Football

Champions FC Goa bounce back with 1-0 win over Indian Air Force

FC Goa joins Mohammedan Sporting and Bengaluru FC with three points in Group A, even though the latter have a game in hand. Jamshedpur FC is the other team in the Group. The top two teams from each Group qualify for the quarter-finals.

2022-08-19T12:50:15.352536+00:00 IST

Sports Min requests FIFA, AFC to let Indian clubs play

Before the FIFA suspension of All India Football Federation (AIFF) was announced, Sree Gokulam Kerala FC had already reached Uzbekistan, ahead of its scheduled matches

2022-08-19T12:01:25.448732+00:00 IST

Durand Cup: Neroca FC beat TRAU FC 3-1 in Manipur

Neroca FC came away with Imphal Derby bragging rights as 131st Durand Cup gets off to a rousing start in Manipur.

2022-08-19T08:51:10.855615+00:00 IST

FC Goa to face Indian Air Force, Kerala Blasters take on Sudeva

The Kerala Blasters and Sudeva FC game at the Indira Gandhi Athletic stadium which follows the FC Goa-Indian Air Force game on Matchday 4, will see both teams making a first appearance in this year's tournament while it will be their second overall appearance at the Durand Cup.

2022-08-19T06:23:25.834871+00:00 IST

FIFA sells 2.45mn tickets for 2022 World Cup in Qatar

Zurich [Switzerland], August 19 (ANI): The International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) has announced that it sold 2.45 million tickets for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar to fans around the world, with less than 100 days left until the beginning of the mega sporting event.

2022-08-18T19:55:48.497450+00:00 IST

Mumbai City FC sail past Indian Navy in Durand Cup debut

The Navy side took the lead through a fantastic Adersh Mattummal pile-driver in the 42nd minute, but the Islanders equalized just before the first-half whistle through Vikram Pratap Singh. Scotsman Greg Stewart put the Islanders ahead through a penalty in the 65th minute before Chhangte's brace stamped their superiority.

2022-08-18T18:20:48.004579+00:00 IST

Durand Cup: FC Goa keen to return to winning ways against IAF

The Gaurs took the lead against Mohammedan SC in their opening match on Tuesday before a second-half blitzkrieg helped the Black Panthers take home the three points.

2022-08-18T17:17:55.953117+00:00 IST

Hosting Durand Cup in Manipur is proof of NE's prestige: Rajnath

Durand Cup is being supported in Manipur by the Government of Manipur and the elaborate opening ceremony organized before the historic first-ever Durand Cup game in the State was graced by Rajnath Singh, Defence Minister, Government of India and N. Biren Singh, Chief Minister, Manipur, in front of a crowd of over 25,000 people.

2022-08-18T16:40:31.063819+00:00 IST

Ronaldo cautioned by police after smashing phone of Everton fan

Merseyside Police launched an investigation after a video clip went viral on the internet of Ronaldo appearing to knock the young boy's phone out of his hand.

2022-08-18T05:55:53.537586+00:00 IST

Durand Cup 2022: Ten-man Bengaluru FC edge past Jamshedpur FC 2-1

Jamshedpur FC reduced the deficit with a goal from Rishi (61') to make a real game of it but the experienced Blues held on for the win.

2022-08-18T03:40:23.203222+00:00 IST

Durand Cup 2022: Odisha FC stun NorthEast United FC 6-0

Three first-half goals by Jerry Mawihmingthanga (14', 38'), Nandhakumar Sekar (26'), and as many goals in the second half by substitutes Isak Vanlalruatfela (81'), Diego Mauricio (88'), and Thoiba Singh (90+1')

2022-08-18T03:15:50.922150+00:00 IST

UEFA reveals nominees for Women's Player of the Year award

The winners will be announced at the 2022/23 UEFA Champions League group stage draw ceremony, which will be taking place at Halic Congress Center in Istanbul on August 25.

2022-08-17T17:32:56.281670+00:00 IST

Mumbai City FC look to start well ahead of maiden Durand Cup

Earlier this year, the Islanders scripted history at the 2022 AFC Champions League, becoming the first Indian club to win a game in Asia's premier club competition

2022-08-17T13:42:21.810958+00:00 IST

Not buying sports teams: Elon Musk after Man U purchase tweet

One can never know how serious Musk is when it comes to his Tweets but the hint of this news left Manchester United fans buzzing

2022-08-17T12:23:03.186131+00:00 IST

SC adjourns for August 22 issue relating to FIFA suspending AIFF

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta for the Centre told Supreme Court that considering several factors about what can be done, yesterday Centre has taken it up the issue with FIFA and Committee of Administrators (CoA) also played a key role and there is some breaking of the ice which has taken place.

2022-08-17T05:53:51.346038+00:00 IST

Durand Cup: Mohammedan SC defeat FC Goa in 3-1 comeback win

Muhammed Nemil opened the scoring with a beautiful outside-the-box finish (34') but three second-half goals from Pritam Singh (49'), Faslu Rahman (84'), and a stoppage-time goal from skipper Marcus Joseph (90+3') were enough to seal the deal for the night.

2022-08-17T03:28:46.505222+00:00 IST

Claims of financial irregularities in AIFF not right: Kushal Das

The former office bearer of AIFF is aware of the repercussions of this suspension as it will not have a good impact on Indian football as they will neither be able to participate in international tournaments nor the foreign clubs and players will be looking to come to a country which is facing suspension.

2022-08-16T09:15:43.836716+00:00 IST

Humiliating for Indian football fraternity: Anirban Dutta

The Bureau of the FIFA Council has unanimously decided to suspend the All India Football Federation (AIFF) with immediate effect.

2022-08-16T08:14:51.829381+00:00 IST

FC Goa take on Mohammedan SC in Durand Cup 2022 opener

The Gaurs arrived at Kolkata for the tournament on Sunday ahead of the club's third campaign at the Durand Cup, having previously played in the 2019 and 2021 editions. So far, the club have remained unbeaten in the tournament and would look to extend their solid run.

2022-08-15T13:43:52.340572+00:00 IST

FC Goa clash with giants Mohammedan Sporting in Durand Cup opener

The Goa side is brimming with young talent and Mohammedan Sporting are at full throttle as the first official game of India's newest footballing season gets underway amidst a build-up which saw a Trophy tour of five cities including Guwahati and Imphal, the two first-time host cities.

2022-08-14T15:17:39.464557+00:00 IST

131st edition of Durand Cup to kick off on Aug 16

All 47 games across four venues and three states of the country will be broadcast live. All matches will also be live-streamed on the internet. With all 11 Indian top division Indian Super League (ISL) teams participating along with five I-League teams and four Services teams, the total number of teams have also gone up to 20 from 16 last year.

2022-08-13T18:23:45.965241+00:00 IST