Football

Road to the final: How FC Goa booked their spot in 2025 Kalinga

FC Goa (FCG) will play their second Kalinga Super Cup final on Saturday, taking on fellow Indian Super League (ISL) side Jamshedpur FC (JFC) at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar, according to the official ISL website.

2025-05-03T04:24:50.445188+00:00 IST

“Someday I knew I would win this award”: Subhasish Bose

India and Mohun Bagan Super Giant (MBSG) defender Subhasish Bose has been named the AIFF Men's Player of the Year, capping off what he calls one of the best seasons of his professional career. The 29-year-old MBSG skipper played a pivotal role in guiding his club to both the Indian Super League (ISL) League Shield and the ISL Championship title in the 2024-25 season.

2025-05-03T04:00:09.265225+00:00 IST

Subhasish Bose, Soumya Guguloth crowned AIFF top awards

Subhasish Bose and Soumya Guguloth were named the AIFF Best Men's and Women's Players of the Year 2024-25 on the AIFF Awards Day in Bhubaneswar on Friday. The award function was held in the Odisha capital on the eve of the Kalinga Super Cup 2025 final.

2025-05-02T18:20:51.744228+00:00 IST

Goa and Jamshedpur's ultimate hurdle for golden ticket to Asia

After 13 days of relentless action, 15 contenders have been reduced to two, come the final day of the Kalinga Super Cup 2025. The 2019 champions FC Goa will take on first-time finalists Jamshedpur FC in the summit clash on Saturday at the Kalinga Stadium.

2025-05-02T10:41:39.068438+00:00 IST

UEFA Europa League: Man U, Tottenham win in semis first leg

In a stunning effort, United managed to breach Europe's perhaps tighest fortress at Estadio de San Mames, where Bilbao had not suffered a loss since August.

2025-05-02T05:17:27.908291+00:00 IST

India to face Thailand in FIFA friendly

The Indian senior men's national team will play a FIFA international friendly against Thailand on June 4 at the Thammasat Stadium in Pathum Thani, Thailand, as per the official website of the Indian Super League (ISL). The fixture will serve as vital preparation for their upcoming AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers Final Round match against Hong Kong on June 10.

2025-05-01T12:10:28.794122+00:00 IST

Tachikawa strike takes JFC into maiden Kalinga Super Cup final

Jamshedpur FC made it to the final of the Kalinga Super Cup for the first time, after defeating Mumbai City FC 1-0 at the Kalinga Stadium on Wednesday.

2025-05-01T03:47:02.514143+00:00 IST

FC Goa enter Kalinga Super Cup final

FC Goa put Mohun Bagan Super Giant to the sword, beating them 3-1 to progress to the final of the Kalinga Super Cup on Wednesday. The scores were tied 1-1 at half-time.

2025-05-01T03:11:44.311575+00:00 IST

Jamshedpur FC faceoff Mumbai City FC in second semi final

Historical context adds to the drama, as Jamshedpur FC have enjoyed recent success against Mumbai City FC, coming off two consecutive victories in their previous Indian Super League (ISL) encounters. This presents a psychological advantage for Khalid Jamil's side heading into this crucial clash.

2025-04-30T09:55:07.683044+00:00 IST

Mohun Bagan SG takes on FC Goa in the 1st semi-final

Indian Super League (ISL) double winners Mohun Bagan Super Giant will take on FC Goa in the first semi-final on Wednesday afternoon at the Kalinga Stadium.

2025-04-30T08:26:11.867274+00:00 IST

Premier League confirms India office opening

The Premier League has a long history of working in India to engage its millions of passionate fans and football communities. At a grassroots level, the League has been running its Premier Skills programme in partnership with the British Council to support the development of the community football workforce since 2007. Over the past 18 years, the programme has been delivered in more than 18 Indian states, supporting more than 7,300 coaches, referees and educators, benefiting 124,000 young people.

2025-04-29T11:12:51.264289+00:00 IST

JFC knock NEUFC out in Kalinga Super Cup quarter-finals

Jamshedpur FC secured a hard-fought semi-final spot in Kalinga Super Cup 2025 after edging NorthEast United FC 5-4 in a dramatic quarter-final penalty-shootout at the Kalinga Stadium on Sunday, April 27, 2025. The match had ended in a stalemate after regulation time, forcing a nervy penalty shootout that went into sudden death.

2025-04-28T01:56:26.871579+00:00 IST

Liverpool becomes Premier League champions for 2024-25 season

The Red side of Merseyside erupted in celebration as Liverpool FC clinched their 20th English league title with a commanding 5-1 victory over North London rivals Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield on Sunday.

2025-04-27T18:58:34.893092+00:00 IST

Chhangte's strike puts Mumbai City FC in Kalinga Super Cup sf

Mumbai City FC booked their place in the semi-finals of the Kalinga Super Cup, with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Inter Kashi at the Kalinga Stadium, on Sunday, as per the official website of AIFF.

2025-04-27T17:09:03.687146+00:00 IST

"My desire is to return to MB, but it's not in my hands": Prabir

"Yes, if you ask me whether I want to be back, I would say everybody has that desire to play for Mohun Bagan, but desire is not everything -- you don't have control of your desires," Prabir told ANI.

2025-04-27T13:07:29.061932+00:00 IST

Barcelona lift Copa del Rey title with nail-biting 3-2 win

A dramatic winner from an unlikely goal scorer, Jules Kounde, secured an enthralling 3-2 victory for FC Barcelona in an enchanting Copa del Rey final against their cut-throat rival Real Madrid on Saturday night at the Estadio de La Cartuja.

2025-04-27T06:10:30.763623+00:00 IST

FC Goa strike late to pip Punjab to Kalinga Super Cup semis

FC Goa produced a sensational late comeback to defeat Punjab FC 2-1 in the quarter-finals of the 2025 Kalinga Super Cup at the Kalinga Stadium on Saturday.

2025-04-26T18:14:39.577746+00:00 IST

Kalinga Super Cup 2025: KBFC face off against MBSG

The Kalinga Super Cup 2025 is now down to its final eight teams. The quarter-final stage, which will kick off this Saturday, will feature two high-stakes clashes, according to the official website of the Indian Super League (ISL). In the opening match of the day, Kerala Blasters FC (KBFC) will lock horns with ISL double winners Mohun Bagan Super Giant (MBSG), followed by a compelling encounter between FC Goa and Punjab FC. The winners of these two quarter-finals will go on to face each other in the first semi-final on Wednesday.

2025-04-25T20:43:35.097499+00:00 IST

Mehtab Singh on his desire to play for Mumbai FC

Mumbai City FC player Mehtab Singh said that he always wanted to represent Mumbai and is really enjoying his life in the city.

2025-04-25T16:18:23.527499+00:00 IST

Barcelona, Real Madrid to face off in Copa del Rey 2024-25 final

Spanish giants FC Barcelona (FCB) and Real Madrid (RM) are set to clash in the Copa del Rey 2024-25 final on Sunday at the Estadio La Cartuja in Sevilla, as per Olympics.com.

2025-04-25T14:51:53.970067+00:00 IST

“We had to come back strong”: Vikram Partap Singh

Mumbai City FC kicked off their Kalinga Super Cup campaign with a statement, brushing aside Chennaiyin FC with a dominant 4-0 win. For forward Vikram Partap Singh, it was a much-needed response after their crushing 0-5 defeat to Bengaluru FC in the Indian Super League (ISL) knockout clash.

2025-04-25T12:36:38.943197+00:00 IST