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New Delhi, April 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) Hockey India has revealed a 24-member Indian Women's Hockey Team for the upcoming tour of Argentina, set to take place in Buenos Aires from April 13 to 17. The four-match exposure series against the top Argentine team arrives at a crucial point in India's international schedule, with the FIH Hockey World Cup in Belgium & the Netherlands 2026 and the Asian Games approaching. The squad combines experienced players with promising new talent, showcasing both the ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 6 (ANI): The All India Football Federation (AIFF) condoled the death of former India forward Gilbertson Sangma, who passed away in Guwahati on April 3, 2026. Sangma passed away aged 70. A forward of repute from Assam, Gilbertson Sangma represented India at the international level in 1975, according to the AIFF release. He made his senior national team debut against Indonesia on April 17, 1975, in the Marah Halim Cup in Jakarta. Sangma went on to earn three caps for Indi ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 6 (PTI) India captain Vishal Uppal on Monday exuded confidence in his team's depth and preparation ahead of the Billie Jean King Cup Asia-Oceania Group I ties, saying the hosts are ready to "give their best" despite an injury setback in the squad. Speaking at the DLTA Complex, Uppal said unseasonal rain in the capital has not disrupted India's build-up. "We are used to much hotter conditions in April in Delhi, but weather is something we can't control. We've had good practice se ...Read More >
Margao: Two brilliant finishes, one deserving win.Bengaluru FC struck early to take the lead and then killed it at the end to hand FC Goa their first loss in the Indian Super League (ISL) at the Nehru Stadium in Fatorda on Saturday.When Sunil Chhetri gave Bengaluru the lead in the third minute, Goa did not panic. Not surprising, given that in half of the games so far, Manolo Marquez's side has fallen behind, only to bounce back, even late in the game, to snatch a point. This time around, there w ...Read More >
Panaji: A little over two months after being asked to step aside to make way for a foreign coach at the AFC Asian Cup 2026, Crispin Chettri is set to return as head coach of the women's national team.In its first meeting after the Asian Cup, the All India Football Federation's technical committee led by former India captain IM Vijayan suggested that Amelia Valverde's contract should not be extended. The Costa Rican was brought in specifically to guide India at the continental showpiece in Austra ...Read More >
Panaji: Harsh Patre is willing to wait for his chance at FC Goa.The Goan midfielder returned home from Bengaluru FC and caught coach Manolo Marquez's eye during pre-season training. He was even fielded in group-stage clashes of the AFC Champions League Two, Asian football's second tier club competition. But opportunities in the Indian Super League (ISL) have been limited."When the team is doing well, from the coach's point of view, it's difficult to change players," Patre told TOI during the pre ...Read More >
Raipur, Apr 2 (PTI) A striker when she started out before moulding herself into a full-back for the national team, Kiran Pisda transformed into a goalkeeper for her home state Chattisgarh in the semifinals of the ongoing Khelo India Tribal Games here. Chhattisgarh defeated Arunachal Pradesh 3-2 to book their final spot against West Bengal on Wednesday. The 24-year-old Kiran, who has 11 India caps, has already played league football in Europe in the Croatian league. Her brother Girish, himself ...Read More >
Raipur, April 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) When Kiran Pisda stepped into the goal for the penalty shootout against Arunachal Pradesh in the semi-finals of the Khelo India Tribal Games, she drew on all her experience handling challenges and setbacks, which only strengthened her resilience. At 24, Kiran likely reaches the height of her skills and abilities. She has already competed in league football across Europe and is now close to earning her spot on the Indian team for major international tournaments. ...Read More >
Malappuram: Kerala Sports Minister V Abdurahiman on Thursday said that the Argentina football team allegedly deceived the state by not coming to play a match even after receiving money for it. Abdurahiman said that he had really wanted the Argentina football team and Lionel Messi to come to Kerala and play a match in the state. "For that, I had held several discussions. It was also not an easy task to find sponsors to arrange the Rs 250 crore to be paid to the international football team. "Bu ...Read More >
Kerala Sports Minister V Abdurahiman alleges Argentinas football team took 250 crore rupees but skipped a promised match, calls it cheating and hints at legal action. Kerala Sports Minister V Abdurahiman on Thursday alleged that the Argentina football team deceived the state by failing to come and play a match despite receiving money for it. Abdurahiman said he had been very keen for the Argentina football team and Lionel Messi to visit Kerala and play a match in the state. Did Not Expect Bet ...Read More >
Kerala Sports Minister V. Abdurahiman on Thursday (April 2, 2026) said that the Argentina football team allegedly deceived the State by not coming to play a match even after receiving money for it. Mr. Abdurahiman said that he had "really wanted" the Argentina football team and Lionel Messi to come to Kerala and play a match in the State. Messi-led Argentina football team drops Kerala trip over scheduling clash, says State Minister "For that, I had held several discussions. It was also not an ...Read More >
MALAPPURAM: Kerala Sports Minister V Abdurahiman on Thursday said that the Argentina football team allegedly deceived the state by not coming to play a match even after receiving money for it. Abdurahiman said that he had really wanted the Argentina football team and Lionel Messi to come to Kerala and play a match in the state. "For that, I had held several discussions. It was also not an easy task to find sponsors to arrange the Rs 250 crore to be paid to the international football team. "Bu ...Read More >
Panaji: Bengaluru FC have announced the appointment of Savio Medeira as the club's head of youth development.Medeira arrives in Bengaluru with over two decades of experience in coaching, technical development, and coach education across Indian and international football. He has previously served in multiple roles with the Indian senior men's national team, including stints as head coach and assistant coach, and was part of the setup that won the SAFF Championship (2011), Nehru Cup, and AFC Chall ...Read More >
Kolkata: Ryan Williams waited two years and five months for the night to happen. And four minutes to make it memorable. No Indian has scored sooner on debut. It was the first of many firsts in Kochi. First win of the 2027 Asian Cup qualifying campaign, first for Khalid Jamil as head coach and a first goal for Akash Mishra whose 50th minute volley made the 2-1 result against Hong Kong possible. This was India's first win in seven matches since March 19, 2025 when they beat Maldives 3-0 in a frie ...Read More >
Port Blair (Andaman and Nicobar Islands) [India], March 31 (ANI): Surfing Federation of India (SFI), the governing body for the sport of surfing in India, announced India's 2026 surfing season opener, Little Andaman Pro 2026 - National Surf & SUP Championship, scheduled from April 9-12. According to a release, The Little Andaman Pro 2026 will debut in a highly anticipated season of Indian surfing just ahead of India's first-ever campaign at the Asian Games 2026 in Japan later this year. Also R ...Read More >
Kochi (Kerala), Mar 31 (UNI) The wait of 10 years and two days for the Kerala faithful will come to an end when the Blue Tigers take on Hong Kong, China, in their last Group D clash of the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 Qualifiers Final Round at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here on Tuesday, at 19:00 IST. On March 29, 2016, a Sandesh Jhingan header had put India ahead against Turkmenistan, but the visitors responded with a couple of second-half goals to take the win in Kaloor. A meagre crowd o ...Read More >
Kolkata, Dec 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) One more person has been arrested in connection with the vandalism during Lionel Messi's event at Salt Lake Stadium on December 13, taking the number of those arrested to six, the Bidhannagar police said on Wednesday. Meanwhile, a Special Investigation Team (SIT), formed by the West Bengal government on Tuesday, began its probe into the matter. According to police sources, the sixth arrest was made late on Tuesday night. The arrested person has been identified ...Read More >
Soccer. Ibrahimovic praised Messi's son and sparked excitement at Inter Miami Lionel Messi's recent visit to India was framed as a landmark moment for football fans, and in many respects, it lived up to the hype. Over the course of three tightly scheduled days, the Argentine legend traveled across Kolkata, Hyderabad, Mumbai, and Delhi, attracting massive crowds wherever he appeared. For a country where elite football icons are rarely seen in person, Messi's presence alone was enough to spark n ...Read More >
The Athletic FC ⚽ is The Athletic's daily football (or soccer, if you prefer) newsletter.Sign up to receive it directly to your inbox. Hello! Lionel Messi and a GOAT tour to India. What could possibly go wrong? He's a week on from winning MLS Cup with Inter Miami after three years of trying. His run to the final generated record TV viewing figures. He's headed towards his sixth World Cup, and despite his modesty, there's not a chance that he misses it, unless his body gives out. First stop f ...Read More >
Messi landed in Kolkata at 01:30 local time. Thousands lined the roads and congregated outside his hotel to catch a glimpse of him. The day began with the meet-and-greet ticket holders first up from 09:00 to 10:30. Then the day took a strange twist. A 70ft statue of Messi lifting the World Cup was unveiled by the former Barcelona icon. But he was not present - it was a virtual unveiling. He was on a video screen and pressed a button on a remote control. At this point a blue sheet dropped to ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 15 (UNI) Argentine football great Lionel Messi along with his fellow World Cup-winning compatriot Rodrigo de Paul and former Uruguay star Luis Suarez enthralled football fans at Arun Jaitley Stadium here on Monday. Hordes of fans who packed the stadium and waited for Messi for several hours, braving the chilly weather and poor air quality, lustily cheered as Messi and the two footballers entered the stadium. The cheers of "Messi, Messi" perhaps somewhat compensated for the chaot ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], November 15 (ANI): The India U23 national team suffered a 0-4 defeat against hosts Thailand in a friendly match at the Thammasat Stadium in Pathum Thani on Saturday, as per the official website of the All India Football Federation (AIFF).Siraphop Wandee (32') put Thailand in the lead, before Phon-ek Maneekorn (42') converted a penalty to give Thailand a two-goal advantage at half-time. Chaiyaphon Otton (47') converted a second spot-kick soon after the restart, while Thanakrit ...Read More >
Kerala Minister Abdurahiman gets angry over question about Lionel Messi's Kerala visit postponement. Kerala Sports Minister V Abdurahiman on Monday lost his temper when reporters questioned him about Lionel Messi's postponed visit to the state. Cameras captured the visibly irate minister whispering something in the ear of a Malayalam news channel reporter before pushing away mics and cameras. CPI(M) MLA AC Moideen, who was with him, was also seen asking reporters to switch off their microphone ...Read More >
Kochi: Kerala Sports Minister V Abdurahiman on Tuesday said that the sponsor for renovating the Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium here, for the Argentina team's football match, was selected in a transparent process based on government orders.The minister's response to reporters came a day after Congress MP Hibi Eden alleged "shady dealings" by the Kerala government in the renovation of the stadium.Abdurahiman said that the Greater Cochin Development Authority (GCDA) had a day ago clarified ...Read More >
Mumbai, October 28: Lionel Messi has expressed hope of representing Argentina at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, aiming to help the defending champions retain their title when the tournament takes place in North America next summer, despite fitness and age concerns. Messi has been playing professionally since 2004. He made his La Liga debut with Barcelona in October of that year at only 17 years old, becoming, at the time, the youngest player to play for the Spanish club. Lionel Messi Mess Continues; I ...Read More >
Argentina, led by Lionel Messi, will not travel to India next month as reported by Sportstar. The match was originally set for November 17 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Kochi. But Anto Augustine, general director of Reporter Broadcasting Company, the friendly's sponsor, announced on social media that the game will now take place during FIFA's upcoming international match window. There was a delay in obtaining FIFA's approval for the match, Anto stated on Facebook. He said that a meeting wi ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 26 (ANI): The 2025 Super Cup finalists, FC Goa, are set to lock horns with Jamshedpur FC at the PJN Stadium in Fatorda on Sunday in what promises to be a gripping encounter in the ongoing AIFF Super Cup 2025-26, as per the All India Football Federation (AIFF) website. The clash will rekindle memories of last season's finale, when FC Goa delivered a dominant performance to outclass Jamshedpur 3-0 in the 2025 Super Cup final, lifting their second title and securing qual ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram: The Messi conundrum surrounding Argentina's much-hyped visit to India has taken a fresh twist, with sponsors confirming that ace footballer Lionel Messi and his team will not be coming to Kerala in November. The clarification came soon after the Argentina Football Association (AFA) announced that the national team would play only in Angola next month. The confirmation has poured cold water on weeks of excitement in India with fans eagerly awaiting the football G.O.A.T's arri ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 19 (SocialNews.XYZ)Indian women's football is celebrating its best year yet. For the first time, all three national teams - senior, U20, and U17 - have qualified for the 2025 AFC Women's Asian Cup. This marks a historic hat-trick, as all three teams will compete against Asia's top sides next year. The India U17s are the latest among these to secure their tickets to the AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup China 2026, winning both their matches against Kyrgyz Republic and Uzbekistan by 2-1 i ...Read More >
Jaipur: As the countdown begins for the high-voltage KogniVera International Polo Cup clash between India and Argentina at Jaipur Polo Ground in New Delhi on October 25, several celebrities and top dignitaries from across various fields have confirmed that they will witness the much-awaited sporting battle.KogniVera IT Solutions, under the auspices of the Indian Polo Association (IPA) and Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, is organising the match between two traditional polo outfits.Kamlesh Sha ...Read More >
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