Football

Sunil Chhetri expresses grief over Ahmedabad plane crash

Indian football legend Sunil Chhetri on Thursday expressed grief over the plane crash in Ahmedabad and said his prayers are with those who have been affected by this incident. Chhetri posted on his Instagram story, "Devastated by the news coming in from Ahmedabad. Prayers and strength go out to those affected by this tragic incident."

2025-06-12T17:16:15.503989+00:00 IST

Scaloni reveals reason behind his decision to substitute Messi

Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni revealed that Lionel Messi asked to be substituted during the final minutes of their intense 1-1 draw with Colombia at Estadio Monumental.

2025-06-11T08:20:06.541076+00:00 IST

Last-minute penalty breaks Indian hearts in Hong Kong

A heartbreaking stoppage time penalty condemned India to a 0-1 defeat against Hong Kong, China, in Group C of the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 Qualifiers Final Round at the Kai Tak Stadium, on Tuesday.

2025-06-10T18:22:27.770838+00:00 IST

Asian Cup Qualifiers: India gear up for new-look Hong Kong test

India and Hong Kong, China's meeting on Matchday 2 of the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 Qualifiers Final Round on June 10 is billed as the highest-stakes clash of Group C. They are the top two-ranked sides in the four-team group and are aiming for their first win of the campaign.

2025-06-09T12:51:10.425499+00:00 IST

Ronaldo in tears after Portugal pip Spain in Nations League final

Emotions got the better of captain Cristiano Ronaldo, and he was reduced to tears as he shaped Portugal's Nations League success over Spain in a dramatic final at Munich's Allianz Arena.

2025-06-09T04:37:50.981022+00:00 IST

Mbappe nets 50th goal for France as Les Bleus clinch third place

Kylian Mbappe continued his remarkable international form, scoring his 50th goal for France as they secured a 2-0 win over Germany in Stuttgart to finish third in the UEFA Nations League, according to Sky Sports.

2025-06-08T18:09:43.018102+00:00 IST

Mumbai City sign Lalnuntluanga ahead of 2025-2026 season

The 25-year-old from Mizoram has been a regular in the I-League starting lineup over the last three seasons, making over 20 appearances each season for his former clubs, Sreenidi and Real Kashmir.

2025-06-08T13:06:29.379088+00:00 IST

Spain look to defend their title as they face Portugal in final

Defending champions Spain will face Portugal in the UEFA Nations League 2025 final at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany. The match will start at 12:15 AM Indian Standard Time (IST) in the early hours of Monday.

2025-06-08T03:02:15.617208+00:00 IST

Tottenham Hotspur sack head coach Ange Postecoglou

Tottenham Hotspur took the world by surprise after announcing its decision to sack its head coach, Ange Postecoglou, who ended the club's 17-year trophy drought by guiding the Spurs to Europa League title glory.

2025-06-06T18:14:31.505585+00:00 IST

Blue Tigers take lessons from Thailand result

Regardless of the result against Thailand, the Blue Tigers now shift their focus to the task at hand in their AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 Final Round Qualifier against Hong Kong, China, on June 10.

2025-06-06T07:43:45.451894+00:00 IST

Zinc Football Academy qualifies for I-League 3

Hindustan Zinc's (NSE: HINDZINC) Zinc Football Academy emerged champions of the Rajasthan League Senior Men's A-division 2024-25 for the second time in four years, as per the Rajasthan Football Association press release.

2025-06-04T19:32:08.406660+00:00 IST

Thailand defeat Blue Tigers in FIFA International Friendly

The Indian men's national football team lost 0-2 against a clinical Thailand side in a FIFA International Friendly at the Thammasat Stadium on Wednesday, as per the AIFF official website.

2025-06-04T15:29:23.684721+00:00 IST

India women's football team fall to 1-0 defeat against Uzbekistan

The senior Indian women's national football team fell to a second narrow defeat at the hands of Uzbekistan.

2025-06-03T18:00:05.980650+00:00 IST

Blue Tigers take on Thailand in dress rehearsal for Hong Kong

For the Blue Tigers, ranked 127th, the match serves as valuable preparation for the all-important Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 Qualifiers Final Round match against Hong Kong to be held on June 10 in Kowloon City.

2025-06-03T16:37:12.995584+00:00 IST

Chennaiyin FC midfielder Jiteshwor Singh renews contract

Chennaiyin FC have retained Jiteshwor Singh for the long term after the Indian midfielder penned a three-year contract renewal that will keep him at the club until 2028

2025-06-02T18:11:57.863692+00:00 IST

Tiri Pens Contract Extension with Mumbai City

Mumbai City on Monday announced that Spanish centre-back Jose Luis Espinosa Arroyo (Tiri) has signed a contract extension, keeping him with the Islanders until May 31, 2026. The upcoming season will mark the 33-year-old's tenth in the Indian Super League, the most for any foreign player.

2025-06-02T17:49:16.709105+00:00 IST

Know Your Opponents: India and Thailand renew rivalry

From the Asian Games to the Asian Cup, from the King's Cup to the Nehru Cup, the history of India versus Thailand clashes in men's football is a long one. Including the first meeting, which India won 4-1 at the 1962 Asian Games in Jakarta, the Blue Tigers and Changsuek have played 26 times, as per the AIFF official website.

2025-06-01T18:05:53.457708+00:00 IST

Manisha, Malavika, Priyadharshini dream of more Blue caps

While Manisha and Malavika made their India debuts as part of the starting XI, Priyadharshini got her first cap when she replaced Dangmei Grace in the 74th minute.

2025-06-01T13:22:21.377457+00:00 IST

ISL: BFC, OFC, NEUFC, KBFC announce departures

Indian Super League (ISL) teams announced the departure of several players through their social media posts on Saturday.

2025-06-01T11:37:05.163249+00:00 IST

"PSG deserved to win this...": Inter Milan coach after CL final

Inter's dreams of a fourth UEFA Champions League title were crushed by a ruthless, relentless onslaught from PSG, who rammed five goals past a helpless Inter Milan defence to clinch a maiden title and register the biggest win in the tournament's final history.

2025-06-01T06:37:35.472746+00:00 IST

UEFA Champions League: PSG register historic maiden title win

Luis Enrique managed side registered wins over giants Manchester City, Liverpool, Aston Villa, and Arsenal on the route to the final and never felt the pressure of playing with three-time champions, who ousted FC Barcelona 7-6 on aggregate to secure their spot in the final.

2025-06-01T05:04:10.023802+00:00 IST