Indian football

AFC Cup: Skipper Sunil Chhetri's goal guides India to 1-0 victory over Kyrgyzstan in qualifier

Chhetri drilled a lot shot with his right foot off a fine pass from Jeje Lalpekhlua in the 69th minute to lead India to a crucial win in the home leg tie of the Group A third round qualifiers of the 2019 Asian Cup.

Jun 13, 2017, 22:45 PM IST

Indian Super League expanded to 10 teams; Bengaluru FC to leave I-League for ISL

The ISL announced that Tata Steel Limited & JSW Group won the bids for the two new teams. The teams will be based in Jamshedpur and Bengaluru.

Jun 12, 2017, 21:47 PM IST

Bhaichung Bhutia against franchise fee on Mohun Bagan, East Bengal

Former India midfielder Renedy Sing also stressed on the need to have a bigger league in the country in order to accommodate more players.

Jun 04, 2017, 22:57 PM IST

East Bengal, Mohun Bagan likely to attend June 7 AFC meeting to discuss future of Indian Football

Both the clubs had joined hands in their tirade against Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL), organisers of the Indian Super League (ISL), and threatened to disrupt the cash-rich league if their demands of franchise fee waiver and money from the central pool were not met.

May 31, 2017, 19:33 PM IST

Traditional powerhouses Mohun Bagan, East Bengal declare unofficial war against Indian Super League

The Big two clubs refused to budge from their three-point demand and did not submit the bid document for their induction into the ISL.

May 27, 2017, 21:27 PM IST

Did Indian U-17 team actually defeat Italy's U-17 squad? Here's the truth...

In their defence, AIFF have said that they had no intention to mislead the football fans.

May 21, 2017, 13:59 PM IST

CK Vineeth, Indian footballer, sacked from job due to low attendance

In a shocking incident, Indian footballer CK Vineeth has lost his job at Kerala Accountant General’s Office because of low attendance.

May 16, 2017, 11:06 AM IST

Federation Cup: Robin Singh brace hands East Bengal 2-0 win over Chennai City

Robin scored in the added time of the first half and in the 76th minute to guide East Bengal to a hard-earned win.

May 09, 2017, 20:49 PM IST

Federation Cup: Defending champions Mohun Bagan thrash DSK Shivajians 4-0

A Balwant Singh brace (24th, 71st) and a goal each by Darryl Duffy (65th) and Jeje Lalpekhlua (90+ 2) proved enough for Sanjoy Sen`s men to start their campaign with a win. 

May 09, 2017, 00:21 AM IST

Federation Cup: Bengaluru FC edge past Shillong Lajong 3-2 in a thrilling encounter

Strikes by Udanta Singh (35th minute), Eugeneson Lyngdoh (46th) and an own goal by skipper Aibrolang Khongjee proved enough for the Blues to register their first win.

May 08, 2017, 18:47 PM IST

Spain legend Carles Puyol to launch FIFA U-17 World Cup ticket sales this month

The first set of tickets for the FIFA U-17 World Cup will go live on May 16 at exactly 19:11 hours, paying tribute to the year in which Indian football made history.

May 03, 2017, 23:55 PM IST

Former East Bengal captain Santo Mitra passes away after prolonged battle with throat cancer

The former East Bengal left-back represented the red- and-gold brigade from 1965-1972 and won all the top tournaments of the country for the club.

Apr 30, 2017, 15:21 PM IST

Subrata Paul fails dope test: Senior Indian goalkeeper denies taking banned substance

The Sodepur lad, who has also won two Nehru Cups with India, can continue playing till his B sample report arrives but if he fails that one too, all points Shivajians got in matches he played will be docked. He turned out for North East United in the Indian Super League last year.

Apr 25, 2017, 17:14 PM IST

I-League: Churchill Brothers stun East Bengal to claim a 2-1 victory

Surprise package of the season, Aizawl FC inflicted East Bengal their first defeat when the Mizoram outfit won 1-0 at home on February 20.

Mar 07, 2017, 21:11 PM IST

AFC Cup: Mohun Bagan beat Colombo Football Club 2-1 to enter play-offs

The fit-again Norde showed little signs of his hamstring injury as he fired in a powerful right-footer from 22 yards to the top right corner of the net to give Mohun Bagan a 28th minute lead.

Feb 07, 2017, 23:07 PM IST

India U-17 football coach Nicolai Adam resigns less than 8 months before World Cup

The process of selecting a new coach for the U-17 national team has already been initiated.

Feb 07, 2017, 18:22 PM IST

AIFF launches six-team women's football league; tourney to begin January 28

A total of 20 teams from across nine states had taken part in the first leg of the qualifiers from which nine teams qualified for the IWL prelims which were held in Cuttack in October 2016.

Jan 24, 2017, 19:45 PM IST

I-League Preview: DSK Shivajians looking for positive show against Mohun Bagan

The last time these two sides met was back in April last year when they went on to produce a six-goal thriller that eventually ended 3-3.

Jan 23, 2017, 20:55 PM IST

I-League: Bengaluru FC look to revive rivalry with Mumbai FC

Four of the six games played between the sides have ended in draws, while each side have won a game each.

Jan 17, 2017, 19:14 PM IST

India rise to best FIFA rankings in over a decade

The Indian team has jumped 42 places in less than two years.

Jan 12, 2017, 22:04 PM IST