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Ahmed Hussain, who was part of the Indian football team that reached the semi-finals of the 1956 Melbourne Olympics, passed away in Bangalore, on Friday. The legendary footballer was part of India's team that won the Gold medal at the 1951 Asian Games and also featured in 1956 Melbourne Olympics.

Midfielder Rowlin Borges feels that the style of play adopted by Igor Stimac was responsible for India conceding so many goals against UAE in the fixture last month. The Blue Tigers were humbled 0-6 in their friendly against the Gulf Nation, which was their worst defeat in a decade.

The Indian football national training camp ahead of the remaining 2022 World Cup Qualifiers will be in Kolkata, as per the latest reports. The 35-day camp is likely to start in late April, while the team might take the flight directly from Kolkata to Qatar, where they’ll play the remaining matches.

FC Goa midfielder Edu Bedia feels that India's dream of playing in the World Cup is achievable, but needs years of work in academies and investing at the grassroots and youth level. India, on their recent tour to Dubai, played a 1-1 draw against Oman and were humbled 0-6 by a strong UAE side.