Football

ISL: Mohun Bagan SG put five past Mohammedan Sporting

The Mariners moved provisionally to the top of the table with nine points, edging ahead of Jamshedpur FC on goal difference, while Mohammedan SC moved to the bottom without a point. Robson Azevedo was adjudged the Player of the Match.

2026-02-28T18:22:33.929242+00:00 IST

IFL: Dempo host Real Kashmir; Shillong Lajong face Rajasthan Utd

The first match will see the most successful club in the league, Dempo SC, host Real Kashmir FC at the PJN Stadium in Fatorda, Goa (16:00 IST). Later in the evening, Shillong Lajong FC will take on Rajasthan United FC at the SSA Stadium in Shillong (18:30 IST).

2026-02-28T17:07:16.071254+00:00 IST

ISL: Rei Tachikawa curler seals Jamshedpur’s comeback win

The visitors registered their third consecutive victory to move provisionally to the top of the table with nine points from three matches, while East Bengal remains on six points following their first defeat of the campaign. Stephen Eze was adjudged the Player of the Match.

2026-02-27T17:51:58.389083+00:00 IST

Chennaiyin FC face Odisha test for first win of ISL

Assessing the challenge ahead, head coach Clifford Miranda underlined the need for his side to be at their sharpest in what promises to be a demanding away fixture, irrespective of the hosts' winless start to the season.

2026-02-27T12:08:14.216349+00:00 IST

IFL 2025-26 kicks off with a double header on opening day

The Indian Football League (IFL), the country's second-tier men's professional competition, returns on Friday, marking the beginning of a new chapter in India's football pyramid. Formerly known as the I-League, the rebranded competition kicks off with a double-header.

2026-02-27T05:30:31.835437+00:00 IST

ISL 2025-26: Bengaluru FC and Punjab FC set for high-stakes clash

Punjab FC counters with the skilful Dani Ramirez dictating the tempo and the physically imposing Effiong Nsungusi leading the line. Strengthening the Shers' defence is Brazilian veteran Pablo Santos, whose leadership will be crucial in neutralising the Blues' creative threats.

2026-02-26T18:28:13.155202+00:00 IST

ISL 2025-26: East Bengal, Jamshedpur fight for third straight win

With both East Bengal and Jamshedpur tied on six points from their opening two games, the winners of this clash will move to the top of the table temporarily.

2026-02-26T17:37:38.798989+00:00 IST

Ronaldo acquires 25 per cent ownership stake in UD Almeria

The financial terms of the transaction done via the legendary footballer's CR7 Sports Investments company have not been disclosed, but is considered to be a long-term investment for Ronaldo, who has turned 41 this year and is in the twilight of his career, which has seen him turn up for clubs like Sporting CP, Manchester United, Real Madrid, Juventus and now Al Nassr in Saudi Arabia.

2026-02-26T14:23:40.922540+00:00 IST

India U20 women’s football team held to 1-1 draw by Swedish club

The India U20 women's team played a 1-1 draw against Swedish club Enskede IK Dam on February 26, at the Boson National Sports Centre in Lidingo, Sweden.

2026-02-26T06:19:57.340074+00:00 IST

PSG edge Monaco 5-4 on aggregate, Madrid beat Benfica 2-1

Reigning champions Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) narrowly avoided a shock exit from the UEFA Champions League, securing their place in the Round of 16 after a tense 2-2 draw with Monaco, as the result saw the Parisians advance 5-4 on aggregate, according to the UEFA Champions League website. Real Madrid, on the other hand, beat Benfica 2-1 to secure a 3-1 aggregate win and advance to the knockout stages.

2026-02-26T04:50:11.226986+00:00 IST

Atalanta and Galatasaray reach UEFA Champions League last 16

Atalanta BC produced one of the most memorable nights in their European history, overturning a two-goal first-leg deficit to defeat Borussia Dortmund 4-1 (4-3 on aggregate) and advance to the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 on Wednesday, according to the UEFA Champions League website. On the other hand, Galatasaray secured their place in the Round of 16 with a 7-5 aggregate victory over Juventus following a 3-2 second-leg thriller on Thursday.

2026-02-26T03:23:30.140321+00:00 IST

ISL: FC Goa aim to build winning momentum vs SC Delhi

FC Goa stuttered to a 1-1 draw against ISL debutants Inter Kashi, before they defeated Mohammedan Sporting 2-0 in Kolkata. On the other hand, SC Delhi started their season with a 0-2 loss to Bengaluru FC, and went down 1-4 to East Bengal after taking the lead in their second match.

2026-02-25T17:47:35.861520+00:00 IST

"You feel half ignorant": Messi reveals one life regret

Argentina's FIFA World Cup-winning legend Lionel Messi opened up about his regret of not learning English as a student, saying it makes him feel "half-ignorant" while interacting with prominent personalities worldwide.

2026-02-25T17:26:24.829985+00:00 IST

AFC Women's Asia Cup: Sangita speaks on team's FIFA WC aim

At the very start of last year's qualifying campaign, while the immediate objective for the India women's national team was to reach the Asian Cup, Sangita's focus stretched one step further. For her, the Asian Cup was never the destination. It was the gateway to the FIFA Women's World Cup. The Asian Cup, hosted by Australia, will start from March 1 this year and will go on till March 21.

2026-02-25T13:05:45.213259+00:00 IST

Bodø/Glimt, Atletico, Leverkusen, Newcastle reach Round of 16

Inter Milan intensified their efforts late on, with Alessandro Bastoni reducing the deficit, but Kjetil Knutsen's men held firm to record a memorable victory against the three-time European champions.

2026-02-25T03:17:17.326678+00:00 IST

ISL 2025-26: Odisha and Inter Kashi share points in Bhubaneswar

Odisha FC and Inter Kashi FC played out a goalless draw in Gameweek 2 of the ongoing Indian Super League (ISL) 2025-26 at the Kalinga Stadium on Tuesday

2026-02-24T18:26:29.900826+00:00 IST

ISL: Clinical Mohun Bagan SG outclass Chennaiyin FC

The Mariners climbed to second in the table with six points, level with city rivals East Bengal FC, but behind on goal difference, while Chennaiyin FC are 11th, according to a release.

2026-02-23T17:36:48.909995+00:00 IST

ISL: Odisha to host Inter Kashi FC in their first match

Odisha FC will host newly-promoted Inter Kashi FC in their first match of Indian Super League 2025-26, which will be played at the Kalinga Stadium, in Bhubaneswar, on Tuesday, February 24.

2026-02-23T17:20:32.189528+00:00 IST

Indian women’s team steam past Perth Azzurri

The Indian senior women's national football team defeated Australian club side Perth Azzurri 7-2 in a closed-door friendly at Macedonia Park in Perth on Monday, February 23.

2026-02-23T16:16:04.707611+00:00 IST

Arsenal cruise to a 4-1 victory over Tottenham Hotspur

Eberechi Eze and Viktor Gyokeres each bagged a brace as Arsenal cruised to a 4-1 north-London derby win, restoring their five-point cushion over Manchester City at the top of the Premier League points table.

2026-02-23T04:29:56.809998+00:00 IST

India U20 women drub Swedish club Täby FK in friendly

The Indian U20 women's team registered a 4-0 win over the senior squad of Swedish club Taby FK in a friendly match at the Boson National Sports Centre in Lidingo, Sweden, on Sunday.

2026-02-23T02:51:06.726485+00:00 IST