Football

Jyotiraditya Scindia meets John Abraham and CEO Northeast United

Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region Jyotiraditya M Scindia met Bollywood actor and NorthEast United FC (NEUFC) owner John Abraham and the club's CEO, Mandar Tamhane.

2025-06-18T13:06:51.009515+00:00 IST

What Mumbai City FC need in the transfer window

After securing consecutive top-two finishes in the 2022-23 and 2023-24 seasons, along with silverware in both campaigns, Mumbai City FC barely managed to sneak into the Indian Super League (ISL) playoffs in 2024-25, finishing sixth in the standings.

2025-06-18T11:07:39.204822+00:00 IST

Naushad Moosa's U23 boys all set for Tajikistan test

Led by head coach Naushad Moosa, the India U23s had been camping in Kolkata since June 1 before travelling to the Central Asian nation.

2025-06-17T12:35:09.894139+00:00 IST

Indian Super League 2024-25: Overperformers and underperformers

As an extension to this exercise, we take a look at individuals who overperformed and underperformed in front of goals last season with respect to their xG numbers.

2025-06-17T12:09:59.474155+00:00 IST

Indian Super League: Foreign stars and lasting legacies

Over the past decade, the Indian Super League (ISL) has grown into a dynamic and thrilling football showcase, with foreign players playing a pivotal role in its rise. Some arrived with flair, others with determination. While some lifted trophies and others didn't, each left a lasting impression that helped shape the league's identity, as per the official website of ISL.

2025-06-17T11:27:06.449370+00:00 IST

Power of partnerships: ISL’s most beautiful synergy

In football, as in life, two minds or rather, two pairs of boots, can achieve far more together than alone. Great partnerships embody the essence of teamwork, where players instinctively read each other's moves, creating a seamless rhythm that can dismantle even the toughest defences, according to the official website of ISL.

2025-06-17T11:23:09.470684+00:00 IST

Chelsea kick off Club World Cup campaign with dominant win

Thousands of seats were visibly empty in a 71,000-capacity stadium as Chelsea made a winning start in Group D.

2025-06-17T03:54:08.973251+00:00 IST

Matthaus feels Kane doesn't seem particularly happy under Tuchel

Bayern Munich legend Lothar Matthaus believes England captain Harry Kane doesn't seem to be "particularly happy" under the new regime of head coach Thomas Tuchel.

2025-06-16T17:14:37.835111+00:00 IST

"Need to accept it": Brentford's Mbeumo on transfer speculation

Brentford forward Bryan Mbeumo has 'accepted' the transfer speculations constantly growing over his future, which stems from the interest of top Premier League clubs.

2025-06-16T17:06:55.959746+00:00 IST

Bekey Oram extends stay with NorthEast United FC

NorthEast United FC on Monday announced that promising midfielder Bekey Oram has signed a contract extension, committing his future to the Highlanders until the end of the 2028 season.

2025-06-16T17:05:54.030676+00:00 IST

India U23 gears up for Asian Cup Qualifiers

India's U23 team is gearing up for the Asian Cup Qualifiers and will assess their level of preparation with friendly matches against Tajikistan and Kyrgyz Republic.

2025-06-16T13:24:42.011575+00:00 IST

Mumbai City FC complete signing of Zothanpuia

Mumbai City FC (MCFC) announce the signing of Zothanpuia from Aizawl FC. The talented midfielder joins the Islanders on a 3-year contract, per a MCFC release.

2025-06-16T12:31:28.832616+00:00 IST

AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers: Crispin Chettri announces 24-member travelling squad to Thailand

The final squad of 23 players for the Qualifiers will be confirmed before the first match. The Blue Tigresses are placed in Group B of the Qualifiers, where they will face Mongolia (June 23), Timor Leste (June 29), Iraq (July 2) and hosts Thailand (July 5)

2025-06-16T12:08:10.612642+00:00 IST

Liam Delap can be England's number nine in future: Chelsea boss

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca believes that their new number nine, Liam Delap, could succeed Harry Kane in the role for England, but hinted that the 22-year-old isn't guaranteed a starting spot at the club.

2025-06-16T11:41:57.653366+00:00 IST

Naushad Moosa announces India U23 men's squad for Tajikistan

According to the AIFF statement, the Blue Colts have been training at the AIFF National Centre of Excellence in Kolkata since June 1 and departed for Tajikistan on Monday afternoon. As part of their preparations for the AFC U23 Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers in September, India will face Tajikistan on June 18 before squaring off against the Kyrgyz Republic on June 21. Both matches, kicking off at 20:30 IST, will take place at the Hisor Central Stadium in Hisor, about 25 kilometres from Tajikistan's capital, Dushanbe.

2025-06-16T11:15:01.789978+00:00 IST

Punjab FC announces signing of defender Muhammed Uvais

Uvais joined Jamshedpur FC in 2022 and made 56 appearances for the club across three seasons, providing four assists and one goal, which came this season against Bengaluru FC. Uvais has signed a multi-year contract with the Shers.

2025-06-16T07:51:46.419280+00:00 IST

FIFA Club WC: Bayern, PSG start tournament with dominant wins

Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich kickstarted their FIFA Club World Cup campaign on a high, delivering a devastating 10-0 beating to Auckland City at TQL Stadium on Sunday night.

2025-06-16T03:16:11.434837+00:00 IST

Inter Miami and Al Ahly kick off CWC with goalless draw

Inter Miami and Al Ahly kicked off FIFA's Club World Cup with a goalless stalemate in front of a healthy crowd at Miami's Hard Rock Stadium on Saturday.

2025-06-15T04:35:31.104570+00:00 IST

David Beckham awarded Knighthood by King Charles III

Widely regarded as one of the greatest midfielders in the history of the game, Beckham enjoyed a stellar playing career that spanned across top clubs and continents. He represented footballing giants such as Manchester United, Real Madrid, AC Milan, Paris Saint-Germain, and LA Galaxy, leaving his mark with world-class performances and a legacy of excellence.

2025-06-14T19:02:25.926590+00:00 IST

East Bengal FC part ways with foreign trio

Indian Super League (ISL) club East Bengal FC on Friday announced the departure of three foreigners: Hector Yuste, Rafael Messi Bouli, and Richard Celis.

2025-06-14T02:51:48.272766+00:00 IST