Football

Early high-flyers BFC, PFC face-off in ‘top-of-the-table’ clash

The 2024-25 Indian Super League (ISL) season marked by a surprising reversal of fortunes for the top 2 teams in the league. As the international break ends, all eyes are on the upcoming match between Bengaluru FC (BFC) and Punjab FC (PFC) on Friday, October 18, at 7:30 pm IST at Sree Kanteerava Stadium, currently sitting at the top of the table.

2024-10-17T12:53:19.574932+00:00 IST

"Work on best possible outcome for the World Cup 26"

Thomas Tuchel has been appointed as the new England head coach of the men's football team. He is excited about the challenge and eager to win over his critics by aiming to add another star to the shirt and lead the country to victory at the 2026 World Cup.

2024-10-16T20:20:13.785855+00:00 IST

Bhutia launches new football academies in Punjab, Karnataka

Bhaichung Bhutia Football Schools (BBFS), India's largest residential football academy, has announced the launch of two new campuses - in Punjab in association with Om Parkash Bansal Modern School and in Karnataka in association with Akash International School.

2024-10-16T17:13:23.532422+00:00 IST

Messi levels Ronaldo's hat-trick record during WC Qualifiers

During the game, Messi struck in 19th, 84th and 86th minute, delivering three fantastic goals in only his second international appearance after an injury faced during July's Copa America tournament.

2024-10-16T07:00:28.782136+00:00 IST

Century beckons Ashalata Devi as she arrive for SAFF Championship

Ashalata Devi pulled on an Indian shirt for the first time in the pre-Olympics in Dhaka against Bangladesh in March 2011, few would have imagined that she would take Indian women's football by storm in quite the way she has.

2024-10-15T16:07:14.585408+00:00 IST

Uttar Pradesh Super League to launch in March 2025

For the first time in Uttar Pradesh, a football league of the magnitude and excitement of the Indian Super League (ISL) is set to get underway. The Uttar Pradesh Super League (UPSL), will be played in March-April 2025 and will bring together football enthusiasts, young talents, and professional players from across the state to compete in a thrilling new format.

2024-10-15T10:05:13.704728+00:00 IST

"Should not entertain him, must be kicked out": Bhaichung Bhutia

Former India football captain Bhaichung Bhutia has strongly criticized All India Football Federation (AIFF) president Kalyan Chaubey for his alleged involvement in corruption and his attempts to undermine the Indian Olympic Association (IOA). "He has really damaged the reputation of Indian football, and now he's doing the same with the IOA, which is very unfortunate," Bhutia told ANI. "I think the IOA should not entertain him and should remove him.

2024-10-13T13:16:26.499971+00:00 IST

Baichung Bhutia takes on AIFF boss Kalyan Chaubey

Former India football captain Bhaichung Bhutia has strongly criticized All India Football Federation (AIFF) President Kalyan Chaubey for his controversial remarks about North East players. "It's a very, very stupid statement. He has no knowledge about football. He has never played for India, he might have played for junior India somewhere, but he has never played for the national team. His statements are very shocking, saying that North East players are short and not good," Bhutia expressed his disappointment and disbelief, while speaking to ANI.

2024-10-13T12:58:15.447727+00:00 IST

We could have scored another, says Farukh after 1-1 draw

The Senior Indian Men's National Team, left for India late on Saturday, October 12, 2024, few hours after their one-off friendly tie against hosts Vietnam.

2024-10-13T10:07:10.902840+00:00 IST

Farukh Choudhary strikes as India hold hosts Vietnam 1-1

The India senior men's national team played an inspired second half to hold hosts Vietnam to a 1-1 draw in an international friendly at the Thien Truong Stadium in Nam Dinh, Vietnam, on Saturday.

2024-10-12T15:17:32.818464+00:00 IST

Battle-ready India poised for Vietnam test in Nam Dinh

The Blue Tigers arrived in Nam Dinh on October 7 and have held five training sessions in the north Vietnamese town, including an official training session at the Thien Truong Stadium on Friday evening

2024-10-11T14:52:22.487738+00:00 IST

Neville to visit India to support grassroots football programme

A rare one-club man, Gary Neville played for Manchester United for his entire career, spending almost 20 years with the club with a whopping 602 appearances for his boyhood club under his belt. He has also served English football with distinction with 85 appearances over a 12-year career for his country

2024-10-11T11:39:52.603732+00:00 IST

Chennaiyin FC to represent India at Norwich City Mina Cup

The tournament, taking place on October 12 and 13 at Norwich City FC's state-of-the-art training facility in England, will feature top youth talent from around the globe.

2024-10-10T17:17:10.551539+00:00 IST

Aakash Sangwan: The boy from a boxing village made it to boxing

It has been quite a last few months for Aakash Sangwan. After impressive performances at left-back for Chennaiyin FC in the last two seasons, the 28-year-old signed for FC Goa and has now earned his first-ever India call-up.

2024-10-10T07:55:06.761238+00:00 IST

Vietnam and India set to renew historic rivalry

The story of India and Vietnam's football rivalry goes long back. Between the 1950s and 1970s, India played several tight matches against the erstwhile South Vietnam national team in multiple Merdeka Cups and Asian Games tournaments. But meetings have been rare in the 21st century, and Saturday's match in Nam Dinh will only be the fourth time India will face unified Vietnam in senior internationals.

2024-10-09T05:23:13.033864+00:00 IST

Oscar Bruzon named as East Bengal's new head coach

After Carles Cuadrat's departure from the Red and Golds, East Bengal FC on Tuesday night announced the signing of Oscar Bruzon as their new head coach.

2024-10-09T04:08:36.158529+00:00 IST

Messi pays tribute to Iniesta as the Barcelona legend retires

Lionel Messi has expressed his heartfelt appreciation for former Barcelona teammate Andres Iniesta, who recently announced his retirement from professional football.

2024-10-08T14:01:36.127214+00:00 IST

Football crazy Nam Định ready for India-Vietnam fierce friendly

Nam Định is a quaint town in northern Vietnam. With a population of just over 236,000, it doesn't have an airport of its own, so after landing in the capital Hanoi, the Indian senior men's team undertook a 100-kilometre bus journey through the rural landscapes of the Red River Delta to reach their team hotel in the wee hours of Monday morning.

2024-10-08T09:07:33.861979+00:00 IST

This break will allow us to come back as better team: Cy Goddard

Hyderabad FC midfielder Cy Goddard urged his teammates to work hard in training and learn from their mistakes, as he remains determined to deliver strong performances in the Indian Super League (ISL) following the international break.

2024-10-08T05:04:12.471600+00:00 IST

Mohun Bagan SG disqualified from AFC Champions League Two

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) on Monday confirmed that the Indian Super League (ISL) club Mohun Bagan Super Giant have been disqualified from the AFC Champions League Two as they did not field their team against Iranian club Tractor FC.

2024-10-07T10:02:25.646525+00:00 IST

Marquez feels Indian team in better shape ahead of Vietnam match

The Indian senior men's team have begun their preparations for the friendly match against Vietnam on October 12. The Blue Tigers assembled in Kolkata on Saturday and held a training session on Sunday morning. With the Indian Super League (ISL) season underway, Marquez has reasons to believe his boys are in better physical shape now than in the September window.

2024-10-07T03:50:37.373142+00:00 IST