Football

Jamshedpur FC enters ISL playoffs after a rough 2023-34 season

The team executed one of the most impressive comebacks following a dip in performance during the middle of the season. Concluding with a fifth-place finish and 38 points, equal to third-placed Bengaluru FC and fourth-placed NorthEast United FC, Jamshedpur FC have not only quieted their detractors but also demonstrated that they have a rightful place in the playoffs.

2025-03-16T13:58:18.526059+00:00 IST

Mission Asian qualification begins for Blue Tigers in Shillong

The Indian senior men's team arrived in Shillong on Friday, March 14, ahead of their first match of the AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers against Bangladesh (March 25). In preparation for that, the Blue Tigers will face Maldives in a friendly on March 19, which is set to be a historic occasion as the Meghalaya capital will witness the Indian men's team in action for the first time, according to the AIFF Media Team.

2025-03-15T13:32:21.356656+00:00 IST

How Bengaluru FC fought their way into the ISL playoffs

After missing out on the top six last season, the Blues have scripted a remarkable turnaround. They bounced back from a turbulent mid-season slump to secure a well-deserved spot in the ISL 2024-25 playoffs, finishing third with 38 points, as per the official website of ISL.

2025-03-15T12:26:57.094497+00:00 IST

ISL 2024-25: Top home performers from the league stage

The Indian Super League (ISL) has consistently proven itself to be a source of captivating football action, and the current season is certainly maintaining that high standard. A particular highlight this season has been the strength displayed by several teams on their home turf, as per the official website of ISL.

2025-03-15T11:29:48.515642+00:00 IST

ISL Playoffs:Dates for knockouts, semi-finals, final announced

The dates for the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 Playoffs are announced with the League stage concluded on March 12. The Knockouts will be played on March 29 and 30, followed by the two-legged semi-finals on April 2-3 & 6-7. The much-anticipated Final of the 2024-25 season will be played on Saturday, April 12, as per the official website of ISL.

2025-03-15T10:30:42.571294+00:00 IST

Sarah Walsh optimistic about future of Indian women's football

Sarah Walsh, former Australia women's footballer and the current head of Women's Football at Football Australia, believed that India is on the path to becoming a women's football powerhouse within the next 10 years.

2025-03-15T04:08:52.014685+00:00 IST

Fernandes hat-trick keeps Man United’s Europa League hopes alive

Bruno Fernandes delivered a captain's performance, scoring a hat-trick as Manchester United secured a 4-1 victory over Real Sociedad at Old Trafford, sealing a 5-2 aggregate win to reach the Europa League quarter-finals, according to Sky Sports.

2025-03-14T03:53:06.665167+00:00 IST

MBSG creates history with back-to-back ISL Shields

Mohun Bagan Super Giant (MBSG) etched their name in history by becoming the first team to successfully defend the Indian Super League (ISL) Shield. After clinching their maiden league title under Antonio Habas last season, the Mariners delivered another dominant campaign to secure back-to-back triumphs, according to the official website of ISL.

2025-03-14T02:56:29.535836+00:00 IST

Bayern Munich midfielder Joshua Kimmich signs contract extension

Joshua Kimmich has signed a contract extension with FC Bayern Munich, which will keep him at the club until June 30 2029.

2025-03-13T14:52:40.034937+00:00 IST

It was one of the hard-fought games: Shameel Chembakath

Hyderabad FC interim head coach Shameel Chembakath described the match against Kerala Blasters FC as a hard-fought contest. Both teams shared the points at the GMC Balayogi Athletic Stadium in Hyderabad, marking the end of the league phase of the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 season.

2025-03-13T06:58:15.543215+00:00 IST

ISL: Hyderabad FC share spoilts with Kerala Blasters FC

Hyderabad FC held Kerala Blasters FC to a 1-1 draw at the GMC Balayogi Athletic Stadium in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 on Wednesday.

2025-03-12T17:32:08.299436+00:00 IST

Viswajeet Yadav's journey from young footballer to DSC winner

At just 17 years old, Punjab FC's U-17 goalkeeper Viswajeet Yadav is already making a name for himself in football. He won the Dream Sports Championship U-17 Football Tournament in 2024, where he was also named the best goalkeeper of the tournament.

2025-03-12T14:25:45.520942+00:00 IST

Maddison underscores "defining factor" behind Tottenham's woes

Tottenham Hotspur star midfielder James Maddison outlined the factors behind the club's struggle in the ongoing Premier League season. He also addressed Tottenham Hotspur's chances of qualifying for the next round of the UEFA Europa League, considering their 1-0 deficit after the first leg against AZ Alkmaar.

2025-03-12T14:11:01.431874+00:00 IST

Figo, Puyol, Morientes, Quaresma to star in ‘Legends face-off’

On April 6 at DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai, the legends of Real Madrid and FC Barcelona will reignite their iconic battle in Legends Faceoff, an electrifying spectacle featuring some of the most celebrated names in world football, as per The Sports Front press release.

2025-03-12T07:43:20.549276+00:00 IST

ISL: Hyderabad FC host Kerala Blasters in final league phase game

Both sides are out of the top-six race, which will be rounded off with the match between Mumbai City FC and Bengaluru FC tonight. After 23 games each, Hyderabad FC is in the penultimate place on the points table with 17 points (four wins, five draws and 14 losses), whereas Kerala Blasters FC is ninth with 28 points (eight wins, four draws and 11 losses). Hyderabad FC secured a 2-1 win in the reverse fixture on November 7, 2024, and will be eager to complete their first-ever league double over Kerala Blasters FC.

2025-03-12T03:00:22.358734+00:00 IST

Mumbai City FC breeze past Bengaluru FC to secure spot in playoff

Mumbai City FC qualified for the playoffs of the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 after securing a 2-0 win against Bengaluru FC at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium on Tuesday.

2025-03-11T18:13:41.421152+00:00 IST

ISL: Mumbai need a point against Bengaluru to qualify for top six

Bengaluru FC (BFC) will host Mumbai City FC (MCFC) at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 on Tuesday.

2025-03-10T18:02:21.024040+00:00 IST

ISL: Mohammedan SC share spoils with Punjab FC with 2-2 draw

Mohammedan SC held Punjab FC to a 2-2 draw at the Kishore Bharati Krirangan, Kolkata, in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 on Monday.

2025-03-10T17:58:45.294803+00:00 IST

ISL: Punjab FC, Mohammedan SC strive to sign off convincingly

Punjab FC will travel to take on Mohammedan SC at the Kishore Bharati Krirangan in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 for their respective final matches of the season on Monday.

2025-03-09T17:22:20.591812+00:00 IST

ISL: Mohun Bagan Super Giant bamboozle FC Goa with 2-0 win

Mohun Bagan Super Giant edged past FC Goa with a 2-0 victory at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 on Saturday.

2025-03-08T20:05:13.271428+00:00 IST

ISL: Chennaiyin FC aim for strong finish against Jamshedpur FC

Chennaiyin FC will be aiming to finish the Indian Super League 2024-25 regular season strongly as they welcome Jamshedpur FC to the Marina Arena on Sunday.

2025-03-08T18:28:36.076306+00:00 IST