Football

A foot in futsal: Indian women ready for crack at history

The Indian national women's futsal camp, in preparation for next month's AFC Women's Futsal Asian Cup Qualifiers, is in full swing in Bhavnagar, Gujarat. The year 2025 will bring a new dawn in Indian futsal as the qualifiers will mark the nation's competitive debut in the women's game.

2024-12-24T14:43:44.453314+00:00 IST

Punjab FC announces squad for RFDL Regional Qualifiers

The squad includes first-team regulars like Tekcham Abhishek Singh, Ricky Shabong, Manglenthang Kipgen and Nitesh Darjee along with youngsters like Singamayum Shami, Muhammed Suhail F, Pramveer and Likambam Rakesh Meitei who made their senior debuts this season and reserve goalkeeper Ayush Deshwal and Jaskaranvir Singh have also been named in the squad

2024-12-24T12:58:55.083107+00:00 IST

A foot in futsal: Indian women ready for crack at history

Less than two years ago, the Indian men's futsal team debuted in the AFC Futsal Asian Cup Qualifiers in Tajikistan. Despite losing all three games, India gave a decent account of themselves, scoring 10 goals and playing dynamic and fast-paced futsal. The head coach was Joshuah Stan Vaz, who will also be in charge of leading the women's side in their international debut. India will face Hong Kong (January 15), Indonesia (January 17) and Kyrgyz Republic (January 19) in Yogyakarta, Indonesia

2024-12-24T08:34:16.762004+00:00 IST

NorthEast United FC's forward Alaaeddine Ajaraie wins ISL POTM

NorthEast United FC forward Alaaeddine Ajaraie has been named the Indian Super League (ISL) Player of the Month for November.

2024-12-23T18:29:18.373334+00:00 IST

NorthEast United FC take spoils with 5-2 win against Hyderabad

NorthEast United FC wrapped up their two-game-long losing streak and put in a display of confidence, by coming from two goals behind to secure a 5-2 victory against Hyderabad FC at the GMC Balayogi Athletic Stadium in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 on Monday.

2024-12-23T17:09:19.716064+00:00 IST

Double blow for Arsenal, Saka, Sterling sidelined with injuries

In a bid to end the Premier League title hiatus, Arsenal faced a major setback as star winger Bukayo Saka has been ruled out for "many weeks" with a hamstring injury, according to manager Mikel Arteta.

2024-12-23T14:40:41.730713+00:00 IST

ISL: Kerala Blasters FC clinch 3-0 win over Mohammedan SC

Kerala Blasters FC returned to winning ways with a dominant 3-0 triumph over Mohammedan SC at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Kochi in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 season on Sunday. With this win, the home team completed a league double over Mohammedan SC this season.

2024-12-22T17:19:49.891095+00:00 IST

ISL: Hyderabad FC to host NorthEast United FC in upcoming match

Hyderabad FC are unbeaten in their last nine matches against the Highlanders, the longest such streak they hold against any team in the competition.

2024-12-22T11:16:54.611865+00:00 IST

Kratky opens up on Mumbai City FC’s performance, lack of goals

Mumbai City FC (MCFC) head coach Petr Kratky admitted he wasn't happy with his team's performance in their 1-0 home win over Chennaiyin FC (CFC) in the Indian Super League (ISL) on Saturday.

2024-12-22T08:48:30.892733+00:00 IST

Bruzon speaks up on JFC win, nwar Ali and Cleiton Silva

East Bengal FC head coach Oscar Bruzon expressed his delight following his team's victory over Jamshedpur FC (JFC) in the Indian Super League (ISL) on Saturday. Despite the win, Bruzon admitted his side should have capitalized on their opportunities to score more goals.

2024-12-22T07:02:59.354122+00:00 IST

ISL 2024-25: Diamantakos on target as EBFC edge past JFC

East Bengal FC triumphed over Jamshedpur FC by 1-0 at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 season on Saturday.

2024-12-22T06:59:55.040844+00:00 IST

ISL 2024-25: Kerala Blasters FC vs Mohammedan SC Match Preview

Kerala Blasters FC will aim to record a league double over Mohammedan SC when the two sides meet in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 on Sunday at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Kochi at 7:30 pm IST.

2024-12-22T05:03:30.118010+00:00 IST

ISL: Chennaiyin FC concede narrow defeat against Mumbai City FC

Chennaiyin FC conceded a narrow 1-0 defeat in the ongoing Indian Super League 2024-25 match against Mumbai City at the Mumbai Football Arena on Saturday.

2024-12-21T17:20:44.750268+00:00 IST

ISL: Jamshedpur FC aim for first-ever league double over EBFC

Jamshedpur FC will eye registering their first-ever league double over East Bengal FC when they face off in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 on December 21, Saturday, at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (VYBK).

2024-12-20T15:00:39.428736+00:00 IST

ISL 2024-25: Resurgent CFC face MCFC challenge away from home

Chennaiyin FC (CFC) will be looking to make it back-to-back wins in the Indian Super League 2024-25 when they take on Mumbai City FC (MCFC) on Saturday at the Mumbai Football Arena in Mumbai.

2024-12-20T09:33:19.037029+00:00 IST

ISL: Mohun Bagan Super Giant take on FC Goa in Margao

FC Goa and Mohun Bagan Super Giant will square off at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Goa in the ongoing Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 on Friday.

2024-12-19T13:04:02.054113+00:00 IST

India saved my football career: Punjab FC captain Luka Majcen

Punjab FC (PFC) Luka Majcen captain opened up about his emotional journey on Thursday from being on the verge of quitting football to reshaping his game upon arriving in India.

2024-12-19T06:36:28.515085+00:00 IST

Hyderabad FC and Thangboi Singto mutually part ways

Indian Super League (ISL) side Hyderabad FC (HFC) have confirmed the departure of Thangboi Singto from the role of head coach at the club. They are currently in 12th spot on the points table, with two wins and a draw from 11 matches.

2024-12-19T05:54:34.561644+00:00 IST

ISL will be one of the top leagues in Asia: Lallianzuala Chhangte

Mumbai City FC captain Lallianzuala Chhangte on Wednesday expressed confidence in his team's ability to strike back into contention to realise their ambitions in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25.

2024-12-18T15:49:13.307713+00:00 IST

"Everything collapsed": Punjab FC head coach laments mistakes

Punjab FC head coach Panagiotis Dilmperis lamented the mistakes while reflecting on his team's performance in the aftermath of their 2-4 loss against East Bengal in the Indian Super League (ISL).

2024-12-18T01:30:49.826457+00:00 IST

Bruzon reveals what inspired East Bengal FC to comeback win

East Bengal FC head coach Oscar Bruzon stated that his half-time team talk did the trick as his side scripted a comeback from 0-2 down to defeat Punjab FC with a 4-2 scoreline in the Indian Super League (ISL) at the Salt Lake stadium in Kolkata on Tuesday.

2024-12-18T01:22:55.974369+00:00 IST