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Thursday, June 30, 2016

Gurpreet Singh Sandhu Becomes First Indian to Play in Europa League



Indian goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu was named in Norwegian club Stabaek FC's squad for their Europa League qualifying match against Welsh Premier League side Connah's Quay Nomads FC, making him the first ever player from India to play in the competition.

The former East Bengal goalkeeper played a number of matches in the Norwegian cup competitions last season and also started a league game in May 2016

Before Indian goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, the likes of Mohammed Salim, Bhaichung Bhutia, Sunil Chhetri and Subrata Paul have all played for European sides, but never took part in any top-division game or in the continental competition.

Indian goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu joined the Norway side in 2014 and has been their second choice goalkeeper for the last one and a half season.

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