Indian Army’s Samir Murmu thwarts an attempt by Jamshedpur’s Nishu Kumar. | Photo Credit: PTI Shillong Lajong FC notched up a second successive win as it downed Rangdajied United FC 3-1 in a Group-E league match of the 134th Durand Cup at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong on Tuesday. The traditional rivals fought hard … Read more
On a mission: Harshika says that she is looking at the stint with CS Atletic Olimpia Gherla as a pathway to play for clubs like Barcelona or Chelsea. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Harshika Jain, after dabbling in just about every possible sport as a kid, found her calling in football. It put her on … Read more
Nigeria’s Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade holds the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) trophy as supporters cheer at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja, following the team’s victory in Morocco, July 28, 2025. | Photo Credit: Reuters Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu on Monday (July 28, 2025) hosted and splashed gifts on the triumphant national … Read more
Majcen scored in injury time to secure three points for DHFC. | Photo Credit: DEBASISH BHADURI Luka Majcen found the winner in the last minute of the added time to help Diamond Harbour FC (DHFC) beat Mohammedan Sporting 2-1 and make a memorable debut in the 134th Durand Cup at the Salt Lake Stadium here … Read more
Spain’s Aitana Bonmati runs with the ball during the UEFA Women’s EURO 2025 Final match against England at St. Jakob-Park on July 27, 2025 in Basel, Switzerland. | Photo Credit: Getty Images Being the most skillful and technically best team at the Women’s European Championship wasn’t enough to get Spain the title on Sunday. The … Read more
England thrived in high drama yet again to take down Spain in a penalty shootout and win another Women’s European Championship title on Sunday (July 27, 2025). Chloe Kelly lashed in her spot kick to give defending champion England a 3-1 win in the shootout after a 1-1 draw after extra time. “I was cool, … Read more
South United players try to thwart an Indian Air Force move. | Photo Credit: DEBASISH BHADURI Indian Air Force Football Team produced an equaliser in the final minute of added time to hold tournament debutant South United FC 3-3 in a Group-A league match of the 134th Durand Cup at the Kishore Bharati Stadium here … Read more
Xavi Hernandez. File. | Photo Credit: AP A day after its top official claimed that World Cup-winning Spanish great Xavi Hernandez was among the applicants for India football coach’s position, the All India Football Federation said that the e-mail received in his name was found to be “not genuine” and three others have been short-listed … Read more
Inter Miami defender Jordi Alba, left, and forward Lionel Messi. File | Photo Credit: AP Lionel Messi has been suspended for one game after sitting out the MLS All-Star Game without prior approval, the league said on Friday (July 25, 2025). The Inter Miami forward and his teammate, Jordi Alba, did not compete on Wednesday … Read more
Akihiro Kato, president Angkor Tiger FC, Chin Sornyoerng, deputy area sales manager TVS, and Oumvicheth Khamkhema, corporate sales executive TVS with a TVS Kargo King 225cc auto. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement TVS Motor Company (TVSM) has extended its partnership with the Cambodian Premier League team, Angkor Tiger Football Club, for the 2025-26 season. This … Read more
File photo of Xavi Hernandez. Xavi was among those who applied for the position of India’s head coach, leaving the All Indian Football Federation (AIFF) pleasantly surprised but also unable to process his application for reasons which had nothing to do with the game. | Photo Credit: AP Spain’s World Cup-winning mid-field superstar Xavi Hernandez … Read more
All India Football Federation (AIFF) President Kalyan Chaubey. File | Photo Credit: PTI All India Football Federation (AIFF) president Kalyan Chaubey on Thursday (July 24, 2025) assured that the Indian Super League (ISL), which has been put on hold for the time being, will be held this season, though he did not specify on a … Read more
On July 11, the upcoming 2025–26 season of the Indian Super League was abruptly put on hold by its organiser, Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL), citing uncertainty over the Master Rights Agreement with the AIFF. This unprecedented move has left players, clubs and fans in limbo, and raises fresh questions about the governance and sustainability … Read more
Marcus Rashford poses with an F.C. Barcelona jersey during his presentation as a new signing in Barcelona, Spain, Wednesday, July 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Joan Monfort) | Photo Credit: Joan Monfort Marcus Rashford has been given the chance to revive his career at Barcelona with a season-long loan move from Manchester United announced on Wednesday (July … Read more
Javier “Chicharito” Hernandez. File | Photo Credit: AP Soccer star Javier “Chicharito” Hernandez is facing a backlash from Mexico President Claudia Sheinbaum and others for remarks posted on his social media accounts about gender roles. “Chicharito is a very good soccer player,” Ms. Sheinbaum said at a news conference Wednesday (July 23, 2025). “But when … Read more
Spain’s Maite Zubieta with teammates celebrate after the match. | Photo Credit: Reuters Spain’s Aitana Bonmati struck a superb extra-time winner to fire her side to a 1-0 victory over Germany on Wednesday (July 23, 2025) and send them through to the Women’s European Championship final for the first time, where they will face reigning … Read more
The experienced Anglo-Cypriot Stephen Constantine, Stefan Tarkovic of Slovakia and home-bred Khalid Jamil were among three candidates shortlisted on Wednesday (July 23, 2025) by the technical committee of the All India Football Federation (AIFF) for the appointment of the national men’s team head coach. The technical committee, headed by former captain I.M. Vijayan, shortlisted two … Read more
East Bengal’s Lalchungnunga celebrates after scoring the opener against South United FC in the opening match of the Durand Cup in Kolkata on Wednesday.. | Photo Credit: DEBASISH BHADURI Emami East Bengal asserted its superiority with a convincing 5-0 win over debutant South United FC in the opening Group-A match of the 134th edition of … Read more
England’s Chloe Kelly celebrates scoring their second goal with teammates. | Photo Credit: Reuters Chloe Kelly fired home the rebound from her own penalty to net a 119th-minute winner as reigning champions England pulled off a stunning comeback to beat Italy 2-1 after extra time on Tuesday (July 22, 2025) and reach the Women’s European … Read more
Twenty-four teams are in the fray. | Photo Credit: FILE PHOTO: ANI Emami East Bengal will take on debutant South United FC in the lung opener of the 134th edition of the Durand Cup at the Salt Lake Stadium here on Wednesday. The organisers of the Asia’s oldest football tournament have arranged a grand opening … Read more
File picture of Bryan Mbeumo of Brentford celebrating a goal for the Premier League team. The forward is set to join Manchester United | Photo Credit: Getty Images Bryan Mbeumo became Manchester United’s second major signing of the transfer window after completing a move from Brentford for £65 million ($87 million). Mbeumo follows the signing … Read more
Lionel Messi of Inter Miami CF shoots during the MLS match between New York Red Bulls and Inter Miami CF at Sports Illustrated Stadium on July 19, 2025. Photo: Getty Images via AFP Lionel Messi had two goals and two assists, Telasco Segovia also scored twice, and Inter Miami beat the New York Red Bulls … Read more
Germany goalkeeper Ann-Katrin Berger makes a save during the Women’s Euro 2025 quarterfinals soccer match between France and Germany at St. Jakob-Park in Basel, Switzerland, Saturday, July 19, 2025. | Photo Credit: AP Ann-Katrin Berger pulled off a stunning final save as Germany beat France 6-5 in a penalty shootout to set up a Euro … Read more
Spain’s Athenea Del Castillo celebrates scoring during the Women’s Euro 2025 quarterfinal match between Switzerland and Spain at Wankdorf stadium in Bern, Switzerland, on July 18, 2025. | Photo Credit: AP Spain forward Athenea del Castillo came off the bench to open the scoring and Claudia Pina added a superb second as they beat hosts … Read more
The CAS decision will be music to the ears of Inter Kashi players. | Photo Credit: File photo: X@InterKashi The Court of Arbitration for Sport declared Inter Kashi as the new I-League champion by amending the 2024-25 season’s final standings, which had Churchill Brothers as the provisional champion. Inter Kashi approached the Lausanne-based international body … Read more
File picture of Canadian footballer Olivia Smith | Photo Credit: AP Olivia Smith became the most expensive player in women’s soccer history when she joined Arsenal from Liverpool for a world record transfer fee of £1 million ($1.34 million). The new benchmark in women’s football surpasses the £900,000 ($1.1 million) Chelsea paid for Naomi Girma … Read more
Inter Miami’s Lionel Messi dribbles the ball against FC Cincinnati during the second half of an MLS soccer match Wednesday, July 16, 2025, in Cincinnati. | Photo Credit: AP Lionel Messi’s MLS-record streak of scoring multiple goals in five straight matches ended on Wednesday (July 17, 2025) night in Inter Miami’s 3-0 loss to FC … Read more
Lamine Yamal will switch to the No. 10 jersey at Barcelona, the same number Diego Maradona, Ronaldinho and Lionel Messi wore for the Catalan club. | Photo Credit: Reuters Barcelona’s electric 18-year-old winger Lamine Yamal has been handed the famous number 10 shirt previously worn by club icon Lionel Messi, capping a remarkable breakthrough season … Read more
File picture of Indian footballer Sunil Chhetri | Photo Credit: PTI Former captain and top striker Sunil Chhetri on Wednesday (July 16, 2025) said the current state of “uncertainty” in Indian football is very concerning and the sport’s ecosystem is “worried, hurt, and scared” by the top-tier ISL being put on hold indefinitely. Chhetri, who … Read more
Interviews can be tricky, especially when connecting across time zones with a superstar in the middle of a hectic European campaign. A lot of things need to align — the timing of the call, the mood in the camp, the right set of questions framed in the most enticing ways and plenty more — to … Read more