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Those of you who never stop by for curry takeaway on the way home from work will be relieved
to learn that Bob Houghton, famously bad original one-year-and-fired coach of the Colorado Rapids
(and charter member of the soccer Good Old Boys network in the US) is advising his players in
India, where he's the national team coach, to STOP PURSUING CAREERS IN MLS because it's just not
good for their development.
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Courtesy of FIFA:
India goalkeeper Subrata Paul was the hero as the host nation held their nerve to retain the Nehru
Cup winning 5-4 on penalties against Syria at New Delhi's Ambedkar Stadium on Monday.
Despite losing to Lebanon by a solitary goal in the opener, India bounced back to reach the final
of the five-nation tournament with wins over Kyrgyzstan and Sri Lanka.
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Soccerblog 18 June @ 11:36 PM EST
Alberto Colaco, the AIFF secretary-general is stepping down after eight and a half years. He is
being asked by Praful Patel, the acting AIFF president to continue on as they search for a suitable
replacement.
Priya Ranjan Dasmunsi, the AIFF president has been out of the loop for many months since a heart
attack eight months ago.
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Soccerblog 14 August @ 07:32 AM EST
An absolutely convincing 4 -1 victory over Tajikistan which included a hat trick from Sunil
Chhetri and one from Bhaichung Bhutia.Dawn of a new era surely.Great work Bob Houghton .This can't
be yet another flash in the pan.All the chaps who don't like cricket have another team to cheer at
last.
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I recall many conversations with European friends who would often remark that once America (with
its 300 million people) went crazy for soccer, we could become a dominant force. I usually reminded
them that if it were purely a matter of population size, India and China would be wiping the floor
with all of us.
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