Football

Chelsea hold Arsenal to 1-1 draw despite Caicedo's first-half red

Chelsea dug deep to secure a 1-1 draw against Premier League leaders Arsenal, despite being reduced to 10 men following Moises Caicedo's first-half red card in a fiery London derby at Stamford Bridge

2025-12-01T03:17:12.280301+00:00 IST

Palestine beat Chinese Taipei, end on a high

Palestine ended their AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026 Qualifiers campaign on a positive note as they defeated Chinese Taipei 3-1 in an inconsequential Group D clash, despite being reduced to 10 men.

2025-12-01T02:42:56.808938+00:00 IST

Indomitable India stun IR Iran in Ahmedabad

The full-time whistle had barely left the referee's lips when the Indian dugout emptied in a surge of euphoria. Players sprinted across the pitch, substitutes and staff joining those who had fought for every inch in the Ahmedabad evening. There were tears, embraces, fists raised to the sky. The Blue Colts had achieved what looked, for long stretches of the match, almost impossible. India came from behind to defeat IR Iran 2-1 in their last Group D match at the EKA Arena in Ahmedabad, and sealed qualification for the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026, thus marking their 10th appearance in the tournament's history

2025-12-01T02:28:51.309102+00:00 IST

Odisha to bolster grassroots feeder programmes

AIFF President Kalyan Chaubey met with Sachin R. Jadhav, Sports Secretary, Government of Odisha, in Bhubaneswar to discuss the renewal of the AIFF-FIFA Talent Academy in Odisha

2025-11-30T08:40:00.085032+00:00 IST

"Everyone pulling in the same direction": Mascherano

"I'd highlight the last two months - they've been incredible. But the merit goes to the players for convincing themselves of where we wanted to go. We've reached the end of the season with a brotherhood inside the team, everyone pulling in the same direction, and the power of a group is unbreakable. We're on the verge of playing the game we dreamed of, at home, with our people," he added.

2025-11-30T04:17:24.965908+00:00 IST

Messi one step away from MLS Cup as Inter Miami seal 5-1 win

Messi wasn't at his prolific best, but he didn't need to be. His teammates stepped up in style, especially Allende, who went on to complete his hat-trick and match the MLS postseason record for most goals.

2025-11-30T03:33:16.076469+00:00 IST

India U17s unfazed in the face of Goliath task against Iran

It all boils down to this. India's AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026 qualifiers encounter against IR Iran at the EKA Arena will decide who make the trip to the Gulf next year. The match will kick off on Sunday

2025-11-30T02:54:01.412732+00:00 IST

Samantha Ruth Prabhu, David Beckham exchange jerseys

Actor Samantha Ruth Prabhu and the legendary football icon shared memorable moments together during the latter's visit to India, during which they exchanged jerseys.

2025-11-29T14:22:31.658987+00:00 IST

India U20 women to play two friendlies against Uzbekistan

The Indian U20 women's team will play two friendly matches against Uzbekistan on November 29 and December 2 at the FC Madras Academy in Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu. Both matches, being held during the FIFA Women's International Match Window, will be played behind closed doors.

2025-11-29T03:48:38.985497+00:00 IST

IR Iran beat Palestine to notch up second win

IR Iran notched their second win of the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026 Qualifiers with a 3-1 victory over Palestine in a Group D clash at the EKA Arena in Ahmedabad. A point against India on Sunday would be enough to send them through

2025-11-29T02:59:05.124108+00:00 IST

Lebanon defeats India in AFC U17 Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers

India slipped to a 0-2 loss against an organised and disciplined Lebanon side in their penultimate Group D fixture of the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026 Qualifiers at the EKA Arena in Ahmedabad, as per the official website of the All India Football Federation (AIFF).

2025-11-29T02:42:34.134709+00:00 IST

Guardiola slams Man City players after Leverkusen defeat

Guardiola said he still has faith in the players who came into the team but believes they were too cautious with the ball.

2025-11-28T17:52:59.123858+00:00 IST

Telangana CM excited to welcome Lionel Messi to Hyderabad

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy expressed his happiness over global football star Lionel Messi's upcoming visit to Hyderabad during the GOAT India Tour 2025. He said that the city is excited to host the Argentine footballer.

2025-11-28T12:49:00.337749+00:00 IST

Beckham meets children in India, calls for equality, empowerment

UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Sir David Beckham met children and young people during a visit to India this week, and called for equal opportunities, inclusion and empowerment for every child.

2025-11-28T06:35:50.280451+00:00 IST

Messi confirms Hyderabad stop on GOAT Tour

Football maestro Lionel Messi officially confirmed that Hyderabad has been added to the list of cities he will visit during his much-anticipated GOAT Tour. While Hyderabad had been mentioned earlier as the fourth venue by Satadru Dutta, the man who is bringing the Argentine legend to India.

2025-11-27T19:55:06.727673+00:00 IST

India win against Chinese in AFC U17 Asian Cup Qualifiers

The win lifted India to second place in the group with four points, level with leaders Iran, who played a 1-1 draw with Lebanon earlier on Wednesday, but behind on goal difference.

2025-11-27T07:41:11.953772+00:00 IST

UEFA Champions League: Arsenal tops table with win over Bayern

Arsenal defeated Bayern Munchen 3-1 to record their fifth league phase win of the campaign, a perfect record which leaves them top of the table after UEFA Champions League Matchday 5 and secures them at least a place in the knockout phase play-offs.

2025-11-27T04:25:46.401250+00:00 IST

India face Chinese Taipei in crucial Group D clash

The India U17 men's team will look to secure their first win of the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026 Qualifiers when they take on Chinese Taipei on Wednesday, at the EKA Arena in Ahmedabad.

2025-11-26T03:08:58.532172+00:00 IST

Man Utd manager Ruben Amorim reacts after losing to Everton

Red Devils succumbed to a 1-0 defeat at home after Everton's Idrissa Gueye was shown the red card for getting involved in a heated argument with his own teammate, Michael Keane.

2025-11-25T07:10:20.708494+00:00 IST

PL: Man United sinks to new low, loses to 10-man Everton

During the clash on late Monday night, Gueye produced extraordinary scenes at Old Trafford by getting into an argument with his own teammate, and replays showed the midfielder raised his hands to the defender's face. While he apologised to his team at full-time.

2025-11-25T03:35:46.007029+00:00 IST

AIFF takes step forward; implements SC directed Articles

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Monday announced that it has formally adopted Article 25.3 (c) and (d) of its Constitution, in compliance with the directives issued by the Supreme Court of India. The move marks the conclusion of a long-pending matter that had remained unresolved since 2017.

2025-11-24T17:56:26.533228+00:00 IST