Odisha FC still believe despite facing a four-goal deficit going into their AFC Cup 2023/24 Inter-Zone semifinal second leg on Thursday. Central Coast Mariners were at their best in last week’s first leg but Odisha FC will be counting on home ground advantage to turn things around. Head coach Sergio …

When referee Lakshay blew the final whistle to signal the end of the 77th edition of the National Football Championship for the Santosh Trophy in Itanagar on Saturday, Shafeel PP felt like a man who just flew over the cuckoo’s nest. Never before in his career had Shafeel experienced such …

A good showing in the second half meant that Inter Kashi beat Delhi FC 2-0 at the Namdhari Stadium in Sri Bhaini Sahib, on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, in the I-League. Haobam Tomba Singh (76’) came on from the bench to put Inter Kashi in the lead, before captain and …

Over the past week, young referees and assistant referees from seven national associations (Croatia, England, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Spain and Sweden) have been learning at our CORE course, an introductory programme designed for officials who are working towards their international badges. The course offers a range of discussions, seminars and …

FC Goa may have qualified for the playoffs in the ongoing Indian Super League 2023-24 season, but will not settle for just any spot in the next stage of the competition. With four matches left in their league campaign, the Men in Orange are still in the hunt for the …

Fighting against the odds and rising above them has been the hallmark of Ngangbam Naocha’s footballing career. Just a couple of days before his first game for FC Bengaluru United in mid-January 2024, he got the devastating news that his house had burned down in Manipur. “Such circumstances will be …

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) will mark a significant milestone in its quest to uphold the highest standards of officiating when it introduces the Video Support (VS) system at the AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Thailand 2024, set to take place from April 17 to 28. In a bid to ensure …

FIFA has launched invitations to tender (ITT) for the media rights to the FIFA World Cup 26 and FIFA World Cup 2030 in Bulgaria, Czechia, Hungary, Moldova, Romania and Slovakia. The FIFA World Cup 26 will be the 23rd edition of the competition and will be jointly hosted by Canada, …

After a thorough examination of the situation, FC Bayern Munich has decided not to lodge an appeal with UEFA against the verdict, according to which the German record champions will have to play the away leg of the upcoming UEFA Champions League quarterfinals without their fans. The club accepts the …

Manchester United will return to the Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego this summer, for another intriguing pre-season game. The Reds’ friendly against Spanish club Real Betis from Sevilla on Wednesday, July 31 is the third fixture to be confirmed for Tour 2024, following last month’s announcement of the eagerly awaited …