Rahul Bali

Features Writer

Been at Goal since December 2006 and played a key role in establishing the India edition. A fan of good football, regardless of where it comes from.

Articles by Rahul Bali

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FIFA Arab Cup
Qatar's commitment to sustainability to the fore at 2025 FIFA Arab Cup
The 2025 FIFA Arab Cup is in its business end, with some exciting high-stakes games left in the tournament. It has been yet another highly successful tournament, highlighted by the hosts Qatar building on the legacy of the 2022 World Cup which was also held in the Middle-East nation.
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World Cup U17
FIFA U17 World Cup 2025 draw: Easy for USA, challenging for Saudi
The draw for the 2025 FIFA U17 World Cup was held in Doha on Sunday, with the USA handed an easy group while hosts Qatar will take on Italy.
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FIFA Arab Cup 2025: Salah's Egypt to play UAE; Saudi drawn with Morocco
The draw for the 2025 FIFA Arab Cup was held in Doha on Sunday, with Egypt drawn alongside UAE while Saudi Arabia are in the same group as Morocco.
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Multi-diverse Qatar will welcome fans with open arms: Fatma
The upcoming FIFA Arab Cup and the FIFA U17 World Cup will see plenty of fans from across the globe travel to Qatar later this year.
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U17 WC, Arab Cup & more: Qatar's push to be capital of sports
Qatar are set to host the FIFA Arab Cup and the FIFA U17 World Cup later this year.
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Emerson seeks Supercoppa Italiana silverware in Riyadh
AC Milan's Emerson Royal wants glory in the EA Sports FC Italian Supercup final versus Inter Milan on Monday and hopes fans in Riyadh can spur them.
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Real Madrid Qatar
Intercontinental Cup: Doha heralds a new era for clubs
The revamped Intercontinental Cup begins its new avatar from Qatar, two years after a groundbreaking World Cup was held there.
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Serie A G. Chiellini
We don't know who will win: Chiellini on Serie A title race
Giorgio Chiellini is excited by the thrilling nature of the Serie A this season, with numerous teams in contention.
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Real Madrid K. Mbappe
Intercontinental Cup: Mbappe's chance to erase painful Qatar memories
Real Madrid will be in action against Pachuca in the Intercontinental Cup final on Wednesday at the Lusail Stadium in Doha.
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Qatar Asian Cup
'This isn't the last tournament that Qatar will host' - Jassim Al-Jassim
Qatar will cotinue host major events after World Cup and Asian Cup as per Asian Cup 2023 LOC.

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Real Madrid E. Hazard
'It's not his fault!' - Vermaelen jumps to defence of Hazard
The Belgian forward has attracted criticism after struggling to hit top form at Real Madrid but the ex-Arsenal defender is sure he'll come good
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Premier League Chelsea
Former Chelsea boss unimpressed with Conte & Mourinho
The Manchester United and Chelsea bosses will rekindle their rivalry in Premier League competition on Sunday following regular rounds of trash-talking
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Super League Northeast United FC
Avram Grant has set foot in Indian Football
The former Chelsea manager spoke exclusively to Goal about the Indian Super League challenge, his new club and more...
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Barcelona LaLiga
Xavi: Messi should retire at Barca after new contract
The 30-year-old has already agreed a new deal to stay at Camp Nou, according to cub officials, and the midfielder says he should stay until he retires
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World Cup
‘No discussions with Neymar over World Cup role’
The Brazilian star of PSG may not be named as one of the ambassadors of the World Cup 2022 in Qatar, according to the head of preparations
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World Cup U17
Delhi’s unconditional support for India
While the skeptics wondered why India’s games were shifted to Delhi, the move wasn’t a bad one at all in the end…
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World Cup U17
Why Jeakson didn’t play against USA
The Indian midfielder has etched his name in history books but not many are aware as to why he didn’t play in the game against USA…
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World Cup U17
Jeakson admires Sergio Busquets
The Manipuri midfielder is grateful to Luis Norton for affording him a chance to play for the India team…
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World Cup U17
Norton on India U17’s future
The Portuguese coach isn’t concerned with the fact that his team will come up against foreigners playing in the I-League…
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World Cup U17
A magical night at New Delhi
On a night when history was created in India's football landscape, emotions swung aplenty at the Jawaharlal Nehru stadium in New Delhi...