Football

Tripura CM Manik Saha hands over trophies to players

The tournament witnessed an exhilarating series of football matches that captured the fervor and enthusiasm of the spectators. The ultimate showdown unfolded in the final round between Agiye Cholo Sangha and Ramkrishna Club. In a fiercely contested match, Agiye Cholo Sangha showcased their exceptional skills and determination, emerging victorious with a close-fought 1-0 victory over their opponent Ramkrishna Club.

2023-08-20T16:54:46.797781+00:00 IST

Spain beat England, lifts FIFA Women's World Cup maiden title

Captain Olga Carmona led from the front as her goal in the first half was enough to guide her team to create history.

2023-08-20T14:03:04.466499+00:00 IST

Premier League: Tottenham upset Manchester United 2-0

Tottenham is in fifth position with a win and a draw, a total of four points while United is in 10th with a win and a loss and three points.

2023-08-20T06:18:25.047147+00:00 IST

Premier League: Liverpool cruise to 3-1 win over Bournemouth 

Liverpool is in the fourth spot with a win, draw and four points while their opponents are in 14th with a draw and a loss and just one point.

2023-08-20T06:05:22.057849+00:00 IST

Manchester City clinch 1-0 win over Newcastle

Two of Premier League's opening weekend winners squared off, but there were no signs of the Newcastle that had put five goals past Aston Villa, with Pep Guardiola's City outplaying them in every department.

2023-08-20T05:11:28.315738+00:00 IST

Lionel Messi guides Inter Miami to Leagues Cup title

With this, Messi continued his golden run in United States football. Not only has he scored his 10th goal for the US club in seven matches but also hasn't lost a single match that he has featured in for his new club.

2023-08-20T05:08:35.442522+00:00 IST

Durand Cup: NEUFC aim for QF spot, Jamshedpur FC face Mohammedan

The Highlanders need to secure all three points in order to progress into the quarter-finals of the competition for the first time.

2023-08-20T03:20:40.067274+00:00 IST

Durand Cup: Mumbai City FC, Bodoland FC post wins

The Islanders maintained a perfect winning record and advanced to the quarter-finals as the winners of Group B. On the other hand, Both Odisha FC and Bodoland FC end their Durand Cup 2023 campaign with three points.

2023-08-20T03:09:40.644679+00:00 IST

Forward player Alvaro Vazquez part ways with FC Goa 

Vazquez joined the Gaurs on a two-year deal last season from Kerala Blasters FC. He played a crucial role for the Blasters during his first season in Indian Football, which saw his team reach the ISL final in the 2021-22 season.

2023-08-19T17:03:55.356421+00:00 IST

NorthEast United FC sign goalkeeper Dipesh Chauhan for three-year

Born in the Balrampur district of Uttar Pradesh, Dipesh’s interest in football began in his early teens once he was enrolled at the Major Dhyan Chand Sports College in Saifai. He was then scouted for Bengaluru FC’s youth academy in 2017, where he continued to grow through the ranks, making his way to the reserve team

2023-08-19T16:32:14.088401+00:00 IST

Arsène Wenger to visit India in October to launch FIFA-AIFF acade

Chaubey and AIFF Secretary General Dr Shaji Prabhakaran had a meeting with Wenger, Steven Martens, Technical Director, FIFA, and Ulf Schott, Head of High-Performance Programmes, FIFA, in Sydney, Australia, on August 19, 2023, Saturday, to decide on the collaboration between the FIFA and the AIFF to launch an academy for U-13 boys and girls, the name of which will be finalised later.

2023-08-19T10:36:42.733939+00:00 IST

Durand Cup: Bengaluru, Kerala Blasters share spoils in thriller

Justine Emmanuel (14’) opened the scoring for the Blasters but Bengaluru FC hit back with goals Edmund Lalrindika (38’) and Ashish Jha (52’) scored for the Blues before Mohammed Aimen (83’) salvaged a point for Kerala Blasters FC with a late goal.

2023-08-19T03:18:28.668183+00:00 IST

SAFF U-16 C’ship to be good test for Blue Colts, says Ishfaq Ahme

The Blue Colts have been drawn in Group A, alongside Nepal and Bangladesh. Arguably the top three teams in the tournament will face each other in Group A, with only two of them progressing to the semi-finals.

2023-08-18T12:54:02.491073+00:00 IST

'No foreigner' rule in CFL made matches tightly fought: Anirban

The Calcutta Football League, over the years, has been one of the most coveted football tournaments in India, made famous by the rivalries formed between the likes of Mohun Bagan, East Bengal, and Mohammedan Sporting. While it was primarily the state leagues that brought players to the fore for the Santosh Trophy or the National Team, that changed in the 1990s with the introduction of the National Football League, and then subsequently that of the I-League and the Indian Super League (ISL).

2023-08-18T03:50:56.128227+00:00 IST

Chennaiyin aim to continue winning, Bengaluru searches for win

Bengaluru FC takes on Kerala Blasters FC in their second Group C game of the 2023 Durand Cup, at the Kishore Bharati Krirangan, in Kolkata. The Blue Colts, who began their campaign with a 1-1 draw against Services side Indian Air Force FT, now face the task of getting past a Blasters side who will be keen on getting their first points on the board, having lost 4-3 to Gokulam Kerala FC in their opener last week. On the other hand, Owen Coyle's Chennaiyin ensured their place in the quarter-finals of the tournament with a 3-0 victory against Tribhuwan Army with the goals coming from Farukh Choudhary, Rahim Ali and Rafael Crivellaro.

2023-08-18T02:25:03.282724+00:00 IST

Durand Cup: Jamshedpur FC, Indian Army Football get wins

A late goal by Ashley Koli in the 70th minute led the Men of Steel to all three points against the Indian Navy team.

2023-08-18T02:24:19.131699+00:00 IST

ISL will help us in Asian Cup campaign: Pritam Kotal

Defensive mainstay and one the most notable names in the current setup, Pritam Kotal, who has 52 caps for the Blue Tigers and led the Mohun Bagan Super Giant to the ISL title last season, believes that the Indian Super League has instilled significant fearlessness amongst Indian players. Kotal says that the exposure that youngsters have garnered by rubbing shoulders with their international counterparts has honed them to execute a spirited style of football for the national team.

2023-08-17T17:21:02.715716+00:00 IST

Jamshedpur, Indian Navy seek points, Indian Army face Bodoland FC

After facing reverses in the first game, both Jamshedpur FC and the Indian Navy football team will look to get their 132nd Durand Cup campaign back on track with a good performance and hopefully three points

2023-08-17T11:45:46.958459+00:00 IST

UEFA Super Cup: Manchester City clinch maiden title

The English champions managed to hold the scores level and almost secured a goal in the stoppage time

2023-08-17T09:40:49.498557+00:00 IST

Durand Cup: Chennaiyin aim to extend unbeaten run against Delhi

Owen Coyle's men ensured their place in the quarterfinals of the tournament with a 3-0 victory against Tribhuwan Army.

2023-08-17T09:36:14.177133+00:00 IST

AFC Cup: Mohun Bagan SG down Machhindra FC 3-1

New signings Anwar Ali (40’, 86’) and Jason Cummings (59’) scored for the Mariners while Afeez Oladipo (78’) found the back of the net for Machhindra FC.

2023-08-17T03:19:31.668379+00:00 IST