In 2025, four U23 Indian women footballers Rivka Ramji, Harshika Jain, Aveka Singh, and Kajol Dsouza found themselves spread across four very different footballing cultures, East Asia, Eastern Europe, Nordic Europe, and the Middle East. Indian women football is entering a decisive new phase one defined not only by national team milestones but by the…
Bengaluru FC’s announcement on November 14, 2025, confirming the departure of head coach Gerard Zaragoza, marks one of the most significant turning points in the club’s recent history. While managerial exits are not new in Indian football, this one reflects a deeper structural issue that extends far beyond performance or tactical disagreements. Zaragoza’s departure along…
At a time when Indian football is mired in uncertainty, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) has quietly launched one of the most important commercial decisions in the history of the women’s football. On 14 November 2025, the federation issued a fresh tender inviting partners to acquire commercial rights to the Indian Women’s League (IWL)…
As the evening sun settles behind the Sabarmati and a cool November breeze sweeps across the old and new quarters of Ahmedabad, the city prepares for a celebration unlike any in its sporting history. The familiar sounds of bustling traffic around Kankaria are replaced by the echo of footballs at the EKA Arena by TransStadia,…
The All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Thursday named a 23-member Indian squad that will travel to Dhaka for the AFC Asian Cup Qualifier Saudi Arabia 2027 against Bangladesh. While the announcement features several expected names across all positions, the biggest talking point is the conditional inclusion of Bengaluru FC winger Ryan Williams, who could…
The unprecedented failure of the Indian Super League (ISL) commercial rights tender on 7 November 2025 has sent shockwaves through Indian football. For the first time since the league’s inception in 2014, not a single entity including incumbents, domestic platforms, or overseas groups submitted a bid for the 15-year commercial rights package. The tender had…
The Indian men’s football team’s closed-door practice match against Bhutan, India vs Bhutan in Bengaluru may have appeared like a low-profile encounter on paper, but in reality, it represents one of the most strategically crucial moments in India’s ongoing preparation cycle. With a AFC Asian Cup 2027 qualifier against Bangladesh looming on November 18 in…
When Sunil Chhetri announced his retirement from international football in May 2024, India felt an entire era folding into a single moment. The country’s most decorated player its captain, its leader, its heartbeat for nearly two decades declared his final bow. The June 6th World Cup qualifier against Kuwait at a sold-out Salt Lake Stadium…
Rivka Ramji’s transfer to Lion City Sailors Women’s Team (LCS WT) in Singapore is far more than an overseas signing it is a defining moment for Indian women’s football. At just 18, the India U-19 midfielder has taken a decisive professional leap that reflects both her own ambition and the shifting developmental realities for India’s…
In a move that signals both personal excellence and institutional ambition, Tomasz Tchórz, head coach of Sporting Club Delhi (SC Delhi), has officially attained the UEFA Pro License the highest coaching qualification in European football. The achievement not only elevates Tchórz into an elite global bracket of coaches but also marks a watershed moment for…
Indian footballer Ativeer Jain is entering the most crucial chapter of his career. His move in 2025 from FC Alverca’s B side where he produced a stunning 25 goals in 25 matches to Portimonense SC’s U-23 team in the elite Liga Revelação, represents a decisive shift from numerical dominance to qualitative validation. For a 21-year-old…
The India U20 Women’s National Team enters the final stretch of preparation for the 2026 AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup, set for April in Thailand, knowing that the challenge ahead is unlike anything they have encountered in their current cycle. Having topped their qualification group earlier this year, India arrive at the Asian Cup with…
The Tri-Nation Women’s Football International Friendly Tournament 2025 in Shillong brought the Indian women’s football team back to the Northeast after nearly a decade, but the return did not produce the results the Blue Tigresses hoped for. Featuring India (FIFA Rank 63), Iran (70) and Nepal (89), the tournament was designed as a preparation window…
Indian women’s football team head coach Crispin Chettri has announced a 25-member list of probables for the national camp ahead of the November FIFA International Women’s Match Window, as preparations intensify for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026. The camp will begin on November 10 at the National Centre of Excellence in Kolkata, with players…
The appointment of Sandip Nandy as the India U23 Goalkeeping Coach marks one of the most strategically important coaching transitions in recent Indian football. It is not merely a routine staffing move by the All India Football Federation (AIFF), but a significant injection of elite experience into a crucial development stage that feeds directly into…
The hill city of Gangtok is set to host one of India’s most storied football tournaments the 41st All India Governor’s Gold Cup International Football Tournament, from November 16 to 29, 2025, at the iconic Paljor Stadium. Organized by the Sikkim Football Association (SFA), the event carries more than just historical weight; it represents a…
The AIFF Super Cup 2025 has reached its decisive phase, with four semi-finalists FC Goa, Mumbai City FC, East Bengal FC, and Punjab FC vying not only for domestic silverware but also for a crucial continental berth in the 2026–27 AFC Champions League Two qualifiers. Beyond the immediate prize, this year’s tournament has reflected a…
When the All India Football Federation (AIFF) opened its commercial rights ISL tender for the Indian Super League (ISL) 2025–40 cycle, it expected to usher in a new era of transparency and independence. Instead, the process ended in a stunning zero-bid outcome not a single company, including long-time partner FSDL, submitted a proposal by the…
When Sunil Chhetri stepped off the pitch in Goa after India’s 1–2 defeat to Singapore, the silence said more than any speech could. The match didn’t just end India’s AFC Asian Cup 2027 qualifying campaign it ended the international career of the greatest Indian footballer in history and laid bare the systemic rot that had…
When Abneet Bharti will walk into the Indian national team camp ahead of the AFC Asian Cup qualifier against Bangladesh, it will be marked as a far more than just another call-up. It was the culmination of a decade-long journey across four continents, 10 clubs, and endless trials. For the 27-year-old Nepal-born defender, now playing…
When Ryan Williams signed for Bengaluru FC in 2023, it was seen as a typical ISL transfer a seasoned Australian winger adding experience to a growing league. Two years later, that move has come to represent something far more significant. Williams, once a youth international for Australia and a regular in England’s Football League, has…
Indian football’s struggles in international stage have been well-documented a stagnant FIFA ranking hovering in the 130s, a lack of cutting edge in attack, and a defensive fragility that has cost the team dearly in close contests. While the domestic game has grown in visibility through the Indian Super League (ISL), the national team continues…
Mumbai City FC sealed their place in the semi-finals of the AIFF Super Cup 2025–26 after a dramatic 1-0 win over Kerala Blasters at the Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Fatorda. In a tense and tightly fought Group D decider, an unfortunate 88th-minute own goal by Freddy Lallawmawma handed the Islanders a narrow victory and a…
Rajasthan United FC’s memorable run in the AIFF Super Cup 2025–26 came to an agonising end after a dramatic 2-2 draw against Sporting Club Delhi at the GMC Stadium, Bambolim. The I-League side, who looked set for a famous win after a dominant first-half display, were denied in the dying moments as Sporting Club Delhi…
The recent call-up of winger Ryan Williams to the Indian national men’s football team camp marks a pivotal moment in the strategic direction of Indian football. Williams, who has been playing for Bengaluru FC in the Indian Super League (ISL), is now set to formally join the national camp ahead of India’s upcoming AFC Asian…
East Bengal FC’s signing of India international forward Jyoti Chouhan ahead of the 2025–26 season marks one of the most strategic acquisitions in the recent history of the Indian Women’s League. The move is not simply about bringing home a player who has excelled abroad; it represents a calculated step toward consolidating East Bengal’s domestic…
The final matchday of Group D in the AIFF Super Cup 2025–26 arrives with a rare combination of clarity and chaos one semi-final place, three contenders, and a narrow set of scoreline permutations that could decide which club advances to the last four and secures a step closer to continental football. Kerala Blasters FC lead…
FC Goa suffered a heavy defeat away from home as Al Nassr registered a commanding 4–0 victory in the AFC Champions League 2 on Wednesday night at Al-Awwal Park. The Saudi Arabian side, stacked with experience and depth, controlled the match from the first whistle, leaving the Indian Super League outfit struggling to keep pace…
Gokulam Kerala FC ended their Super Cup 2025 campaign on a strong note, defeating Mohammedan Sporting Club 3–0 in their final Group C match at the GMC Athletic Stadium in Bambolim on Wednesday. Both teams had already been eliminated from semifinal contention after consecutive defeats to Punjab FC and Bengaluru FC, but the Malabarians ensured…
Punjab FC booked their place in the semi-finals of the AIFF Super Cup 2025 after edging past Bengaluru FC 5–4 in a dramatic penalty shootout at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Fatorda on Wednesday night. After 90 minutes of intense, goalless football, it all came down to composure from the spot and it was Punjab…
The Indian men’s national football team will return to action later this month as it faces Bangladesh in Dhaka for India vs Bangladesh on November 18, but this time the match arrives without the usual implications of qualification pressure. India is already out of the running for the AFC Asian Cup 2027, and so is…
With qualification already settled and both India and Bangladesh out of contention in Group C of the Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers, the match between India vs Bangladesh in Dhaka on November 18 carries no mathematical consequence. Yet, it is far from meaningless. In a region where emotions run deep and footballing identities evolve through small…
Group C of the AIFF Super Cup 2025 is poised for a decisive showdown tonight as Bengaluru FC and Punjab FC face off at the Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Fatorda in what effectively becomes a knockout match for a place in the semifinals. Both teams have been flawless so far, winning their first two…
Punjab FC and Bengaluru FC are set for a high-stakes showdown in Group C of the AIFF Super Cup 2025 on Wednesday at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Fatorda. With both teams level on six points and identical goal differences after two matches, the final group-stage fixture will determine who progresses to the semifinals. In…
India U23 men’s national team will face Thailand U23 on November 15, 2025, at Thammasat Stadium in Pathum Thani. On paper, it is a friendly. In practical terms, it is a crucial evaluation point in these teams preparation cycle for two major upcoming tournaments: the AFC U23 Asian Cup 2026 in Saudi Arabia and the…
FC Goa step into Riyadh this week for one of the most demanding assignments in Asian club football: an AFC Champions League Two Group D away fixture against Saudi Arabia’s Al Nassr at Al Awwal Park. This match is not simply a rematch of the reverse leg in India, where Goa were narrowly beaten 1–2;…
The Indian Women’s League, IWL 2025–26 will unfold in an unprecedented two-phase format, marking one of the most significant structural shifts in Indian women’s football since the league’s inception. The All India Football Federation (AIFF) confirmed the revised schedule following discussions with all eight participating clubs, with defending champions East Bengal headlining a campaign now…
In what could mark a turning point for Indian women’s football, 19-year-old midfielder Kajol D’Souza has signed with Al-Amal Sports Club in Saudi Arabia a move that symbolizes the opening of a new, strategically important pathway for Indian players into West Asian football. Her transfer is not just another overseas signing; it represents a structural…
In one of the biggest upsets of the AIFF Super Cup 2025 so far, Rajasthan United FC pulled off a stunning 1-0 victory over Indian Super League giants Mumbai City FC at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Fatorda, Goa. Robinson Blandon’s superb first-half strike proved decisive as the I-League outfit held their nerve against a…
Kerala Blasters continued their perfect start to the AIFF Super Cup 2025, defeating Sporting Club Delhi 3-0 at the GMC Bambolim Stadium to strengthen their grip on Group D. With six points from two matches and a healthy goal difference, the Tuskers are now on the brink of sealing a semi-final berth, pending the result…
The AIFF Super Cup 2025-26 has reached a crucial stage, and Group D is now delicately poised following victories for both Kerala Blasters FC and Mumbai City FC. With one rounds completed, both sides have three points each, a win for both today will set up a mouth-watering group decider between two of Indian football’s…
Bengaluru FC produced a masterclass in control and attacking precision to defeat Gokulam Kerala FC 4–0 in their Group C encounter of the AIFF Super Cup 2025–26 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Margao. With this emphatic win, the Blues climbed to the top of the table alongside Punjab FC, both teams locked on six points…
Punjab FC continued their imperious form in the AIFF Super Cup 2025, securing a convincing 3–0 victory over Mohammedan Sporting in their Group C clash at the GMC Athletic Stadium. The result, powered by goals from Ninthoi Meetei, Samir Zeljkovic, and Kipgen, propelled the Shers to the top of the group with six points from…
India’s campaign for the AFC Asian Cup 2027 has ended in heartbreak and deep frustration on October 14, 2025, as the Blue Tigers suffered a crushing 1–2 defeat to Singapore at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Margao. The result mathematically eliminated India from contention, marking the first time since the tournament expanded to 24 teams…
Group C of the AIFF Super Cup 2025–26 has evolved into a tactical chessboard where every goal counts as much as every point. With both Punjab FC (PFC) and Bengaluru FC (BFC) sitting atop the table after opening victories, Sunday’s double-header promises to shape the semi-final equation decisively. On one side, PFC face Mohammedan SC…
In one of the most compelling matches of the AIFF Super Cup 2025, NorthEast United FC pulled off a stunning 2–1 win over FC Goa under the floodlights at Fatorda on Saturday night. Goals from Chema Núñez and Robin Yadav sealed a famous victory for the Highlanders, who showed steel and composure to hand the…
Jamshedpur FC ended their AIFF Super Cup 2025 group campaign on a high note with a composed 2–0 win over newly promoted Inter Kashi at the GMC Bambolim Stadium in Bambolim, North Goa. The result gave the Red Miners a morale-boosting performance to take away from a compact group stage; for Inter Kashi, the evening…
The 2025–26 season was supposed to mark a breakthrough for Indian women football a season of expanded competition, continental visibility, and a renewed push toward the AFC Women’s Asia Cup 2026. Instead, the upcoming calendar has exposed deep structural cracks in the system where ambition clashes with governance, and growth is threatened by overreach. At…
The AIFF Super Cup 2025–26 has already produced its first dominant storyline FC Goa have sealed their place in the semifinals with a game to spare. After two clinical wins in Group B, the Goan side stand unchallenged atop the table with six points and a perfect goal record of 5-0, leaving NorthEast United FC,…
Punjab FC have made a statement of intent ahead of the 2025–26 Indian Super League (ISL) season with the signing of experienced Brazilian centre-back Pablo Santos. The 33-year-old joins the club on a free transfer, becoming their third foreign signing of the campaign and a key component in the team’s plan to solidify a leaky…
