Football

India look to build on winning start in SAFF U17 C’ship

The India U17 team are set for their second Group B match of the SAFF U17 Championship 2025 at the Racecourse International Stadium in Colombo on Friday, as they take on Bhutan, as per the official website of the All India Football Association (AIFF).

2025-09-19T02:28:59.563896+00:00 IST

FC Goa lose to Al Zawraa SC in AFC Champions League Two

FC Goa fought hard, but ultimately suffered a 0-2 defeat at the hands of Iraq's Al Zawraa SC in their AFC Champions League Two 2025-26 Group D tie at the Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Goa, on Wednesday.

2025-09-17T21:21:00.217502+00:00 IST

Champions League: Mbappe brace powers Real Madrid to 2-1

Kylian Mbappe scored twice from the penalty spot as Real Madrid launched their latest Champions League campaign with a hard-fought 2-1 comeback victory over Marseille at the Santiago Bernabeu, as per Sky Sports.

2025-09-17T09:58:08.123119+00:00 IST

Mohun Bagan SG suffer opening day defeat to Ahal FC in AFC CL Two

Mohun Bagan Super Giant were defeated 0-1 by Ahal FC in their AFC Champions League Two 2025-26 Group C opener at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan Stadium.

2025-09-17T03:11:08.895714+00:00 IST

India put six past Maldives in SAFF U17 Championship opener

The India U17 national team began their SAFF U17 Championship 2025 title defence in an emphatic fashion as they cruised to a 6-0 demolition of Maldives in their opening Group B encounter at the Racecourse International Stadium in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

2025-09-17T03:06:30.371081+00:00 IST

New MBSG signings could be decisive in ACL 2 campaign

Mohun Bagan Super Giant (MBSG) will begin their AFC Champions League Two campaign against Turkmenistan's Ahal FK on Tuesday, with their latest signings expected to play a crucial role in the team's continental ambitions, according to the Indian Super League's (ISL) official website.

2025-09-16T04:04:27.716190+00:00 IST

Mohun Bagan Super Giant aim for winning start against Ahal FK

Mohun Bagan Super Giant are set to begin their AFC Champions League Two campaign on Tuesday when they host Turkmenistan's Ahal FK at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, as per the official website of the Indian Super League (ISL).

2025-09-16T03:27:18.123100+00:00 IST

India to begin SAFF U17 title defence against Maldives

The India U17 men's team are set to begin their SAFF U17 Championship 2025 campaign against Maldives in Group B on Tuesday at the Racecourse International Stadium in Colombo, as per the official website of All India Football Federation (AIFF).

2025-09-16T03:10:20.656505+00:00 IST

Manchester Derby: Haaland double fires City to Derby glory

Erling Haaland struck twice as Manchester City returned to winning ways with a commanding 3-0 victory over Manchester United in the derby at the Etihad Stadium, as per Sky Sports.

2025-09-15T03:08:32.591609+00:00 IST

Coach Jamil names probables squad for AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers

India head coach Khalid Jamil unveiled the 30-player probables squad for the Indian senior men's national football team on Sunday, ahead of the October FIFA International Window.

2025-09-14T12:11:06.580534+00:00 IST

Indian men's futsal team suffer defeat against Lebanon

The Indian men's futsal team were defeated 2-7 by Lebanon in the first of two friendlies in Beirut as part of the preparations for the AFC Futsal Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers, scheduled for later this month. The match was played at the Al Sadaka Sporting Complex in the Lebanese capital. Both Indian goals were scored by debutants Seaon D'Souza and Mahip Adhikari, as per the official website of the All India Football Federation (AIFF).

2025-09-14T08:45:10.139417+00:00 IST

"Good start by Khalid Jamil, but needs consistency”: Bhutia

Jamil recently guided India to a third-place finish in the CAFA Nations Cup, where they defeated higher-ranked Oman 1(3)-1(2) on penalties to claim a historic bronze medal.

2025-09-14T04:48:17.669779+00:00 IST

Indian men's futsal team to play two friendlies against Lebanon

The Indian men's futsal team will play two friendly matches against Lebanon in Beirut on September 13 and 15 as part of their preparations for the AFC Futsal Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers, scheduled for later this month, as per the official website of the All India Football Federation (AIFF).

2025-09-13T02:42:01.508289+00:00 IST

23-member Indian squad for SAFF U17 Championship named

The Indian U17 men's team head coach Bibiano Fernandes on Friday named a 23-member squad for the SAFF U17 Championship in Sri Lanka starting from September 15.

2025-09-12T14:51:42.966654+00:00 IST

Very little … kicking of the ball: Ex-US player on WC task force

The former US player, having played 96 matches for the US, said that it is important for the task force to counter any "perception out there that people have that it's not going to be a welcoming environment."

2025-09-12T05:23:34.151625+00:00 IST

Defending or depending on dead ball won’t take us far: Bhutia

Former India captain Bhaichung Bhutia has stressed that newly-appointed national team head coach Khalid Jamil will need to focus on consistency and attacking football if India is to make strides at the continental and global stage.

2025-09-11T19:28:38.328943+00:00 IST

"Unai Emery persuaded me": Jadon Sancho on joining Aston Villa

With the Premier League 2025-26 season resuming after an international break, Aston Villa's new signing Jadon Sancho spoke about the confidence and vision that the manager Unai Emery shared with him, which inspired his move to the club.

2025-09-11T11:39:21.535757+00:00 IST

AFC WCL: East Bengal to play Wuhan Jiangda, Bam Khatoon, Nasaf

East Bengal, the champions of the 2024-25 Indian Women's League, qualified for the Group Stage in their maiden continental appearance after emerging as Group E toppers in the Preliminary Stage, ahead of Kitchee SC (Hong Kong) and Phnom Penh Crown FC (Cambodia), which was played in Cambodia last month

2025-09-11T08:49:37.426450+00:00 IST

India's key takeaways from CAFA Nations Cup

India edged past Oman 1(3)-1(2) on penalties, marking a historic achievement for the Blue Tigers in the third-place decider of the CAFA Nations Cup, this was the first time they participated in that tournament, as per the official website of the Indian Super League (ISL).

2025-09-10T07:53:53.718070+00:00 IST

India bury six past Brunei Darussalam in U23 Asian Cup Qualifiers

The India U23 men's national team were eliminated from the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qualifiers despite defeating Brunei Darussalam 6-0 at the Suheim Bin Hamad Stadium in Doha, Qatar, on Tuesday.

2025-09-10T04:53:15.817433+00:00 IST