CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, an Indian goalkeeper, became the first player from his country to play in the Union of European Football Associations Europa League on Thursday when he started for his Norwegian club Stabaek FC against Welsh club gap Connah’s Quay Nomads FC in Wales.

Detailed explanation-2: -In 2016, who became the first, and to the date, only Indian man to play in the UEFA Europa League qualifying competition? The answer to this question is the current Indian goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu.

Detailed explanation-3: -Gurpreet Singh Sandhu holds the distinction of being the only Indian to play in the UEFA Europa League-a feat he achieved while playing for Norwegian club Stabaek. He also captained the European club when he was 24-years old, becoming the first Indian to achieve this feat as well.

Detailed explanation-4: -On 30 June 2016, Sandhu became the inaugural Indian to feature in a UEFA Europa League match, starting the first leg of Stabæk’s Europa League First qualifying round tie against Connah’s Quay Nomads at Belle Vue in Rhyl, Wales. Sandhu played 30 minutes before being replaced by Sayouba Mandé.

Detailed explanation-5: -Manisha Kalyan creates history, becomes first Indian ever to play in UEFA Champions League | Football News-Times of India.