Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, the national football team's goalkeeper, spoke highly of newly appointed coach Manolo Marquez's impact on the team. Marquez, who previously found success in the Indian Super League with Hyderabad FC, is known for his high coaching levels and organization. While the team has shown progress and improvement in terms of game preparations and analysis under Marquez's guidance, they are still struggling to achieve positive results. Sandhu has full faith in the coach's abilities and is positive that with time, they will reach their desired level and gain international recognition.
Despite a penalty save from captain Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, India gave away an easy goal to Hoang Duc Nguyen in a friendly match against Vietnam. Up-and-coming star Farukh Choudhary's goal in the second half secured a draw for India. Fans are now eagerly awaiting India's next match in the ongoing international football season.
In a thrilling semi-final match of the 133rd Durand Cup, defending champions Mohun Bagan Super Giant defeated Bengaluru FC 4-3 on penalties after a 2-2 draw in regular time. The game started with Bengaluru dominating possession and creating chances, but Mohun Bagan's defense stood strong. Liston Colaco's dangerous shots were saved by Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, while Sunil Chhetri's opportunity was missed due to a great defensive play by Vishal Kaith. Ultimately, it was Mohun Bagan's composure and efficient penalty kicks that secured them a spot in the final.
As the Indian Football Team prepares to face Kuwait in the FIFA World Cup qualifiers, all eyes are on captain Sunil Chhetri, who will be playing his final match before retirement. Fans are eager to see how the team fares in this highly anticipated game, and are also excited to see the new kit being sponsored by Performax Activewear. This match will mark the end of an era for Indian football, as Chhetri steps off the field as an international player.
The Aam Aadmi Party in Punjab faces backlash from opposition parties, particularly the BJP, after several of its leaders switched sides. In recent years, the AAP has welcomed politicians from various parties, including the Congress and Akali Dal, leading to accusations of being a party of turncoats. This trend has continued in the lead up to the state assembly elections, with the latest addition being former Congress MLA Gurpreet Singh GP, who joined the AAP and was immediately announced as the party's candidate for the Lok Sabha from Fatehgarh Sahib.
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and his wife Gurpreet Kaur were blessed with a baby girl, which Mann shared on social media. He expressed his gratitude to the Almighty and shared that both the mother and baby are healthy. The chief minister also shared a picture of his newborn daughter. This is Mann's second child, as he has two children from his previous marriage.
India will kickstart their AFC Asian Cup 2023 campaign against tournament-favourites Australia in a blockbuster Group B fixture. With experts labeling it a 'David Vs Goliath' match, the result will shape India's run in the tournament, given the tough group they need to qualify from. India will field an aeroplane formation of 4-2-3-1 with Gurpreet Singh Sandhu in goal, Sandesh Jhingan as the talisman at the back, and dynamic midfielders Lalengmawia and Deepak Tangri tasked with containing Australian threats Martin Boyle and Craig Goodwin.
India suffered a 2-0 loss to Australia in their AFC Asian Cup 2023 opener on Saturday, despite putting up a strong defensive performance in the first half. Star goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu's mistake led to the first goal, while substitute Jordon Bos added another in the second half. India will now face Uzbekistan in their second Group B game on January 18, needing a win to stay alive in the tournament.