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Odisha's Pyari Xaxa has been named the Best Women’s Indian Player of the Year. The striker, who plays for Odisha FC Women in the IWL, is currently representing the nation in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup...
The draw for the 2027 AFC U-20 Asian Cup qualifiers has placed India in a demanding Group B alongside Central Asian powerhouse Uzbekistan, Syria, and regional rival Bangladesh. The fixture list will...
Goa's Bambolim Athletic Stadium witnessed pure football theater as Punjab FC defended their AIFF Junior League title, defeating Minerva Academy FC 5-3 in a penalty shootout following a 1-1 draw. The...
FIFA boss Gianni Infantino couldn't hold back his admiration for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's love for the beautiful game. Sharing a vibrant photo on Instagram Wednesday of Modi playing football...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi turned Gangtok's streets into an impromptu football field on Tuesday, delighting a group of local schoolchildren during his Sikkim tour. This spontaneous match has been...
Picture a young boy in Kerala hawking soda to make ends meet, dreaming of glory on the pitch. That boy was I.M. Vijayan, born Inivalappl Mani Vijayan on April 25, 1969, in Thrissur. Today, he's...
Jaipur's Vidhyadhar Nagar Stadium buzzed with excitement on Wednesday as Rajasthan Governor Haribhau Bagde officially launched the Indian Football League by Rajasthan United Football Club. The...
Indian football fans may witness a historic moment this October as the legendary Cristiano Ronaldo could potentially visit India for the AFC Champions League Two (ACL2) 2025–26. His club, Al Nassr,...
In a captivating match at the Hisor Central Stadium, India achieved a commendable third-place finish in their debut at the CAFA Nations Cup. They triumphed over Oman, a team ranked higher, with a 3-2...
Indian football is entering a new era under the guidance of head coach Khalid Jamil. Jamil has revealed the 23-member squad set to compete in the upcoming CAFA Nations Cup, commencing August 29 in...
The All India Football Federation (AIFF), the governing body for football in India, has unveiled its updated schedule for the 2025-26 season. Notably absent from the calendar is the Indian Super...