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India Today
6 days ago
- General
- India Today
India lose 0-2 to Thailand in football friendly before AFC Asian Cup qualifier
A lackluster India lost 0-2 against Thailand in an international football friendly in a reality check ahead of their crucial Asian Cup qualifying round match, here on Wednesday. Benjamin Davis and Poramet Arjvilai scored for Thailand in the eighth and 59th minutes, respectively, as the home side dominated the match at the Thammasat had won the last two matches between the two sides before Wednesday's defeat but Thailand, ranked 99th in the world, were clearly the better side on the day. India are currently ranked a lowly talismanic Sunil Chhetri, who had scored twice in India's 4-1 win against Thailand in the 2019 AFC Asian Cup, nearly scored in the 24th minute but his glancing header was saved by a diving Thailand goalkeeper Saranon Anui.A tough day in the office for the #BlueTigers, but lessons learnt for the next one.#THAIND #IndianFootball Indian Football Team (@IndianFootball) June 4, 2025 India have also beaten Thailand 1-0 in the Kings Cup in 2019. Thailand were technically bettered equipped and more clinical while India were left ruing missed opportunities and costly defensive lapses. The Indian midfield also lacked was the Indian team's second defeat in seven matches under head coach Manolo Marquez, the last one being 0-3 loss to Syria in the Intercontinental Cup last year in of the five remaining matches under his charge, four were drawn games while the lone win came against Maldives (3-0) in March in an international made their early dominance count. Phitiwat Sookjitthammakul found Korawich Tasa near the edge of the Indian box in the eighth minute. Tasa smartly laid it off for Ben Davis, who took a deft first touch to steady himself before unleashing a thunderous right-footed shot past Indian goalkeeper Vishal was Davis' fourth goal in seven appearances for Thailand, and the Indian backline was left exposed, reacting too late to close him gradually grew into the game, using the width of the pitch to stretch the Thailand defence. Liston Colaco, operating fluently between midfield and the left flank, was a standout performer, linking up well with Sunil Chhetri and forward Ashique first opportunity to level the score in the first half came in the 24th minute. Colaco delivered a teasing free-kick from the left which Chhetri met with a clever header, timing his run perfectly to get ahead of his marker. However, Thailand goalkeeper Saranon Anuin dived to his left to pull off a sharp continued to pose threat on the Indian citadel, with long-range efforts from Korawich Tasa and Arjvilai narrowly missing the momentum began to shift slightly in India's favour as the half wore on. Abhishek came close with a driven shot from distance that missed the horizontal by inches in the 40th the golden opportunity arrived in first-half stoppage time. Chhetri played a sublime through ball from midfield to find Colaco's run, splitting the Thai defence. Colaco brought the ball under control but couldn't finish the one-on-one chance as Anuin narrowed the angle to eventually thwart the danger with a timely the 59th minute, a miss pass in the midfield gifted Thailand ball possession. The ball was quickly fed to Arjvilai on the left flank. Spotting Vishal Kaith slightly off his line after sidestepping Ashish Rai, Arjvilai curled a magnificent effort into the top-right corner to double Thailand's lead and deflate Indian Lallianzuala Chhangte got a fine chance in the 80th minute but his left footer went just wide of the Changsuek, meanwhile, looked to exploit the spaces India left behind and could have added a third if not for a crucial intervention by Anwar Ali, who threw himself in front of a goal-bound shot in the dying match was part of preparation for India's crucial AFC Asian Cup qualifying round match against Hong Kong on June 10 in same was also the case for Thailand as they face Turkmenistan in their AFC Asian Cup final round qualifier.
Time of India
6 days ago
- General
- Time of India
India lose 0-2 to Thailand ahead of crucial Asian Cup Qualifier
Image credit: Indian Football PATHUM THANI (THAILAND): A lacklustre India lost 0-2 against Thailand in an international football friendly in a reality check ahead of their crucial Asian Cup qualifying round match on Wednesday. Benjamin Davis and Poramet Arjvilai scored for Thailand in the 8th and 59th minute respectively as the home side dominated the match at the Thammasat Stadium. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! India had won the last two matches between the two sides before Wednesday's defeat but Thailand, ranked 99th in the world, were clearly the better side on the day. India are currently ranked a lowly 127th. The talismanic Sunil Chhetri , who had scored twice in India's 4-1 win against Thailand in the 2019 AFC Asian Cup, nearly scored in the 24th minute but his glancing header was saved by a diving Thailand goalkeeper Saranon Anui. India had also beaten Thailand 1-0 in the Kings Cup in 2019. Thailand were technically bettered equipped and more clinical while India were left ruing missed opportunities and costly defensive lapses. The Indian midfield also lacked creativity. Virat Kohli's love for 'dhaba' food, priority for family & more | RCB bus driver shares stories This was the Indian team's second defeat in seven matches under head coach Manolo Marquez, the last one being 0-3 loss to Syria in the Intercontinental Cup last year in Hyderabad. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Promoções imperdíveis de voos baratos Voos | Anúncios de Pesquisa Saiba Mais Undo Out of the five remaining matches under his charge, four were drawn games while the lone win came against Maldives (3-0) in March in an international friendly. Thailand made their early dominance count. Phitiwat Sookjitthammakul found Korawich Tasa near the edge of the Indian box in the eighth minute. Tasa smartly laid it off for Ben Davis, who took a deft first touch to steady himself before unleashing a thunderous right-footed shot past Indian goalkeeper Vishal Kaith. It was Davis' fourth goal in seven appearances for Thailand, and the Indian backline was left exposed, reacting too late to close him down. India gradually grew into the game, using the width of the pitch to stretch the Thailand defence. Liston Colaco, operating fluently between midfield and the left flank, was a standout performer, linking up well with Sunil Chhetri and forward Ashique Kuruniyan. India's first opportunity to level the score in the first half came in the 24th minute. Colaco delivered a teasing free-kick from the left which Chhetri met with a clever header, timing his run perfectly to get ahead of his marker. However, Thailand goalkeeper Saranon Anuin dived to his left to pull off a sharp save. Thailand continued to pose threat on the Indian citadel, with long-range efforts from Korawich Tasa and Arjvilai narrowly missing the target. The momentum began to shift slightly in India's favour as the half wore on. Abhishek came close with a driven shot from distance that missed the horizontal by inches in the 40th minute. But the golden opportunity arrived in first-half stoppage time. Chhetri played a sublime through ball from midfield to find Colaco's run, splitting the Thai defence. Colaco brought the ball under control but couldn't finish the one-on-one chance as Anuin narrowed the angle to eventually thwart the danger with a timely save. In the 59th minute, a miss pass in the midfield gifted Thailand ball possession. The ball was quickly fed to Arjvilai on the left flank. Spotting Vishal Kaith slightly off his line after sidestepping Ashish Rai, Arjvilai curled a magnificent effort into the top-right corner to double Thailand's lead and deflate Indian hopes. Substitute Lallianzuala Chhangte got a fine chance in the 80th minute but his left footer went just wide of the upright. The Changsuek, meanwhile, looked to exploit the spaces India left behind and could have added a third if not for a crucial intervention by Anwar Ali, who threw himself in front of a goal-bound shot in the dying moments. The match was part of preparation for India's crucial AFC Asian Cup qualifying round match against Hong Kong on June 10 in Kowloon. The same was also the case for Thailand as they face Turkmenistan in their AFC Asian Cup final round qualifier.
NDTV
6 days ago
- General
- NDTV
India Suffer Embarrassing 0-2 Loss To Thailand In International Friendly
A lacklustre India lost 0-2 against Thailand in an international football friendly in a reality check ahead of their crucial Asian Cup qualifying round match, here on Wednesday. Benjamin Davis and Poramet Arjvilai scored for Thailand in the 8th and 59th minutes respectively as the home side dominated the match at the Thammasat Stadium. India had won the last two matches between the two sides before Wednesday's defeat but Thailand, ranked 99th in the world, were clearly the better side on the day. India are currently ranked at 127th. The talismanic Sunil Chhetri, who had scored twice in India's 4-1 win against Thailand in the 2019 AFC Asian Cup, nearly scored in the 24th minute but his glancing header was saved by a diving Thailand goalkeeper Saranon Anui. India had also beaten Thailand 1-0 in the Kings Cup in 2019. The match was part of preparation for India's crucial AFC Asian Cup qualifying round match against Hong Kong on June 10 in Kowloon. The same was also the case for Thailand as they face Turkmenistan in their AFC Asian Cup final round qualifier.
Yahoo
02-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Fernandes next? The most expensive transfers in Saudi Pro League history
Fernandes next? The most expensive transfers in Saudi Pro League history The Saudi Pro League has become a major financial force in recent years, with the big-spending division signing several marquee names. Ballon d'Or winners Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema currently play their football in the Middle East and the recruitment drive continues. Al-Hilal are pushing to sign Bruno Fernandes from Manchester United in a deal that could break the division's transfer record. Advertisement As Fernandes weighs up a lucrative move to Saudi Arabia, we've ranked the five most expensive transfers in the league's history. The five most expensive transfers in Saudi Pro League history 5. Otavio – FC Porto to Al-Nassr (£50.5m) Al-Nassr spent €60m (£50.5m) to sign Otavio from FC Porto in 2023, securing a deal to bring in the reigning Primeira Liga Player of the Year. The midfielder linked up with Portugal teammate Cristiano Ronaldo and scored 10 league goals during his debut season. Last term was less successful for the 30-year-old, who mustered a single goal in 40 games. 4. Malcom – Zenit St Petersburg to Al-Hilal (£50.5m) Malcom's nomadic career took in Saudi Arabia as its latest stop in 2023. The Brazilian winger had rebuilt his reputation at Zenit St Petersburg, following a disappointing high-profile move to Barcelona earlier in his career. Advertisement He joined Al-Hilal having scored 42 goals in 109 games for the Russian side and has continued that impressive goal record in the Pro League. He scored 25 goals during his debut season as Al-Hilal won a Saudi Pro League and Kings Cup double. 3. Moussa Diaby – Aston Villa to Al-Ittihad (£50.5m) Just one season after joining Aston Villa from Bayer Leverkusen, Moussa Diaby departed for the riches of the Saudi Pro League. Villa banked €60m (£50.5m) for the French winger, who joined up with compatriots Karim Benzema and N'Golo Kante at Al-Itthad. Diaby helped Al-Ittihad to the Saudi Pro League title in 2024/25, trailing only Al-Hilal's Salem Al-Dawsari for assists with 14. 2. Jhon Duran – Aston Villa to Al-Nassr (£64.9m) Aston Villa banked another fortune from the Saudi Pro League in January 2025 as Jhon Duran departed for Al-Nassr. Advertisement The Colombian centre-forward scored 12 goals in 29 games across the first half of the 2024/25 season for Aston Villa, including a brilliant winner against Bayern Munich. Duran's goal record, despite sharing minutes with Ollie Watkins, persuaded Al-Nassr to break the bank for his signature. A €77m (£64.9m) deal was agreed with Duran partnering Cristiano Ronaldo in the club's forward line. He scored 12 goals in 18 appearances for Al-Nassr this season. 1. Neymar – Paris Saint-Germain to Al-Hilal (£75.9m) Al-Hilal broke the Saudi Pro League transfer record to sign Neymar from Paris Saint-Germain, a deal that proved nothing short of a disaster. Advertisement The £75.9m investment brought no return for Al-Hilal, as the Brazilian made just three league appearances. Soon after his arrival, Neymar sustained an ACL injury that sidelined him for over a year. Upon his return, he struggled to get up to speed, and a decision was made to terminate his €150m-per-season deal by mutual consent in January 2025. The Brazilian returned to his homeland to rejoin his first club, Santos. Read – Al-Nassr want Liverpool winger as part of transfer plan to persuade Ronaldo stay See more – Five of Cristiano Ronaldo's greatest goals Follow The Football Faithful on Social Media: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube | TikTok
Pink Villa
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
From winks to emotional hugs: Preity Zinta's epic celebration as PBKS reaches finals is winning the internet
Bollywood actress and Punjab Kings owner Preity Zinta is grabbing the headlines. Her team recently won over MI and entered the IPL 2025 finals to clash with RCB. After their win in the semi-finals, the actress couldn't contain excitement. From wins to her emotional hugs with team members, her reaction is going viral and fans are absolutely loving it. 1. Preity Zinta's cute wink moment In a heartwarming video now going viral, Preity Zinta is seen in the stadium all smiles as her team PBKS enters finals. However, the highlight is that cute wink in between, which has caught all the attention of the fans and we bet even you will be obsessed with her reaction. 2. Preity Zinta's emotional hug The actress became quite emotional after the win and a video going viral shows her hugging the star cricketer Shreyas Iyer. She also hugged head coach Ricky Ponting before starting a conversation. 3. Selfie mode on Another pic from the stadium is all over the internet for all the right reasons. Preity is seen striking a pose with Shreyas on the field and the duo are all smiles. The victory sign says it all. 4. Preity Zinta's proud moment In a video, the PBKS owner is also seen all proud of her team's win and clapping with joy. We also saw Yuzvendra Chahal's rumored girlfriend RJ Mahvash who is seen jumping with joy upon their win. For those unaware, Shreyas Iyer was the star performer of the match, scoring an unbeaten 87 runs and leading Punjab to victory with 5 wickets in hand in Ahmedabad on Sunday, June 1. Earlier, Preity Zinta took to X to shower praise on Yuzvendra Chahal for his stellar performance in IPL 2025 against Kolkata Knight Riders. She shared a heartfelt post reflecting on their long-standing connection, recalling their first meeting during the Kings Cup in 2009 when she was new to cricket and Chahal was an emerging U-19 player. Over the years, she admired his competitive spirit and hoped to have him on her team but the timing never worked out until now. Expressing her joy at finally seeing him in the PBKS jersey, she called his recent game a perfect example of why she's been a fan all along, cheering him on to keep smiling and shining.
