Mumbai City are delighted to announce that Spanish centre-back José Luis Espinosa Arroyo (Tiri) has signed a contract extension, keeping him with the Islanders until 31st May, 2026. The upcoming season will mark the 33-year-old’s tenth in the Indian Super League – the most for any foreign player. Tiri initially …
Read More »AIFF announces amendments to Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players!
The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has announced a set of amendments to its Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players (RSTP), which will come into effect from 1st June 2025. The reforms focus on enhancing player welfare, supporting women’s football and youth football more effectively, and improving regulatory …
Read More »Mumbai City to retire Jersey No. 29 as Bipin Singh departs!
Mumbai City confirms the departure of Bipin Singh after his contract expires on 31 May 2025. In recognition of his immense contribution to the club, Mumbai City will retire his jersey number 29. The winger from Manipur joined the Islanders in 2018 following stints with Shillong Lajong and ATK and …
Read More »AFC U23 Asian Cup 2026 qualifiers groups finalised!
The teams aspiring to vie for the title discovered their AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2026 Qualifiers opponents following the official draw at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday. The 44 sides were drawn into 11 groups for the Qualifiers, which will be contested on September …
Read More »Vodafone become the new main sponsor of Borussia Dortmund!
When two brands with a genuine attacking spirit come together, the result is more than simply a sponsorship. It is an active alliance. A promise. A team. Vodafone will be the new main sponsor of eight-time German champions Borussia Dortmund starting from next season – and for at least five …
Read More »AIFF announces Academy Accreditation 2025-26 Rules and Regulations!
The All India Football Federation has announced the AIFF Academy Accreditation Rules and Regulations for the 2025-26 season. The Academy Accreditation application window is now open, with the deadline set for June 10, 2025. Interested academies may apply through the Academy Accreditation application portal that may be accessed through the …
Read More »Erik ten Hag is new Bayer 04 Leverkusen head coach!
Bayer 04 Leverkusen have appointed Erik ten Hag as the new head coach. The 55-year-old Dutch coach has signed a contract to 30 June 2027. Ten Hag, who last worked in the Premier League as the head coach at Manchester United where he won the Carabao Cup in 2023 and …
Read More »India international Rahul KP to represent West Ham United at TST 7v7!
India international winger Rahul KP will represent West Ham United at The Soccer Tournament (TST), the $1 million, winner-takes-all, 7v7 world championship taking place in the United States in June. The 25-year-old, who has won seven caps for the Blue Tigers, has firmly established himself as a rising star in …
Read More »India’s Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports Revises Norms of Assistance to National Sports Federations!
The Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports has revised the norms of assistance to National Sports Federations (NSFs) under the Scheme of Assistance to NSFs. The last revision of norms was done in February 2022. After the Paris Olympics 2024, a new Olympic cycle has commenced, necessitating a review of …
Read More »Naushad Moosa appointed India U23 men’s national team head coach!
The All India Football Federation, on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, appointed Naushad Moosa as the head coach of the India U-23 men’s national team. Moosa will take charge of the team on June 1, 2025, when they begin their camp in Kolkata, with the long-term aim of preparing the Blue …
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