Football

ISL: Hyderabad FC to lock horns against Odisha FC

The Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 will see Hyderabad FC playing hosts to Odisha FC at the G M C Balayogi Athletic Stadium on Monday as both sides are eyeing climbing up the league ladder to strengthen their positions in their respective first matches after the international break.

2024-11-24T14:59:23.445374+00:00 IST

Stuttgart, Sudeva Delhi FC forge historic partnership

This historic collaboration signifies a major leap in fostering ties between Indian and German football, showcasing a shared commitment to the sport's growth and development across borders.

2024-11-23T17:57:36.057250+00:00 IST

Early onslaught enables 10-man NEUFC to take three points

NorthEast United FC (NEUFC) scored 2-1 victory against Punjab FC (PFC) at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi as an early burst by their frontline paved the way for the Highlanders (NEUFC) to grab three points from this encounter in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25.

2024-11-23T17:44:12.048945+00:00 IST

ISL: Mohun Bagan Super Giant sink Jamshedpur FC 3-0

Mohun Bagan Super Giant (MBSG) outplayed Jamshedpur FC (JFC) 3-0 at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata, and went to the top of the points table in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 season.

2024-11-23T17:32:22.779927+00:00 IST

Kerala Blasters FC host Chennaiyin FC in pursuit of three points

A long-standing and fascinating southern rivalry will reawaken when Kerala Blasters FC and Chennaiyin FC face each other at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Kochi in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 on Sunday.

2024-11-23T14:58:11.846474+00:00 IST

Odisha secures spot in Santosh Trophy final rounds

Odisha qualified for the final rounds of the 78th National Football Championship for the Santosh Trophy from Group F qualifiers after defeating Chhattisgarh 4-1 at the GNDU Sports Complex on Saturday.

2024-11-23T12:03:02.770735+00:00 IST

ISL: Punjab FC-NorthEast United contest tomorrow

The Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 action is returning from international break with an encounter between two teams whose charts are on the upward trajectory - with Punjab FC and NorthEast United FC locking horns at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi on Saturday.

2024-11-22T18:16:22.826634+00:00 IST

Mohun Bagan Super Giant’s marching momentum meets Jamshedpur FC

The City of Joy is set to roar as Mohun Bagan Super Giant (MBSG) lock horns with Jamshedpur FC (JFC) at the iconic Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata, with the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 clash kicking off on Saturday, November 23, promising a night of exhilarating football action.

2024-11-22T17:32:22.484738+00:00 IST

ISL 2024-25: High-flying CFC gears up for derby vs. KBFC

Chennaiyin FC (CFC) will look to extend their strong away form in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 when they face Kerala Blasters FC (KBFC) at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Kochi, on Sunday.

2024-11-22T13:13:09.888919+00:00 IST

Lionel Messi expected to visit Kerala next year

Messi, the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner, last played in India back in 2011 when Argentina locked horns with Venezuela in an international friendly match at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata which ended in a goalless draw.

2024-11-20T10:57:12.468868+00:00 IST

Rudra FC finish MFA Women's Elite Division as runners up

A top-two finish in the WIFA Women's League will propel Rudra FC team to IWL 2

2024-11-19T18:05:03.557302+00:00 IST

Rahul Bheke’s fiery header helps India draw 1-1 with Malaysia

India displayed good domination over the proceedings before settling for a 1-1 draw against Malaysia in their final FIFA Friendly of the year at the Gachibowli Stadium on Monday.

2024-11-18T18:27:18.495314+00:00 IST

Marquez’s men dead set on overcoming Malaysia skirmish 

In their last match of 2024, the Indian senior men's national team will face Malaysia in a friendly match at the GMC Balayogi Gachibowli Stadium in Hyderabad on Monday.

2024-11-17T18:10:26.241165+00:00 IST

Ruud van Nistelrooy pens special farewell message to Man Utd fans

Ruud van Nistelrooy who took the role of Manchester United head coach on an interim basis penned a heartfelt message for the fans and everyone at the club.

2024-11-15T13:46:40.508126+00:00 IST

"The way Ronaldo dedicated everything to football is...,": Salah

Liverpool's remarkable winger Mohamed Salah revealed that he took inspiration from the "dedication" that the Portuguese goal-scoring machine Cristiano Ronaldo has for the sport.

2024-11-15T13:19:02.851407+00:00 IST

AIFF conclave pitch for more match time for domestic players

The AIFF officials also deliberated upon the proposals from the respective state associations for the development of football in their respective states in alignment with the AIFF's Vision 2047 plan

2024-11-15T13:04:30.256698+00:00 IST

Mumbai City FC’s Nathan Rodrigues on RFYC's impact on his career

Rodrigues has become the youngest Mumbai City FC player and the fifth-youngest overall to find the back of the net in successive ISL games.

2024-11-15T12:56:37.554538+00:00 IST

India-Malaysia football rivalry renewed: Clash set for November 1

The November 18th game at the GMC Balayogi Gachibowli Stadium will be yet another addition to this historic rivalry, where even friendly games have been played with utmost competitiveness. There's literally nothing to separate India and Malaysia in terms of head-to-head results. The Blue Tigers and the Harimau Malaya have won 12 matches each, while eight have ended in draws. There's little difference in the current FIFA Rankings as well, with India placed 125th and Malaysia 133rd. Malaysia are coming into this match on the back of a 3-1 friendly win over Laos on Thursday

2024-11-15T10:38:59.596866+00:00 IST

Qualifying for Asian Cup bare minimum target, says Gurpreet S

Gurpreet Singh Sandhu is now in his 13th year of national team duty. The most experienced player in the Indian squad after Sunil Chhetri's retirement, he completed a diamond jubilee of international caps (75) against Vietnam last month, wearing the captain's armband and crucially saving a penalty.

2024-11-14T09:30:05.600726+00:00 IST

"We'll try to win the ISL again":Jose Molina

Jose Molina, the head coach of Mohun Bagan Super Giant (MBSG), reflects on his journey, his past experiences, and his vision for the future. Molina took over from Antonio Lopez Habas, who guided the team to their first Indian Super League (ISL) Shield, assuming the head coach role in June. The 54-year-old emphasized that his commitment to the Mariners is fueled by a desire for success, not merely a contractual obligation. "For me, it's a piece of paper I need to sign. I'm here because Mohun Bagan Super Giant wanted me and I wanted to come. But if any one of the parties is not happy, the best thing is to shake hands and leave," he said in a conversation with The Times of India, as per quoted by a release from ISL.

2024-11-14T08:03:29.080314+00:00 IST

"He’s doing a fantastic job": NEUFC head coach Juan Pedro Benali

NorthEast United FC's (NEUFC) head coach, Juan Pedro Benali, is in his second season with the Highlanders (NEUFC) and has already made a significant impact at the club. He arrived ahead of the 2022-23 season, where the team's positives outweighed the negatives, though they narrowly missed a playoff spot, finishing seventh--a notable improvement from the bottom-place finish of the prior season. Benali, however, laid the foundation for a stronger future as per the ISL.

2024-11-14T07:33:01.264826+00:00 IST