Football

"We will have our supporters behind us": Bengaluru FC head coach

Zaragoza's men will be determined to carry forward their scintillating home record against the Kalinga Warriors and stay alive in the chase for a playoff spot.

2024-03-30T03:37:17.960505+00:00 IST

ISL action returns after break with Odisha-Bengaluru FC clash

Odisha FC held the top spot in the points table for a large chunk of the second half of the campaign. However, they have slipped seven points out of a possible 12 in their last four games, losing 2-1 to Chennaiyin FC in their previous ISL fixture.

2024-03-30T03:31:41.598667+00:00 IST

AIFF constitutes committee to hold discussions with coach Stimac

The AIFF president and its members also took note of certain comments made by India head coach Igor Stimac in the press about his future with the team after the completion of the Round 2 qualifiers. The meeting was attended by 14 senior members of the Federation

2024-03-29T17:48:41.955840+00:00 IST

I-League: Aizawl blank Churchill, confirm TRAU’s relegation

Watched on by a faithful crowd, Aizawl FC pulled off a miracle second coming of their own with an immaculate performance to beat Churchill Brothers 4-0

2024-03-28T18:46:46.806723+00:00 IST

I-League: Barboza hat-trick takes Delhi FC past Shillong Lajong

Delhi have now gone three matches in a row without defeat for the first time this season. Barboza continued his tremendous goalscoring form from the weekend when he also netted the brace which earned his side a 2-0 win over Gokulam Kerala FC

2024-03-28T18:22:08.527853+00:00 IST

I-League Round 24: Kashi to face in-form Mohammedan Sporting

Mohammedan Sporting are currently leading the table with 48 points from 21 matches and a victory would take them on the brink of winning their maiden I-League title, marking a historic achievement for the club. Their closest brush with I-League glory previously was in the 2021-22 season when they finished runners-up to Gokulam Kerala

2024-03-28T18:15:54.719474+00:00 IST

To be champions, you need character: Odisha coach Crispin Chettri

Odisha FC clinched the title in style with an impressive 6-0 win over Kickstart FC at the Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar.

2024-03-28T10:38:23.321896+00:00 IST

Bijay Chhetri becomes first Indian to join Latin American club

Rising Indian player Bijay Chhetri has joined Colon Futbol Club in Uruguay from Chennaiyin FC

2024-03-27T18:26:47.492033+00:00 IST

India suffer shock defeat against Afghanistan

Skipper Sunil Chhetri, playing his 150th International, kept his date with history by giving the Blue Tigers the lead off a penalty kick in the 38th minute in front of jam-packed stands at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium in Guwahati. The joy, however, was turned into complete misery when Rahmat Akbari's shot deflected off a defender to find its way past Gurpreet Singh Sandhu in the 70th minute for the equaliser, and then Sharif Mukhammad dealt the deathly blow by converting a penalty in the 88th minute

2024-03-26T16:29:53.356453+00:00 IST

AIFF president congratulates Chhetri on reaching 150th int'l

The AIFF president, Kalyan Chaubey, in a simple ceremony, also formally presented Chhetri with a team jersey that was signed by all players and staff members of the current squad

2024-03-26T14:54:11.673429+00:00 IST

Head coach Gareth Southgate confirms Declan Rice to lead England

Head coach Gareth Southgate confirmed that Declan Rice would lead England in his 50th appearance in their upcoming clash against Belgium.

2024-03-25T17:30:24.108844+00:00 IST

Ashley Cole inducted into Premier League Hall of Fame

Former Arsenal and Chelsea left-back Ashley Cole was inducted into the Premier League Hall of Fame on Monday.

2024-03-25T16:53:27.453043+00:00 IST

"A draw is same as a loss....": Indian football coach Stimac

The Indian senior men's team will look to pocket full points as they take on Afghanistan in the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup 2027 Preliminary Joint Qualification round two on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium in Guwahati, at 19:00 IST. In their previous meeting just four days ago, the Blue Tigers were held to a goalless draw by Afghanistan on Saudi Arabian soil. Despite not gaining all the three points Igor Stimac and his side were desperately in the hunt for, they moved up to second place in the four-team Group A as Qatar beat Kuwait 3-0 on the same day.

2024-03-25T14:12:39.570311+00:00 IST

He's our legend: Anwar Ali ahead of Chhetri’s 150th int’l match

Ahead of Sunil Chhetri's 150th senior international match, India defender Anwar Ali called the skipper a "legend".

2024-03-25T04:34:18.909901+00:00 IST

Sunil Chhetri opens up on playing his 150th international match

Ahead of Sunil Chhetri's 150th Senior International match in the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualification Round 2 encounter against Afghanistan in Guwahati, the India skipper said that he dreamt of playing for the national team.

2024-03-25T03:24:47.500156+00:00 IST

Odisha FC outclass Kickstart FC 6-0 to bag their maiden IWL title

Odisha FC's near-perfect Indian Women's League (IWL) 2023-24 season ended on a flawless note on the lush green turf of Kalinga Stadium when they outclassed Kickstart FC 6-0 to bag their maiden title on Sunday.

2024-03-24T17:54:52.087947+00:00 IST

Endrick's lone goal helps Brazil clinch win over England

A late tap-in goal from Brazil's teenage wonderkid Endrick helped the Selecao clinch a win 1-0 over England in a friendly encounter at the iconic Wembley Stadium in London on Saturday. The lone goal of the match came in the 80th minute of the game from the 17-year-old, as Brazil sealed a victory over England.

2024-03-24T03:25:09.920187+00:00 IST

I-League: Barboza’s double strike earns full points for Delhi FC

Delhi FC beat Gokulam Kerala FC 2-0 in the I-League 2023-24 match at the EMS Corporation Stadium on Saturday. Two goals by substitute Brazilian striker Sergio Barboza in the second half gave the visitors full points

2024-03-23T17:23:29.600379+00:00 IST

Blue Tigers arrive in Guwahati for renewed battle vs Afghanistan

India are set to face Afghanistan at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium in Guwahati on March 26, in their fourth match of the qualifiers in Group A. The Blue Tigers currently stand second in the group with four points from three games, one ahead of Kuwait, who are on three points from as many matches

2024-03-23T16:33:46.756269+00:00 IST

AIFF to felicitate Chhetri on his 150th int'l for Blue Tigers

Sunil Chhetri first donned the Senior National Team jersey on June 12, 2005, in a friendly match against Pakistan in Quetta. He was India's scorer in the 1-1 draw. Since then, he has made 149 appearances for the National Team, netting a record 93 goals. A prolific goal-getter, Chhetri holds the unique record of scoring at least one goal in his first, 25th, 50th, 75th, 100th and 125th match for the Blue Tigers.

2024-03-23T15:43:37.256493+00:00 IST

I-League: FC Bengaluru aim to be “fitter and stronger”

FC Bengaluru United went into the mid-season break as table toppers with 13 points and will be keen to "rectify any past mistakes" and come back stronger

2024-03-23T13:06:30.989525+00:00 IST