Bulpin: We need to convert our chances

Desmond Bulpin, the hard taskmaster who is presently in charge of India’s pre-Olympic qualifier against Qatar, is impressed with the discipline of his boys.In a freewheeling interview to www.the-aiff.com, Bulpin stressed India will have their chances in the two matches and need to cash in on them.Q: How has Team India’s preparation been?Desmond Bulpin: The incessant rain has been a bane. But on days we haven’t been able to train on the field, we have compensated with indoor sessions. The attitude of the boys has been excellent.Q: Do you have any idea as to how Qatar have prepared for the match?DB: They have been long preparing for this match. They have had a long camp in Spain. Add to add the wonderful facilities they boast of, I’d say they’ve prepared a bit more than us. Let’s not forget...

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Rumour Mill: Shearer, Modric

The Rumour Mill ... the lastest credible - and not so credible - transfer rumours. Source: FOX SPORTS As the European football silly season heats up, foxsports.com.au brings you a daily dose of transfer rumours. The Rumour Mill draws on foxsports.com.au's extensive resources to come up with the latest reputable (and some not so reputable) transfer speculation from around the globe.The best bit is, we want you to send us any transfer rumours you may have heard on the grapevine - or ones you simply wish were true!In this episode, we have a look at a former Premier League star hoping for an A-League stint; the future of Brazil protegee Neymar and more questions than answers in the managerial merry-go-around.Get your daily dose of rumours and...

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Former Portugal striker Nuno Gomes to leave Benfica (Reuters)

LISBON, June 15 (Reuters) - Former Portugal striker Nuno Gomes is set to leave Benfica after spending a total 12 years at the club, the player said on Wednesday.“I was informed that Benfica will not renew my contract,” Gomes said in a statement. “I am now free to analyse offers”. The UEFA Europa League Trophy … Getty Images - May 18, 2:08 pm EDT Media reports in Portugal have linked the striker with a move to Europa League runners-up Braga.The 34 year-old is the Portugal national side’s fourth top goalscorer with 29 goals from 77 appearances. He joined Benfica in 1997 and played almost 300 matches for the club, scoring over 100 goals and winning two Portuguese league titles.He impressed at Euro 2000, scoring four goals as Portugal reached...

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