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Hyderabad, April 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) Sreenidi Deccan FC will face Aizawl FC in a crucial fixture of Indian Football League (IFLT) 2025-26 as the race for the top-half of the table heats up at the Deccan Arena in Hyderabad on Sunday. Sreenidi Deccan can go to the top of the table with 14 points temporarily with a win, increasing pressure on the other teams around them in the table, while a win for Aizawl FC will see them go level on points with their opponents. In the previous round, Sreenidi Deccan was held to a goalless draw at the Deccan Arena by Shillong Lajong, with the experienced Kamaljit Singh producing a Player of the Match performance for his side in goal. Meanwhile, Aizawl FC will hope to come back from a 2-4 defeat to Gokulam Kerala in the last round, which was played further down south in Manjeri. The hosts have been consistent in the season, losing just once and getting the better of the challengers for the top spots, Diamond Harbour FC and Gokulam Kerala FC, and sharing spoils with Shillong Lajong FC. Head coach Carlos Vaz Pinto also mentioned that consistency will be key for any team to win the league this season, "I think the team that is the most consistent until the end of the season will win the league. The top of the table is very congested, and the team that has depth in their squad, with fewer injuries, will prevail at the end of the season." The People's Club, Aizawl FC, started the season well with a win and two draws, but have lost two of their previous three matches. Assistant Coach, Samuel Lalrinngheta Fanai, mentioned that the team needs to concentrate for the complete duration of the match. "We conceded two goals very early in the last match. We will have to concentrate every single minute to remain in the game and defend better to get a positive result against Sreenidi", he said. Sreenidi Deccan has the upper hand in the head-to-head record between the two teams with four wins and two draws in seven games, while Aizawl have won only once. In the previous encounter at the same venue, the home side got the better of the visitors 3-0 with Gurmukh Singh, Lalromawia, and David Castañeda scoring the goals. New forward signing of Sreenidi Deccan Fabrice Kah has been surprised by the physicality of the Indian Football League. "I did not expect that I would need to run this much here in Indian football. The physicality has been very challenging as we have to attempt more duels and always be ready for a challenge from the opponents and keep up with them", the Cameroonian said. Aizawl FC, who will be playing back-to-back away matches after playing their first four matches at home, have to manage the change in weather. "The weather is completely different from what we were used to back home, and we could not get much time to adapt to it. It is how it is, and we will have to adapt accordingly and not make excuses", Samuel added. Aizawl FC forward Zomuansanga remains confident about the mindset of his side. "Tomorrow's fixture is very important. If we win, we will be able to climb to the top half of the table. For us, a win is absolutely necessary. The team is highly motivated, and we cannot make excuses for what has happened outside the field. We just have to fight and play with everything we have and show our skill in the field," he said. A victory will take Aizawl to 11 points and take them to an already congested top of the table, while a win for Sreenidi Deccan will see the side from Hyderabad put pressure on their immediate challengers.
Shillong, July 7: Football fever is set to grip Shillong once again as the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium gears up to host Group E matches of the 134th edition of the prestigious Durand Cup. Local favourites Shillong Lajong FC will kick off their campaign on July 26 against the Foreign Services Team, marking the city's return as a key venue in India's oldest football tournament. Adding further excitement to the local calendar, Shillong will witness a high-voltage derby clash between city rivals Shillong Lajong FC and Rangdajied United FC on July 29 -- a match expected to draw massive local support ...Read More >
Kolkata, Aug 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) I-League side Shillong Lajong FC will kick off the knockout quarterfinals stage of the 134th Durand Cup football tournament with a clash against Indian Navy FT at the Jawahar Lal Nehru (JLN) Stadium in Shillong on Saturday (August 16). As per the draw unveiled by the Durand Cup Organising Committee (DCOC), the eagerly awaited quarterfinal fixtures of the 134th Durand Cup will be played across four cities on August 16 and 17. A few hours after Shillong Lajong battle it out with the Indian Navy, another side from the Northeast and a first-time quarterfinalists, ...Read More >
Hyderabad, April 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Sreenidi Deccan FC and Shillong Lajong FC played out a goalless draw in a top-of-the-table clash as both sides settled for a point in a closely contested encounter of the Indian Football League (IFL) 2025-26 at the Deccan Arena in Hyderabad on Wednesday. The two teams came into the match level on points, and the contest lived up to expectations with a tactical battle where both defences held firm and goalkeepers stood out with crucial saves. Sreenidi Deccan FC moved to the top of the table with 11 points, while Shillong Lajong sit just behind them, level on ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], April 5 (ANI): Aizawl FC held Sreenidi Deccan FC to a 1-1 draw in the Indian Football League (IFL) 2025-26 at the Deccan Arena on Sunday. While Colombian forward David Castaneda Munoz gave the hosts the lead in the first half, an own goal by defender Jagdeep Singh restored parity late in the second period, said a release. The result saw the Deccan Warriors move up to second in the table with 12 points from seven matches, behind Diamond Harbour FC, who have a game in hand. Aizawl FC, meanwhile, remain fifth with nine points from the same number of games. Sreeni ...Read More >
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], July 20 (ANI): The 134th Durand Cup, beginning July 23rd, 2025, has 10 matches lined up across the five host cities of Kolkata, Jamshedpur, Shillong, Kokrajhar and Imphal, in what promises to be an exciting week one of footballing action, particularly with popular home favourites looking to wrest an early advantage with strong starts. Top Indian Super League (ISL) teams Emami East Bengal FC (16-time former winners) and Jamshedpur FC (former ISL League Winners Shield winners) kick-off one after another on the first two match days, while at least three local derbi ...Read More >
Jaipur: Rajasthan United Football Club capped off their final home game in spectacular fashion, edging past Gokulam Kerala FC 1-0 in a dramatic and high-intensity Indian Football League clash at the Vidhyadhar Nagar Stadium here on Tuesday.Just when it seemed the match would end in a stalemate, Pangambam Naoba Meitei emerged as the hero, scoring a decisive goal deep into stoppage time (90+ minutes). With the match heading towards a goalless draw, Rajasthan United FC finally found the winner in the 101st minute. Meitei cut in from the left and unleashed a right-footed strike towards the near po ...Read More >
Tura, July 12: The iconic Durand Cup trophy arrived in Tura on Friday as part of the ongoing roadshow for the 134th edition of Asia's oldest football tournament. The event, organised by the Indian Armed Forces in collaboration with the Government of Meghalaya, aimed to celebrate the tournament's rich legacy and boost excitement ahead of the matches. The roadshow commenced from the P.A. Sangma Stadium in Dakopgre and passed through key areas of the town including Nazing Bazar, Araimile, Tetengkol, Hawakhana, the offices of the Deputy Commissioner and Superintendent of Police, before culminati ...Read More >
CHENNAI: The first week of 134th IndianOil Durand Cup promises to be an exciting one with 10 matches slotted across five host cities Kolkata, Jamshedpur, Shillong, Kokrajhar and Imphal from July 23. This was shared by the organising committee of Saturday. Top Indian Super League (ISL) teams Emami East Bengal FC (16-time former winners) and Jamshedpur FC (former ISL League Winners Shield winners) kick-off one after another on the first two match days, while at least three local derbies, featuring other top local contenders like Mohammedan Sporting (former champions), Shillong Lajong FC and Ner ...Read More >
All India Football Federation (AIFF) President Kalyan Chaubey believes it is a matter of pride that an Indian becomes a coach for India's national team, reflecting on Khalid Jamil's appointment as head coach for the Indian Senior Men's National Team. AIFF earlier this month confirmed the signing of Khalid Jamil for a two-year contract, with an option to extend for another year, as the head coach of the Indian Senior Men's National Team. Jamil took charge of the national team on a full-time basis ...Read More >
Kolkata, Jul 7 (PTI) East Bengal FC will face South United FC of Bengaluru in the opening match of the 134th edition of Durand Cup football tournament at the iconic Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan here on July 23. The final of the tournament, which will feature 43 matches across six cities, will be held on August 23. The 24 participating teams have been divided into six groups of four teams each. Each team will face the other three once in the group stage. Six group winners and two best second-placed teams will progress to the quarterfinals, which are set to be held on August 16 and 17. ...Read More >
Hyderabad, Apr 1 (PTI) Sreenidi Deccan FC and Shillong Lajong FC played out a goalless draw in a top of the table clash of the Indian Football League (IFL) 2025-26 at the Deccan Arena here Wednesday. The two teams came into the match level on points, and the contest lived up to expectations with a tactical battle where both defences held firm and goalkeepers stood out with crucial saves. Sreenidi Deccan FC moved to the top of the table with 11 points, while Shillong Lajong sit just behind them, ...Read More >
Jaipur, Jul 19 (PTI) A gang, allegedly involved in the adulteration of coal imported from the US, was busted by the Rajasthan Police, leading to the arrest of an individual, a senior official said on Saturday. The gang was adulterating high-quality coal (petcoke) imported from the US, cheating cement and steel factories out of crores of rupees through this illegal operation, Additional Director General of Police (Crime) Dinesh MN said. A team from the Crime Investigation Branch had been gathering intelligence about the theft of petcoke for some time. They were told by informants about several ...Read More >
Panaji: Not many Goan players have tasted success outside the state, but Trijoy Dias is confident he can make his mark at Gokulam Kerala FC.Trijoy was a lively presence on the wings for Churchill Brothers FC, scoring six times in 20 appearances in a season marred by controversies for the I-League title last season.Although the Goan side ended up runnersup to Inter Kashi FC after the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) verdict, Trijoy had a fruitful season.So why move to Gokulam Kerala?"Churchill ...Read More >
Shillong, July 18: Shillong Lajong FC have officially announced the appointment of Birendra Thapa as their new head coach, replacing Spanish tactician José Carlos Rodríguez Hevia, who parted ways with the club last month on mutual terms. The announcement was made via the club's official social media handles on Friday. Fondly known as Coach Biru, Thapa is no stranger to the Lajong family. A true veteran of the club, he has been associated with Shillong Lajong for close to two decades -- first as a player and then in various coaching capacities. His playing career with Lajong spanned from 2001 ...Read More >
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], July 20 (ANI): The 134th Durand Cup, beginning July 23rd, 2025, has 10 matches lined up across the five host cities of Kolkata, Jamshedpur, Shillong, Kokrajhar and Imphal, in what promises to be an exciting week one of footballing action, particularly with popular home favourites looking to wrest an early advantage with strong starts. Top Indian Super League (ISL) teams Emami East Bengal FC (16-time former winners) and Jamshedpur FC (former ISL League Winners Shield winners) kick-off one after another on the first two match days, while at least three local derbi ...Read More >
Shillong Lajong FC appoints Birendra Thapa as head coach with George Vannie Lyngdoh Nongrang named assistant coach. Meghalaya's Shillong Lajong FC has appointed former player and long-time club associate Birendra Thapa as the new head coach for the upcoming season, officials announced on Friday. Known as Coach Biru, Thapa brings nearly two decades of experience to the role, having been associated with the club since 2001 in various capacities, including player, team manager, and assistant coach ...Read More >
Srinagar, Jan 14 (PTI) Down to 10 men in the very first minute of the match, Real Kashmir FC held fort to settle for a 2-2 draw with Sreenidi Deccan FC in a crucial I-League clash that had everything from penalties and goals to a red card here on Tuesday. Sreenidi Deccan took the lead twice in the match through Faysal Shayesteh (2nd minute) and Angel Orelien (15th) only to see Real Kashmir's Paulo Cezar (4th) and Muhammad Hammad (22nd) scoring timely equalisers. Also Read | Which Team Jacob Bethell is Part of in IPL 2025? Know Details About Which Franchise England Batter Will Play for in Ind ...Read More >
ahmedabad, India - A preliminary report into the tragic crash of Air India flight AI171 has revealed that all crew members were deemed fit to operate the flight after being breathalysed upon arrival at Ahmedabad airport. The inquiry is now intensely focused on retrieved engine components, with investigators identifying "components of interest for further examinations." The aircraft,en route to Ahmedabad,began losing altitude before crossing the airport perimeter wall. While no significant bird activity was reported near the flight path, the exact cause of the sudden descent remains under ...Read More >
Kolkata, July 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) The 134th edition of the Durand Cup, will kick off on July 23 with East Bengal FC facing Bengaluru-based South United FC (SUFC) at the iconic Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata in a Group A fixture. The fixture marks the official start of a thrilling month-long campaign that will feature 43 matches across six cities, culminating in the final on August 23. Fixtures and groups for the tournament were officially announced on Monday, setting the stage for a summer of high-stakes football and spirited rivalries. The group stage comprises six groups of ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) American singer and actor Nick Jonas said 'happy birthday my love' as he penned a belated birthday wish for his better half, Priyanka Chopra. As PeeCee turned 43 on Friday, Nick treated the InstaUsers with a romantic picture of the lovebirds. The photo showed Nick kissing Priyanka on the neck as the two posed on the beach, with fire burning in the backdrop. Wishing his lady love on her birthday, he wrote, "Nothing brings me more joy in this life than celebrating you @priyankachopra happy birthday my love." Back in 2016, Nick reached out to PeeCee on Twitter, ...Read More >
The 134th IndianOil Durand Cup runs from July 23 to August 23. Mohun Bagan SG joins after last-minute talks. Seven ISL clubs opted out. The event spans five states with 43 matches. The tentative fixtures for the 134th IndianOil Durand Cup have been released, with the tournament scheduled to kick off on July 23 and conclude on August 23. In a major development, Mohun Bagan Super Giant, who were earlier reported to have withdrawn, have been included following last-minute negotiations, as per repo ...Read More >
Shillong, Feb 4: The Indian Super League (ISL) is set to debut in Meghalaya with NorthEast United FC taking on former winner Mumbai City FC at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong on February 7. The Highlanders will also host Bengaluru FC and East Bengal FC at the venue on February 21 and March 8, respectively, as the fans look forward to witnessing Indian football's biggest stars, including Sunil Chhetri, Lallianzuala Chhangte and Naorem Mahesh Singh in action. Ahead of the game, Mandar Tamhane, CEO of NorthEast United FC, shed light on how the club's move to Shillong came about and rev ...Read More >
IMAGE: Mohun Bagan Super Giant entered the IFA Shield final with a comfortable 2-0 win over United SC, in Kolkata, on Wednesday. Photograph: Mohun Bagan Super Giant/X Mohun Bagan Super Giant set up a marquee IFA Shield final clash with archrivals East Bengal, the third Kolkata derby in less than three months, after defeating United SC 2-0 in a group clash, in Kolkata, on Wednesday. Bagan went ahead through a Dimitri Petratos strike in the 44th minute and then forced an own goal in the 49th minu ...Read More >
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], July 20 : The 134th Durand Cup, beginning July 23rd, 2025, has 10 matches lined up across the five host cities of Kolkata, Jamshedpur, Shillong, Kokrajhar and Imphal, in what promises to be an exciting week one of footballing action, particularly with popular home favourites looking to wrest an early advantage with strong starts. Top Indian Super League (ISL) teams Emami East Bengal FC (16-time former winners) and Jamshedpur FC (former ISL League Winners Shield winners) kick-off one after another on the first two match days, while at least three local derbies, f ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 20 (PTI) Gold prices are likely to remain range-bound in the coming week as investors await clarity on global trade negotiations, upcoming US macroeconomic data and signals from the Federal Reserve, analysts said. Traders will closely watch Fed Chair Jerome Powell's speech and global PMI data from major economies, including the US, UK and Eurozone. The European Central Bank's interest rate decision will also be closely tracked for cues on the bullion price trajectory, they said. Pranav Mer, Vice President, EBG - Commodity & Currency Research, JM Financial Services, said that ...Read More >
Jamshedpur, Jul 7 (PTI) Jharkhand Governor Santosh Gangwar on Monday unveiled the trophy of the 134th Durand Cup, Asia's oldest football competition which will kick off in Kolkata on July 23. Twenty-four teams will be divided into six groups as they will fight for glory in the world's third-oldest tournament, to be played across five states -- West Bengal, Jharkhand, Manipur, Meghalaya and Assam. The tournament will also mark the start of the new Indian football season. Jamshedpur will play host to Group C matches which will have Indian Army, Nepal's Tribhuvan FC, Ladakh FC and Jamshedpur F ...Read More >
Hyderabad, April 1: Sreenidi Deccan FC and Shillong Lajong FC played out a goalless draw in a top of the table clash of the Indian Football League (IFL) 2025-26 at the Deccan Arena here Wednesday. The two teams came into the match level on points, and the contest lived up to expectations with a tactical battle where both defences held firm and goalkeepers stood out with crucial saves. Sreenidi Deccan FC moved to the top of the table with 11 points, while Shillong Lajong sit just behind them, level on points alongside Rajasthan United FC. Sreenidi goalkeeper Kamaljit Singh was adjudged as th ...Read More >
THANE, July 18: A man and his two children died as their motorbike was dashed by a truck in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district of Maharashtra.Gopal Chandanse (36), his wife and two kids were riding to their village when the truck dashed the two-wheeler from behind around 3.30 pm.They were taken to the hospital where Gopal, his son Hriday (7) and daughter Avani (9) were declared dead. Gopal's wife Meenabai (32) was injured and undergoing treatment.The truck driver fled from the spot, leaving his vehicle behind. Further probe was on, the official said. (PTI) Three elephants run over by train in ...Read More >
Shillong, February 4 (IANS) The Indian Super League (ISL) is set to debut in Meghalaya with NorthEast United FC taking on former winner Mumbai City FC at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong on February 7. The Highlanders will also host Bengaluru FC and East Bengal FC at the venue on February 21 and March 8, respectively, as the fans look forward to witnessing Indian football's biggest stars, including Sunil Chhetri, Lallianzuala Chhangte and Naorem Mahesh Singh in action. Ahead of the game, Mandar Tamhane, CEO of NorthEast United FC, shed light on how the club's move to Shillong came abo ...Read More >
Kota: Chief minister Bhajan Lal Sharma and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla participated in a public grievance redressal camp organised under Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Antyodaya Sanbal Pakhawda campaign at Maharav Bhimsingh Stadium in Sangod town of Kota district Monday.They launched the Suposhit Maa Abhiyan, dedicated to pregnant women weighing less than 50 kilograms who need additional nutrition and health services. Nutrition kits for 1,500 identified pregnant women will be distributed under the 'Suposhit Maa Campaign' in the Sangod assembly area.Speaking on the occasion, Sharma slammed Congress, ...Read More >