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New Delhi, April 10 – Around 32 days after their AFC Women’s Asian Cup campaign ended, the Indian women’s national team will begin a new phase with renewed determination at the FIFA Series 2026 in Kenya. The Blue Tigresses will face the hosts in their opening match at the Nyayo National Stadium...

New Delhi, April 10 The Indian team will take a significant step in their preparations for the 2026 AFC U-17 Women's Asian Cup when they face Russia in a three-match friendly series at the Matsesta Football Center in Sochi on April 11, 14, and 17.The Young Tigresses, who had been training in...

Bangkok, April 9 India’s performance at the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Thailand 2026 may not be fully captured by the results, with losses to stronger teams highlighting the gaps. However, beyond the scores, the tournament revealed a team dedicated to growth and improvement.Competing in a tough...

Berlin, April 8 – Vincent Kompany appeared largely unconcerned with the milestone of his 100th game as Bayern Munich coach, as the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium provided the setting for one of the most significant victories of his tenure.The 39-year-old was instead focused on the work still needed...

Pathum Thani (Thailand), April 1 – The Indian U20 women's national football team is set to begin its AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup Thailand 2026 campaign against the formidable Japan on Thursday, in a bid to end a 20-year-long wait to compete in the tournament.For India, this is more than just an...

Pathum Thani, April 1 – After two decades, the Indian U20 women's national team are finally back on the continental stage, as they prepare to face Japan in their opening match of the AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup Thailand 2026 on Wednesday at the Thammasat Stadium here.For India, this match is far...

New Delhi, March 30 Indian U20 women's team head coach Joakim Alexandersson announced a 23-member squad for the AFC U20 Asian Cup Thailand 2026 on Monday.India, who qualified for the tournament after 20 years, will begin their campaign with a match against Japan on April 2 at the Thammasat...

Malé (Maldives), March 25 India will aim for a dominant performance when they take on their arch-rivals Pakistan in their opening match of the SAFF U20 Championship here on Thursday.India, who arrived here on Monday, are in the same group as Pakistan and Bangladesh. They will face Bangladesh...

Male, March 25. With India's men set to begin their SAFF U20 Championship campaign on Thursday, Mahesh Gawali spoke about strengthening the pathway to the senior team, maintaining a consistent playing philosophy across age groups, and using the tournament as a platform to test the temperament of...

New Delhi, March 22 India's Under-23 men's football team head coach, Naushad Moosa, announced a 24-member squad on Sunday for the upcoming Tri-Nation Friendlies in Arunachal Pradesh.The tournament, featuring the U-23 sides of India, Bhutan, and Tajikistan, will be held at the Golden Jubilee...

Udaipur, March 18: The Zinc Football Academy (ZFA) has advanced to the Final Round of the AIFF Under-18 Elite League 2025–26 after a strong performance in the zonal round, with local talents from Zawar making significant contributions to the Academy's success.ZFA has had an impressive zonal...

Bengaluru, March 13 Kemp Football Club will begin its Indian Women's League 2 campaign against Suruchi Sangha FC of Kolkata on March 25, as the Bengaluru-based side aims for promotion to the top tier.Formed only four years ago, Kemp FC has quickly emerged as one of the most promising teams in...

Manchester, March 4 – Manchester United youngster Jack Fletcher has issued a public apology on Wednesday after being handed a six-match suspension for using homophobic language during an EFL Trophy fixture against Barnsley F.C. in October last year.The incident occurred during United...

New Delhi, February 19 – The India U17 men's football team, which is preparing for the AFC U-17 Asian Cup 2026 in Saudi Arabia, will play two friendly matches against Myanmar in Yangon on March 3 and 5, 2026.The "Blue Colts" have already played four international friendly games this year – two...

New Delhi, February 18 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 schools.Under this partnership, the AIFF will provide comprehensive...

February 11, Kohima: The Under-13 ASMITA Zonal Football League 2025–26 (East Zone) concluded yesterday at the Chümoukedima Football Stadium. On the final day, Mizoram defeated Nagaland 6-0. Earlier in the day, Assam registered a dominant 10-0 victory over Sikkim. At the end of the league stage...