Football

AIFF president attends GFA annual awards night in Goa

AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey was present as the chief guest, along with GFA president Caitano Fernandes, AIFF Executive Committee member and former India captain Climax Lawrence, and many other dignitaries

2024-06-11T12:07:07.704934+00:00 IST

"Probably won't be here if...,": England head coach Southgate

England head coach Gareth Southgate admitted that his departure from the national team is likely if they fail to win the upcoming Euro 2024 in Germany.

2024-06-11T11:25:05.704094+00:00 IST

Chennaiyin FC signs Colombian striker Wilmar Jordan Gil

Chennaiyin FC has announced the addition of Colombian striker Wilmar Jordan Gil into their squad for the next two seasons of the Indian Super League (ISL) ahead of the 2024-25 season

2024-06-11T11:24:13.120151+00:00 IST

Stimac "not thinking about" Chhetri ahead of WC Qualifiers clash

India have had a lukewarm qualification campaign for the World Cup thus far, with a 1-0 victory away in Kuwait giving them a lot of hope, before draws against Afghanistan (0-0 away) and Kuwait (0-0 at home), and defeats against Qatar (0-3 at home) and Afghanistan (1-2 at home) left them with a bit of a mountain to climb, as per a press release from All India Football Federation (AIFF).

2024-06-11T07:26:32.563097+00:00 IST

Gurpreet Singh to lead Team India in crucial tie against Qatar

The India senior men's team landed in Doha late on Saturday night for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup 2027 Preliminary Joint Qualification Round 2 match against Qatar, to be held at the Jassim bin Hamad Stadium on Tuesday.

2024-06-09T14:31:36.607525+00:00 IST

FC Goa sign dynamic left-back Aakash Sangwan

Hailing from Haryana, Sangwan's football journey began in the Minerva Punjab Academy, where his talent quickly shone through. After breaking into their first team in 2015-16, he made an immediate impact by helping Minerva Punjab secure promotion to the I-League.

2024-06-09T11:39:02.602777+00:00 IST

Chennaiyin FC sign experienced Nigerian striker Chima

Chennaiyin FC have added a powerful weapon to its offensive arsenal with the signing of prolific Nigerian striker Daniel Chima Chukwu ahead of the 2024-25 season

2024-06-09T09:37:29.126291+00:00 IST

SAFF U17, U20, Women’s championships draw conducted in Dhaka

India emerged as champions of both SAFF youth tournaments held in 2022 for the U20 and U17 age groups. In the last edition of the SAFF Women's Championship 2022, India lost to Nepal 1-0 in the semi-finals

2024-06-08T12:58:35.057809+00:00 IST

Stimac announces 23-member squad for FIFA WC qualifier vs Qatar

The Indian football team will travel to Doha from Kolkata on Saturday evening. They will take on the two-time Asian champions Qatar in their last Group A match on Tuesday at the Ahmad bin Ali Stadium in Al Rayyan

2024-06-08T07:40:16.031781+00:00 IST

Tripura football body to enhance engagement of school children

Newly elected Tripura Football Association President Pranab Sarkar asserted that his team would leave no stone unturned to popularize football at the village level, especially in the areas that are considered to be drug-prone.

2024-06-07T20:04:25.530096+00:00 IST

Punjab FC win final after 1-0 win over East Bengal

Punjab FC secured the Dream Sports Championship trophy with a 1-0 victory over East Bengal FC in the final at the Cooperage Football Ground in Mumbai on Friday. A solitary goal by Arshvir Singh was enough for Punjab FC, who are now the inaugural winners of the U17 club football tournament.

2024-06-07T19:35:44.484512+00:00 IST

Real Madrid is the best team in the world: Lionel Messi

Legendary footballer Lionel Messi on Friday said that 15-time UEFA Champions League (UCL) winner Real Madrid is the best club in the world.

2024-06-07T17:22:42.405287+00:00 IST

"We will forever cherish magical moments": Kerala CM to Chhetri

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan extended his greetings to legendary Indian footballer Sunil Chhetri after the 39-year-old played his final international match for the Blue Tigers against Kuwait in the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers

2024-06-07T16:23:31.051120+00:00 IST

Sunil Chhetri felicitated by Eastern Command of Indian Army

Football legend Sunil Chhetri, who played his last international game against Kuwait in a FIFA World Cup 2026 AFC qualifier second-round Group A match here at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, was felicitated post-match by the Eastern Command of the Indian Army

2024-06-07T09:58:38.214378+00:00 IST

Odei Onaindia extends contract with FC Goa for another season

Odei Onaindia's impressive performances saw him make 32 appearances across all competitions, missing just one game under head coach Manolo Marquez and starting in every match he played. His presence was instrumental as FC Goa reached the semi-finals of the Durand Cup 2023 and the ISL Cup playoffs, and finished third in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2023-24 league stage

2024-06-07T07:59:32.439057+00:00 IST

Chennaiyin FC rope in versatile defender Laldinpuia

Laldinpuia from Mizoram is known for his ability to operate in the defence as well as midfield. He has joined the Marina Machans following an impressive performance with Jamshedpur FC

2024-06-07T07:10:38.478806+00:00 IST

Golden boy of Bengal: Mamata Banerjee to Sunil Chhetri

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee extended her wish to Indian Football Team skipper Sunil Chhetri after he played his final international match with the Blue Tigers.

2024-06-06T19:34:55.061844+00:00 IST

AIFF President felicitates Sunil Chhetri after Kuwait game

The show didn't go the way it was expected, at least for the huge number of Indian fans present at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan on Thursday but it didn't stop them from showering love and appreciation on Sunil Chhetri, who played his 151st and last international match in the goalless draw against Kuwait.

2024-06-06T19:03:23.678164+00:00 IST

True legend of the game: Rishabh Pant lauds Sunil Chhetri

After Sunil Chhetri's final match for India which he played in the World Cup Qualification game on Thursday, Indian cricketer Rishabh Pant showered praise on the Blue Tigers skipper said that he is a true legend of the game

2024-06-06T18:00:45.626812+00:00 IST

Kuwait hold India for a goalless draw in Chhetri's farewell match

Kuwait hold India for a goalless draw in Sunil Chhetri's farewell match with the Blue Tigers in the World Cup Qualification game at the iconic Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan Stadium in Kolkata on Thursday.

2024-06-06T17:00:21.965463+00:00 IST