Messi

After Messi’s Visit: What Will Really Change in Indian Football?

Lionel Messi’s visit to India was never just about football. It was about symbolism, aspiration, commercial appeal, and the familiar Indian tendency to gravitate towards icons rather than systems. The spectacle drew massive attention, packed venues, sponsors, politicians, and headlines but once the noise fades, the more important question remains: what, if anything, will actually…

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East Bengal Women

East Bengal Women in Commanding Form as Fazila Ikwaput Stars in 7–0 Rout at SAFF Women’s Club Championship

East Bengal Women continued their imperious run at the SAFF Women’s Club Championship 2025, producing a dominant all-round performance to thrash Bangladesh’s Nasrin Sports Academy 7–0 at the Dashrath Rangasala Stadium in Kathmandu on Sunday. With this emphatic victory, the Moshal Girls maintained their perfect record in the group stage, registering three wins from three…

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Project Mahadeva

Project Mahadeva: A Landmark Moment for Grassroots Football in Maharashtra

Mumbai witnessed a rare convergence of global football stardom and long-term grassroots planning when Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis formally launched Project Mahadeva during Lionel Messi’s G.O.A.T Tour event at the Wankhede Stadium. While Messi’s presence brought glamour and international attention, the real significance of the evening lay in the announcement of an ambitious, system-driven football…

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ISL

ISL Clubs Push Back Against AIFF as Constitutional Roadblocks Threaten Future of the League

Indian football finds itself at a critical crossroads as all Indian Super League (ISL) clubs except East Bengal have formally responded to the All India Football Federation (AIFF), asserting that any discussion on jointly hosting the league is futile unless the federation first removes key constitutional barriers. Their firm stance, communicated in a letter sent…

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East Bengal

Dominant East Bengal Move Within One Win of SAFF Women’s Club Championship Final After 2–0 Victory Over Karachi City

East Bengal continued their commanding run at the SAFF Women’s Club Championship 2025, climbing to the top of the standings with a composed and convincing 2–0 victory over Pakistan’s Karachi City FC at the Dasharath Stadium in Kathmandu. With two wins in two matches, the Red and Gold brigade now stand just one victory away…

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Indian Super League

ISL Clubs and AIFF Explore Premier League-Style Joint Leadership Model: What It Means for Indian Football

Indian football stands at a critical crossroad. With the Indian Super League (ISL) facing uncertainty following the expiry of its Master Rights Agreement (MRA) and the ongoing delay in starting the league, clubs and the All India Football Federation (AIFF) are now exploring a fundamental restructuring of how India’s top-flight competition is governed. At the…

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Indian Football

Top Moments in Indian Football 2025: A Year of Breakthroughs for Women and Juniors, and the Road Ahead to 2026

Indian football in 2025 unfolded like a season-long audition for the future uneven, emotional, occasionally frustrating, but undeniably alive. It was a year where silverware did not always define progress, yet milestones were achieved that may prove far more significant in the long run. While the senior men endured a bruising campaign filled with hard…

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East Bengal Women

East Bengal Women Begin SAFF Club Championship Campaign with Commanding 4–0 Win

East Bengal Women marked their entry into the continental club arena with an emphatic statement, cruising to a 4–0 victory over Bhutan’s Transport United Ladies FC in their opening match of the inaugural SAFF Women’s Club Championship in Kathmandu. Playing at the Dasharath Stadium, the Indian Women’s League champions showcased their superior organisation, physicality, and…

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Dilan Markanday

Dilan Markanday: From Tottenham’s Breakthrough Pioneer to Chesterfield’s Creative Engine — The Rebuilding of a Career and the Bigger Question It Raises

In a footballing era defined by rapid transitions, data-led scouting, and the unforgiving churn of elite academies, the career of Dilan Markanday stands out for its symbolism as much as its substance. The 24-year-old winger, now a central figure at Chesterfield FC in EFL League Two, represents both the harsh realities of English football’s development…

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SAFF Women’s Club Championship

East Bengal FC and the New Frontier: SAFF Women’s Club Championship 2025 Set to Rewrite South Asian Football

The 2025 Vatsalya SAFF Women’s Club Championship is more than just another addition to the regional football calendar it is a foundational shift in South Asian women’s football. Hosted in Kathmandu from December 5 to 20, the inaugural tournament marks the first time a South Asian regional body has launched an international women’s club competition,…

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André Lacximicant

André Lacximicant: The Rising Portuguese-Indian Winger Whose Next Big Decision Could Change Two Footballing Worlds

In a global football landscape increasingly defined by dynamic wingers, data-driven recruitment, and multicultural identities, few players embody the modern game’s intersections more completely than André Filipe Ferreira Lacximicant, André Lacximicant. At 24, the Portuguese-Indian attacker has emerged as one of the most intriguing talents in Liga Portugal, combining elite creativity, high shot volume, and…

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FC Goa vs Mumbai City FC

Super Cup 2025 Semi-Final Preview: FC Goa vs Mumbai City FC, A Rivalry Built on Pain, Memory and Revenge

Few fixtures in Indian football carry the emotional weight, psychological baggage and narrative tension of FC Goa vs Mumbai City FC. Over the last five years, no opponent has tormented Goa more consistently than the Islanders. No team has chiselled deeper scars into their competitive identity. And no rivalry has swung so dramatically between control…

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East Bengal vs Punjab FC

Super Cup 2025 Semi-Final Preview: East Bengal vs Punjab FC— A Clash of Heritage, Momentum and Contrasting Footballing Identities

The first Super Cup semi-final between East Bengal vs Punjab FC arrives with contrasting narratives, divergent histories, and two teams that have built their tournament campaigns on completely different footballing philosophies. Scheduled for December 4 at Fatorda, the match carries significance that extends well beyond domestic bragging rights: the winner edges one step closer to…

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Indian football

Indian football’s day of reckoning: Inside the crisis meeting that may decide the future of the ISL

Indian football arrived at a moment of unprecedented crisis on Wednesday, forcing the Union Sports Ministry to intervene directly in a governance dispute that had pushed the country’s top-tier league to the brink of suspension. With the 15-year Master Rights Agreement (MRA) between the All India Football Federation (AIFF) and Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL)…

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Indian Football League

Indian Football’s Defining Year: Promise, Pressure and the Fight for Stability in 2026

As Indian football steps into 2026, the sport finds itself at a critical intersection one that mixes genuine progress at the youth level with deep structural vulnerabilities at home. The All India Football Federation (AIFF), buoyed by multiple continental qualifications, enters the year with unprecedented competitive opportunities across the women’s and youth pathways. But the…

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Indian Women’s football

Eight-Goal Statement: India’s Dominant Win Over Precision Indian women’s national football sets the Tone for 2026

The Indian women’s national football team delivered a resounding 8–1 victory over Dubai-based club Precision Football in a closed-door friendly during the late 2025 FIFA international window. While the match was not against a FIFA-ranked national team, the performance offered crucial insights into the Blue Tigresses’ tactical evolution, attacking versatility, and readiness for a demanding…

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Indian women’s football

Indian women’s football 3–1 Win Over Banaat FC Signals Tactical Maturity Ahead of AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026

The Indian women’s football team recorded an important 3–1 victory over Banaat FC during their UAE tour, a result that arrives at a critical moment in their build-up to the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026. More than a routine friendly, the match served as a focused tactical examination against a structured, professionally run opponent led…

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IWL

AIFF’s New IWL Commercial Model: A Transformative Blueprint for Women’s Football in India

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has unveiled a comprehensive commercial rights framework for the Indian Women’s League (IWL) and IWL 2, covering the five seasons from 2025–26 to 2030–31. Designed to create long-term stability and robust financial incentives, this new model marks a significant shift in how women’s football will be governed and monetized…

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I-League Commercial Rights RFP

AIFF’s New I-League Commercial Rights RFP (2026–2030): What It Means for Indian Football

The All India Football Federation’s new I-League Commercial Rights RFP (2026–2030) arrives at a critical moment for Indian football. Following the failed commercial tender for the Indian Super League which received no bids due to steep financial demands and excessive operational risk the AIFF has moved quickly to restructure its approach. The newly issued I-League…

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Indian Football

AIFF Leadership and the Indian Football Revival Across the Northeast

Over the past few years, India’s Northeast has witnessed one of its most significant periods of Indian football-focused investment and attention. Under AIFF President Kalyan Chaubey, the region has experienced a wave of national tournaments, international fixtures, infrastructure projects, and developmental initiatives that have transformed its footballing landscape. For a region long known as the…

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Santosh Trophy 2025–26

Santosh Trophy 2025–26: A Transformative Edition Marked by Home-Born Mandate, New Venues, and Reshaped Competitive Balance

The 79th National Football Championship for the Santosh Trophy 2025–26 arrives as one of the most consequential editions in the tournament’s long history. More than a traditional inter-state competition, this season becomes the testing ground for the AIFF’s most radical regulatory overhaul the strict implementation of the home-born player mandate, which now requires every footballer…

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AFC U17 Asian Cup Qualifiers

Captain’s Hat-Trick Lifts India to Crucial 3–1 Win Over Chinese Taipei in AFC U17 Asian Cup Qualifiers

India’s U17 boys kept their AFC U17 Asian Cup Qualifiers 2026 hopes firmly alive with a stirring 3–1 comeback victory over Chinese Taipei at the Eka Arena, thanks to a magnificent hat-trick from captain Dallalmuon Gangte. On an evening that began with anxiety and early setbacks, the Blue Colts showed maturity, resilience, and attacking conviction…

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Sergio Lobera

Sergio Lobera’s Exit and Odisha FC’s Standstill: How the ISL Governance Crisis Forced a Strategic Retreat

Odisha FC’s decision to part ways with head coach Sergio Lobera barely a year after extending his contract until 2026 signals one of the most consequential moments in the club’s history. What initially appeared to be a footballing decision has, upon closer examination, revealed itself as a direct consequence of the deepening governance crisis that…

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Indian Arrows Women

The Collapse of Indian Arrows Women: A Deepening Crisis in AIFF’s Governance and Development Pathway

The abrupt withdrawal of the Indian Arrows Women Juniors from the 2024–25 Indian Women’s League 2 is more than just a scheduling issue or financial adjustment it is a defining symptom of the structural and administrative breakdown inside the All India Football Federation (AIFF). What should have been a stable, long-term developmental project for Indian…

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Project Mahadev

Project Mahadeva: Maharashtra’s Most Ambitious Football Revolution Yet

Maharashtra has launched one of the most ambitious grassroots football programs in India’s history Project Mahadeva, a five-year, state-backed initiative designed to overhaul how young footballers are identified, trained, educated, and prepared for international pathways. At its core, Project Mahadeva aims to transform raw talent from rural and urban regions into professionally trained athletes ready…

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