Football

Ind crowned SAFF U17 Women’s champions despite defeat against Ban

India suffered their only defeat in their last match of SAFF U17 Women's Championship 2025, losing 3-4 to Bangladesh at Changlimithang Stadium, Bhutan. Despite the defeat, they were crowned champions, having earned an unassailable lead in the points table with a game in hand, as per the official website of All India Football Federation (AIFF).

2025-09-01T11:58:19.298443+00:00 IST

India stand united in the face of Iran challenge

The senior Indian men's national team, after defeating hosts Tajikistan last week, are now winding up for the clash against Asian giants Iran in the CAFA Nations Cup, at the Hisor Central Stadium in Hisor, Tajikistan, which will kick off on Monday, as per the official website of All India Football Federation (AIFF).

2025-09-01T11:42:29.483358+00:00 IST

Barcelona's young star Lamine Yamal shatters massive record

Barcelona's young attacking sensation Lamine Yamal shattered yet another record after converting a much-debated penalty during the 1-1 draw against Rayo Vallecano in La Liga.

2025-09-01T09:11:51.880206+00:00 IST

Chaos ensues at Lumen after Seattle Sounders thump Inter Miami

Lionel Messi was kept silent as Inter Miami chased shadows, fell to a comprehensive 3-0 defeat and conceded the Leagues Cup title to Seattle Sounders FC at Lumen Field.

2025-09-01T04:54:37.396980+00:00 IST

Shahdol footballer thanks PM Modi for recognising ‘Mini Brazil’

"I feel happy that PM Modi talked about our 'Mini Brazil'. Some players from Mini Brazil will have the opportunity to travel to Germany. I feel happy that the Prime Minister does so much for us," Gupta said.

2025-08-31T18:28:20.203419+00:00 IST

PM Modi reveals Beiersdorfer to train players of MP's Shahdol

During the 125th edition of Mann ki Baat on Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared an inspiring story about how a podcast conversation has opened new opportunities for young footballers from Shahdol, Madhya Pradesh.

2025-08-31T08:31:35.029650+00:00 IST

Indian Super League: Tournament's most heated rivalries

These rivalries have already written themselves into Indian football folklore. Some were born from legacy, some from geography and others simply because neither side could stand the sight of the other winning anything.

2025-08-31T03:08:23.259712+00:00 IST

India scripting most dominant season in SAFF U17 Women's C'ship

Team India may have clinched the SAFF U17 Women's Championship 2025 title with a game to spare, but the job is not done yet, according to head coach Joakim Alexandersson, as per the official website of the All India Football Federation (AIFF).

2025-08-31T02:48:48.599177+00:00 IST

Jharkhand defeat Manipur to win third Sub-Junior Girls’ NFC

Jharkhand were crowned champions of the Sub Junior Girls' National Football Championship 2025-26 Tier 1, with a 3-2 win over Manipur in a thrilling final at Jorhat Stadium, Jorhat, Assam.

2025-08-31T02:40:58.068872+00:00 IST

Muhammed Uvais realises India dream

It was not too long ago when, during the COVID pandemic, Muhammed Uvais Moyikkal could not find any club that would sign him. However, when a few years of hard work and sheer grit fast-forwarded, the defender from Malappuram, Kerala, finds himself in the senior Indian men's national team, as per the official website of All India Football Association (AIFF).

2025-08-31T02:38:20.412229+00:00 IST

India seal SAFF U17 Women’s Championship title

India once again stamped their authority in South Asia with a commanding 5-0 victory over Nepal at the Changlimithang Stadium in Thimphu to clinch the SAFF U17 Women's Championship 2025 title in style. The Young Tigresses led 3-0 at half-time, as per the official website of the All India Football Federation (AIFF).

2025-08-30T02:37:50.286856+00:00 IST

AIFF to host FIFA Capacity Building Workshop for administrators

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) will host a FIFA Capacity Building Workshop for women administrators in New Delhi, from September 2 to 4, as per the official website of AIFF.

2025-08-30T02:37:07.720402+00:00 IST

Anwar's attacking magic inspired India to 2-1 win

Anwar Ali and Sandesh Jhingan ensured India's new chapter under head coach Khalid Jamil began on a winning note as the Blue Tigers ousted Tajikistan with a 2-1 victory in the CAFA Nations Cup opener on Friday night.

2025-08-29T18:03:29.417435+00:00 IST

ISL 2025-26 season likely to kick off in December

After weeks of uncertainty, the Indian Super League (ISL) 2025-26 season is now set to begin in December 2025, according to a joint proposal submitted by the All India Football Federation (AIFF) and the ISL's commercial partner, Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL), to the Supreme Court of India on August 28, as per ESPN.

2025-08-28T20:07:55.929817+00:00 IST

Ibrahimovic, Chelsea receive honours ahead of UEFA CL draw

The award was given to the 43-year-old legend for his "exemplary achievements on and off the pitch" in a senior career spanning from 1999 to 2023.

2025-08-28T17:33:04.424603+00:00 IST

Subroto Cup: Betkuchi High School secures junior girls' title

The final match, held at the historic Ambedkar Stadium, showcased the best of youth football and was attended by an enthusiastic crowd. For Assam, Milina Brahma (24'), Sayasree Sangma (12') and Mari Mech (29') scored the goals, while Neha Baroi (21') remained the single goal scorer from West Bengal, as per a Subroto Cup release.

2025-08-28T16:07:00.071477+00:00 IST

Mandaviya felicitates footballers after historic European treble

Union Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports, Mansukh Mandaviya, felicitated the young footballers of Minerva Academy Football Club, Mohali, in New Delhi on Thursday, terming their victories across Europe as a new beginning for Indian football, going forward, according to a release from the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.

2025-08-28T14:58:23.537789+00:00 IST

CAFA Nations Cup: Indian coach stresses on "positive" thinking

India has been placed in Group B, where, after facing the hosts, they will play Iran (September 1) and Afghanistan (September 4). Group A, meanwhile, consists of hosts Uzbekistan, Kyrgyz Republic, Turkmenistan, and Oman. The top teams from each group will play each other in the final, while the two second-placed teams will face off in the third-place match, both to be played on September 8.

2025-08-28T14:43:03.213464+00:00 IST

Grimsby Town stun Manchester United in penalty shootout thriller

Manchester United exited the Carabao Cup on penalties on Wednesday despite a second-half fightback against Grimsby Town at Blundell Park.

2025-08-28T08:44:33.321643+00:00 IST

India U23s ready for second friendly against Iraq

Following a narrow 1-2 defeat in their first friendly, the India U23 men's national team will take on Iraq in their second closed-doors friendly match on Thursday at the Kuala Lumpur Football Stadium in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, at 13:30 IST.

2025-08-28T03:32:08.163538+00:00 IST

Five-star performance against Bhutan inches India closer to SAFF

A ruthless India demolished Bhutan 5-0 in their fourth match of the SAFF U17 Women's Championship 2025 at the Changlimithang Stadium in Thimphu on Wednesday, August 27, 2025. The Young Tigresses led 3-0 at half-time, as per the official website of All India Football Federation (AIFF).

2025-08-27T18:10:45.979993+00:00 IST