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Hans India
2 days ago
- Sport
- Hans India
Preparing for perfect challenges, Indian men's football team reaches Thailand
Pathum Thani (Thailand): After completing the Kolkata leg of their training camp, the Indian men's national team landed in Thailand just past midnight on Thursday. The Blue Tigers will play a friendly match against the hosts on June 4 ahead of the crucial AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers Final Round match against Hong Kong on June 10. This is the third time the Indian senior men's team has visited the Land of Smiles in the past six years. India previously participated in the 2019 and 2023 King's Cup, winning the bronze medal in the former after beating Thailand 1-0, which was the last meeting between these two sides. While the King's Cups were held in Buriram and Chiang Mai respectively, the upcoming friendly will take place at the Thammasat Stadium in Pathum Thani, a venue the Blue Tigers have never played in before. However, the Blue Colts have — as recently as 2023 in the AFC U17 Asian Cup. India drew 1-1 with Vietnam and lost 0-1 against Uzbekistan at the Thammasat Stadium. Midfielder Brandon Fernandes, who made his India debut at the 2019 King's Cup in Buriram against Curacao, is up for the challenge in Pathum Thani. He also spent the last pre-season with his club Mumbai City FC in Thailand, so it's safe to say, he is quite familiar with the country, its weather and playing conditions. "It's always different when you play away from home. We are familiar with Thailand because we played the King's Cup here. This one's going to be a different game — an international friendly. There will be more fans supporting the home team, and it's a challenge for us. We have to be ready for it and go there with a mindset to win the game," the 30-year-old told AIFF's official website. Team India's hotel is situated in the heart of Pathum Thani, approximately 50 kilometres north of Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport. Pathum Thani, one of Thailand's 76 provinces and part of the Bangkok metropolitan area, is located on the banks of the Chao Phraya River. The Thammasat Stadium, part of the Thammasat University campus, was built for the 1998 Asian Games. The Indian women's team also played two matches in the group stage of that Asiad. Right now, the Blue Tigers' primary aim is to qualify for the Asian Cup in 2027, and Fernandes feels that the preparations for the Hong Kong game are on the right track. "Everybody is looking fit after the camp in Kolkata. We also had a couple of practice games. We are in much better shape as we head into the Thailand leg of the camp. We'll have a few more training sessions here, and we'll be ready for the game. "Thailand will be a perfect challenge for us in order to prepare for the Hong Kong game. We have to put our best foot forward and look for a positive result. Everybody has put in the work, those hard yards, and yes — with the way we train and are putting in the shifts, I think we will get a good result," Fernandes said.
News18
4 days ago
- Sport
- News18
'Have Not Forgotten The Football That I Play': Akash Mishra Opens Up On Mental Demons During Rehab
Last Updated: Akash Mishra recounts the mental battles during rehab after undergoing ACL surgery during the last year, Mumbai City FC's help and his plans for the upcoming season. Akash Mishra was forced to the sidelines for over a year after injuring his Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) during the 2023-24 Indian Super League (ISL) playoff in April. The Mumbai City FC defender underwent ACL surgery in May and then began his long and arduous journey to recovery. 'It was not easy," Akash told News18 in an exclusive interview, stressing the gruelling mental aspect post-surgery. 'The pain of surgery is not as difficult as the journey. You have to do the same thing again and again, and again. When you are done after the surgery, after one month, all you have to do is just some little exercise on the bed. You can't move anywhere. You can't do things on your own. To lie down on a bed for one month, do nothing, actually it's more difficult mentally." The 23-year-old was quick to thank Mumbai City FC and head coach Petr Kratky for helping him on his road to recovery. advetisement 'I got injured in the (ISL playoff) semi-final. We played the second leg, then we played the final. I was with them then even after the season got finished. The physio team was with me in Mumbai. I was there doing my rehab, because you need some kind of strength before the surgery. I came home for a month. I operated in Bombay and the team physio was there all the time with me. It was off-season, everybody wanted to go home. But the physio team cancelled their holidays and they were there with me in Bombay during my rehab. So yeah, I think without them it would have been more difficult," he said. 'I still remember when I after my injury, I texted our director (of football) Sujay Sharma saying that only one year gone and I'm injured. I'll be out for a whole season. I know there are lot of expectations even I also want to do more for the club. But then he texted me in a very nice way saying that, see, Akash, you are more important. And for us, you take how much time it requires, how much time it takes. We are never going to push you," Akash recalled. Akash revealed that he was with the club during his rehab over the last year, attending MCFC's home matches and seeing the team train, but coach assured him to take his time and recover well. 'After the final last year when I got injured, he told me that Akash, 'all these things happen' because he said that 'I've seen I've seen much more football than you'. So I know all these things happen and I know mentally you will be like, 'Oh no, I want to come back faster'," Akash said. Learning From Chhetri And Chhangte The left-back had moved to the Marina Arena just ahead of the 2023-24 season and has missed out on a season's action already. Asked what he intends to do differently, given the possibility of the injury recurring, he said, 'From my point of view, I'm doing everything. Since my ACL, I have become a more knowledgeable athlete. Before in the national team we used to listen to Sunil (Chhetri) bhai. Even in our club, of course, Lallianzuala Chhangte is an idol for everyone. We know Chhangte takes care of his body, how he what he eats, how he works out when he does all those things." Advertisement 'So since my injury, like I had a lot of time to reflect on myself, my body, my habits, which I could have changed before but I did not. Yes, I accept all those are my fault. But now I know what to eat, when to eat, when to sleep. I sleep early, I wake up early. So all those small things, I think they will improve me as a player and most important it will improve my body and I feel if my body is much better from what it was before. I hope, I don't get any injury," he added. Mumbai did not have an 'ideal' season after winning the ISL league shield or the ISL cup in the two previous seasons, scraping through to the knockouts after finishing sixth. Akash said it was 'tough to watch' from the outside. 'I know why fans are frustrated. When we started the season, there were so many new players coming in. I think we took time to adjust. How they say in football, sometimes it's unfair. I've seen all the players throughout the season, every match day -2 and match day -1, they were trying, they were pushing, they were motivating each other. But it's just that sometimes in football, you don't get the result that you want," he said. advetisement As for his plans for the upcoming season, Akash said: 'For me as an individual is to come back, start the pre-season from day one fully fit. And we as a team, of course, we just want to keep the last season in the past and start afresh. Even before leaving, we had team meetings. Everybody knows what we expect from the next season." No Monolo Quota Missing out on football has also meant others have taken his place in the national set-up, but with his old coach Manolo Marquez at the helm now, Akash is not looking that far ahead. 'There is no quota, like – Aakash Mishra is fit, let's bring him back – because personally I know coach Manolo. There is nothing like this. If I perform well, then only I'll get a call-up," he said. top videos View All 'But of course, as a former player, I want to do well and try to be back as soon as possible. To be honest, I have not forgotten the football that I play. But yes, because of one year's injury, things have changed." 'Even the football has gone a little ahead. But I keep watching all the games. I watch Indian football, I watch Premier League, I watch Champions League, I watch all the games. I try to analyse like what are the things that I can improve. And honestly, when I was watching Mumbai City play or even any other team play. I got I got more ideas that what all things I can do because if I put myself in that position, what should I? So I think all those things also will help me to improve my game once I'm back," he added. News18 Sports brings you the latest updates, live commentary, and highlights from cricket, football, tennis, badmintion, wwe and more. Catch breaking news, live scores, and in-depth coverage. Also Download the News18 App to stay updated! tags : ACL Akash Mishra indian football isl mcfc mumbai city fc Location : Kolkata, India, India First Published: May 28, 2025, 07:57 IST News sports » football EXCLUSIVE | 'Have Not Forgotten The Football That I Play': Akash Mishra Opens Up On Mental Demons During Rehab
Pink Villa
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Ranbir Kapoor's soccer obsession is next level, wait till you know what he did to watch football match
Ranbir Kapoor's passion for football is well known. His enthusiasm for the game runs so deep that he is a part-owner of Mumbai City FC. In a recent interview, Bimal Parekh, a co-owner of the club and a chartered accountant, shared insights into how Ranbir persuaded Rishi Kapoor to approve the purchase of the team. He also highlighted Ranbir's dedication to football, revealing that the actor has even traveled internationally just to catch a single match. When Ranbir Kapoor flew to Barcelona for just a day to watch a match In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter India, Bimal Parekh revealed that he was aware of Ranbir Kapoor 's immense passion for football, mentioning that Ranbir would even travel to Barcelona for just a day to watch a match. Parekh added that when he learned about the auction of a football team, he saw it as a promising opportunity. He also noted his long-standing professional relationship with Juhi Chawla, mentioning that cricket was generating significant revenue at the time. Bimal Parekh further explained that Ranbir was enthusiastic about the idea, so they approached Rishi Kapoor, who was the final decision-maker. While Rishi was agreeable to the plan, he wanted to know who would manage the team. Bimal mentioned that he proposed hiring a professional, but Rishi felt it was important for a family member to be involved in overseeing the team. He added that at that point, he offered to take on the role himself, which pleased Rishi Kapoor. However, Rishi asked him about his fee, to which Bimal replied that he would prefer a stake in the team instead. He also mentioned that it took a while before the sport really gained momentum. When Ranbir Kapoor purchased the club, he expressed to PTI that it was a proud moment for him to be involved in the Indian Super League and to represent the lively city of Mumbai. He shared that football has been a constant presence in his life since childhood, and now, as a partner in the league, he is eager to channel his passion into helping the sport grow. Meanwhile, on the work front, Kapoor will next be seen in Love & War, Ramayana Parts One and Two, Animal Park, and Dhoom 4.
Time of India
22-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Ranbir Kapoor's CA reveals how Rishi Kapoor questioned the actor's football dream: ‘Who will take care of it?'
Ranbir Kapoor's passion led him to co-own Mumbai City FC in 2014. Bimal Parekh, his chartered accountant, spotted the opportunity. Rishi Kapoor approved, ensuring family involvement. City Football Group acquired a major stake in 2019. Kapoor and Parekh retained ownership. The club achieved significant wins. Kapoor aimed to promote football in India through this venture. Ranbir Kapoor turned his passion for football into reality by co-owning Mumbai City FC in the year 2014. A die-hard fan of the sport, Ranbir watched his team make history—becoming the first to win both the League Winners Shield and the ISL Cup in a single season. The club has since clinched the league shield twice. Now, years later, Ranbir's chartered accountant and co-owner, Bimal Parekh, has shared how it all began—with a newspaper ad, a gut feeling, and a conversation with Rishi Kapoor . Spotting the Opportunity: The Auction That Sparked It All It all began when Bimal Parekh came across a notice about a football team auction. Knowing Ranbir Kapoor's deep love for the sport, he sensed an opportunity and suggested that Ranbir consider buying the club. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Bimal Parekh shared that he was well aware of Ranbir Kapoor's passion for football — so much so that the actor would fly to Barcelona just to catch a match. When Bimal came across the news of a football team being auctioned, he immediately saw potential. Drawing from his experience managing clients like Juhi Chawla and observing the booming cricket business, he felt investing in football could be the next big move. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Men Over 50: Frequent Urination & Weak Stream? Do this Before Bed healthydayscare Click Here Undo Rishi Kapoor's Role: The Final Word on Management Although Ranbir was enthusiastic about owning a football club, the final decision rested with his father, Rishi Kapoor. When the idea was pitched, Rishi approved in principle but raised concerns about who would manage the team. While the suggestion was to bring in professionals, Rishi believed someone from the family should be directly involved in overseeing the operations. Bimal Parekh offered to take charge of the club himself, which satisfied Rishi Kapoor. When asked about his fee, Bimal opted for a stake in the team instead of payment. Though the initial journey was slow, the club eventually gained momentum. At the time of the club's purchase, Ranbir Kapoor expressed his pride in joining the Indian Super League and representing Mumbai. A lifelong football fan, he said the move was a way to turn his passion into something meaningful by helping promote the sport in India. A Major Stake Sale and Current Ownership In November 2019, Mumbai City FC saw a major shift when City Football Group (CFG) — the global entity behind clubs like Manchester City and New York City FC — acquired a 65% stake in the team. Ranbir Kapoor retained an 18% ownership, while his co-owner and chartered accountant Bimal Parekh held the remaining 17%. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
News18
29-04-2025
- Sport
- News18
Mumbai City FC Vs Jamshedpur FC Live Football Streaming For Kalinga Super Cup 2025 Semi-Final Match: How To Watch MUM Vs JFC Coverage On TV And Online
Check out the live streaming details for Mumbai City FC and Jamshedpur FC Kalinga Super Cup 2025 Semi-finals match to be played at Kalinga Stadium. Mumbai City FC vs Jamshedpur FC Live Football Streaming For Kalinga Super Cup 2025 Semi-finals Match: Mumbai City FC and Jamshedpur FC are set to face each other in the Kalinga Super Cup 2025 semi-finals. Mumbai City pipped I-League side Inter Kashi to qualify for this stage, courtesy of a second-half goal from Lallianzuala Chhangte. The fixture further worsened Mumbai City FC's injury woes as Nathan Rodrigues left the pitch injured in stoppage time of the first half. Petr Kratky's side approached the remainder of the game cautiously to make the final four. The Kalinga Super Cup semi-final clash between Mumbai City FC and Jamshedpur FC will be played at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneshwar on April 30. Jamshedpur FC defeated NorthEast United FC on penalties to reach the semi-finals. The two ISL sides played out a tense goalless draw in the first 90 minutes of play. NorthEast United FC stumbled early in the shootout due to misses from Guillermo Fernandez and Michel Zabaco. What date Mumbai City FC vs Jamshedpur FC Kalinga Super Cup 2025 Semi-finals will be played? MUM vs JFC will be played on Wednesday, April 30. MUM vs JFC will be played at Kalinga Stadium. MUM vs JFC will start at 8:00 pm IST. Which TV channels will broadcast Mumbai City FC vs Jamshedpur FC Kalinga Super Cup 2025 Semi-finals match? MUM vs JFC will be televised on the Star Sports Network in India. How do I watch Mumbai City FC vs Jamshedpur FC Kalinga Super Cup 2025 Semi-finals match live streaming? MUM vs JFC will be streamed live on the JioHotstar app and website in India. What are the Predicted Line-ups for Mumbai City FC vs Jamshedpur FC Kalinga Super Cup 2025 Semi-finals game? Mumbai City FC Probable XI: P Rehenesh; Valpuia, Mehtab Singh, Nathan Rodrigues, Franklin Nazareth; Hitesh Sharma, Vikram Partap Singh; Lallianzuala Chhangte, Nikolaos Karelis, Jorge Ortiz, Noufal PN First Published:
