Three years after beginning his Indian club career in Bengaluru, Ryan Williams is set to walk out at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium wearing the national colours for the first time. Having earned two caps and scored a goal since his international debut in March this year, he will be looking …

Mohammed Sanan and Macarton Nickson’s journey together has progressed from the India U23 camp to the senior national team, and the two youngsters are now preparing for one of the biggest challenges of their careers. India will face Panama at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru on September 25 before …

Jürgen Klopp named his first squad as head coach of the Germany men’s senior national team today at the DFB Campus in Frankfurt. Klopp has selected a total of 44 players across two squads for the four upcoming UEFA Nations League fixtures. The first 24-man squad will contest the opening …

The AFC Youth Panel Meeting for the 2026-27 term took place on Tuesday to explore avenues to turn the potential of youth footballers in Asia into sustained and professional progress. Chaired by AFC Technical Director Andy Roxburgh, the high-level platform follows the recent AFC Grassroots Panel and AFC Coach Education …

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) today confirmed that a minute of silence will be observed before the start of each match in the upcoming matchday of both the AFC Champions League Elite and AFC Champions League Two. Football venues across the continent will unite ahead of kick-off to offer condolences …

When India take on Panama, Brazil and Uruguay during the September-October FIFA international window, the matches will carry special significance for midfielder Anirudh Thapa. The 28-year-old is set to return to the national team after a two-year absence. Thapa last represented the Blue Tigers against Mauritius in the Intercontinental Cup …

The AFC Futsal Goalkeeping Technical Workshop concluded on Friday, reiterating the Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s commitment to providing tailored support to its Member Associations. Held from September 7 to 11, the workshop featured FIFA Technical Expert Antonio Garcia who served as an advisor. His decade-long exposure to the Asian futsal …

Eintracht Frankfurt have handed the 20-year-old defender a professional contract. Etse arrived in Frankfurt from SSV Ulm 1846 in the summer. The 1.92 metre-tall defender underwent his footballing education at VfL Bochum from 2015 to 2018. In total he made 59 competitive appearances for VfL’s U17 and U19 sides in …

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Coach Education Panel convened on Tuesday to chart the way forward for enhancing coach education standards across the Continent. Chaired by AFC Technical Director Andy Roxburgh, the virtual meeting saw AFC Coach Education Panel members engage in dynamic discussions, with a special focus on the …

Three years later, the divine sound of Kanteerava still lingers. Not just the roar that filled the stadium that night, but the moment the voices from the stands seemed to spill onto the pitch. For a goalkeeper standing alone in his box, with thousands behind him chanting in unison, it …