Football

Fast, furious India defeat Bahrain in AFC U23 Asian Cup Qualifier

India began their AFC U23 Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers campaign with a 2-0 victory against Bahrain at the Suheim Bin Hamad Stadium in Doha, Qatar, on Wednesday. The India U23 men's national team scored one in each half.

2025-09-03T18:20:06.658735+00:00 IST

Uttar Pradesh defeat Kerala to win Sub Junior Girls' NFC Tier 2

Uttar Pradesh won the Sub Junior Girls' National Football Championship 2025-26 Tier 2, defeating Kerala 2-1 in the final at the RKM Ashrama Ground, Narainpur, Chhattisgarh, on Wednesday. Both the teams secured promotion to Tier 1 for the upcoming edition as the finalists of this season, as per the official website of All India Football Federation (AIFF).

2025-09-03T17:36:50.565177+00:00 IST

Gundogan reveals reason behind leaving Manchester City

Just a year after returning to Manchester City, German midfielder Ilkay Gundogan has left the club to join Turkish side Galatasaray.

2025-09-03T16:50:08.099675+00:00 IST

FIFA Capacity Building Workshop for women administrators begins

The FIFA Capacity Building Workshop for women administrators began in New Delhi, according to the official website of the All India Football Federation (AIFF).

2025-09-03T16:07:26.175641+00:00 IST

India eye victory against Afghanistan

The top teams from each group will progress to the final, while the two second-placed teams will make it to the third-place match, both to take place on September 8.

2025-09-03T15:20:05.860101+00:00 IST

Barca striker stresses on "quality of minutes" during this season

The 37-year-old is yet to start in a La Liga game this season and missed the campaign opener due to injury. The veteran said as things stand now, the focus is not on the minutes he gets to play, but rather on delivering when it matters the most.

2025-09-03T14:17:05.243922+00:00 IST

"Crazy": Bayern Munich president slams PL transfer window

Bayern Munich president Uli Hoeness lambasted and classified the Premier League clubs for combined spending a record fee on signings this summer.

2025-09-03T13:07:54.722203+00:00 IST

Sandesh Jhingan ruled out of CAFA Nations Cup due to injury

Indian defender Sandesh Jhingan sustained an injury during India's CAFA Nations Cup 2025 encounter against Iran and has been ruled out of the remaining tournament. He will return to India on Wednesday.

2025-09-03T06:51:18.276159+00:00 IST

India has great potential: Futsal men's national team head coach

Two years back, the Indian men's futsal national team played their first Asian qualifiers in Tajikistan. Now, the national team is once again gearing up for the AFC Futsal Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers, which are set to be held from September 20 to 24 in Kuwait.

2025-09-03T04:54:06.985717+00:00 IST

India to begin AFC U23 Asian Cup qualification against Bahrain

The Indian men's U23 team will take on Bahrain in their AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026 Qualifiers Group H opener on Wednesday at the Suheim bin Hamad Stadium in Doha, as per the official website of All India Football Federation (AIFF).

2025-09-02T17:32:15.377473+00:00 IST

SC approves issuing of tenders to find partner for ISL resumption

The proposal shared by AIFF and FSDL had outlined two points: Tenders to be conducted for finding a commercial partner for organising ISL and the league starts in December and, the second point being that the 2025-26 season starting with the Super Cup, as per ESPN.

2025-09-02T16:12:45.897318+00:00 IST

Being there at 18 is...: Yamal aims to achieve Ballon d'Or dream

Yamal was sensational for Barca in the 2024-25 season, delivering 18 goals and 25 assists across 55 matches across all competitions, playing a massive role in their domestic treble of La Liga, Copa del Rey and Spanish Super Cup. He also took Spain Euro Championship title last year. He emerged with the 'Best Young Player' in the competition. The only setback was the club's UEFA Champions League dreams being crushed in the semifinal against Inter Milan.

2025-09-02T14:15:24.351123+00:00 IST

"No one is prepared": Argentina goalie on Messi's retirement

Messi is all set to continue through next summer's FIFA World Cup as he aims to defend the title he finally won back in 2022, but it remains to be seen what the future has in store for him, with Argentina and club Inter Miami, as the club contract extension beyond the end of the year yet to be agreed with the Major League Soccer (MLS) side.

2025-09-02T11:58:32.289572+00:00 IST

Manchester City announce Donnarumma's arrival on five-year deal

Manchester City released a statement to announce the arrival of the towering Italian goalkeeper, which read, "Manchester City are pleased to confirm the signing of Gianluigi Donnarumma from Paris Saint-Germain, subject to international clearance."

2025-09-02T09:30:36.158450+00:00 IST

Ederson leaves Manchester City after eight years

Brazilian goalkeeper Ederson has brought the curtains down on his trophy-laden eight years with Manchester City after joining Turkish club Fenerbahce on Tuesday.

2025-09-02T08:15:14.933647+00:00 IST

Isak reveals "biggest motivation" to join Liverpool

Sweden striker Alexander Isak explained the motive behind his decision to join Liverpool, who broke the bank and shelled out a record transfer fee to sign him from Newcastle United.

2025-09-02T06:01:05.077773+00:00 IST

Cristiano Ronaldo launches Saudi Tourism's 'Unreal Calendar'

One of the biggest football stars the world has ever seen, Cristiano Ronaldo (CR7), is now becoming the face of Saudi Tourism's latest campaign, 'I Came for Football, I Stayed For More."

2025-09-02T02:44:11.744047+00:00 IST

East Bengal seal AFC Women's Champions League Group Stage spot

East Bengal advanced to the Group Stage of the AFC Women's Champions League 2025-26 despite being held to a 1-1 draw by Kitchee SC of Hong Kong, China in their final Qualifiers Group E tie on Sunday.

2025-09-01T17:57:47.994846+00:00 IST

Iran hammers India 3-0 in CAFA Nations Cup

The Indian senior national team lost 0-3 to Iran in their second group stage game of the CAFA Nations Cup 2025 at Hisor Central Stadium on Monday.

2025-09-01T15:57:47.593339+00:00 IST

ISL club EBFC part ways with striker Dimitrios Diamantakos

Indian Super League (ISL) football club East Bengal FC (EBFC) announced on Monday the mutual termination of its contract with striker Dimitrios Diamantakos.

2025-09-01T13:06:17.901134+00:00 IST