AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers

India’s Football Awakening: Khalid Jamil’s Squad Faces Its First Real Test in AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers

The announcement of India’s 30-player probables squad for the October FIFA window has stirred fresh debate about the future of the national team. At the heart of it lies one critical storyline: the AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers against Singapore, a tie that may define not just India’s immediate prospects but also the long-term trajectory…

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East Bengal FC

East Bengal FC’s Historic AFC Women’s Champions League Debut: Challenges and Opportunities Ahead

East Bengal FC’s women’s team has scripted history by qualifying for the AFC Women’s Champions League 2025-26 group stage, marking a watershed moment for Indian women’s club football. Fresh from winning the 2024-25 Indian Women’s League (IWL), the team now steps into uncharted territory Asia’s premier women’s club competition. Placed in Group B, East Bengal…

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AFC U23 Asian Cup 2026

The Road to Riyadh AFC U23 Asian Cup 2026: Can India’s U23 Football Team Seize a Historic Opportunity?

The countdown has begun for India’s U23 men’s national football team as they prepare for the AFC U23 Asian Cup 2026 qualifiers, a campaign that could shape the trajectory of Indian football’s next generation. Drawn in Group H alongside Bahrain, hosts Qatar, and Brunei Darussalam, the challenge is formidable. Yet, despite the odds, there remains…

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Indian Football

Indian Football at a Crossroads: Inside the AIFF’s Governance and Commercial Crisis

Indian football is in the midst of one of the most turbulent periods in its history. The All India Football Federation (AIFF), the body responsible for running the sport in the country, is grappling with a multi-dimensional crisis that spans governance, commercial stability, and international credibility. What began as a constitutional dispute in the Supreme…

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AFC Women Champions League

From Kolkata to Asia: East Bengal Women’s Team Storm into AFC Women Champions League

Women’s football in Asia has entered a transformative phase, and at the heart of this evolution lies the AFC Women Champions League (AWCL). Launched in the 2024–25 season, the competition has quickly established itself as the continent’s premier stage for women’s club football, providing a professional platform for domestic champions to showcase their strength and…

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Indian Football

The AIFF Governance Crisis: A Looming Suspension and Systemic Breakdown in Indian Football

Indian football stands on the brink of an unprecedented collapse. The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has been handed an ultimatum by FIFA and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC): get its revised constitution ratified by October 30, 2025, or face suspension. The consequences of non-compliance would be devastating national teams barred from international competition, Indian…

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Asian Cup 2026

Young Tigresses’ Roar: India’s U-20 Women Look to Conquer Asia After 19 Years in the AFC U-20 Women’s Asian Cup 2026

On a humid Yangon evening in August 2025, amidst deafening chants and the glare of stadium floodlights, India’s under-20 women’s team scripted history. After a barren stretch of 19 years, the Young Tigresses roared back into continental relevance, qualifying unbeaten for the AFC U-20 Women’s Asian Cup 2026. It was not just qualification it was…

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Kanteerava Stadium

AFC Rejects Bengaluru’s Kanteerava Stadium: A Wake-Up Call for Indian Football Infrastructure

The Asian Football Confederation’s (AFC) rejection of Bengaluru’s Sree Kanteerava Stadium as the host venue for India’s crucial AFC Asian Cup 2027 qualifier against Singapore has stirred deep concerns within Indian football circles. Far from being an isolated incident, this decision exposes chronic shortcomings in India’s venue management systems, infrastructure planning, and governance. While the…

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East Bengal FC Women

East Bengal FC Women’s AFC Champions League Qualification: A Milestone for Indian Women’s Football

Indian women’s football has crossed another important milestone. East Bengal FC Women, after clinching the 2024–25 Indian Women’s League (IWL) title, have qualified for the AFC Women’s Champions League Preliminary Stage a first in the club’s history and a defining moment for the domestic game. The achievement is not just about one team’s success but…

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Sunil Benchamin

Sunil Benchamin’s Surprise Call-Up: A Symbol of Khalid Jamil’s Bold New Era for Indian Football

The announcement of Khalid Jamil’s first squad as head coach of the Indian men’s national football team has generated immense discussion but no name has sparked more intrigue than Sunil Benchamin. At 32, the Army Red defender, with minimal recent statistical record to his name, finds himself among the 35 probables preparing for the CAFA…

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AFC Champions League Two

Historic Milestone: Mohun Bagan and FC Goa Set for Dual Representation in AFC Champions League Two

Indian football is on the brink of a new era. For the first time in history, two Indian clubs Mohun Bagan Super Giant and FC Goa will compete simultaneously in the group stage of the AFC Champions League Two (ACL Two), Asia’s restructured second-tier continental club competition. This landmark achievement signals the sport’s growing maturity…

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