Football

India book SAFF U19 Championship final date with Bangladesh

The Indian U17 women's team defeated Bhutan 8-0 In their last round-robin fixture of the SAFF U19 Women's Championship 2026, at the Pokhara Rangasala Stadium on Wednesday.

2026-02-04T11:45:50.963832+00:00 IST

Carabao Cup: Arsenal beat Chelsea to seal final spot

This victory ended Arsenal's four-game losing streak in semi-finals under Mikel Arteta. They will face either Pep Guardiola's Manchester City or Newcastle United in the finals held next month at the iconic Wembley Stadium.

2026-02-04T09:04:31.974714+00:00 IST

SAFF U19 Women's Championship 2026: India to clash with Bhutan

With three points from their opening-day victory over Nepal, the Young Tigresses were still in second place after losing 0-2 to Bangladesh on Monday. India must make a variety of combinations and permutations to secure their spot in the final.

2026-02-03T14:42:48.847492+00:00 IST

Dangmei seals 1-0 win for India Women over Hertha BSC Frauen

The Indian senior women's national team registered a 1-0 victory over German side Hertha BSC Frauen in a friendly match at the S&B Sport Football Complex, Serik, Antalya, Turkey, on Monday.

2026-02-03T04:01:10.721443+00:00 IST

Fancode secures exclusive TV, digital rights for ISL 2025-26

A statement from the AIFF said, "The interim Managing Committee of the Indian Super League (ISL) and the RFQ committee, on Monday, February 2, 2026, selected the Broadcast and Production partners for the ISL 2025-26 season, which kicks off on February 14. The RFQ for the media rights was floated on January 18, 2026, with the bid submission deadline of February 1, 2026."

2026-02-02T18:53:07.199907+00:00 IST

India U17 lose 2-0 to Bangladesh in preparation for U17 Asia Cup

The India U17 women's national team suffered a 0-2 defeat against Bangladesh in the SAFF U19 Women's Championship 2026 at the Pokhara Rangasala Stadium in Pokhara, Nepal, on Monday.

2026-02-02T16:52:20.966923+00:00 IST

Man United beat Fulham 3-2, Spurs draw 2-2 with Man City

Manchester United came from a late scare to beat Fulham 3-2 at Old Trafford on Sunday, making it three wins from three under interim head coach Michael Carrick. On the other hand, Tottenham Hotspur staged a comeback to draw the game against Man City by 2-2.

2026-02-02T05:11:02.631026+00:00 IST

Conti's Young Tigresses gearing up for more stringent test vs BAN

The Indian U17 women's team will take on Bangladesh in their second match of the SAFF U19 Women's Championship 2026 at the Pokhara Rangasala Stadium in Pokhara on Monday, February 2, according to AIFF.

2026-02-01T10:46:37.687850+00:00 IST

Premier League: Liverpool thrash Newcastle

The results see Chelsea climb to fourth in the standings, just ahead of Liverpool in fifth, as Arsenal continue to lead the table with 53 points from 24 matches.

2026-02-01T02:53:09.146594+00:00 IST

India begin SAFF U19 Women’s Championship with a win vs Nepal

India began their SAFF U19 Women's Championship 2026 campaign with a 1-0 win against hosts Nepal at the Pokhara Rangasala Stadium in Pokhara, on Saturday, according to AIFF.

2026-01-31T13:56:38.714052+00:00 IST

Chennaiyin FC add defensive solidity, sign centre-back Eduardo

A left-footed centre-back, Kau brings a strong physical presence to Chennaiyin's backline. Standing at 6'3", the Brasilia-born defender is commanding in the air and robust in duels, while also being comfortable operating as a left-back when required. His all-round profile aligns with the demands of the modern game, combining defensive solidity with composure in possession, as per a press release from the club.

2026-01-30T12:36:27.673687+00:00 IST

"We have no choice but to appear”: Mehtab Hossain

Explaining the possible reason behind the summons, the former midfielder said the issue may be linked to a discrepancy in names in the voter records. "My mother's name was present in the 2002 voter list, but our title is Hossain, and her name had Begum written because that was her real name. We have changed that to Noorjahan Begum Hossain. I think that's why I have been called," he said.

2026-01-30T09:33:13.557352+00:00 IST

“Next time, we’ll go for gold,” says Mithila Ramani

Ramani also spoke about the unique demands of futsal compared to traditional football. "I think one of the main differences is, of course, the surface that we play on and the size of the pitch. The surface is wooden. We play on a hard surface, which is usually a wooden court or a synthetic court. And the size of the pitch is much smaller... the pace of the game and how fast we make certain decisions, that matters a lot on the futsal pitch compared to a football pitch."

2026-01-29T15:13:20.421329+00:00 IST

UEFA Champions League knockout line-up set as 24 teams progress

16 teams will battle it out in the knockout phase play-offs for the remaining eight places in the Round of 16. Those confirmed in the play-offs include Atalanta, Atletico de Madrid, Borussia Dortmund, Benfica, Bodø/Glimt, Club Brugge, Galatasaray, Inter Milan, Juventus, Bayer Leverkusen, Monaco, Newcastle United, Olympiacos, Paris Saint-Germain, Qarabag and Real Madrid.

2026-01-29T11:58:26.250920+00:00 IST

UEFA Champion League: Benfica thrash Real Madrid

Defending champions Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) played out a 1-1 draw with Newcastle United at Parc des Princes in Paris. PSG currently stand at the 11th place with four wins and two draws in eight matches.

2026-01-29T07:51:46.071631+00:00 IST

India U17 team to play two friendly matches against Tajikistan

The India U17 men's team will play two friendly matches against Tajikistan in Margao, Goa, on January 29 and February 1, 2026.

2026-01-29T07:42:07.598711+00:00 IST

Women’s football team to play four more friendlies against Europe

The Indian senior women's team will play four more friendly matches against European clubs during their ongoing preparatory camp in Turkiye.

2026-01-29T04:18:30.338257+00:00 IST

I-League to kick off on February 21 with new format

The owners and representatives from I-League clubs met with AIFF officials in New Delhi on Wednesday to propose the structure and operational framework for the upcoming I-League 2025-26 season.

2026-01-29T04:04:18.222341+00:00 IST

Chennaiyin FC ropes in Spanish midfield maestro Alberto Noguera

Chennaiyin FC have completed the signing of Spanish midfielder Alberto Noguera, with the Madrid-born playmaker penning a contract until the end of the season to become the Marina Machans' second new addition ahead of the upcoming campaign, according to a release.

2026-01-28T11:09:11.548499+00:00 IST

AIFF releases tentative fixtures of ISL 2026

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has come up with tentative fixtures of the upcoming Indian Super League (ISL) season, according to ESPN.

2026-01-26T18:28:07.415101+00:00 IST

600 players take part in Real Madrid Foundation Challenge

Conscient Sports hosted the second edition of Conscient Sports Real Madrid Foundation India Challenge 2026, a three-day friendly football tournament that saw participation from over 600 young players and their families.

2026-01-26T17:44:54.227122+00:00 IST