Brazil’s press conference was almost over when Khalid Jamil entered the room. Carlo Ancelotti was answering his final questions, speaking in the measured, unhurried manner that has accompanied him through three decades at football’s summit. Jamil, whose own media duties were next, stayed to listen. When Ancelotti rose from his …

For generations, Brazil have occupied India’s football imagination – through radio commentaries, grainy World Cup telecasts, late-night screenings and canary-yellow shirts worn across the country. On Saturday, October 3, 2026, that distant relationship becomes a contest. The Indian men’s national team will face the five-time world champions for the first …

India U17 women’s national team head coach Joakim Alexandersson has announced a 23-player squad for the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2027 Qualifiers, which will be held in Malaysia from October 5 to 11, 2026. With 11 players from the previous edition’s squad returning, the Young Tigresses will aim …

The India U17 women’s team defeated Philippines 2-0 in the second closed-door friendly match at the Vagator Football Ground in Anjuna, Goa, on Tuesday, September 29, 2026. Anushka Kumari scored both goals for the Young Tigresses, first from the penalty spot in the 26th minute, and then in the 50th. …

An independent Commission has found Manchester City FC guilty of all charges related to serious breaches of the Premier League’s financial rules over a nine-season period, and the majority of charges in relation to its failure to co-operate with the League’s investigation. The independent Commission found that between Seasons 2009/10 …

At 19, goalkeeper Nandini and forward Sibani Devi Nongmeikapam are aspiring to experience senior national team football for the first time. With the Blue Tigresses set to face 27th-ranked Russia at the Kishore Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on October 8 and 11, the two youngsters are currently part of the …

The Indian women’s national team will play their first-ever international matches in Kolkata, taking on Russia in two friendlies at the Kishore Bharati Krirangan on October 8 and 11, 2026, during the FIFA Women’s International Match Window. The fixtures will be India’s first international matches since they were crowned champions …

There are results that look good on the scoreboard. Then there are results whose significance becomes clearer when placed alongside everything that came before them. India’s 1-1 draw with Panama at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium on Friday belongs firmly in the latter category. By the measure of the FIFA World …

Chennaiyin FC’s fixtures for the first phase of the upcoming Indian Super League (ISL) season have been announced, with the Marina Machans set to begin their campaign with three consecutive away fixtures, starting with a trip to two-time ISL champions FC Goa at the Fatorda Stadium on October 10. Following …

The India U17 women’s team lost 2-4 to Philippines in the first of two closed-door friendly matches at the Vagator Football Ground in Anjuna, Goa, on Saturday, September 26, 2026. Anushka Kumari (85′) and Joya (89′) scored for the Young Tigresses. The visitors scored in the 47th, 50th, 68th and …