Football

"Unbalanced" Nottingham have "major problem" says boss Nuno

Nottingham Forest head coach Nuno Espirito Santo has classified his side as "unbalanced" and claimed that they have a "major problem" and are "very, very far" from the position they should be as the latest edition of the Premier League stands on the verge of commencement.

2025-08-15T08:19:23.568276+00:00 IST

AIFF, ISL clubs to take season delay concerns to SC next week

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) and Indian Super League (ISL) clubs' legal representatives discussed on Thursday, August 14, 2025, to address the ongoing uncertainty over the start of the 2025-26 ISL season.

2025-08-14T21:36:45.480629+00:00 IST

Date, potential opponents for FC Goa, MBSG

Indian Super League (ISL) side FC Goa (FCG) qualified for the group stages of the AFC Champions League Two after a terrific 2-1 win over Oman's Al-Seeb Club in the preliminary stage encounter at Fatorda on Wednesday, as per the official website of ISL.

2025-08-14T16:08:44.388923+00:00 IST

Jota "never took his football for granted": Ex-Liverpool star

Liverpool will be kickstarting their title defence at their home arena of Anfield against Bournemouth from August 16 onwards. However, the occasion of defending the title at home will be a bittersweet one for the players and fans alike as there would be no Jota walking down the pitch, having passed away in a car accident at the age of 28 in July.

2025-08-14T08:45:53.989319+00:00 IST

UEFA Super Cup: Spurs fumble 2-0 lead as PSG capture title

On Wednesday night, PSG made a stunning comeback during the final few minutes of the second hall, securing the title win in European football's season starter.

2025-08-14T04:12:09.759721+00:00 IST

ISL clubs urge AIFF to inform SC on league uncertainty

In an official statement, the AIFF said that it had responded to the clubs on August 13, requesting a meeting between the legal counsels of both sides to discuss the issue and decide the next course of action.

2025-08-13T21:29:43.866668+00:00 IST

FC Goa defeat Al Seeb to seal AFC Champions League Two group stag

FC Goa sealed their spot in the AFC Champions League Two 2025-26 Group Stage after staving off a late fightback from Al Seeb Club of Oman to walk away with a 2-1 win in their Preliminary Stage tie on Wednesday at the Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.

2025-08-13T18:55:47.311813+00:00 IST

Khalid Jamil part ways with Jamshedpur FC

Indian Super League (ISL) side Jamshedpur FC on Wednesday confirmed the departure of head coach Khalid Jamil, who has been appointed as the full-time head coach of the Indian national football team, as per the official website of ISL.

2025-08-13T15:29:46.946388+00:00 IST

Durand Cup 2025: Crucial takeaways from group stage

The group stage of the Durand Cup 2025 has lived up to expectations, serving up high-scoring encounters, surprise upsets, and a reminder of why it remains one of India's most prestigious football tournaments, as per the official website of ISL.

2025-08-13T14:31:15.610416+00:00 IST

Cristian Romero named Tottenham's new captain by head coach Frank

Head coach Thomas Frank has named Argentinian defender Cristian Romero as Tottenham Hotspur's new captain following the exit of his predecessor Son Heung-Min to LAFC in the Major League Soccer (MLS) this summer.

2025-08-13T14:08:43.492920+00:00 IST

Rashford explains why Man United being stuck in no man's land

England's premier forward Marcus Rashford believes the multiple shifts in managers and constant change in directions have left them incapable of lifting the Premier League title for more than a decade.

2025-08-13T14:07:36.143827+00:00 IST

Durand Cup 2025: Mohun Bagan and East Bengal to clash in QF

East Bengal FC and Mohun Bagan Super Giant have been the top performers so far, topping their groups with perfect winning records, as per the official website of ISL.

2025-08-13T13:58:28.778696+00:00 IST

Having him in side changed the dynamics: kLOPP on Jota

Earlier in July, Jota died in a car accident in Spain at the age of 28.

2025-08-13T11:46:52.268267+00:00 IST

"He will definitely bring some change to the team":Kalyan Chaubey

Lauding Jamil's work ethic, the AIFF president added, "Khalid is a hard-working individual... He will definitely bring some change to the team."

2025-08-13T10:37:42.831407+00:00 IST

Khalid Jamil signs as head coach of Indian senior men’s team

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) confirmed that Khalid Jamil has signed a two-year contract, with an option to extend for another year, as the head coach of the Indian Senior Men's National Team.

2025-08-13T08:01:12.410807+00:00 IST

Bodoland FC blank ITBP FT to seal historic quarterfinal spot

Bodoland FC capped off a dream group stage campaign in the 134th Durand Cup with a commanding 4-0 victory over ITBP FT, here at the SAI Stadium, in front of over 12,000 ecstatic home fans.

2025-08-13T05:47:30.409587+00:00 IST

Late goals storms Indian Navy FT into the quarterfinals

Late goals by Pintu Mahata and Sreyas V.G ensured Indian Navy FT overturn a one goal deficit to overcome local side TRAU FC 2-1 and book their spot in the quarterfinals from Group F of the 134th Durand Cup at the Khuman Lampak Main Stadium on Tuesday.

2025-08-13T05:16:02.092928+00:00 IST

Kalyan Chaubey applauds historic passing of National Sports Bill

All India Football Federation (AIFF) President Kalyan Chaubey congratulated Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya after Parliament passed the National Sports Governance and the National Anti-Doping (Amendment) Bill, saying that this act will ensure that our athletes are clean, especially when the country is about to host a major international game.

2025-08-13T03:45:11.944011+00:00 IST

"Aim is to give talent a stepping stone": S Shivkumar

"The aim is to give talent a stepping stone to enter the national limelight and to serve the country through the game. Unfortunately, we have not been able to provide a platform for people to showcase their talent. So, these are all tournaments that showcase talent," he told reporters.

2025-08-12T14:04:32.259858+00:00 IST

64th Subroto Cup to kick off on August 19

The prestigious Subroto Cup International Football Tournament will kick off its 64th Edition with 106 teams, vying for top honours across three categories, Junior Boys and Girls and Sub-Junior Boys. The tournament is scheduled to be hosted across New Delhi NCR and Bengaluru from August 19 to September 25.

2025-08-12T11:58:24.324003+00:00 IST

Dalima Chhibber eyes historic World Cup berth

Indian footballer Dalima Chhibber, a stalwart of the women's national team for the past 15 years, believes the squad is on the brink of something special as they set their sights on a historic FIFA Women's World Cup qualification.

2025-08-12T11:42:17.717196+00:00 IST