India Football

I-League: Shillong Lajong aims home advantage against Gokulam Kerala

Lajong`s young guns from the Academy who have had the experience in playing I-League earlier, like Redeem Tlang, Samuel Lalmuanpuia, Shaibor Kharpan and Hardycliff Nongbri, will be entrusted with the task of making sure their team grabs all three points at home on Monday.

Nov 26, 2017, 16:35 PM IST

I-League: Moinuddin last-minute strike helps Minerva Punjab share spoils with Mohun Bagan

All the attack of Minerva came from the left flank in the early moments where Bhutanese forward Chencho tried to break up the Mohun Bagan defence multiple times but failed each time.

Nov 26, 2017, 09:43 AM IST

Spain climb two places, India static at 105th in FIFA rankings

India drew with Myanmar 2-2 at home in the AFC Asian Cup qualifiers during this ranking period.

Nov 23, 2017, 19:15 PM IST

MS Dhoni reveals why he was given India captaincy in 2007

In a storied career, Dhoni played 90 Tests, 309 ODIs and 83 T20Is. Of those, he led Men in Blue in 60 Tests (winning 27), 199 ODIs (1inning 110) and 72 T20Is (winning 41).

Nov 17, 2017, 16:34 PM IST

ISL 2017-18: Kerala Blasters bank on attacking approach against ATK in season opener

Kerala Blasters FC coach Rene Meulensteen expects his team to play incisive one-touch attacking football to break through the wall of ATK`s defence in the opening match of the 2017-18 season of the Indian Super League (ISL) here on Friday.

Nov 16, 2017, 19:50 PM IST

Revamped Indian Super League set for kick off, look to sustain momentum

More Indian players, more teams, more matches and more months - this is already being touted an ISL with a difference.

Nov 16, 2017, 14:22 PM IST

ISL 2017-18: Full squads and player list of all 10 teams

The season will commence on Friday (November 17) with a blockbuster clash between defending champions ATK and last season's losing finalists Kerala Blasters.

Nov 15, 2017, 23:56 PM IST

Indian Super League 2017-18: Live streaming, TV guide, schedule, venues and teams

Here's everything you need to know about the season four of ISL.

Nov 15, 2017, 20:12 PM IST

AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers: Qualification assured, confident India take on Myanmar

Stephen Constantine's men will be buoyed by their 12- match unbeaten streak in international football.

Nov 13, 2017, 22:48 PM IST

Relief for Praful Patel, SC appoints former India captain Bhaskar Ganguly as AIFF ombudsman

Ganguly, who served as captain of the Indian team at the 1982 Asian Games, will serve as ombudsman along with former Chief Election Commissioner S.Y. Quraishi.

Nov 12, 2017, 14:06 PM IST

India next big market in football, want to capture it: Hassan Al Thawadi

Qatar will be the first Gulf nation to host football's showpiece. The first World Cup in Asia was jointly hosted by Japan and South Korea in 2002.

Nov 08, 2017, 22:14 PM IST

FIFA boss Gianni Infantino hails U-17 World Cup as 'resounding success', but no commitment on U-20 bid

AIFF has submitted India's bid to host the U-20 World Cup so that the momentum of hosting a successful U-17 World Cup is not lost and India continue to remain engaged at the global stage.

Oct 27, 2017, 19:35 PM IST

India to have Centre of Excellence with FIFA help: AIFF

Praful Patel said six AIFF academies will be established spread across the country, each one housing 30-50 young boys and girls.

Oct 26, 2017, 21:01 PM IST

AFC U-19 Qualifiers: U-17 World Cup players dominate India's 23-member squad

It's reported that head coach Luis Norton de Matos picked the squad after a week-long camp in the Delhi.

Oct 25, 2017, 22:42 PM IST

AFC General Secretary Dato' Windsor wants one league in India from next year

The merger will give a big boost to Mohun Bagan and East Bengal's hopes to play in the ISL.

Oct 25, 2017, 19:08 PM IST

Impressed FIFA official tells India to focus on future

Having blanked 0-3 by USA in their U-17 World Cup opener, India put up an impressive display to equalise against Colombia, but conceded in the very next minute to dash hopes of securing their first point in a FIFA tournament.

Oct 15, 2017, 21:54 PM IST

FIFA U-17 World Cup in India a success: England coach

Overwhelmed by the response of the tournament, Cooper further said there has been brilliant coverage of the games in India.

Oct 13, 2017, 21:54 PM IST

English clubs' pre-season in India a real possibility: EPL

Earlier this year, the EPL promised to help India grow as a footballing nation with its executive chairman Richard Scudamore saying that the world's most glamorous soccer league was taking initiatives towards this endeavour.

Oct 13, 2017, 18:27 PM IST

We have learnt a lot from FIFA U-17 World Cup: Indian players

The hosts crashed out of the tournament at the group stage, losing all their three matches. They gave a tough fight to Colombia in their 1-2 defeat but suffered drubbings against the USA (0-3) and Ghana (0-4).

Oct 13, 2017, 18:01 PM IST

India vs Macau, AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers: Live streaming, TV listings, date, time in IST

What Stephen Constantine's boys need to seal qualification for the 2019 Asian Cup in UAE is a win against Macau. Last time India played in the continental tournament was in 2011.

Oct 10, 2017, 16:34 PM IST