Times of India
Who is Sarpreet? First Indian origin player to start a FIFA World Cup match
New Zealand's Sarpreet Singh became the first player of Indian origin to start a FIFA World Cup match, playing nearly the full game in a 2-2 draw with Iran. Born to Punjabi parents, the 27-year-old previously made history with Bayern…
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