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Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], April 9 (ANI): Royal Challengers Bengaluru all-rounder Romario Shepherd reflected on his journey from growing up in Linden, Guyana, to representing one of the biggest franchises in the IPL, while also speaking about his early cricketing days, inspiration from Dwayne Bravo, his breakthrough in white-ball cricket, and life inside the RCB dressing room. Named after football legend Romario, Shepherd recalled his earliest memories of cricket when he had to improvise wi ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 9 (ANI): The Indian men's football team will participate in the Unity Cup 2026, to be held in London from May 26 to 30. The four-nation friendly tournament will feature India, Nigeria, Jamaica and Zimbabwe, and will be played at The Valley, home of Charlton Athletic FC, as per the AIFF website. Also Read | Today's IPL Match Live: Check Indian Premier League 2026 Schedule for April 9. India will face Jamaica in the second semi-final on May 27, with kick-off scheduled a ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 9 (ANI): The Indian men's football team will participate in the Unity Cup 2026, to be held in London from May 26 to 30. The four-nation friendly tournament will feature India, Nigeria, Jamaica and Zimbabwe, and will be played at The Valley, home of Charlton Athletic FC, as per the AIFF website. India will face Jamaica in the second semi-final on May 27, with kick-off scheduled at 19:30 BST (00:00 IST, May 28). The first semi-final between Nigeria and Zimbabwe will be p ...Read More >
Naoba Meitei's last-gasp goal secured a thrilling 1-0 victory for Rajasthan United FC against Gokulam Kerala FC in the Indian Football League, highlighting a dramatic match filled with missed opportunities and late heroics. Photograph: Kevin Sousa-USA TODAY Sports/ReutersKey PointsNaoba Meitei scored a dramatic stoppage-time goal, securing a 1-0 victory for Rajasthan United FC against Gokulam Kerala FC in the Indian Football League.The win propelled Rajasthan United FC to second place in the le ...Read More >
India forward Sibani Devi Nongmeikapam (32', 87'-p) scored two after Bhumika Devi Khumukcham (26') had put the Young Tigresses in the lead early on. Substitute Kao Hsin (90+3') pulled one back for Chinese Taipei in the closing stages. It was India's first win in the AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup since 2004. With this result, India finished third in Group C with three points from as many matches. They now need the Group B match between Jordan and Uzbekistan, which will be played later today, to end ...Read More >
Madrid [Spain], April 7 (ANI): India's Under 12 football team has emerged as champions at the prestigious Real Madrid Foundation World Challenge, held at the iconic training complex of Real Madrid in Madrid, Spain. Competing against some of the best youth teams from across the globe, the Indian U12 side delivered a composed and commanding performance throughout the tournament. Facing leading footballing nations, the team combined tactical discipline with attacking flair to secure a decisive 3-0 ...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 t ...Read More >
CHENNAI: When Alfred Planas hit the net to register Inter Kashi's second goal at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Tuesday, Chennaiyin FC dugout wore a sorry look. Clifford Miranda, who is trying to instill a new style of play this season, witnessed his team fail yet again, and this time in a meek fashion. The defenders did their bit to avoid conceding chances -- apart from an awkward header from Mohammed Ali Bemmamer that fell perfectly to Planas who then slotted into the bottom right corner -- ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 7 (ANI): A late goal from Daniel Chima Chukwu was not enough as Chennaiyin went down to a narrow 1-2 defeat against Inter Kashi in their latest Indian Super League (ISL) encounter at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Tuesday. Miranda's starting XI saw the return of forward Inigo Martin, with the Spaniard leading the attacking line alongside Farukh Choudhary, Imran Khan, and Irfan Yadwad. Eduardo Kau slotted back into the defence after deputising in midfield for ...Read More >
Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], April 7 (ANI): Naoba Meitei's dramatic stoppage-time strike helped Rajasthan United FC edge Gokulam Kerala FC 1-0 in Indian Football League (IFL) 2025-26 at the Vidhyadhar Nagar Stadium in Jaipur on Tuesday. After a goalless contest for over 100 minutes, Meitei broke the deadlock deep into added time to secure three points for the hosts, who moved up to second in the table with 14 points, while Gokulam Kerala FC remained seventh with eight points. Meitei was adjudged ...Read More >
Indian Super League 2025-26: Alfred Moya double lifts Inter Kashi past Chennaiyin FC 2-1 Alfred Moya scored twice after the break as Inter Kashi FC beat Chennaiyin FC 2-1 on Tuesday for their second Indian Super League 2025-26 win. The result moved Inter Kashi to eighth with eight points from seven matches, while Chennaiyin stayed 11th with five from six. Moya was Player of the Match. Alfred Moya scored twice after the break as Inter Kashi FC beat Chennaiyin FC 2-1 in the Indian Super League 2 ...Read More >
Alfred Moya's stellar performance, scoring two crucial goals, propelled Inter Kashi FC to a 2-1 victory over Chennaiyin FC in a thrilling Indian Super League encounter. Photograph: Inter Kashi FC/XKey PointsAlfred Moya scored two goals in the second half, leading Inter Kashi FC to a 2-1 victory over Chennaiyin FC.Inter Kashi's win moves them to eighth place in the Indian Super League standings.Chennaiyin FC's head coach made four changes to the starting lineup, but the team struggled to convert ...Read More >
Chennai: A double strike by Alfred Moya in the second half ensured Inter Kashi FC beat Chennaiyin FC 2-1 to secure their second win in the Indian Super League 2025-26 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. Daniel Chima Chukwu scored the consolation goal for the home side. Inter Kashi moved to eighth place in the table with eight points from seven matches while Chennaiyin FC remained in 11th place with five points from six matches. Alfred Moya was adjudged as the P ...Read More >
Chennai, Apr 7 (PTI) A double strike from Alfred Moya in the second half ensured Inter Kashi FC beat Chennaiyin FC 2-1 to secure their second win in the Indian Super League 2025-26 here on Tuesday. Inter Kashi moved to eighth place in the table with eight points from seven matches while Chennaiyin FC remained in 11th place with five points from six games. Alfred Moya was adjudged the Player of the Match. Chennaiyin FC head coach Clifford Miranda made four changes to his starting XI, with Iñigo ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 7 (ANI): A late goal from Daniel Chima Chukwu was not enough as Chennaiyin went down to a narrow 1-2 defeat against Inter Kashi in their latest Indian Super League (ISL) encounter at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Tuesday. Miranda's starting XI saw the return of forward Inigo Martin, with the Spaniard leading the attacking line alongside Farukh Choudhary, Imran Khan, and Irfan Yadwad. Eduardo Kau slotted back into the defence after deputising in midfield for ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 7 (ANI): Arsenal midfielder and ex-Wales international Aaron Ramsey has announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 35, bringing the curtain down on a distinguished career. Taking to Instagram, Ramsey said the decision was not an easy one. "This has not been an easy decision to make. After a lot of consideration, I have decided to retire from football," he wrote. Also Read | Sporting CP vs Arsenal UEFA Champions League 2025-26 Live Streaming Onlin ...Read More >
Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], April 7 (ANI): Naoba Meitei's dramatic stoppage-time strike helped Rajasthan United FC edge Gokulam Kerala FC 1-0 in Indian Football League (IFL) 2025-26 at the Vidhyadhar Nagar Stadium in Jaipur on Tuesday. After a goalless contest for over 100 minutes, Meitei broke the deadlock deep into added time to secure three points for the hosts, who moved up to second in the table with 14 points, while Gokulam Kerala FC remained seventh with eight points. Meitei was adjudged ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Indian senior women's team reached Nairobi on Tuesday, ahead of the FIFA Series 2026 Kenya, scheduled for the April FIFA International Women's Match Window. The Blue Tigresses will take on hosts Kenya in the semifinal on April 11 at 20:30 IST, while Australia and Malawi will play the other semifinal earlier on the same day at 16:30 IST. The semifinal winners and losers will clash in the final and the third-place play-off, respectively, on April 15. All m ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 7 (ANI): Arsenal midfielder and ex-Wales international Aaron Ramsey has announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 35, bringing the curtain down on a distinguished career. Taking to Instagram, Ramsey said the decision was not an easy one. "This has not been an easy decision to make. After a lot of consideration, I have decided to retire from football," he wrote. Reflecting on his international journey, Ramsey expressed gratitude for representing ...Read More >
Jaipur, Apr 7 (PTI) Naoba Meitei's dramatic stoppage-time strike helped Rajasthan United FC edge Gokulam Kerala FC 1-0 in the Indian Football League here on Tuesday. After a goalless contest for over 100 minutes, Meitei broke the deadlock deep into added time to secure three points for the hosts, who moved up to second in the table with 14 points, while Gokulam Kerala FC remained seventh with eight points. The visitors started brightly, with Thabiso Nelson Brown testing Rajasthan captain and k ...Read More >
Mohammed Aimen was all of 15 when he joined the Kerala Blasters academy in 2018. He spent the next eight years there, successfully graduating from the youth ranks into the senior team. Having switched to Sporting Club Delhi at the start of the 2026-27 Indian Super League (ISL) season, a quirk of fate saw the forward produce his first-ever goal for his new club in the fixture against his former side on Sunday. With Matija Babovic also finding the net in stoppage time, the hosts sealed a much-nee ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 7 (ANI): Sporting Club Delhi (SC Delhi) celebrated a landmark moment in their Indian Super League (ISL) journey, registering their first-ever win in club history with a 2-0 victory over Kerala Blasters FC at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi on April 5. The atmosphere at the stadium was electric, with around 8,000 fans in attendance, most proudly SC Delhi jersey. The crowd's energy was palpable, as chants, cheers, and rhythmic claps reverberated across the stand ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 7 (ANI): In what will be remembered as a landmark campaign for Indian youth football, Minerva Academy FC delivered a historic performance at the prestigious 2026 MIC Cup U-15 tournament, finishing an impressive fifth against some of the world's finest academies. Drawn into what many described as the "group of death," Minerva Academy faced elite European opposition from the outset, according to a release. Yet, rising to the occasion with fearless intent and tactical matu ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 7 (ANI): Sporting Club Delhi (SC Delhi) celebrated a landmark moment in their Indian Super League (ISL) journey, registering their first-ever win in club history with a 2-0 victory over Kerala Blasters FC at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi on April 5. The atmosphere at the stadium was electric, with around 8,000 fans in attendance, most proudly SC Delhi jersey. The crowd's energy was palpable, as chants, cheers, and rhythmic claps reverberated across the stand ...Read More >
MADRID: India's Under 12 football team has emerged as champions at the prestigious Real Madrid Foundation World Challenge, held at the iconic training complex of Real Madrid in Madrid, Spain. Competing against some of the best youth teams from across the globe, the Indian U12 side delivered a composed and commanding performance throughout the tournament. Facing leading footballing nations, the team combined tactical discipline with attacking flair to secure a decisive 3-0 victory over Brazil in ...Read More >
Jamshedpur, April 6: In a heartwarming display of community engagement, Jamshedpur FC winger Ritwik Das visited D.A.V, Bistupur, interacting with approximately 250 enthusiastic students. This event was part of the club's ongoing efforts to connect with fans and inspire the next generation of football enthusiasts in and around Jamshedpur. Ritwik spent quality time with the students, sharing his footballing journey, and showcasing his skills in an impromptu session. To add to the excitement, Ritw ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 6 (PTI) The All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Monday condoled 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. A forward of repute from Assam, Sangma represented India at the international level in 1975. He made his senior national team debut against Indonesia on April 17, 1975, in the Marah Halim Cup in Jakarta. Sangma, who had been unwell for the last couple of years due to age-rel ...Read More >
The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has expressed condolences on the death of former India forward Gilbertson Sangma, who passed away in Guwahati on April 3, 2026, at the age of 70. A respected forward from Assam, Sangma represented India internationally in 1975. He debuted for the senior national team against Indonesia on April 17, 1975, during the Merdeka Cup in Jakarta, then known as the Marah Halim Cup. Sangma earned three caps for India, all in that tournament. Domestically, he perfo ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 6 (PTI) The All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Monday condoled 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. A forward of repute from Assam, Sangma represented India at the international level in 1975. He made his senior national team debut against Indonesia on April 17, 1975, in the Marah Halim Cup in Jakarta. Sangma, who had been unwell for the last couple of years due to age-rel ...Read More >
Speaking at the closing ceremony of the 74th BN Mullick Memorial All India Police Football Championship 2026 at Gachibowli Stadium here, Reddy stressed the need for collective responsibility in guiding youth towards constructive pursuits. He warned that increasing drug menace and cyber crimes posed the biggest challenge before police. The Chief Minister emphasized that the responsibility of curbing emerging crimes lies with police force. "The nature of crime has now undergone a transformation ...Read More >
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