Football

ISL: Semi-final berth at stake as Mumbai City FC look to further strong playoffs record against host

Bengaluru FC (BFC) will host Mumbai City FC (MCFC) at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in the first single-legged knockout game of Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 playoffs on Saturday at 7:30 pm IST, as per the ISL press release.

2025-03-28T11:25:20.340895+00:00 IST

“It's team effort always": Mumbai City head coach Kratky

Mumbai City FC will take on Bengaluru FC in a must-win encounter at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium for the ISL 2024-25 Playoffs.

2025-03-28T08:57:37.520592+00:00 IST

Marquez reflects on India’s draw with Bangladesh

Indian football team head coach Manolo Marquez was visibly disappointed with his team's performance as they were held to a draw by Bangladesh in their third-round opener of the AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers.

2025-03-27T18:09:48.160263+00:00 IST

East Bengal FC review: Tough start, indiscipline hinder progress

The 2024-2025 season of the Indian Super League (ISL) has been another challenging one for East Bengal FC

2025-03-27T14:01:12.148715+00:00 IST

Brison Fernandes could be FC Goa's X-factor in knockouts

As the Gaurs gear up for the semi-finals (April 2) after securing a second-place finish in the league stage, all eyes will be on the 23-year-old midfielder, who has been rewriting record books with his attacking prowess, as per the official website of ISL.

2025-03-27T11:55:45.331887+00:00 IST

Manchester United Icon Phil Jones set to visit India

Manchester United legend and former English international Phil Jones is set to visit India on April 6 for the finals of the third edition of Road to Old Trafford, a unique five-a-side football tournament that is also supported by Manchester United.

2025-03-26T14:42:54.726256+00:00 IST

HSBC becomes official partner of AFA in India and Singapore

The Argentine Football Association (AFA) and HSBC on Wednesday announced the signing of a new one-year partnership for India and Singapore, covering the competitive season in 2025 ahead of the 2026 World Cup qualification final matches, as per the HSBC press release.

2025-03-26T11:42:43.748491+00:00 IST

CM Mamata Banerjee announces Manchester City sign MoU

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced that Premier League defending champions Manchester City have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to set up a sports school in Bengal.

2025-03-26T06:43:35.176920+00:00 IST

Blue Tigers play goalless against Bangladesh

India's campaign in the AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers Final Round didn't have the best start as they were held goalless by Bangladesh in the opening Group A match at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong on Tuesday.

2025-03-25T17:58:19.092508+00:00 IST

Xavi, Rivaldo, Pepe to join legends faceoff at Mumbai in April

The anticipation for the 'Legends Faceoff' has just hit a whole new level! As the countdown intensifies. Eight football legends, namely Xavi Hernandez, Rivaldo, Javier Saviola, Michael Owen, Pepe, Phillip Cocu, and Christian Karembeu, are set to join the historic showdown between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid Legends on April 6, 2025, at the iconic DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai, as per The Sports Front press release.

2025-03-24T11:53:34.192781+00:00 IST

India look to continue robust record against Bangladesh

On Tuesday, March 25, India and Bangladesh will face off for the 29th time in international football. The subcontinental rivalry, perhaps the biggest in the region, has been dominated by the Blue Tigers, who have won 14 contests -- including the first one at the 1978 Asian Games -- lost just four, and 10 have ended in draws, as per the AIFF Media Team.

2025-03-24T07:17:37.056041+00:00 IST

ISL: Chennaiyin FC's unstable form shuts the playoff door

After a dramatic late entry into the Indian Super League (ISL) playoffs last season, Chennaiyin FC (CFC) fell short this time, finishing 11th in the 2024-25 campaign. Lacking consistency and intensity, the Marina Machans missed out on the top six for the fourth time in the last five years--an unusual drop from their usual league standards, as per the official website of ISL.

2025-03-23T03:03:31.600273+00:00 IST

Juan Pedro Benali extends contract with NEUFC

Indian Super League (ISL) side NorthEast United FC have agreed on a new two-year contract extension with head coach Juan Pedro Benali, keeping him at the club until the end of the 2026-27 season, the club announced on Saturday.

2025-03-23T02:27:48.162905+00:00 IST

ISL 2024-25: Top performers who missed out on playoffs

The Indian Super League (ISL) league stage reached its conclusion with Mohun Bagan Super Giant retaining the League Shield in emphatic fashion. Joining them in the playoffs were FC Goa, Bengaluru FC, NorthEast United FC, Jamshedpur FC and Mumbai City FC, according to the official website of ISL.

2025-03-22T03:18:30.515059+00:00 IST

Sunil Chhetri slams his 95th goal as India outplay Maldives

India displayed appreciable dominance at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong on Wednesday defeating Maldives 3-0 in the FIFA International Friendly. The Blue Tigers led 1-0 at half time, as per AIFF Media Team.

2025-03-19T17:24:25.820822+00:00 IST

I think Maldives will be a good test: India defender Rahul Bheke

Indian football team defender Rahul Bheke anticipates a litmus test as the Blue Tigers prepare to face the Maldives in a friendly match before their AFC Asian Cup qualification third-round game against Bangladesh, as per the ISL official website.

2025-03-19T03:51:09.142252+00:00 IST

Maldives match a dress rehearsal for Marquez

The Indian senior men's team will face Maldives in a FIFA International Friendly on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong, as per the AIFF Media Team

2025-03-18T16:58:19.509949+00:00 IST

Rising stars: The youngest debutants in ISL history

With a growing influx of high-quality foreign players and the emergence of promising young talents, the Indian Super League (ISL) is solidifying its position as one of Asia's most exciting football leagues, according to the official website of ISL.

2025-03-18T16:49:54.643918+00:00 IST

Mumbai City FC’s rocky road to playoffs: Season of ups, downs

The road to the playoffs was anything but smooth for the reigning ISL Cup winners. Expected to dominate, Mumbai City FC instead endured an inconsistent campaign, finishing with nine wins, nine draws, and six defeats, according to the official website of the Indian Super League (ISL).

2025-03-18T11:01:24.783827+00:00 IST

Narendra Modi on India’s ‘Mini Brazil’

The Prime Minister further revealed that the passion for the sport in this Madhya Pradesh village is so intense that their annual football match attracts between 20,000 to 25,000 spectators from nearby areas.

2025-03-16T15:24:12.935329+00:00 IST

"Maradona was a true hero": Narendra Modi

"Back in the 1980s, one name that always stood out was Maradona. For that generation, he was seen as a true hero, and if you ask today's generation, they'll immediately mention Messi," PM Modi said, when asked about the greatest of all time (GOAT).

2025-03-16T15:06:08.644020+00:00 IST