Maharabam Maxion celebrates after scoring his second goal for Mohammedan Sporting against BSF FC. | Photo Credit: DEBASISH BHADURI Indian Navy Football Team picked up a crucial point by playing a goalless draw against NEROCA FC in a Group-F match of 134th Durand Cup tournament at the Khuman Lampak Main Stadium in Imphal. Both teams … Read more
AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey speaks during a press conference in New Delhi on August 7, 2025. | Photo Credit: AFP A crucial meeting between the All India Football Federation top brass and representatives of ISL clubs here on Thursday was expected to provide clarity and assurances regarding the future of Indian football. The only tangible … Read more
East Bengal pulled off a narrow win against Namdhari SA in a Durand Cup match in Kolkata on Wednesday. | Photo Credit: DEBASISH BHADURI Moroccan substitute Hamid Ahadad’s 68th minute goal helped Emami East Bengal FC beat Namdhari Sports Academy by a solitary goal in a Group-A match of the 134th Durand Cup tournament at … Read more
Two-time Indian Super League champion Chennaiyin FC has temporarily suspended operations in light of the continuing uncertainty surrounding the future of the ISL, according to a release from the club on X on Wednesday. “These are never easy decisions to make, and ours has come after much thoughtful consideration and careful deliberation,” the statement read. … Read more
World champion Argentina has a huge fan following in Kerala. | Photo Credit: FILE PHOTO: Getty Images The Reporter Broadcasting Company, the Kerala Government’s commercial partner for bringing the Argentina football team and its star Lionel Messi to the State, has said that it might be forced to take legal recourse if the World Cup … Read more
The JSW-owned Bengaluru FC announced that it would hold back salaries of first-team players and staff until the impasse was broken. | Photo Credit: FILE PHOTO: K. MURALI KUMAR Amidst growing uncertainty over the conduct of the 2025-26 Indian Super League (ISL) season, officials of the All India Football Federation (AIFF) will meet the CEOs … Read more
Lionel Messi | Photo Credit: Reuters Argentina’s national football team, led by legendary player Lionel Messi, will not visit Kerala, State Sports Minister V. Abdurahiman said on Monday (August 4, 2025). The Minister had earlier insisted that the Messi-led Argentina side would visit the State as announced by the Kerala government, and that the sponsor … Read more
In form: Namdhari topped Group A with six points from two wins. | Photo Credit: Debasish Bhaduri A 10-man Namdhari FC rallied to beat Indian Air Force 4-2 in a high-scoring Durand Cup fixture at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on Sunday (August 3, 2025). Namdhari topped Group A with six points from … Read more
Brazil’s Marta (10) holds up the trophy as she celebrates with teammates after winning the Women’s Copa America final soccer match against Colombia in a penalty shootout at Rodrigo Paz Delgado stadium in Quito, Ecuador, on August 2, 2025. | Photo Credit: AP Brazil successfully defended their Women’s Copa America crown by defeating Colombia 5-4 … Read more
Siju. S scored for 1 Ladakh FC in its Group ‘E’ match against Tribhuvan Army FC in the Durand Cup in Jamshedpur on Saturday. | Photo Credit: PTI Defending champion Northeast United FC rode on its Moroccan forward Alaaeddine Ajaraie’s hat-trick to beat Malaysian Armed Forces 3-1 in a Group-E match and begin its campaign … Read more
Done deal: Telangana CM Revanth Reddy and AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey at the signing of the MoU. | Photo Credit: NAGARA GOPAL The All India Football Federation (AIFF) and the Government of Telangana signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to launch India’s first FIFA Talent Academy for girls at the Gachibowli Stadium Complex. The MoU … Read more
Khalid Jamil’s rise can’t exactly be termed as meteoric but the last eight years has been nothing less than extraordinary for the 48-year-old, who on Friday (August 1, 2025) took over reins of the national men’s football team. If he decides to take a pause and look back to that summer of 2008, he might … Read more
Debutant Diamond Harbour FC (DHFC) thrashed Border Security Force (BSF) 8-1 in a Group-B league match of the 134th Durand Cup at the Kishore Bharati Stadium here on Friday. Brazilian forward Clayton DaSilva scored four goals for Diamond Harbour. Slovenian forward Luka Majcen found the net twice while Paul Ramfangzauva and Jobby Justin scored one … Read more
Khalid Jamil, who famously guided the unheralded Aizawl Football Club to the I-League title in 2017, was named head coach of the Indian national men’s football team, becoming the first Indian in 13 years to occupy the coveted post. | Photo Credit: The Hindu Khalid Jamil, who famously guided the unheralded Aizawl Football Club to … Read more
Colaco, left, celebrates after netting the penalty for Bagan’s third. | Photo Credit: DEBASISH BHADURI A 10-man Mohun Bagan Super Giant downed city rival Mohammedan Sporting 3-1 in a Group-B match to start its campaign in the 134th Durand Cup on a good note at the Salt Lake Stadium on Thursday. Needing a win to … Read more
Anupam Nidhi, Sweety Devi, Maharani Nivritti Kumari, AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey, the Hindustan Zinc officials, and the trainees at the launch of Zinc Football Girls Academy in Zawar Mines on Thursday. | Photo Credit: Kamesh Srinivasan The captain of the Indian women’s football team Sweety Devi interacted with the trainees at the launch of the … Read more
India have been drawn alongside Tajikistan, Islamic Republic of Iran and Afghanistan in Group B of the CAFA Nations Cup 2025, with their campaign kicking off against hosts Tajikistan on August 29 in Dushanbe. The Central Asian regional tournament, scheduled from August 31-September 8, will serve as preparation for India ahead of the AFC Asian … Read more
Cledson Carvalho Disilva celebrates after scoring Namdhari’s second against South United in the Durand Cup football in Kolkata on July 30, 2025. | Photo Credit: DEBASISH BHADURI Namdhari FC produced two late second half goals to beat South United FC 2-0 and begin its campaign on a winning note in a Group-A match of the … Read more
File picture of Luiz Diaz with Liverpool | Photo Credit: Action Images via Reuters Bayern Munich signed Liverpool winger Luis Díaz to a four-year contract on Wednesday (July 30, 2025) in the German champion’s biggest deal of the offseason so far. The move balances out Liverpool’s heavy spending with a fee reported at 75 million … Read more
File picture of Joao Felix playing for AC Milan | Photo Credit: AP Joao Felix took his total transfer cost to around $260 million on Tuesday (July 29, 2025) when completing his latest move — this time to Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr. The Portugal forward has teamed up with compatriot Cristiano Ronaldo, joining from … Read more
Tameka Yallop of Australia assists with the draw during the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026 Final Draw at Sydney Town Hall on July 29, 2025 in Sydney, Australia. | Photo Credit: Getty Images India were on Tuesday (July 29, 2025) drawn with powerhouse Japan, former champions Chinese Taipei and Vietnam in Group C of … Read more
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