Football

Odisha inaugurates Khelo India Centers in every district

In a significant step towards strengthening grassroots sports infrastructure, Khelo India Centers have been inaugurated across all districts of Odisha under the joint support of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India, and the State Sports and Youth Services Department. The initiative, launched under the guidance of Hon'ble Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, aims to develop world-class sports infrastructure and nurture young talent across the state.

2025-04-20T09:37:46.583754+00:00 IST

Kalinga Super Cup set to kick off in Bhubaneswar

The stage is set for the fifth edition of the Kalinga Super Cup, kicking off this Sunday in Bhubaneswar. Since its inception in 2018, the tournament has grown into India's premier domestic knockout football competition. This year's edition carries added significance, with a coveted spot in the AFC Champions League 2 Preliminary Round on the line, according to the official website of ISL.

2025-04-20T08:55:44.714689+00:00 IST

Punjab FC announces squad for Kalinga Super Cup

Punjab have a better head-to-head record against Odisha FC this season, winning one and drawing the other. In the first meeting, they edged past Odisha 2-1, thanks to goals from Nihal Sudeesh and Leon Augustine. In the reverse fixture, the game ended 1-1, with Petros Giakoumakis scoring the goal

2025-04-20T08:50:14.539962+00:00 IST

Kerala Blasters look to rebound after disappointing ISL season

Kerala Blasters FC (KBFC) endured a difficult Indian Super League (ISL) campaign this season, finishing outside the playoff spots for the first time in four years. Hopes were high at the start under new head coach Mikael Stahre, especially following the high-profile signings of Noah Sadaoui and Jesus Jimenez. However, an opening-day defeat set a challenging tone for the season. While the team briefly regained momentum with two wins and two draws in their next four matches, they ultimately struggled to maintain consistency, as per the official website of ISL.

2025-04-20T08:11:56.938460+00:00 IST

Kerala Blasters FC face East Bengal FC in Kalinga Super Cup

The two Indian Super League (ISL) sides Kerala Blasters FC (KBFC) and East Bengal FC (EBFC) will lock horns in the opening Round of 16 fixture of the Kalinga Super Cup at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Sunday, according to the official website of ISL.

2025-04-20T07:47:06.561311+00:00 IST

Bright young talents shaping the future of Indian Football:

The Indian Super League (ISL) has consistently served as a launch pad for India's most promising football talent -- from Sandesh Jhingan, Jeje Lalpekhlua to Sahal Abdul Samad, the platform has given rise to household names who've gone on to inspire millions. The 2024-25 season was no different, with young stars lighting up the league and charting the future course of Indian football.

2025-04-18T06:28:15.167885+00:00 IST

Virgil van Dijk signs new Liverpool deal to extend Anfield stay

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has signed a new contract, extending his stay with the club and ensuring his leadership will continue into the upcoming seasons -- nearly seven and a half years after first arriving at Anfield, according to the official website of Liverpool FC.

2025-04-17T17:10:14.437333+00:00 IST

Ancelotti expected to leave Real Madrid following CL QFs exit

Ancelotti put doubt over his status as a Real Madrid head coach, having joined back in 2021, after his side's loss to Arsenal by 2-1 at home and 5-1 on aggregate in the quarterfinal of the UEFA Champions League, which put a shambolic end to their title defence.

2025-04-17T16:04:39.843850+00:00 IST

Japanese man dribbling football from Kolkata to Delhi

In a remarkable feat of endurance, passion, and cultural connection, Japanese national Nozomu Hagihara has arrived in Varanasi as part of his 2,000-kilometre journey dribbling a football across India. His mission is to set a new Guinness World Record for the longest distance dribbled with a football. Starting his journey from Kolkata on March 3, Hagihara aims to reach the Japanese Embassy in New Delhi by May 15th.

2025-04-17T15:12:32.657840+00:00 IST

Norwich City FC coaches lead inspirational workshops

In a first in Indian football development, coaches of the English-based football team Norwich City FC brought their international expertise to the Dream Sports Championship Football 2025 National Finals in Goa. As part of the 'Dream Again' initiative by Dream Sports Foundation, the week-long U-17 football tournament also featured four specialised workshops covering various aspects of football development, according to a release from

2025-04-17T12:43:17.197379+00:00 IST

Delhi beat Chandigarh to enter Swami Vivekananda U20 NFC SF

The contest was virtually over in the first session itself, as the winners pumped in seven goals during this period. While Moirangthem Rajeshwor Singh, Aditya Adhikari, and Laishram Rahul Meitei scored two goals each, Sankhil Darpol Tuishang and Arman Ahmad struck the other two goals.

2025-04-17T11:20:13.238466+00:00 IST

RFDL 2024-25: Mohun Bagan Super Giant beat Classic FA in final

Mohun Bagan Super Giant clinched the Reliance Foundation Development League (RFDL) 2024-25 title after sailing past Classic Football Academy 3-0 in the final, held at the Reliance Corporate Park in Mumbai on Monday

2025-04-14T18:27:45.718353+00:00 IST

Punjab FC wins ISL award for Best Elite Youth Program

The award marks a significant milestone in Punjab FC's mission to nurture young talent and strengthen the Indian football ecosystem from the grassroots.

2025-04-14T15:21:41.027246+00:00 IST

Madrid, Bayern, Dortmund, Villa face do-or-die situations in UCL

After a thrilling first leg filled with goals and some nerve-wracking fixtures, the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals now head into the decisive second leg, where Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, and Aston Villa face uphill battles to overturn unfavourable results against their respective oppositions.

2025-04-14T13:15:50.798904+00:00 IST

IWL 2024-25: Rampaging Fazila keeps Nita FA in relegation battle

The result does not do much for either side. With East Bengal already confirmed as champions, Gokulam went into the game against Nita FA knowing that they would finish second in the league regardless of the results in their last two matches of the campaign. They now move on to 29 points from 13 matches

2025-04-14T10:08:47.241889+00:00 IST

AP win comfortably in Swami Vivekananda U20 NFC

Andhra Pradesh registered a 4-1 win against Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu in Group F of the Swami Vivekananda U-20 Men's National Football Championship 2025, at the Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama Ground in Narainpur

2025-04-14T08:26:42.926243+00:00 IST

Amorim drops under-fire Onana for Manchester United's PL clash

Manchester United's first-choice goalkeeper, Andre Onana, has been dropped from the squad for their Premier League fixture against Newcastle United on Sunday, according to Sky Sports.

2025-04-13T11:22:49.573704+00:00 IST

"This defeat will make us stronger": Bengaluru FC’s Gerard Zarago

Bengaluru FC (BFC) head coach Gerard Zaragoza vowed to present a much stronger Bengaluru FC next season as his team lost 2-1 to Mohun Bagan Super Giant in the Indian Super League (ISL) Cup final on Saturday, as per the official website of ISL.

2025-04-13T07:11:37.402417+00:00 IST

Mohun Bagan Super Giant crowned ISL 2024-25 Cup Winners

Mohun Bagan Super Giant (MBSG) won the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 Cup after a 2-1 victory against Bengaluru FC (BFC) at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan Stadium in Kolkata tonight. MBSG came from behind after trailing by a goal to successfully cap off the League Double, having already clinched the ISL Shield this season, and have concluded the current campaign unbeaten at their home. They are just the second team after Mumbai City FC (2020-21) to win the League Shield and the ISL Cup in the same season.

2025-04-12T22:53:06.396508+00:00 IST

AIFF formally submits bid to host AFC Asian Cup 2031

India's bid to bring the AFC Asian Cup 2031 to the subcontinent was recognised by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) in its Annual General Body meeting at the 35th AFC Congress in Kuala Lumpur

2025-04-12T16:01:32.914649+00:00 IST

ISL 2024-25 Final: Key battles to watch out for in MBSG vs BFC

As the excitement of the Indian Super League (ISL) reaches its pinnacle, fans are gearing up for a titanic clash in the final between two of the league's most iconic teams: Bengaluru FC and Mohun Bagan Super Giant.

2025-04-12T11:22:35.185182+00:00 IST