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Sean Sequeira

Sean Sequeira mainly writes on football for the sports desk of Hindustan Times, Mumbai.

Articles by Sean Sequeira

Playing in Europe will benefit my growth as a footballer: Gurpreet Singh Sandhu

Goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu feels playing in Europe will benefit him and Indian football.

Goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu feels playing in Europe will benefit him and Indian football.(HT Photo)
Published on Sep 01, 2016 10:58 AM IST
Hindustan Times | By, Mumbai

Veteran goalkeeper Subrata Pal ready to wait for his Indian national team chance

Pal rose to prominence in 2007 when his performance convinced then head coach Bob Houghton to play him instead of Sandip Nandy as the first-choice goalkeeper.

Subrata Pal with the Arjuna Award in Mumbai on Tuesday.(Vijayanand Gupta / Ht)
Published on Aug 31, 2016 11:20 AM IST
Hindustan Times | By, Mumbai

Chinese football has improved because of youth development: Eidur Gudjohnsen

Former Chelsea and Barcelona winger Eidur Gudjohnsen was recently unveiled as the marquee player for FC Pune City for the 2016 season of the Indian Super League (ISL).

Eidur Gudjohnsen was recently unveiled as the marquee player for FC Pune.(REUTERS)
Updated on Aug 29, 2016 12:23 PM IST
Hindustan Times | By, Mumbai

We aim to get athletes to 2024 Olympics: Ex-TT champ Kamlesh Mehta

Former eight-time national singles table tennis champion Kamlesh Mehta agreed that more was expected from the Indian table tennis contingent at the recently concluded Rio de Janeiro Olympics.

Mehta\s inter-school state championships aims to help built athletes for the 2024 Olympics.(Representative Photo: Shutterstock)
Published on Aug 28, 2016 08:15 PM IST
Hindustan Times | By, Mumbai

Euros united Iceland during Euros, says Pune City’s Gudjohnsen

Eidur Gudjohnsen — recently unveiled as marquee player of FC Pune City for the 2016 season of the Indian Super League — expressed how it was a monumental achievement for the country.

Iceland, in their first major international tournament, surpassed all expectations by reaching the quarterfinal of the Euro Championships.(REUTERS Photo)
Published on Aug 25, 2016 10:46 AM IST
Hindustan Times | By, Mumbai

Manchester clubs’ dominance continues on Week 2 of Premier League

Manchester City tops the Premier League table after the second game week with rivals Manchester

Manchester City's Sergio Aguero celebrates scoring their first goal.(REUTERS)
Published on Aug 23, 2016 10:26 PM IST
By, Mumbai

Where will Rooney fit into Jose Mourinho’s United?

With Zlatan Ibrahimovic the prime forward, and specialists available for other positions, Wayne Rooney may not be a guaranteed starter for United this season.

Fans spell out the name of Manchester United's Wayne Rooney ahead of his testimonial match against Everton.(AFP)
Published on Aug 04, 2016 02:54 PM IST
Hindustan Times | By, Mumbai

Rio 2016: Brazil pin hopes of gold on Neymar

The Barcelona star is one of three overage players in the squad for the Rio Games, and head coach Rogerio Micale has said he “wants to be dependant” on the forward.

After a 1-7 thrashing at the hands of Germany in the 2014 World Cup, and two disappointing Copa America campaigns, Neymar will be expected to lead Brazil to gold in the Olympic Games at home.(AFP)
Updated on Jul 31, 2016 12:21 PM IST
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Rio 2016: Olympic Games to be experimental stage for new Fifa laws

The International Football Association Board will allow a fourth substitute during the Rio Games.

Brazil's Neymar (left), will be one of the biggest stars at the Olympic Games.(AP)
Published on Jul 31, 2016 11:34 AM IST
By, Mumbai

The men who will replace Platini as Uefa president

On Saturday, three national federation presidents were announced in the shortlist of candidates to replace Michel Platini as head of Uefa.

Michel Platini (right) and Sepp Blatter were together caught up in the Fifa corruption scandal.(Getty Images)
Published on Jul 25, 2016 10:20 AM IST
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Olympian struggling to get coach to Rio

Inderjeet Singh, an Indian athlete who will compete in the men’s shot put event at the 2016 Olympics next month, feels undone after months of preparation because of his inability to finance his coach’s trip to Rio de Janeiro.

Inderjeet Singh, the India and Asia men’s shot put No 1 said he had put in a request for funding of his coach’s trip to the Athletics Federation of India.(Getty Images)
Published on Jul 17, 2016 11:15 AM IST
Hindustan Times | By, Mumbai

Longer format may not be Euros’ best bet

As the dust begins to settle on the month-long football extravaganza, the realisation of how poor the tournament really was is beginning to set in. 

Portugal won what many considered to be the most boring Euro since its inception.(AFP)
Published on Jul 14, 2016 10:06 AM IST
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Gill triumphs on washed out second day

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Published on Jun 20, 2016 07:37 AM IST

Zinedine Zidane tips France to do well in Euro 2016

The hosts, who take on Romania on Friday night, are considered the favourites to win Europe’s biggest tournament.

Former France player and Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane has backed the national team to do well.(REUTERS)
Updated on Jun 11, 2016 07:24 AM IST
Hindustan Times | ByAmit Kamath/Sean Sequeira, Mumbai

Premier League champions at last, but can Leicester’s dream run go on?

Having beaten the odds to win their first English top division league title, Leicester City’s players and management are on cloud nine. With two matches to go in the season, Leicester will begin to plan for their future as next season’s title hopefuls and Champions League top seeds.

Leicester City fans celebrate with flags after they won their maiden English Premier League title, on Tuesday.(Reuters Photo)
Updated on May 04, 2016 05:46 PM IST
Hindustan Times | By, Mumbai

Bengaluru FC coach Ashley Westwood weary of AIFF sanctions

Bengaluru FC head coach Ashley Westwood seems to be learning from the mistakes made by his Mohun Bagan counterpart Sanjoy Sen.

A file photo of Bengaluru FC head coach Ashley Westwood.(PTI Photo)
Updated on Apr 02, 2016 06:08 PM IST
Hindustan Times | By, Bengaluru

Rooney can adapt himself to any position on the field: Louis Saha

Rooney has to be a mentor which is why he is the captain. So it is a different world for him, says former United forward Louis Saha.

Louis Saha (right) and Wayne Rooney formed an excellent understanding on the field at their time together at Manchester United.(AFP Photo)
Updated on Mar 02, 2016 08:18 AM IST
Hindustan Times | BySean Sequeira, Mumbai

Once bitten twice shy, Bagan coach Sen treads the middle path

Visibly upset with the officiating in Mohun Bagan’s away match against Mumbai FC, Sen limits his expression to the minimum. The gaffer was reprimanded by the AIFF earlier for his strong criticism of the federation over scheduling

Sanjoy Sen had earlier criticised the tight scheduling of domestic matches after Mohun Bagan’s victory over Tampines Rovers of Singapur in AFC cup Champions League.(HT File Photo/Ashok Nath Dey)
Published on Feb 11, 2016 03:41 PM IST
By, Mumbai

Reluctant scorer Huth, effective Costa feature in EPL team of the week

Robert Huth doesn’t score much, but he did this week, twice against Manchester City.

Arsenal's Petr Cech celebrates at the end of the match .(Reuters Photo)
Updated on Feb 08, 2016 03:40 PM IST
Hindustan Times | By, Mumbai

De Gea, David Silva and Rooney feature in EPL Team of the Week

Here’s a look at the players who featured in the EPL team of the week.

Manchester United's Wayne Rooney celebrates at full time with Ander Herrera.(Reuters Photo)
Updated on Jan 19, 2016 08:17 PM IST
Hindustan Times | By, Mumbai

ISL: Chennai capitalise as heavy rains wash away Mumbai’s semis hopes

In their last home game before the end of the group stage of the Indian Super League, Chennaiyin FC beat Mumbai City FC 3-0 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai on Tuesday.

With Chennai under the weather, heavy rain left puddles on the pitch and badly affected the flow of play at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.(Photo: ISL/Sportzpics)
Updated on Dec 02, 2015 09:26 AM IST
Hindustan Times | By, Chennai

ISL: NorthEast United settle for 1-1 draw against FC Goa

FC Goa could only manage a 1-1 draw against NorthEast United FC in their Indian Super League (ISL) tie in Margao on Wednesday.

A late goal from FC Goa (blue) saw them snatch a point at home against NorthEast.(Pratham Gokhale/HT Photo)
Updated on Nov 26, 2015 11:26 AM IST

ISL: Dudu, Haokip score trebles as Goa rout Mumbai 7-0

FC Goa overran Mumbai City FC 7-0 on Tuesday to register the biggest margin of victory over two seasons of the Indian Super League (ISL).

FC Goa hammered Mumbai on Tuesday, with Reinaldo (centre) scoring the seventh goal to seal the rout for the leaders.(Pratham Gokhale/HT Photo)
Updated on Nov 21, 2015 05:43 PM IST
Hindustan Times | By, Margao

ISL: Malouda sets up winner as Delhi Dynamos beat Kerala Blasters

Carlos Marchena was unable to inspire Kerala Blasters to victory in his first appearance in the 2015 season as his side went down 0-1 against Delhi Dynamos in Kochi on Sunday.

Frenchman Florent Malouda, left, of Delhi Dynamos FC is growing in influence at the heart of the team’s midfield, as he showed by providing the pass that led to Dynamos’ winner over Kerala Blasters on October 18.(ISL/Sportzpics)
Updated on Oct 19, 2015 08:54 AM IST
Hindustan Times | By, Kochi

Goalscorers Aguero, Sanchez star in EPL team of the week

HT’s EPL team of the week.

Football - Manchester City v Newcastle United - Barclays Premier League - Etihad Stadium - 3/10/15 Sergio Aguero celebrates after scoring the sixth goal for Manchester City Action Images via Reuters / Carl Recine Livepic EDITORIAL USE ONLY. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or
Updated on Oct 06, 2015 02:39 PM IST
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