Football

Inter Kashi hold NorthEast United in rain-soaked AIFF Super Cup

NorthEast United FC were held to a 2-2 draw by Inter Kashi in the opening clash of Group B of the AIFF Super Cup 2025-26 at the GMC Stadium, Bambolim on Sunday, as per the official website of the All India Football Federation (AIFF).

2025-10-26T17:17:04.938068+00:00 IST

India women's football team gear up to face Nepal

The Indian senior women's team will take on Nepal in the final fixture of the Tri-Nation Women's International Friendlies at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong on Monday

2025-10-26T15:00:45.632060+00:00 IST

“My final project will be Cristiano Ronaldo": Satadru Dutta

"My final project will be Cristiano Ronaldo," Dutta told ANI.

2025-10-26T14:19:48.929235+00:00 IST

"His arrival will have positive effect...": Satadru Dutta

Sharing his views on bringing Messi to India, Dutta told ANI, "Indian football will not change with Messi's coming, but there can be small steps."

2025-10-26T14:05:42.771827+00:00 IST

AIFF Super Cup: Highlanders eye winning start, Gaurs to face JFC

The AIFF Super Cup 2025-26 action have a double-header on Sunday, as the opening fixture features the Durand Cup champions NorthEast United FC (Highlanders) and I-League title holders Inter Kashi at the GMC Stadium in Bambolim, followed by a 2025 Super Cup final rematch between FC Goa (Gaurs) and Jamshedpur FC at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, as per the official website of Indian Super League (ISL).

2025-10-26T11:54:41.697028+00:00 IST

Ronaldo "hungry for more" after hitting 950 career goals

Seasoned goal-scoring machine Cristiano Ronaldo insisted that he is still "hungry for more" after netting his 950th career goal in Al-Nassr's 2-0 victory over Al-Hazm.

2025-10-26T10:06:07.162870+00:00 IST

"Not good enough": Chelsea boss Maresca scathing verdict

Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca launched a brutal verdict on his side's shocking defeat against Sunderland in the Premier League and classified the Blues as "not good enough".

2025-10-26T09:21:54.493732+00:00 IST

Goa face Jamshedpur in a replay of last season’s finale

The 2025 Super Cup finalists, FC Goa, are set to lock horns with Jamshedpur FC at the PJN Stadium in Fatorda on Sunday in what promises to be a gripping encounter in the ongoing AIFF Super Cup 2025-26, as per the All India Football Federation (AIFF) website.

2025-10-26T07:48:32.925587+00:00 IST

NorthEast United FC set to face Inter Kashi

Durand Cup champions NorthEast United FC is all set to take on I-League title holders Inter Kashi at the GMC Stadium in Bambolim in the ongoing AIFF Super Cup 2025-26 on Sunday.

2025-10-26T07:14:51.384475+00:00 IST

India U20 women edge Kazakhstan 3-2 in first of two friendlies

The India U20 women's football team began their preparatory tour of Kazakhstan on a winning note, defeating the Kazakhstan U19 side 3-2 in the first of two friendly matches at the BIIK Sports Complex in Shymkent on Saturday.

2025-10-26T07:14:41.649656+00:00 IST

Liverpool has 'no answer' to teams playing long ball: Slot

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot admitted that his side is still hunting for an answer to deal with teams that implement a long-ball, low-block strategy following their 3-2 defeat against Brentford in the Premier League.

2025-10-26T03:08:13.325594+00:00 IST

Messi's Kerala tour with Argentina team postponed

Argentina was supposed to play a friendly match against the Australian men's football team at Kochi's Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium on November 17, and an inspection of the venue had been done by the Argentina Football Association (AFA) back in September, as per Olympics.com.

2025-10-25T19:08:15.699762+00:00 IST

AIFF Super Cup 2025-26: CFC go down against Mohun Bagan

Chennaiyin FC (CFC) went down 2-0 against Indian Super League side Mohun Bagan Super Giant in their AIFF Super Cup 2025-26 opener on Saturday at the Fatorda Stadium.

2025-10-25T18:30:02.129111+00:00 IST

AIFF Super Cup: East Bengal, Dempo SC play out 2-2 draw in opener

Mohamed Ali gave Dempo a first-half lead before Naorem Mahesh Singh and Miguel Ferreira turned the game around for East Bengal. But just when victory seemed secure, Laximanrao Rane struck late for Dempo to break the hearts of the Red and Golds.

2025-10-25T16:23:36.076771+00:00 IST

"Want this team to show passion on pitch": KBFC coach

Head coach of Kerala Blasters FC, David Catala, shared his confidence in the team's new signings and emphasised their focused approach ahead of the AIFF Super Cup 2025-26, as per the official website of Indian Super League (ISL).

2025-10-24T17:49:14.352336+00:00 IST

IR Iran blank Nepal to win Tri-Nation tournament

IR Iran were crowned winners of the Tri-Nation Women's International Friendlies after a dominant 3-0 win over Nepal at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong on Friday, as per the official website of All India Football Federation (AIFF).

2025-10-24T17:39:06.413650+00:00 IST

Chennaiyin FC announce all-Indian 24-man squad as head coach

Led by former India international attacker Clifford Miranda, a 24-man Chennaiyin FC squad will participate in the 2025-26 AIFF Super Cup. Drawn in Group A, the Marina Machans will commence their campaign with a crunch tie against Mohun Bagan Super Giant on October 25 at the Fatorda Stadium, before facing East Bengal FC and Dempo SC, as per a release from Chennaiyin FC.

2025-10-24T12:56:00.400920+00:00 IST

Not first time I spoke with Barcelona: Rashford

Out-of-favour England forward Marcus Rashford revealed that his summer loan deal with Barcelona wasn't the first time he was in contact with the Spanish behemoths about a potential transfer. The one factor that swayed him to join the Catalan club was a desire for change after spending more than 20 years with his parent club, Manchester United.

2025-10-24T09:01:20.422124+00:00 IST

India U20 head coach names 23-member squad

India U20 women's team head coach Joakim Alexandersson has named a 23-member squad to face Kazakhstan U19 in two friendlies during the October FIFA Women's International Match Window, as per the official website of the All India Football Federation (AIFF).

2025-10-23T18:07:30.400580+00:00 IST

Iran's second-half strikes sink India

It was a bitter evening for the Indian senior women's team as they slumped to a 0-2 defeat against IR Iran in the opening match of the Tri-Nation Women's International Friendlies at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong on Tuesday.

2025-10-23T03:47:13.111350+00:00 IST

Al-Nassr beats FC Goa 1-2 in AFC Champions League Two

Indian Super League (ISL) side FC Goa succumbed to a narrow 1-2 defeat against Saudi powerhouse Al-Nassr FC in their third group-stage match of the AFC Champions League Two at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Goa on Wednesday.

2025-10-22T18:58:03.731359+00:00 IST