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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 >
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 >
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 >
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 [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 >
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 >
HYDERABAD: Lamenting that Punjab, which once produced great heroes during the Independence struggle, has now been affected by drugs, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Sunday said that he would not allow Telangana to become another Punjab. "I have been trying to bring youth back to sports fields from pub and drug culture," he said. Speaking at the concluding ceremony of BN Mullik Memorial All India Police Football Championship here, Revanth said that Hyderabad earned a special reputation in the ...Read More >
Guwahati: International footballer Gilbertson Sangma passed away on April 4 at his residence in Kahilipara, Guwahati. He was 71. Family sources said he breathed his last around 7 am after a prolonged illness. Widely regarded as the "golden boy of Assam football," Sangma was a towering figure in the state's sporting landscape and a respected name in Indian football. His death has been mourned across the football fraternity, with tributes pouring in for his contribution to the game. Born in Dibr ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], April 4 (ANI): Sreenidi Deccan FC will face Aizawl FC in a crucial Indian Football League (IFL) 2025-26 fixture, as the race for the top half of the table heats up at the Deccan Arena in Hyderabad on Sunday. Sreenidi Deccan can go to the top of the table with 14 points temporarily with a win, increasing pressure on the other teams around them in the table, while a win for Aizawl FC will see them go level on points with their opponents, a release said. Also Read | ...Read More >
Kerala Blasters is going through a nightmare. It is lying 13th among the 14 teams of the ISL, with five losses and a draw. So Ashley Westwood has a task on his hands. The Englishman with a lot of experience in Indian football has taken over as the new coach, in place of the Spaniard David Catala. He admits it is a big challenge. "I have to get some morale back, some confidence, some team spirit and to obviously try and improve performances," Westwood, who had guided Bengaluru FC to the I-Leagu ...Read More >
Hyderabad, April 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) Sreenidi Deccan FC will face Aizawl FC in a crucial fixture of Indian Football League (IFLT) 2025-26 as the race for the top-half of the table heats up at the Deccan Arena in Hyderabad on Sunday. Sreenidi Deccan can go to the top of the table with 14 points temporarily with a win, increasing pressure on the other teams around them in the table, while a win for Aizawl FC will see them go level on points with their opponents. In the previous round, Sreenidi De ...Read More >
One team chasing points. One team fighting for survival. This Sunday's ISL clash in Delhi is a must-watch. The 2025-26 Indian Super League is the 12th season of the ISL and the 30th season of top-tier Indian football, running from February 14 to May 17, 2026, with 91 matches across 14 clubs. Wikipedia And as matchweek rolls on, SC Delhi vs Kerala Blasters on April 5 is shaping up to be one of the most important fixtures of the season for both clubs. SC Delhi vs Kerala Blasters -- Match Details ...Read More >
Guwahati, April 4: One of Assam's finest and most charismatic footballers, Gilbertson Sangma, died at his Kahilipara residence on Saturday morning. He was 71. Born on April 21, 1955, in Dibrugarh, Sangma was a towering figure in Assam football through the 1970s and 80s, captivating fans with his skill and flair. He represented the Indian senior team in 1975, earning three caps in friendly matches against Indonesia and Thailand. Sangma spent his entire domestic career with Assam and Assam Poli ...Read More >
The All India Football Federation (AIFF) accused Executive Committee member Valanka Alemao and her family of pressuring the organization to include Churchill Brothers FC in the Indian Super League through improper means. The AIFF rejected their claims, affirming that legal obligations and existing rules prevented the club's inclusion after a Court of Arbitration for Sport ruling awarded promotion to Inter Kashi. New Delhi, The All India Football Federation on Monday accused its executive commit ...Read More >
Kochi, All eyes will be on Australian-born winger Ryan Williams as India face Hong Kong in the final match of what has been a failed campaign in the AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers, here on Tuesday. While the campaign has been one to forget for the Blue Tigers, the much-anticipated debut of the new No. 11 marks a significant new chapter for the national team. Out of contention for the 2027 tournament, both India and Hong Kong will also look to gain FIFA ranking points and build for their future ...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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
Experienced coach Ashley Westwood returns to Indian football, taking the helm as the new head coach of Kerala Blasters for the remainder of the Indian Super League season. Photograph: Indian Super League/XKey PointsKerala Blasters have appointed Ashley Westwood as their new head coach for the remainder of the Indian Super League season.Westwood replaces David Catala, who stepped down by mutual consent.Ashley Westwood brings a wealth of experience in Indian football, having previously coached Be ...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 >
Kochi, March 30: All eyes will be on Australian-born winger Ryan Williams as India face Hong Kong in the final match of what has been a failed campaign in the AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers, here on Tuesday. While the campaign has been one to forget for the Blue Tigers, the much-anticipated debut of the new No. 11 marks a significant new chapter for the national team. Out of contention for the 2027 tournament, both India and Hong Kong will also look to gain FIFA ranking points and build for the ...Read More >
New Delhi: All India Football Federation (AIFF) Executive Committee member and chairperson of the Women's Football Committee Valanka Alemao Churchill has alleged that she was 'targeted', heckled' and 'harassed' by the governing body's top brass for raising concerns over procedural irregularities. In a statement, the AIFF has denied these claims.The alleged incident took place during AIFF's Executive Committee meeting in New Delhi on March 29.In her letter to fellow Executive Committee members, A ...Read More >
Odisha FC will kickstart their Indian Super League campaign against Inter Kashi at Kalinga Stadium on Tuesday. After a turbulent period, the ISL has finally commenced and the curtailed league has already gained traction across the country. There have been reports of uncertainty surrounding Odisha FC's home venue but the team is all set to venture into the new season under head coach TG Purushottaman. When will the ISL match between Odisha FC and Inter Kashi FC be played? The ISL match between ...Read More >
Three-time Indian Super League runners-up Kerala Blasters were on the verge of losing their home ground, but managed to bring the situation under control ahead of their match against Mumbai City on Sunday, February 22. The Greater Cochin Development Authority, owners of the Kaloor Stadium, the Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium, increased the rent demanded from Kerala Blasters FC by Rs 2.2 lakh per game just two days before their scheduled match. The Greater Cochin Development Authority de ...Read More >
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