate the club to Delhi.Hyderabad came into existence after FC Pune City, beset by financial problems over the previous years, shut shop in 2019.
Sunil Chhetri continues with national team, young Suhail Bhat gets a chance

1 month 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 month 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 month 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 month 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 month 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 month 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.