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Berlin, April 6 – As if to deliver good news, the sun briefly broke through the clouds when Harry Kane stepped onto the pitch at Bayern Munich's training ground just before noon. The key message from the symbolic scene was that the 32-year-old England captain is likely to be ready to join...

Srinagar, April 6 Marlon Rangel and Lalruatsanga each scored a goal in either half as Chanmari FC defeated Real Kashmir FC 2-1 in a crucial Indian Football League match here on Monday.Marius Bedzigui scored for the home side to reduce the deficit, but Chanmari FC held on to the lead to move up...

Srinagar, April 6 Goals from Marlon Rangel and Lalruatsanga in either half ensured Chanmari FC defeated Real Kashmir FC 2-1 in a crucial Indian Football League (IFL) 2025-26 match at the TRC Stadium in Srinagar on Monday.Marius Bedzigui scored for the home side to reduce the deficit, but...

New Delhi, April 6 The All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Monday expressed its condolences on the death of former India forward Gilbertson Sangma, often referred to as "Assam's Pele".Sangma, who died in Guwahati on April 3, was 70 years old.A renowned forward from Assam, Sangma...

Chennai, April 6 Chennaiyin FC, unbeaten in their last three games, will be looking to secure a full victory against debutants Inter Kashi in what will be the first ever meeting between the two teams in the Indian Super League on Tuesday.Chennaiyin enters the match following a hard-fought draw...

Chennai, April 6 – Chennaiyin FC, who have been unbeaten in their last three matches, will aim to secure all three points and climb the league table when Inter Kashi, the newcomers to the Indian Super League, visit the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Tuesday.This fixture marks the first official...

Hyderabad, April 5 Expressing concern over the rising drug abuse among educated youth, Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy said on Sunday that society must reflect on why young people are straying away from sports.Speaking at the closing ceremony of the 74th BN Mullick Memorial All India...

Hyderabad, April 5 Aizawl FC put up a spirited performance to draw 1-1 with Sreenidi Deccan FC in an Indian Football League match here on Sunday.While Colombian forward David Castañeda Muñoz gave the hosts the lead in the first half, an own goal by defender Jagdeep Singh restored parity late...

Miami, April 5 – Inter Miami CF played its historic home opener at its state-of-the-art new stadium in the heart of Miami. The match resulted in a thrilling 2-2 draw against Austin FC in MLS regular season action.Captain Lionel Messi and forward Luis Suarez scored the club's historic first...

New Delhi, April 5 – Shea Charles' late goal sent Southampton into the FA Cup semi-finals at Arsenal's expense, as the Championship side stunned the Premier League leaders and 14-time champions.Ross Stewart scored the opener 10 minutes before half-time, after a slick counter-attack that...

Hyderabad, April 4 – Sreenidi Deccan FC will face Aizawl FC in a crucial match of the Indian Football League (IFL) 2025-26 as the race for the top half of the table intensifies at the Deccan Arena in Hyderabad on Sunday.Sreenidi Deccan could temporarily take the lead with 14 points if they...

Jamshedpur, April 4 Substitute Ritwik Das scored a dramatic goal in stoppage time as Jamshedpur FC fought back to draw 1-1 with Mohun Bagan in their Indian Super League match here on Saturday.Both teams remained on 14 points from seven games after the result, and Mohun Bagan's chances of...

Newcastle, April 4 – English football club Newcastle United has announced the departure of their key defender, Kieran Trippier, when his contract expires this summer. Trippier joined the club from Atlético Madrid in January 2022 and has made a significant contribution both on and off the pitch...

Pathum Thani (Thailand), April 4 India will draw inspiration from their spirited first-half performance in their 0-6 defeat to Japan in the previous match when they take on another formidable side, Australia, in their second Group C match of the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup here on Sunday.India...

Guwahati, April 4 Acclaimed Assam footballer Gilbertson Sangma, known as the 'Man with Golden Boot', died at his Guwahati residence on Saturday.He was 71 years old.Sangma had been unwell for the past few years due to age-related health issues and was also suffering from dementia. He died at...

New Delhi, April 3 – Punjab FC came from behind with two quick goals early in the second half to defeat Mohammedan Sporting Club 2-1 in the Indian Super League 2025-26 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi on Friday. The victory saw Punjab FC climb to fifth in the standings with 11...

Raipur (Chhattisgarh), April 3 – Karnataka emerged as the overall champions, securing 23 gold medals, along with 8 silver and 7 bronze, at the inaugural Khelo India Tribal Games (KITG) 2026, which concluded in Raipur on Friday.Odisha came in second with 21 gold, 15 silver, and 21 bronze...

Male (Maldives), April 3 The Indian football team suffered a heartbreaking 3-4 defeat to Bangladesh in the penalty shootout at the final of the SAFF Men's U20 Championship at the National Stadium here on Friday.This was Bangladesh's second SAFF Under-20 Championship title.The final match...

New Delhi, April 3 Punjab FC came from behind with two quick goals early in the second half to defeat Mohammedan Sporting Club 2-1 in the Indian Super League here on Friday.Nsungusi Jr Effiong (47') and Dani Ramírez (52') scored the goals for Punjab FC, while Lalremsanga Fanai (29') found the...

Raipur, April 3 Praising the Chhattisgarh players for their impressive performance in the inaugural Khelo India Tribal Games, Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai announced cash prizes for all the medallists and promised a financial windfall for anyone making it to the Olympics.Chhattisgarh finished...