Manolo Marquez appointed as new head coach of Indian football team
Jul 21, 2024, at 04:40 am
New Delhi: The All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Saturday announced Manolo Marquez as the new head coach for the Indian men's senior team.
Paul Neary Academy unveils jerseys for 3 Kolkata football clubs
Jun 16, 2024, at 02:57 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Paul Neary Academy, in collaboration with Amuzi Sports, on Saturday launched new jerseys for three Kolkata football clubs -- Kalighat Friends Club, Cossipore Saraswati Club, and Saradacharan Club -- at West Bengal Volleyball Association in the city.
May 30, 2024, at 12:29 am
Football icon Sunil Chhetri posted an emotional message on his Instagram page ahead of his last international match against Kuwait on June 6.
India aims for a giant leap in FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Afghanistan
Mar 21, 2024, at 06:24 am
Abha/Saudi Arabia: The Indian senior soccer men’s team will be on the verge of writing a new chapter in the post-independence era of Indian football history when it resumes its FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup 2027 Preliminary Joint Qualification Round 2 campaign against Afghanistan on March 22.
Maharashtra, Lakshadweep to clash in Beach Soccer competition final
Jan 10, 2024, at 10:08 pm
Maharashtra and Lakshadweep made it to the final of the Beach Soccer competition in the Diu Beach Games 2024 here on Wednesday.
Former India soccer captain Mohammed Habib dies; AIFF condoles
Aug 16, 2023, at 04:43 am
Kolkata: Former India forward Mohammed Habib passed away on Tuesday in his residence in Hyderabad after a long illness, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) said on Tuesday.
Messi completes Inter Miami move
Jul 16, 2023, at 06:02 pm
Washington: Inter Miami has completed the signing of Lionel Messi and will unveil the Argentine great to fans and the media on Sunday.
Grassroot football tournament kicks off in Nagaland, uniting young players across the state
Jun 27, 2023, at 08:44 am
Kohima/IBNS: The Grassroot Football Tournament (GFT) for children, spanning three categories - Under-10, Under-13, and Under-15, commenced at the IG Stadium in Kohima, Nagaland on Wednesday.
Baichung Bhutia Football Schools expand reach with nationwide trials
Jun 27, 2023, at 08:06 am
Agartala/IBNS: Baichung Bhutia Football Schools (BBFS), powered by enJogo, has announced the commencement of trials for its residential academies. The trials, titled "100 Trials, 100 Cities and Unlimited Dreams," will take place at the Umakanta Academy playground in Agartala city on June 25.
Arunachal Pradesh's rising football star Omang Dodum makes national squad for AFC U-17 Asian Cup
Jun 03, 2023, at 07:03 am
Itanagar/IBNS: Arunachal Pradesh's sports legacy continues as another talented athlete, Omang Dodum, has secured a spot in India's final squad for the prestigious AFC U-17 Asian Cup, which will be held in Thailand in 2023.
Nagaland men's blind football team impresses in national tournament
May 27, 2023, at 04:28 am
The Nagaland men's blind football team recently made a remarkable debut at the Indian Blind Football Federation (IBFF) National Tournament held in Jamshedpur from May 17 to 20.
Indian Football Awards 2023 held in Sikkim: Lallianzuala Chhangte and Greg Stewart among winners
May 17, 2023, at 04:15 am
Gangtok/IBNS: The Indian Football Awards 2023, organized by the Football Players' Association of India (FPAI), took place at Gangtok's Paljor Stadium in Sikkim on Saturday.
Kicking Around: Soccer on the rise in USA and India
May 02, 2023, at 10:48 pm
Growing enthusiasm for football drives improvements in the U.S. and India.While the 2026 World Cup is heading to North America and the soccer team in India is stronger than it has ever been, the spotlight has never been brighter on the two countries. Carson Hanover, Alan Morgensztern, Adam Allsbury, and Leah Rainwater from the USA and Ayush Gupta from India report
East Bengal FC signs two players from Arunachal Pradesh for their women's team
Apr 28, 2023, at 08:09 am
Itanagar/IBNS: East Bengal FC, the legendary football club based in Kolkata, provided a significant boost to women's football in Arunachal Pradesh by signing two players, Giani Ramching Mara and Jumbalu Tayang, on Monday.
Mizoram's Cindy included in India squad for U-17 AFC Women's Asian Cup Qualifier
Apr 25, 2023, at 07:20 am
Aizawl/IBNS: Cindy Remruatpuii Colney, a midfielder from Mizoram, has been selected as one of the 23 members of the squad for the Women's U17 AFC Asian Cup Qualifier Round 1.
Apurna Narzary to receive emerging player award for football
Apr 20, 2023, at 06:02 am
Assam/IBNS: The government of Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) Department of Sports & Youth Welfare has nominated Apurna Narzary, an international women's football player, as an "Emerging Player" for the 2022-23 season.
Lewandowski hopes for Messi return to Barcelona
Apr 16, 2023, at 03:42 am
Warsaw, Apr 15 (UNI) FC Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski says he wants Lionel Messi to return to the club next season.
Getafe trip a test for tired Barcelona
Apr 16, 2023, at 03:34 am
Madrid, Apr 15 (UNI) La Liga leader FC Barcelona visits Getafe on Sunday in what could be a difficult afternoon for Xavi Hernandez's side.
ATK Mohun Bagan become ISL Champions
Mar 19, 2023, at 07:33 am
Panaji/UNI: ATK Mohun Bagan held their nerves in a tightly contested Indian Super League (ISL) Final as they beat Bengaluru FC 4-3 on penalties to lift the ISL title at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here on Saturday.
Jan 28, 2023, at 10:37 pm
Aizawl: Aizawl city recently witnessed a friendly football clash between DGAR Women’s Football Team and MFA Women’s Football Team.
BREAKING NEWS: Brazilian football legend Pele dies at 82
Dec 30, 2022, at 06:34 am
Brazilian football legend Pele passed away in a hospital in Sao Paulo on Thursday, according to his agent. He was 82.
FIFA World Cup 2022: Croatia beat Morocco 2-1 to finish runners up
Dec 18, 2022, at 05:48 am
Doha/IBNS: Croatia beat Morocco 2-1 in the third-place playoff of the World Cup on Saturday, leaving Qatar on a high note again performing beyond expectations.
FIFA World Cup 2022: Morocco defeat Portugal 1-0 to reach semis
Dec 11, 2022, at 04:42 am
Doha/IBNS: In a historic match in the FIFA World Cup 2022, Morocco stunned Portugal 1-0 on Saturday, becoming the first African and Arab nation to reach the semi-finals.
'Strong, with a lot of hope': Pele updates fans on his health
Dec 04, 2022, at 07:01 pm
Brazilian soccer icon Pele said on Saturday he felt “strong, with a lot of hope” after media reported a day earlier that he had stopped responding to chemotherapy and was moved to “palliative care”.
Brazil soccer legend Pele not responding to chemotherapy; moved to 'palliative care'
Dec 04, 2022, at 07:19 am
Football legend Pele has been moved to 'palliative care' after he stopped responding to chemotherapy for bowel cancer, according to media reports.
Diego Maradona will always be with us: Lionel Messi
Nov 22, 2022, at 10:39 pm
Doha: Since the passing of Diego Maradona, hero of the Albiceleste’s 1986 triumph in Mexico, Argentina will play its first tournament -- FIFA World Cup -- on Tuesday.
AIFF to provide Rs 24 lakh as yearly financial support to state associations
Nov 04, 2022, at 01:15 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The newly formed Development Committee of All India Football Federation (AIFF) has decided an annual financial support of Rs 24 lakhs be provided to each state association under the banner of the AIFF for development of football across India.
AIFF requests FIFA to reconsider suspension on Indian football
Aug 24, 2022, at 05:22 am
New Delhi/UNI: All India Football Federation (AIFF)'s acting general secretary Sunando Dhar has requested FIFA Secretary General Fatma Samoura to “reconsider their decision of suspending" the governing body of Indian football.
FIFA announces sanctions against Russia over war on Ukraine
Feb 28, 2022, at 05:45 pm
The international governing body of football (FIFA) has announced strict measures against Russia over its war on Ukraine, which has become the site of the world's biggest conflict since World War II.
Soccer: Girls of Bengal's Jaigaon village receive training from FPAI's Israil Gurung
Dec 24, 2021, at 01:28 am
Jaigaon/IBNS: Israil Gurung, a member of the Football Players Association of India (FPAI), has been giving soccer training to young girls to nurture their potential in West Bengal's Jaigaon which is also his native village.