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Margao: It's the name on the front of the jersey that matters most, not the one on the back.Since the eighties, Dempo SC have matched Mohun Bagan and enjoyed a golden spell between 2005 and 2012 when they won five national league titles and were, indisputably, the best team in the country.Times have changed: Dempo no longer have the country's best players; at this stage, there's not even a foreign player. A change in approach means their squad comprises largely of graduates from their Academy, a ...Read More >
Manuel Frederick, a celebrated former Indian hockey goalkeeper, has passed away in Bengaluru. He was 78. Frederick was part of the 1972 Munich Olympics bronze medal-winning team. He was also the first athlete from Kerala to win an Olympic medal. His career spanned seven years with the national team. He represented India in two World Cups. Former Indian men's hockey team goalkeeper and member of the 1972 Munich Olympics bronze medal-winning side Manuel Frederick died in Bengaluru on Friday morni ...Read More >
Kannur/Bengaluru, Oct 31 (PTI) Manuel Frederick, the first person from Kerala to win an Olympic hockey medal, died at a hospital in Bengaluru on Friday morning while undergoing treatment for cancer, family sources said. He was 78. Frederick, who hailed from Kannur district in Kerala, was the goalkeeper of the Indian team that won the bronze medal by defeating Holland at the 1972 Munich Olympics. He represented India for seven years and was honoured with the Dhyan Chand Award in 2019 for his c ...Read More >
Bambolim (Goa) [India], October 30 (ANI): Rajasthan United FC take on Kerala Blasters FC on Thursday in the AIFF Super Cup 2025-26 in Goa, as per the official website of the All India Football Federation (AIFF). Vikrant Sharma, who had helped Rajasthan United gain promotion to the I-League back in 2021-22, is back in charge as the head coach and will be looking to pull off more upsets in his second stint at the club. "Obviously, they (Kerala Blasters) are an ISL team with great experience, hav ...Read More >
IMAGE: Bibin Singh netted a brace as East Bengal routed Chennaiyin FC in a Group A clash of the Super Cup, in Bambolim, on Tuesday. Photograph: Indian Super League/X East Bengal FC ignited their semifinal hopes with a commanding 4-0 win over Chennaiyin FC in Group A of the AIFF Super Cup, in Bambolim, on Tuesday. The result also confirmed Chennaiyin's elimination from the tournament after back-to-back defeats. Thounaojam Bipin Singh (39', 45+1') was the star of the show with a brilliant brace ...Read More >
Panaji: Mohun Bagan Super Giant midfielder Anirudh Thapa was "excited and happy." Chennaiyin FC forward Farukh Choudhary didn't hide his joy either, even though, in his own words, "physically, it would be a big challenge."Coach Clifford Miranda then summed up the mood best."Football is about to begin after a very long and anxious period," said Miranda, one of the handful of domestic coaches in the top tier of Indian football. "Players, coaches, staff have all been waiting for this moment, where ...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 >
Cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar demanded swift punishment for the man who harassed the players. "You lock him up and throw the keys away. That's the only way such criminals should be treated," he told India Today TV channel. But Vijayvargiya, who looks after urban development and housing and parliamentary affairs in the state's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government, seemed to put some of the onus on the players themselves to ensure they remained safe. "Whenever a player steps out, just like wh ...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 >
Gurugram, Sep 15 (IANS) Legendary footballer Lionel Messi has sent his signed Argentina 2022 FIFA World Cup jersey for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 75th birthday on September 17. Messi is scheduled to tour India later this year from December 13-15. As per his tour's itinerary, the striker will first land in football-crazy Kolkata on December 13 before heading to Mumbai the next day. The Argentine great will conclude his visit in New Delhi on December 15, where he is likely to meet PM Modi. " ...Read More >
BHOPAL: Madhya Pradesh minister Kailash Vijayvargiya has drawn severe flak from several quarters for saying that the two Australian women cricketers, victims of sexual assault by a man in Indore, should also share the blame for their ordeal. Even as the shocking incident rattled the cricket world as well as the sports lovers in the country, BJP veteran Mr. Vijayvargiya's controversial statement on it has triggered fresh outrage with several senior political leaders condemning him for his 'disgr ...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?"Churchil ...Read More >
Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. Durand Cup champions NorthEast United FC is all set to take on I-League title holders Inter Kashi at the GMC Stadium in Bambolim in the ongoing AIFF Super Cup 2025-26 on Sunday. New Delhi [India], October 26 (ANI): Durand Cup champions NorthEast United FC is all set to take on I-League title holders Inter Kashi at the GMC Stadium in Bambolim in the ongoing AIFF Super Cup 2025-26 on Sunday, as per the AIFF website. The fixture has the feel ...Read More >
Panaji: Last season's finalists are drawn in the same group, and they are joined by the Durand Cup champions and I-League winners.Group B, at first glance, looks a difficult one, but defending champions FC Goa are unperturbed as they face Jamshedpur FC in a repeat of last year's final at the Nehru Stadium in Fatorda on Sunday at 7.30pm.Durand Cup champions NorthEast United, among the favourites here, and I-League winners, Inter Kashi FC, complete the group."It's the draw, sometimes it's good, so ...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 >
Shillong, Oct 24: IR Iran secured a commanding 3-0 victory over Nepal in the second match of the Women's Tri-Nation International Tournament at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Shillong, to claim the title with maximum points. The first half was a pulsating affair, with Iran carrying momentum from their opening match and asserting control over possession. They continuously pressed Nepal's defense, creating several chances, including a near-miss from Afsaneh Chatrenoor in the 16th minute. Nepal, le ...Read More >
Panaji: Mohun Bagan Super Giant midfielder Anirudh Thapa was "excited and happy." Chennaiyin FC forward Farukh Choudhary didn't hide his joy either, even though, in his own words, "physically, it would be a big challenge."Coach Clifford Miranda then summed up the mood best."Football is about to begin after a very long and anxious period," said Miranda, one of the handful of domestic coaches in the top tier of Indian football. "Players, coaches, staff have all been waiting for this moment, where ...Read More >
Margao: Everyone expected Al-Nassr to roll over FC Goa and register a big win. After all, this AFC Champions League Two clash between the Saudi Pro League giants and the hosts was an uneven contest.In the end, it didn't go according to plan as Goa showed plenty of fight in their 2-1 loss against Al-Nassr at the Nehru Stadium in Fatorda on Wednesday."The objective of the match is done, which is to win and pick up three points," Al-Nassr coach Jorge Jesus told reporters after the match. "We won ag ...Read More >
Margao: A football fan from Kerala who jumped the fence and ran onto the field for a selfie with Al-Nassr star Joao Felix had to spend the night at the Fatorda police station, after being booked for "entering restricted area, and endangering the lives of two international players".Those who witnessed the incident at the Nehru Stadium, Fatorda, on Wednesday, said the prized selfie with the Portugal forward was deleted from his phone.Police sources said the 27-year-old was booked under Section 125 ...Read More >
Shillong (Meghalaya) [India], October 23 : It was a bitter evening for the Indian senior women's team as they slumped to a 0-2 defeat against Iran in the opening match of the Tri-Nation Women's International Friendlies at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong on Tuesday. Two second-half goals from substitute Sara Didar sank the hosts and handed Iran a victory after the first half ended goalless, as per the AIFF website. For India, the match was a return to action after a historic AFC Women' ...Read More >
Margao: Everyone expected Al-Nassr to roll over FC Goa and register a big win. After all, this AFC Champions League Two clash between the Saudi Pro League giants and the hosts was an uneven contest.In the end, it didn't go according to plan as Goa showed plenty of fight in their 2-1 loss against Al-Nassr at the Nehru Stadium in Fatorda on Wednesday."The objective of the match is done, which is to win and pick up three points," Al-Nassr coach Jorge Jesus told reporters after the match. "We won ag ...Read More >
Margao: It was fitting that on one of the many memorable nights for Goan football at the Nehru Stadium in Fatorda, it was a local footballer who had the crowd up on its feet.The fans expectedly cheered Al-Nassr's global football stars like Joao Felix, Sadio Mane and Inigo Martinez, all of whom took the field against FC Goa at different stages in the AFC Champions League Two clash. But the biggest roar came in the 41st minute when Brison Fernandes scored the club's first goal in Asian football's ...Read More >
Margao: There's no Cristiano Ronaldo in the Al-Nassr FC squad but collectively the Saudi Pro League giants have so much star power that they can blow away most teams on the continent. FC Goa are aware of the visitors' strengths and are now bracing themselves for one of their biggest nights at the Nehru Stadium in Fatorda on Wednesday."Obviously, it's a mix of a very difficult game and being very satisfied to be at this stage," said Goa coach Manolo Marquez. "We are pleased to be playing against ...Read More >
Panaji: The police were on their toes, as were the airport authorities, and fans buzzed with all-round excitement. The hotel where Al-Nassr FC were booked to stay during their time in Goa even reserved the presidential suite and the room next to it for security reasons, just in case Cristiano Ronaldo had a change of heart and decided to make the trip to India.Ronaldo, a five-time Ballon d'Or award winner and ranked among the greatest footballers of all time, missed the previous two AFC Champions ...Read More >
It was a tough night for the Indian women's football team in Shillong, as they fell 0-2 to Iran in their opening match of the Tri-Nation Women's International Friendlies. Two second-half goals from substitute Sara Didar sealed the deal for Iran and left India chasing shadows for much of the match. This game marked India's first outing since their historic AFC Women's Asian Cup qualification campaign earlier this year -- but instead of building on that momentum, the Blue Tigresses looked rusty ...Read More >
Shillong (Meghalaya) [India], October 21 (ANI): It was a bitter evening for the Indian senior women's team as they slumped to a 0-2 defeat against Iran in the opening match of the Tri-Nation Women's International Friendlies at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong on Tuesday. Two second-half goals from substitute Sara Didar sank the hosts and handed Iran a victory after the first half ended goalless, as per the official website of All India Football Federation (AIFF). Also Read | Will Ousma ...Read More >
Panaji: Police, players, coaches, support staff, and fans, all ask the same question: Is Ronaldo coming?At the stadium, on the ground, inside the offices of high-profile police officers, and on social media, everyone wants to know about Cristiano Ronaldo's visit to Goa with Al-Nassr FC for the AFC Champions League Two group-stage game on Oct 22.For now, nobody really has an answer."We reached out to Al-Nassr FC multiple times for a confirmation since the police have been requesting, so that they ...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 >
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 min ...Read More >
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], October 19 (ANI): Mohun Bagan Super Giant's 22-year hiatus for the IFA Shield title concluded with a 5-4 win on penalties against arch-rival East Bengal at the Salt Lake Stadium on Saturday. The two rivals remained inseparable after the 90 minutes and added time, forcing the game to be decided in a penalty shootout. Mohun Bagan lifted their 21st Shield Crown and their first since 2003, during which they also defeated East Bengal for the prized accolade. MBSG's his ...Read More >
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