Category: Football

A fresh governance standoff appears to be emerging within Indian football after Indian Super League (ISL) clubs jointly communicated their opposition to a proposal that would see Churchill Brothers FC Goa included in the top division for the ongoing 2025–26 season. The development follows a formal outreach from the All India Football Federation (AIFF) to…

The India U20 women’s national team continued their exposure tour in Europe with a hard-fought 1–1 draw against Swedish club Enskede IK Dam on the night of February 26 at the Bosön National Sports Centre in Lidingö, Sweden. Facing their third opposition on the tour, the Young Tigresses delivered a composed performance across both halves,…

In a move that could significantly reshape how India’s second-tier football competition is consumed across the country, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) has extended an offer to all Indian Football League (IFL) clubs for the 2025–26 season granting access to broadcast feeds from Prasar Bharati on a non-exclusive basis and without any access fee….

FC Goa will look to continue their upward trajectory in the Indian Super League, ISL 2025-26 season when they host Sporting Club Delhi in Match 15 at the PJN Stadium in Margao on Thursday, February 26. Scheduled for a 19:30 IST kick-off, the fixture presents an opportunity for the Gaurs to register their second consecutive…

Long before the final whistle in Thailand confirmed India’s place at the AFC Women’s Asian Cup, Sangita Basfore had already visualised the journey as something far greater than qualification for a continental tournament. At the start of last year’s qualifying campaign, the immediate objective for the Indian women’s national team was clear secure a place…

India’s preparations for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 have suffered a late setback with experienced midfielder Anju Tamang being ruled out of the tournament due to injury. The development comes just days before the start of India’s campaign in Australia and has prompted a change in the Blue Tigresses’ 26-member squad, with forward Karishma…

Odisha FC and Inter Kashi FC played out a hard-fought 0-0 draw in Gameweek 2 of the Indian Super League 2025–26 season at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. With Odisha FC featuring in their first match of the campaign following the postponement of their opening fixture, and Inter Kashi looking…

Odisha FC will finally kick off their Indian Super League 2025–26 campaign when they host newly promoted Inter Kashi FC at the Kalinga Stadium on Tuesday, February 24. The match, scheduled for a 19:30 IST kick-off, will be streamed live on FanCode and telecast on Sony Sports TEN 2. For Odisha FC, the fixture marks…

Indian Super League side Chennaiyin FC have announced a new partnership with Indian-origin electric vehicle manufacturer Simple Energy, who come on board as the club’s Official Mobility Partner for the ISL 2026 season. As part of the agreement, Simple Energy will receive prominent brand integration across Chennaiyin FC’s matchday and training ecosystem throughout the campaign….

The Indian women’s football team continued their preparations for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026 with a commanding 7–2 victory over Australian club side Perth Azzurri in a closed-door friendly at Macedonia Park in Perth on Monday, February 23. The result marked another positive step in India’s build-up to the continental tournament, offering the…

The emergence of Lalrinzuala Lalbiaknia over the last two domestic seasons has brought a renewed urgency and clarity to that discussion. India’s long-standing dependence on a singular attacking focal point has shaped its footballing identity for over a decade. As the country prepares to transition into a phase beyond the influence of its most iconic…

Mohun Bagan Super Giant produced another composed and efficient performance to defeat Chennaiyin FC 2-0 in Match 13 of the Indian Super League 2025–26 season at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan on Monday. The Mariners’ second consecutive victory of the campaign lifted them to second place on the league table with six points, level with…

Mumbai City FC will look to make an early statement in the Indian Super League, ISL 2025–26 season when they take on Kerala Blasters FC at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Kochi on Sunday, February 22. The evening fixture, scheduled for a 19:30 IST kick-off, pits two sides with contrasting starts to the campaign against…

Bengaluru FC will return to the Sree Kanteerava Stadium on Sunday, February 22, aiming to build on their winning start to the Indian Super League 2025–26 season when they take on NorthEast United FC in a crucial early fixture. With kick-off scheduled for 5 PM IST, the Blues will be eager to maintain momentum and…

East Bengal FC produced a commanding comeback performance to defeat Sporting Club Delhi 4–1 in Gameweek 2 of the Indian Super League 2025–26 at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on Saturday, February 21. The Red and Gold Brigade overturned an early deficit with authority to register their second consecutive win of the campaign…

Jamshedpur FC secured their second consecutive home victory of the Indian Super League 2025–26 season with a hard-fought 1–0 win over Punjab FC at the JRD Tata Sports Complex on Saturday. A late goal from substitute Vincy Barretto proved decisive in a tightly contested encounter, as the Men of Steel made the most of their…

Gameweek 2 of the Indian Super League 2025–26 continues with a Saturday double-header on February 21, as East Bengal FC host Sporting Club Delhi at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (VYBK) in Kolkata at 17:00 IST. Later in the evening, Jamshedpur FC will welcome Punjab FC to the JRD Tata Sports Complex for a 19:00…

The Indian senior women’s football team have begun their final phase of preparations for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026, arriving in Perth well ahead of the tournament to acclimatise and fine-tune their approach. The Blue Tigresses became the first among the 11 visiting teams to land in Australia on February 11, nearly three…

India international Manisha Kalyan marked an important milestone in her overseas club career, scoring her first goal for Peruvian side Alianza Lima Women’s Team in an international friendly against Universidad Católica in Chile. The 24-year-old attacker’s strike came in Alianza Lima’s emphatic 4-1 victory at the Claro Arena on February 20, underlining her growing influence…

The Indian senior women’s football team has announced its 26-member squad for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026, with preparations now entering the final phase ahead of a crucial continental campaign that also doubles up as a qualification pathway for the FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027. Placed in Group C, India will open…

Mohammedan Sporting Club will take on FC Goa in the opening fixture of Matchweek 2 of the Indian Super League, ISL 2025–26 season at the Kishore Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on Friday, February 20. With both teams yet to secure their first win of the campaign, the contest presents an early opportunity to build momentum…

Mumbai City FC kicked off their Indian Super League 2025–26 campaign with a hard-fought 1–0 victory over Chennaiyin FC at the Mumbai Football Arena on Thursday, securing all three points in what proved to be a tightly contested season opener. The decisive moment came early in the second half when an unfortunate own goal from…

In what could prove to be one of the defining moments of the Indian Super League’s evolving youth-first philosophy, Punjab FC have named 19-year-old winger Muhammad Suhail as one of the captains for the 2025–26 season a move that may soon rewrite league history. If handed the armband during the campaign, Suhail stands poised to…

India’s preparations for the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026 are entering a decisive phase as the India U17 men’s national team gears up to play two international friendly matches against Myanmar in Yangon on March 3 and 5, 2026. With continental competition fast approaching, these fixtures are expected to serve as a final…

The Indian senior women’s football team made a commanding start to their preparatory tour of Australia, registering a comprehensive 5–0 victory over Perth RedStar FC in a closed-door friendly at Dalmatinac Park in Perth on Thursday, February 19, 2026. The Blue Tigresses were in control from the outset and carried a comfortable 3–0 lead into…

Chennaiyin FC began their Indian Super League 2026 campaign with a narrow 1-0 defeat to Mumbai City FC at the Mumbai Football Arena on Wednesday, despite putting in a disciplined and competitive performance in their season opener. In what marked head coach Clifford Miranda’s first ISL match in charge, Chennaiyin fielded a revamped starting XI…

As preparations intensify for the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Thailand 2026, the India U20 women’s national team has embarked on a crucial overseas training and exposure tour in Sweden, where they are scheduled to play four friendly matches against senior club sides later this month. The Young Tigresses arrived in Sweden on February 5…

Two-time Indian Super League champions Chennaiyin FC have announced the Indian Super Gaming League (ISGL) as their principal sponsor for the ISL 2026 season, marking a strategic collaboration between professional football and India’s rapidly expanding esports ecosystem. Under the agreement, ISGL India’s first franchise-based esports league will feature prominently on the front of Chennaiyin FC’s…

The Indian Super League 2025–26 season gets underway for Mumbai City FC and Chennaiyin FC as the two sides clash at the Mumbai Football Arena on Thursday evening. The 19:30 IST kick-off will be streamed live on FanCode and telecast on Sony Ten 2, marking the beginning of what both teams hope will be a…

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ryan Group of Institutions to introduce structured football and futsal programmes across the group’s extensive network of schools, marking a significant push towards strengthening grassroots development in Indian football. The collaboration aims to create an organised and standardised framework for…

Chennaiyin FC will kick off their Indian Super League 2025–26 campaign with a challenging away fixture against Mumbai City FC at the Mumbai Football Arena on Thursday, as the Marina Machans look to set an early marker despite a demanding start to the season. The clash begins a tough four-match away stretch for Chennaiyin, making…

The Indian Women’s Football team has entered the final phase of preparation for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026, with two closed-door friendlies scheduled against Australian club sides Perth RedStar FC and Perth Azzurri in Perth this week. Having completed an intensive overseas training block in Turkiye, the Blue Tigresses arrived in Western Australia on…

Sreenidi Deccan have strengthened their squad by completing the signing of Togolese centre-back Hadi Idrissou ahead of the 2025-26 I League season. The 24-year-old defender joins the I League side on a free transfer as they look to add quality and depth, reinforcing their ambitions for a competitive campaign. The signing is part of Sreenidi…

Indian football’s ongoing structural churn took another decisive turn this week as the All India Football Federation (AIFF) rejected Sporting Club Bengaluru’s request to participate in the 2025–26 I-League season. The decision, taken during the Executive Committee meeting on February 12, reinforces the federation’s firm stance on enforcing promotion and relegation even at the cost…

At 41 years and 196 days, Sunil Chhetri rewrote another chapter of Indian football history. When the Bengaluru FC captain came off the bench in the 78th minute against Sporting Club Delhi in the Indian Super League 2025–26 opener, few would have predicted that he was about to set a new benchmark for longevity in…

East Bengal FC made a commanding start to their Indian Super League 2025–26 home campaign, defeating NorthEast United FC 3-0 at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan. A quick-fire double from Youssef Ezzejjari midway through the second half, followed by an injury-time strike from Miguel Ferreira, ensured the Red and Gold Brigade secured all three points…

The opening week of the Indian Super League 2025–26 season concludes at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (VYBK) on Monday evening, where East Bengal FC begin their campaign against NorthEast United FC in what promises to be an early test of intent for both sides. Recent meetings between the two clubs have been evenly balanced….

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has confirmed that the 2025–26 season of the Indian Football League (IFL) will commence on February 27, 2026, marking a new chapter for India’s rebranded second-tier competition. Formerly known as the I-League, the IFL enters the upcoming campaign with structural changes aimed at enhancing competitiveness and sustaining interest across…

The India U17 men’s team secured a morale-boosting 4–2 victory over Russian club side FC Spartak Moscow in a closed-door friendly at the Fanatic Tour Serik Sport Center in Antalya, Türkiye, on Sunday. The result marked the Blue Colts’ first win of their ongoing exposure tour, offering timely encouragement ahead of the AFC U-17 Asian…

Bengaluru FC began their Indian Super League 2025-26 campaign with a composed 2–0 victory over Sporting Club Delhi at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium on Sunday evening. Goals from N. Sivasakthi on the stroke of half-time and a stoppage-time strike from Sunil Chhetri ensured the Blues joined Mohun Bagan Super Giant and Jamshedpur FC as opening-weekend…

Jamshedpur FC opened their Indian Super League 2025–26 campaign with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Mohammedan Sporting Club at the JRD Tata Sports Complex on Sunday, riding on an early strike from Madih Talal to secure all three points. In a contest that was settled inside the opening ten minutes, Talal’s ninth-minute effort proved decisive…

Chennaiyin FC have unveiled a 29-member squad for the upcoming Indian Super League, ISL 2025–26 season, signalling continuity in core areas while integrating a set of targeted reinforcements. The Marina Machans will begin their campaign with four consecutive away fixtures, starting against Mumbai City FC on February 19. The squad announcement also confirmed the shirt…

Bengaluru FC laid down a clear marker ahead of the new Indian Super League campaign, addressing the media at their Season Opener Press Conference held at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium on Saturday. With the league set to begin on February 15 against Sporting Club Delhi, the club used the platform to outline its competitive priorities,…

With the 2025–26 Indian Super League season underway, Sunday brings a compelling double-header as Jamshedpur FC host Mohammedan Sporting Club at the JRD Tata Sports Complex, while Bengaluru FC welcome Sporting Club Delhi to the Sree Kanteerava Stadium. Both fixtures will be streamed live on FanCode and televised on Sony Sports 2, setting the stage…

Defending champions Mohun Bagan Super Giant began their Indian Super League 2025–26 campaign with a composed 2–0 victory over Kerala Blasters FC at a packed Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan on Saturday. Goals from Jamie Maclaren in the first half and Tom Aldred deep into stoppage time ensured a winning start for Sergio Lobera in his…

Indian football has entered a decisive new chapter with Sony Sports Network officially confirmed as the television broadcaster of the Indian Super League (ISL) 2025–26 season. The development signals more than just a broadcast shift it marks a structural reset for the country’s top-flight league. Following the expiration of the Master Rights Agreement between the…

The Indian Super League, ISL 2025–26 returns on Saturday, February 14, with two marquee fixtures that underline the competition’s growing stature. Defending champions Mohun Bagan Super Giant host Kerala Blasters FC at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata, while AIFF Super Cup winners FC Goa take on debutants Inter Kashi at the PJN Stadium…