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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 >
Hyderabad: FIFA has initiated disciplinary proceedings against the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) over the incident of Spanish fans chanting anti-Islamic and racist slogans during a friendly match between Spain and Egypt, according to a report by ESPN. "FIFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against the RFEF for the incidents in the friendly against Egypt," a spokesperson from the governing body confirmed to ESPN on Tuesday. Insulting chants during the match The incident took place duri ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 7: Crispin Chettri, who returned as the head coach of the Indian women's football team, has named a 22-member squad for the FIFA Series 2026 tournament in Kenya. On Saturday, the Technical Committee of the All India Football Federation (AIFF) had recommended Chhetri to succeed Costa Rican Amelia Valverde whose brief tenure ended recently. "Crispin Chettri has been re-appointed as the head coach of the Indian women's national team. Chettri has named a 22-member squad for the fr ...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, Apr 7 (PTI) Crispin Chettri, who returned as the head coach of the Indian women's football team, has named a 22-member squad for the FIFA Series 2026 tournament in Kenya. On Saturday, the Technical Committee of the All India Football Federation (AIFF) had recommended Chhetri to succeed Costa Rican Amelia Valverde whose brief tenure ended recently. "Crispin Chettri has been re-appointed as the head coach of the Indian women's national team. Chettri has named a 22-member squad for the ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 7 (PTI) The Indian Under-17 women's football team will play three friendly matches against Russia in Sochi from April 11 to 17 and head coach Pamela Conti has named a 23-member squad for the tour. The games will be held on April 11, 14 and 17. All three matches will be played at the Matsesta Football Centre in Sochi. The Young Tigresses, who are preparing for the AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup in China this year, reached Sochi late on Monday night. Last month, they travelled to Yan ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 7 (PTI) The Indian Under-17 women's football team will play three friendly matches against Russia in Sochi from April 11 to 17 and head coach Pamela Conti has named a 23-member squad for the tour. The games will be held on April 11, 14 and 17. All three matches will be played at the Matsesta Football Centre in Sochi. The Young Tigresses, who are preparing for the AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup in China this year, reached Sochi late on Monday night. Last month, they travelled to Yan ...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 >
With the West Asia conflict entering its fifth week and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz triggering economic and energy instability, the Indian Navy on Thursday (April 2, 2026) flagged off INS Sunayna as the Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) SAGAR, reinforcing its commitment to regional maritime security and cooperation. The offshore patrol vessel, carrying Indian Navy personnel along with representatives from 16 friendly foreign countries, was flagged off by Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth ...Read More >
Guwahati, Apr 4 (PTI) Acclaimed Assam footballer Gilbertson Sangma, known as the 'Man with Golden Boot', died at his Guwahati residence on Saturday. He was 71. Sangma was unwell for the last couple of years due to age-related ailments and was also suffering from dementia. He died at his residence around 7.30 am. The funeral is likely to be held on Sunday, with the details to be finalised after the arrival of the family members of Sangma from different parts of the country. Called the 'Man wi ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth on Thursday flagged off INS Sunayna, an Offshore Patrol Vessel of the Indian Navy, that set sail from Mumbai as Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) SAGAR, reinforcing India's commitment to regional maritime security and international cooperation, an official said. The ship carries personnel from India and 16 maritime forces of Friendly Foreign Countries (FFCs), said a statement. Naval Chief Dinesh K. Tripathi highlighted the evolvi ...Read More >
The Indian men's national football team (Blue Tigers) is gearing up for a significant international challenge as they confirmed participation in the 2026 Unity Cup, a four-nation tournament in London from May 26 to 30, 2026. India is expected to face strong sides Nigeria (FIFA-ranked around No. 21) and Jamaica (around No. 71), marking a rare and exciting opportunity for the team on English soil. The Unity Cup is an invitational international football tournament held in London, celebrating natio ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Apr 2 (UNI) If Royal Challengers Bengaluru's blistering 15.4-over demolition of a 200-plus target against Sunrisers Hyderabad felt like a statement of intent, the real story may lie in the quieter work behind the scenes -- one that places individual understanding at the heart of performance. Zurich (Switzerland), Apr 2 (UNI) France has returned to the top of the FIFA world rankings for the first time in nearly eight years, climbing to No. 1 in the latest standings following a strong ...Read More >
Kolkata: Rare is the lot of footballers who have made their international debut twice. Ryan Williams could be hours away from doing that and joining a list that has Alfredo di Stefano, Ferenc Puskás, Declan Rice, Kevin-Prince Boateng, Thiago Motta and Diego Costa among others. "My mum and I had this conversation, I think, yesterday. And I said, "I'll tell you what, that looked awesome." We will have two international jerseys, not one," Williams told HT over a video call from Kochi on Monday ahe ...Read More >
Pathum Thani (Thailand), Apr 1 (UNI) The Indian U20 women's national team are set to kick off their AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup Thailand 2026 campaign against Japan on Wednesday, as the Young Tigresses end their 20-year wait to play in the tournament. For India, this is more than just an opening fixture. It is the beginning of a journey that has been carefully constructed over months, across continents, and with a clear identity in mind. After qualifying for the tournament for the first time in ...Read More >
Mullanpur (Punjab) [India], April 1 (ANI): Punjab Kings (PBKS) skipper Shreyas Iyer was fined Rs 12 lakh on Wednesday for a slow over-rate during their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 match against Gujarat Titans (GT) at the New International Cricket Stadium, New Chandigarh, according to an official statement released by the IPL. As per the statement, Iyer became the first captain to be penalised for a slow over-rate this season. The fine falls under Article 2.22 of the IPL's Code of Conduct, ...Read More >
Mullanpur (Punjab) [India], April 1 (ANI): Australian cricketer Cooper Connolly made a sensational Indian Premier League (IPL) debut for Punjab Kings (PBKS) against Gujarat Titans in Mullanpur, scoring an unbeaten 72 and earning a spot among the league's top debut performers. Connolly's knock ranks as the fifth-highest individual score on an IPL debut. Leading the list is Brendon McCullum, who smashed 158* for Kolkata Knight Riders against Royal Challengers Bangalore (now Bengaluru) in 2008, fo ...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 >
New Delhi [India], March 29 (ANI): The India U23 men's football team pumped five past Bhutan in the U23 Tri-Nation Championship 2026 at the Golden Jubilee Stadium in Yupia, Arunachal Pradesh.Suhail Ahmad Bhat (51', 81') scored a brace, while Ricky Meetei Haobam (44'), Tomba Singh Haobam (79'), and Muhammed Ajsal (85') netted one each.This victory takes India to the top of the table in the U23 Tri-Nation Championship. The Blue Colts are level on points (three) with Tajikistan, who had defeated Bh ...Read More >
Yupia (Arunachal Pradesh) [India], April 1 (ANI): The India U23 men's national team went down 0-1 against Tajikistan in the deciding fixture of the U23 Tri-Nation Championship 2026 at the Golden Jubilee Stadium, Yupia, Arunachal Pradesh, on Tuesday, according to All India Football Federation (AIFF). A first-half goal by Tajikistan midfielder Khaitov Azizbek (9') proved to be the difference as the Blue Colts, despite creating a number of chances and applying sustained pressure, were unable to fi ...Read More >
Mullanpur (Punjab) [India], April 1 (ANI): Gujarat Titans (GT) assistant coach Parthiv Patel attributed the team's narrow defeat against Punjab Kings (PBKS) to a combination of changing pitch conditions and clever bowling from the hosts in the final overs. A composed 72* from Cooper Connolly helped Punjab Kings survive a scary spell from pacer Prasidh Krishna, who secured a three-wicket haul in his side's Gujarat Titans loss in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 opener at Mullanpur on Tuesd ...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 >
The India U20 women's football team is set to compete in the AFC U20 Asian Cup Thailand 2026, announcing their final squad and aiming for a spot in the FIFA U20 Women's World Cup after intensive preparations. Photograph: AIFF/XKey PointsIndia U20 women's team announced their 23-member squad for the AFC U20 Asian Cup Thailand 2026, marking their return to the tournament after 20 years.The Young Tigresses will compete against Japan, Australia, and Chinese Taipei in the group stage of the AFC U20 ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], March 30 (ANI): Indian U20 women's football team head coach Joakim Alexandersson has named the Young Tigresses' 23-member squad for the AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup Thailand 2026. India, who qualified for the tournament after 20 years, will begin their campaign with a match against Japan (April 2 at the Thammasat Stadium), followed by Australia (April 5 at the Pathum Thani Stadium) and Chinese Taipei (April 8 at the Pathum Thani Stadium), according to a release from the All Indi ...Read More >
New Delhi, March 30 (SocialNews.XYZ) Joakim Alexandersson, head coach of the Indian U20 women's team, has announced the 23-player squad for the AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup to be played in Thailand. India, who qualified for the tournament after 20 years, will start their campaign against Japan on April 2 at 18:30 IST at the Thammasat Stadium. They will then face Australia on April 5 at 14:30 IST at the Pathum Thani Stadium, followed by Chinese Taipei on April 8 at 14:30 IST at the same venue. The ...Read More >
New Delhi, Mar 30 (PTI) Indian U20 women's team head coach Joakim Alexandersson on Monday named a 23-member squad for the AFC U20 Asian Cup Thailand 2026. India, who qualified for the tournament after 20 years, will begin their campaign with a match against Japan on April 2 at the Thammasat Stadium, followed by matches against Australia on April 5 and Chinese Taipei on April 8. The top two teams in the group and the two best third-placed teams among all three groups will make it to the quarter ...Read More >
Lionel Messi waving to fans in New Delhi on Monday Sanchit Khanna/Hindustan Times via Getty Images Lionel Messi's three-day 'GOAT Tour' to India -- marred by chaotic scenes inside a stadium and the tour's promoter being arrested and detained -- has come to an end. Messi arrived in India on December 13 to thousands of fans lining the streets to catch a glimpse of who many believe is the greatest footballer of all time, hence the tour being called 'GOAT', an acronym of greatest of all time. And ...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: Football legend Lionel Messi on Tuesday departed Jamnagar after visiting Vantara, the wildlife rescue and conservation centre, bringing the curtain down on his much-celebrated GOAT India Tour 2025. Hosted by Anant Ambani at Vantara, the visit marked Messi's final stop before his exit from the country, capping a tour that drew massive crowds and unprecedented attention across four major Indian cities.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Jamnagar followed a whi ...Read More >
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