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New Delhi, July 10: The Indian men's football team has slipped to its lowest FIFA ranking in nine years, falling six spots to 133rd in the latest update released on Thursday. The drop comes after back-to-back defeats in June - a 0-2 loss to Thailand in a friendly on June 4, followed by a 0-1 defeat to lower-ranked Hong Kong in an Asian Cup qualifier. These results also led to head coach Manolo Marquez parting ways with the All India Football Federation (AIFF). India last ranked lower in Decembe ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 10 (IANS) The Indian men's football team has slipped to its lowest FIFA ranking in nine years, falling six spots to 133rd in the latest update released on Thursday. The drop comes after back-to-back defeats in June - a 0-2 loss to Thailand in a friendly on June 4, followed by a 0-1 defeat to lower-ranked Hong Kong in an Asian Cup qualifier. These results also led to head coach Manolo Marquez parting ways with the All India Football Federation (AIFF). India last ranked lower in D ...Read More >
Kolkata, Jul 5 (PTI) East Bengal on Saturday announced that seasoned midfielder Souvik Chakrabarti has extended his contract with the club till the end of the 2026-27 season. East Bengal had finished ninth in the Indian Super League (ISL) standings with just eight wins from 24 matches last season. Also Read | PSG vs Bayern Munich Lineups: Check Predicted Starting XIs For FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Quarterfinal Match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. A cornerstone of the Red and Gold Brigade's leadershi ...Read More >
Kolkata, Jul 5 (PTI) East Bengal on Saturday announced that seasoned midfielder Souvik Chakrabarti has extended his contract with the club till the end of the 2026-27 season. East Bengal had finished ninth in the Indian Super League (ISL) standings with just eight wins from 24 matches last season. A cornerstone of the Red and Gold Brigade's leadership group since joining from Hyderabad FC in 2022, Souvik has made 65 top-flight appearances for East Bengal, clocking 4,601 minutes with one goal a ...Read More >
Panaji: The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has invited applications from coaches for the vacant position of head coach, senior men's national team.The AIFF mutually parted ways with Manolo Marquez as the India coach early this week and have now kickstarted the process to find his replacement.According to an advertisement on the federation's website, coaches need to mandatorily have a minimum of AFC/UEFA Pro license or equivalent, and have 10-15 years of experience at the elite youth and se ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has invited applications for the position of head coach of the men's national team, with the final day for applying set as July 13. This follows days after the AIFF mutually parted ways with national team head coach Manolo Marquez after his tenure saw India fall to 127 in the FIFA rankings. "The 'Head Coach - Senior Men's National Team' will report to the AIFF Secretary General and is accountable for the performance of ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 4 (PTI) The All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Friday began the process to find a new head coach for its under-fire men's national team, setting July 13 as the last date for interested applicants, who must have at least 10 years of experience and "cultural sensitivity" among other qualifications. The process has been necessitated by the departure of Spaniard Manolo Marquez from the position. The 56-year-old parted ways on mutually agreeable terms with the AIFF after a string ...Read More >
Kolkota: East Bengal FC have been drawn in Group E of the AFC Women's Champions League 2025 Preliminary Stage, alongside Kitchee SC (Hong Kong) and Phnom Penh Crown FC (Cambodia). The draw was conducted at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur on Thursday. The reigning Indian Women's League champions will travel to Cambodia for the centralised round-robin qualifiers, scheduled to take place from August 25 to 31. A total of 19 clubs from across Asia will compete in the Preliminary Stage, which features ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], July 3 (ANI): FC Bengaluru United (FCBU), one of Karnataka's leading football clubs, has reappointed Nallappan Mohanraj as head coach, ahead of the club's preparations for the upcoming domestic season. A respected figure in Indian football, Mohanraj brings back his deep experience as both player and coach. He holds an AFC 'A' Diploma and has previously coached India's U-19, U-20, and U-23 teams, in addition to leading Tamil Nadu to a Santosh Trophy final round aft ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 2 (ANI): The All India Football Federation (AIFF) Technical Committee (TC), chaired by former India captain IM Vijayan, on Tuesday recommended to the Executive Committee that a new head coach be appointed for the Senior Men's National Team through an open application process. The members collectively decided on the mutual termination of Head Coach Manolo Marquez's contract. A new advertisement will be floated, inviting applications for the post. The Executive Committee, ...Read More >
BENGALURU: FC Bengaluru United have reappointed Nallappan Mohanraj as Head Coach for the upcoming domestic football season, reaffirming the club's commitment to stability and long-term development. A familiar figure at the club, Mohanraj previously led FCBU during the 2024-25 campaign, guiding the two-time BDFA Super Division champions to a fourth-place finish in the I-League 2. His return signals a renewed push as the club looks to qualify for the I-League. An AFC 'A' licence holder, Mohanraj ...Read More >
Hyderabad: After a week of speculation around Cristiano Ronaldo's future, Al Nassr signed a two-year contract extension with the footballing superstar. After the official confirmation of the signing was made, the club uploaded a video on their social media handle, posting a teaser video which shows Ronaldo walking along a beachfront and stating "Al Nassr forever". The football star is already 40 years old now and his Saudi Arabia adventure hasn't exactly went according to plan. The club also mi ...Read More >
Chiang Mai (Thailand), Jun 28 (PTI) Coming off a thumping victory in its tournament opener, the Indian team will look to continue the winning momentum in the AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers when it takes on Timor Leste here on Sunday. The five-team Group B is currently led by Iraq, who are on four points after a 5-2 victory over Mongolia and a 0-0 draw with Timor Leste. India, who beat Mongolia 13-0, and Thailand, who beat Timor Leste 4-0, are on three points each. Despite Timor Leste b ...Read More >
Kolkata, Jan 8 (PTI) Defending Shield winners Mohun Bagan Super Giant on Wednesday confirmed that their January 11 return-leg Indian Super League derby against arch-rivals East Bengal has been moved to Guwahati owing to inadequate security arrangements. "Saturday blockbuster 'Boro Match' will now be played at Guwahati. See you, Mariners," MBSG, who are the hosts of the match, posted on 'X'. The change in venue comes after the Bidhannagar Police, under whose jurisdiction the Salta Lake Stadium ...Read More >
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