Football

AIFF Club licencing Premier 1 results announced

The Club Licensing Committee of the All India Football Federation met via video conferencing on May 15 and concluded its evaluation of the Premier 1 clubs for the upcoming 2024-25 season

2024-05-17T17:02:01.393572+00:00 IST

AIFF prez congratulates Brazil for winning FIFA Women’s WC bid

Brazil will host the FIFA Women's World Cup 2027, the 10th edition of the championship, thus becoming the first South American nation to host the Women's World Cup

2024-05-17T14:29:53.126762+00:00 IST

Chhetri hopes all can go happy after his India swansong on June 6

Sunil Chhetri has one last game in an India shirt to look forward to. In Kolkata, at the VYBK, a venue very close to his heart, in front of a very special crowd. Life will be different for the captain after June 6, but football won't stop

2024-05-17T13:29:54.195952+00:00 IST

"Nice to be associated with a player like that": Pulisic

AC Milan winger Christian Pulisic expressed his delight after he became the firrst mid-fielder after World Cup-winning Kaka to score goals in double digits in Serie A for the club.

2024-05-17T10:06:55.004197+00:00 IST

"Will spend a lot of time with my family": Sunil Chhetri

After taking the footballing world by surprise with the news of his retirement, ace India marksman Sunil Chhetri mapped out his retirement plans saying he wanted to leave behind a legacy as a good-looking and hard-working player.

2024-05-17T09:28:16.057396+00:00 IST

Cristiano Ronaldo still raring to compete at highest level

Portugal's star forward Cristiano Ronaldo is looking to continue to perform at the top level as he closes on to the 900-goal mark in his illustrious career.

2024-05-17T08:04:54.025795+00:00 IST

Let's do everything to make June 6 memorable for Chhetri: Stimac 

On Thursday, Chhetri took to X to announce his retirement from international football. He will have his last dance for the Blue Tigers in front of the home fans at the Salt Lake Stadium on June 6 against Kuwait.

2024-05-17T07:19:20.966286+00:00 IST

"Europe is a step in right direction": Chelsea player Palmer

Chelsea midfielder Cole Palmer expressed his delight after the club further strengthened their position for a possible spot in the Europan football following their 2-1 win over Brighton and Hove Albion.

2024-05-16T18:04:46.614997+00:00 IST

Chhetri speaks on decision to retire from international football

Legendary football and India skipper Sunil Chhetri on Thursday opened up on his decision to retire from international football and said he made the right decision.

2024-05-16T17:39:13.480922+00:00 IST

Jay Shah lauds contribution of Sunil Chhetri

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Jay Shah showered praise on India football skipper Sunil Chhetri and said he is one of India's most decorated footballers

2024-05-16T17:28:56.634283+00:00 IST

Your glittering legacy will be...: Odisha CM on Sunil Chhetri

After Indian football skipper Sunil Chhetri announced his retirement from international football, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik hailed the 39-year-old and said his "glittering legacy" will always be remembered.

2024-05-16T17:28:21.497766+00:00 IST

"He's an inspiration...": Igor Stimac lauds Sunil Chhetri

India football head coach Igor Stimac showered praise on skipper Sunil Chhetri and said the 39-year-old is an inspiration for everyone

2024-05-16T17:20:52.394531+00:00 IST

South United Football Club Celebrates AFC Grassroots Football Day

SUFC celebrated AFC Grassroots Football Day with great enthusiasm at all their training centres in Bengaluru through its Summer Camps, underlining the spirit and importance of football to be inculcated from a very young age. The event aimed to ignite the spirit of grassroots football development and nurture budding talent while instilling the values of teamwork and sportsmanship

2024-05-16T15:55:51.603032+00:00 IST

Former players, coaches, administrators praise Sunil Chhetri

Nineteen years, or in footballing terms a lifetime, is how long Sunil Chhetri graced the national colours. The India number 11, who has played 150 international matches and scored 93 times for the Blue Tigers, is now ready to hang up his prized pair of boots after his last hurrah against Kuwait in the FIFA World Cup Qualifier in Kolkata on June 6

2024-05-16T14:40:23.529100+00:00 IST

Neeraj, Iyer, Sindhu congratulate Chhetri on illustrious career

The sports fraternity took to social media on Thursday to laud the Indian football skipper Sunil Chhetri, who announced his retirement from international football after India's upcoming FIFA World Cup qualification match against Kuwait on June 6.

2024-05-16T11:38:44.985952+00:00 IST

Mizoram reach quaterfinals of Swami Vivekananda U20 NFC

Mizoram moved into the quarterfinals of the Swami Vivekananda U20 Men's National Championship from Group F when they outclassed Rajasthan 7-0 in their concluding group engagement at the Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama ground on Thursday, May 16, 2024. The winners led 4-0 at half-time.

2024-05-16T11:35:11.625805+00:00 IST

Rooney gives blunt take on Manchester United

Former Manchester United forward Wayne Rooney stated the club should build their team around captain Bruno Fernandes, keep the young players and sell the rest of them.

2024-05-16T08:59:47.408140+00:00 IST

I sprayed some perfume on it, I have no idea why: Chhetri

A player who redefined the standards of Indian football, Chhetri emerged as an inspiration not only for his nation but also in the international circuit. Taking to his social media handle on Thursday, the footballing icon said he would don the national jersey one last time in an international fixture against Kuwait on June 6.

2024-05-16T08:33:30.926851+00:00 IST

Kohli, BCCI pay homage to Indian footballing legend Sunil Chhetri

Chhetri announced his retirement on his official social media accounts with a 10-minute video, reminiscing the first time he was called up to represent the national side and about his decision to call time on his career.

2024-05-16T06:42:00.315417+00:00 IST

A look at Sunil Chhetri's record breaking career

As Sunil Chhetri walks closer to his final dance on the international circuit for the Indian football team, his career has been nothing short of a fairytale story that the majority of the players dream of living.

2024-05-16T06:20:51.235935+00:00 IST

One last dance against Kuwait, Sunil Chhetri announces retirement

Sunil Chhetri, a player who redefined the standards of Indian football, emerged as an inspiration not only for his nation but also in the international circuit, on Thursday decided to draw curtains on his career with the Blue Tigers.

2024-05-16T05:02:30.127500+00:00 IST