The stage is set for another chapter in one of Indian football’s most intense rivalries as Chennaiyin FC prepare to face Kerala Blasters FC in a crucial Indian Super League derby clash on Saturday at the Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium in Kochi. For Chennaiyin, the encounter carries significant importance as they continue their search for…
The story of Sanfida Nongrum represents one of the most compelling narratives in Indian women’s football today a journey that mirrors the sport’s growing reach across the country. From the football fields of Shillong to scoring on her international debut, Nongrum’s rise symbolises the expanding footprint of Indian football beyond its traditional powerhouses. Her breakthrough…
Indian women’s football has produced several leaders over the years, but few embody resilience and defensive authority quite like Ngangbam Sweety Devi. The centre-back from Manipur has steadily risen through the ranks of Indian football to become the captain of the national team, symbolising both the progress and the persistent challenges faced by the women’s…
The history of the Indian women’s national football team at the AFC Women’s Asian Cup is a fascinating story of early dominance, prolonged struggles, and a recent revival that has reignited hope for the future of women’s football in the country. Often referred to as the Blue Tigresses, India’s journey in the continental championship spans…
India’s campaign at the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026 began in heartbreaking fashion as the Blue Tigresses suffered a 2–1 injury-time defeat to Vietnam in their opening Group C fixture at Perth Rectangular Stadium on Wednesday. Vietnam forward Nguyen Thi Van Su struck in both halves, including a dramatic stoppage-time winner, to seal the…
India’s AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 campaign began with a narrow 2–1 defeat to Vietnam at the Perth Rectangular Stadium on Tuesday, as the Blue Tigresses fought hard but ultimately fell short against the Southeast Asian side in their Group C opener. Vietnam struck first through Nguyễn Thị Vạn Sự in the 30th minute, before…
India U17 men’s national team began their preparation for the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026 with a positive result, defeating Myanmar U17 2–1 in an international friendly at the Thuwunna Stadium in Yangon on Tuesday. Early goals from Washington Singh Ngangom (11’) and Gunleiba Wangkheirakpam (24’) gave the Blue Colts a comfortable first-half…
The 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup in Australia represents the most consequential chapter for the Indian Women’s National Team in over two decades. Staged across Perth, Sydney and the Gold Coast, the tournament is not only a continental championship but also the primary qualification route to the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil. For…
A New Chapter Down Under: India Launch AFC Women’s Asian Cup Campaign Against Vietnam in Perth Four years after heartbreak halted their continental ambitions, the Indian senior women’s national football team are ready to step back onto Asia’s biggest stage. On Wednesday, March 4, 2026, the Blue Tigresses will open their AFC Women’s Asian Cup…
The AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 is underway in Australia, and for India’s women’s national football team, this tournament carries weight beyond continental pride. The Blue Tigresses return to the competition for their 10th appearance, seeking redemption after the heartbreak of 2022, when they were forced to withdraw as hosts due to a COVID-19 outbreak…
Lallianzuala Chhangte struck late to help Mumbai City FC salvage a 1-1 draw against NorthEast United FC in the Indian Super League, ISL 2025-26 at the Mumbai Football Arena on Sunday. The winger’s 84th-minute equaliser cancelled out Jithin MS’s second-half opener, ensuring the Islanders avoided defeat at home. The result sees Mumbai City FC move…
Shillong Lajong FC and Rajasthan United FC began their Indian Football League (IFL) 2025-26 campaigns with a hard-fought 1-1 draw at the SSA Stadium in Shillong on Sunday. In a contest shaped by a first-half penalty rebound and a scrappy equaliser after the break, both sides showed moments of promise but ultimately settled for a…
Odisha FC and Chennaiyin FC settled for a 1-1 draw in their Indian Super League 2025-26 encounter at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Sunday, in a match shaped by two set-piece goals and disciplined defensive phases from both sides. A second-half header from Odisha captain Carlos Delgado cancelled out Elsinho’s stoppage-time strike at the…
Dempo Sports Club and Real Kashmir FC played out a dramatic 2-2 draw in the Indian Football League (IFL) 2025-26 at the PJN Stadium in Fatorda on Sunday evening, in a match defined by late first-half drama and a breathtaking exchange of goals just after the hour mark. The contest had everything a stunning long-range…
Mohun Bagan Super Giant delivered a commanding performance in the Kolkata derby, defeating Mohammedan Sporting Club 5-1 at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan on Saturday night. The emphatic victory lifted the Mariners provisionally to the top of the Indian Super League table with nine points, edging ahead of Jamshedpur FC on goal difference. For Mohammedan…
The India U20 women’s national team suffered a narrow 1-2 defeat against Swedish club Karlbergs BK at the Bosön National Sports Centre in Lidingö, Sweden, on Saturday, February 28, 2026. Despite taking the lead in the second half, the Young Tigresses were unable to hold on as the hosts turned the contest around within a…
Sreenidi Deccan FC began their Indian Football League (IFL) 2025–26 campaign with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over debutants Diamond Harbour FC at the Kalyani Stadium on Saturday evening. In a tightly contested early-season fixture, a second-half strike from Cameroonian midfielder Fabrice Kah proved decisive as the Hyderabad-based outfit secured all three points on the road….
The Indian Super League, ISL 2025-26 season continues with another compelling double-header on Sunday, March 1, as teams at contrasting stages of their campaigns look to build momentum. Odisha FC host Chennaiyin FC at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar (17:00 IST), while later in the evening Mumbai City FC welcome NorthEast United FC to the…
The Indian Football League (IFL) continues its opening weekend with a compelling Sunday double-header on March 1, 2026, as Dempo SC host Real Kashmir FC in Goa, while Shillong Lajong FC welcome Rajasthan United FC in Meghalaya. With the league’s new format placing added emphasis on every early result, both fixtures carry significance beyond just…
Inter Kashi FC etched their name into Indian Super League history on Saturday night, securing their maiden top-tier victory with a disciplined 2-1 win over Kerala Blasters FC at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Kochi. In Match 18 of the ISL 2025-26 season, the visitors delivered a composed tactical performance to climb provisionally to sixth…
The 2025-26 Indian Football League season gathers momentum on Saturday evening as newly promoted Diamond Harbour FC begin their campaign against Sreenidi Deccan FC at the Kalyani Stadium. Scheduled for a 18:30 IST kickoff, the fixture presents an immediate examination for the I-League 2 champions as they step into the country’s second-tier competition. Diamond Harbour…
The Indian Super League, ISL 2025-26 season serves up a compelling double-header on Saturday, February 28, with contrasting narratives unfolding in Kochi and Kolkata. Kerala Blasters FC host Inter Kashi FC at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Kochi (17:00 IST), while later in the evening, Mohun Bagan Super Giant and Mohammedan Sporting Club lock horns…
Group C of the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup has emerged as one of the most technically layered and strategically significant groups of the tournament. Featuring Japan, Vietnam, India and Chinese Taipei, this quartet brings together a former world champion, a Southeast Asian powerhouse, a rapidly evolving Indian side, and a historically decorated program seeking…
Punjab FC produced a composed and clinical performance to secure a 2-0 victory over Bengaluru FC at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium on Friday night, registering their first win of the Indian Super League, ISL 2025-26 season. A decisive first-half brace from Nsungusi Jr. Effiong proved sufficient to separate the sides, as the Shers combined attacking…
The rechristened Indian Football League (IFL) 2025-26 season began with late drama in Sri Bhaini Sahib as Namdhari Sports Academy snatched a stoppage-time equaliser to hold former champions Aizawl FC to a 1-1 draw at the Namdhari Stadium on Friday evening. In a contest defined by tactical discipline and late pressure, Vanlalhriatzuala’s first-half strike had…
Newly promoted Chanmari FC marked their Indian Football League 2025-26 debut with a disciplined 0-0 draw against former champions Gokulam Kerala FC at the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium in Aizawl on Friday. While the visitors controlled large spells of possession, the hosts’ compact defensive structure ensured the contest ended in a stalemate. For Chanmari, the result…
Jamshedpur FC produced a composed second-half turnaround to defeat East Bengal FC 2-1 at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan on Friday night, extending their winning run to three matches in the Indian Super League, ISL 2025-26 season. A late curler from substitute Rei Tachikawa sealed the comeback and propelled the Men of Steel provisionally to…
The Sree Kanteerava Stadium will once again take centre stage in the Indian Super League, ISL 2025-26 as Bengaluru FC prepare to host Punjab FC in what promises to be a tightly contested encounter under the Friday night floodlights. With both teams seeking early momentum in the 2025–26 campaign, the fixture carries significant weight despite…
The Indian Super League, ISL 2025–26 season gathers early momentum on Friday with a compelling double-header that could reshape the top half of the table. In Kolkata, East Bengal FC host Jamshedpur FC in a clash between two in-form sides targeting a third consecutive victory. Later in the evening, Bengaluru FC welcome Punjab FC to…
A new era in India’s football pyramid begins on Friday as the Indian Football League (IFL) 2025–26 season gets underway with a double-header across Ludhiana and Aizawl. Formerly known as the I-League, the rebranded second-tier men’s professional competition returns with a refreshed identity and a new two-stage format that raises the competitive stakes from day…
A moment of precision from Dejan Dražić just before halftime proved enough for FC Goa to secure a narrow 1–0 victory over Sporting Club Delhi in Match 15 of the Indian Super League 2025–26 season at the PJN Stadium, Fatorda, on Thursday night. The result marked FC Goa’s second consecutive win and provisionally lifted them…
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…
