Football

Messi and Argentina’s WC winning squad set to play in Kerala

Messi's first visit to India was in September 2011, when the legend was here to play against Venezuela in Kolkata, which his team won 1-0 at Salt Lake Stadium.

2025-08-23T04:12:01.688817+00:00 IST

FIFA President presents first ticket of World Cup Final to Trump

Ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, FIFA President Gianni Infantino presented US President Donald Trump with the very first ticket to the tournament's grand finale. The final is scheduled to take place in New York-New Jersey on July 19, 2026.

2025-08-23T03:38:54.635703+00:00 IST

How NEUFC battled their way to back-to-back Durand Cup finals

NorthEast United FC (NEUFC) lifted the Durand Cup last year, but it was more than just a trophy, it marked the club's first-ever piece of silverware and a defining turning point for a side long known for potential that seldom turned into results. Twelve months on, the Highlanders have proven that their triumph was no fluke. By securing a spot in the Durand Cup 2025 final, their second consecutive appearance, they have firmly established themselves as genuine contenders, as per the official website of the Indian Super League (ISL).

2025-08-23T03:06:05.216730+00:00 IST

Durand Cup final: Defending champions NEUFC meets DHFC

NorthEast United FC remain the only ISL side left in the tournament, but standing between them and the trophy are an in-form Diamond Harbour FC, who have already shown they can beat anyone on their day.

2025-08-23T02:37:40.980039+00:00 IST

Ind sees off Bangladesh challenge in SAFF U17 Women’s Champ 'ship

Pearl Fernandes (14') and Bonifilia Shullai (76') were the scorers for India, who led 1-0 at halftime. The win also consolidated India's top spot in the group. They have six points with two wins from two matches.

2025-08-23T02:15:13.490532+00:00 IST

Saudi Super Cup 2025 final: Ronaldo aims for first major trophy

Legendary striker Cristiano Ronaldo will be aiming for his first title with Al Nasse as they take on Al Ahli in the Saudi Super Cup 2025 final on Saturday at the Hong Kong Stadium.

2025-08-22T18:54:26.095153+00:00 IST

Trump announces draw of FIFA Men's World Cup 2026 

The 2026 competition will be the first World Cup held across three countries--the United States, Canada, and Mexico--and the first to include 48 teams. It will take place from June 11 to July 19.

2025-08-22T18:54:01.204820+00:00 IST

India prepare to meet familiar foes Bangladesh

The SAFF U-17 Women's Championship 2025 is a marathon. After India made the perfect start with a 7-0 thumping of Nepal, there still remain five more games in this round-robin tournament, or in head coach Joakim Alexandersson's opinion, 'five perfect games', as per the All India Football Federation (AIFF) website.

2025-08-21T16:17:37.250047+00:00 IST

Slot confirms Frimpong ruled out until international break

Frimpong was withdrawn on the hour mark of Liverpool's victory over AFC Bournemouth in the Premier League season opener last Friday with a hamstring complaint. He limped off the field, and there were immediate concerns about his future.

2025-08-21T15:53:40.891806+00:00 IST

New faces galore in Indian senior men's camp

There are four first-timers in Jamil's camp of 25 players, defenders Alex Saji, Sunil Benchamin, Muhammed Uvais, and forward Manvir Singh.

2025-08-21T15:33:52.120699+00:00 IST

Crystal Palace boss Glasner breaks silence on Guehi incident

Crystal Palace will enjoy the services of Eberechi Eze and Marc Guehi in their UEFA Conference League play-off fixture against Fredrikstad, despite being linked to a move away from the club, confirmed manager Oliver Glasner.

2025-08-20T17:52:41.899848+00:00 IST

Subroto Cup: Assam, Chhattisgarh share 2-2 draw

Day 2 of the Subroto Cup International Football Tournament saw contrasting shades of footballing drama, from the nail-biting 2-2 draw between Assam's Betkuchi High School and Chhattisgarh's Mata Rukhmani Kanya Ashram, to an unforgettable record where Amenity Public School, Rudrapur (Uttarakhand) scored 20 goals against Air Force School, Kanpur in one of the tournament's most emphatic wins

2025-08-20T17:51:05.607085+00:00 IST

Durand Cup: Diamond Harbour FC create history by reaching final

Debutants Diamond Harbour FC (DHFC) created history at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (VYBK) in Kolkata on Wednesday, overwhelming East Bengal with a 2-1 victory in the second semi-final of the 134th Durand Cup, courtesy two second-half strikes from Spanish defender Mikel Idiakez and Kerala forward Joby Justin respectively.

2025-08-20T17:06:59.593299+00:00 IST

Durand Cup 2025: NEUFC advance to their second straight finals

Redeem Tlang's first-half goal was enough for defending champions NorthEast United FC to book their place in the finals of the 134th Durand Cup, edging past a spirited Shillong Lajong FC in a repeat of last edition's semi-finals, as per a press release.

2025-08-20T03:54:59.969893+00:00 IST

"No injury during Bangladesh clash": AIFF on Subhasish’s injury

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) issued an official statement on Tuesday addressing reports regarding defender Subhasish Bose's injury status, clarifying that the player did not suffer any injury during India's AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers Final Round match against Bangladesh on March 25 in Shillong.

2025-08-19T19:50:08.622468+00:00 IST

"Decision should rest with govt, but not be selective": Bhaichung

With India set to face Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025, former Indian football captain Bhaichung Bhutia has said that the decision on whether the two nations should compete against each other in sporting events must be left to the government of India. However, he stressed that such a stand should apply across all sports and not just cricket.

2025-08-19T18:57:59.622520+00:00 IST

64th Subroto Cup:Govt Higher Secondary School beats Sainik School

The 64th edition of the Subroto Cup International Football Tournament commenced in spectacular fashion today here at the historic Dr. B.R Ambedkar Stadium. Govt Higher Secondary School, Nari, Arunachal Pradesh got the better of Sainik School, Sambhalpur in the featured match in Group A in the Junior Girls (Under 17) category, which got underway earlier in the day. The score ended 1-0 in favour of Govt Higher Secondary School, with jersey no. 9, Luky Liam Tamin, scoring in the 9th minute to help the team take the lead, as per a release from Subroto Cup.

2025-08-19T17:14:50.132821+00:00 IST

AIFF moves SC for clarity on ISL’s future structure

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has approached the Supreme Court highlighting the urgent need to resolve the uncertainty surrounding the future structure of Indian football's top-tier league, the Indian Super League (ISL).

2025-08-18T21:49:49.504119+00:00 IST

Ex-Man United skipper says club "need to find a goalkeeper"

The clash between Gunners and The Red Devils showed the differences in goalkeeping quality of both sides. The side's second-choice goalie Altay Bayindir, stepping in for an absent Onana, failed to stop a cross from Declan Rice, who nodded home by Riccardo Calafiori. While on the other David Raya earned plaudits for his performance, making spectacular saves against attacks from relentless Manchester United's new signings Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo. That goal itself proved to be a point of difference despite Man United's impressive attacking game and gave Arsenal three points.

2025-08-18T05:19:07.817688+00:00 IST

Damait savours Durand Cup breakthrough with Shillong Lajong

What could have been just another delivery into the box turned into the spark that ignited Lajong's comeback and eventual victory. For the midfielder, it was a surreal experience to score his side's opening and comeback goal.

2025-08-18T04:36:34.503264+00:00 IST

Premier League: Man United lose campaign opener to Arsenal

During this high-octane clash at Old Trafford, three attacking players, Matheus Cuhna, Bryan Mbeumo and Benjamin Sesko made their debuts for the Red Devils on Sunday.

2025-08-18T04:00:21.559886+00:00 IST