The 24-year-old goalkeeper Noah Atubolu moves to Frankfurt from Bundesliga rivals SC Freiburg on an initial loan basis. The Hessian club have secured a purchase option, which will automatically trigger an obligation to buy under certain conditions. Noah Atubolu was born in Freiburg im Breisgau in 2002 and joined the …
Read More »India U17 women play goalless draw with Uzbekistan!
The India U17 women’s team were held to a 0-0 draw by Uzbekistan in the first of two closed-door friendly matches at the UFA National Football Centre in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, on Thursday, August 27, 2026. India will meet Uzbekistan again on Sunday, August 30, at 19:30 IST. The Young Tigresses …
Read More »Statement by National FAs representatives serving on UEFA ExCo, European FIFA Council members & Presidents of UEFA National FAs!
The meeting took place in Monaco on the occasion of the 2026/27 UEFA club competition draws. Meeting in Monaco on the occasion of the 2026/27 UEFA club competition draws, National Association representatives serving on the UEFA Executive Committee and European FIFA Council members were joined by the Presidents of European …
Read More »India to welcome two-time world champions Uruguay in Kolkata on October 6!
The Indian men’s national team will welcome another heavyweight of world football to Kolkata, with two-time FIFA World Cup champions Uruguay set to face India in an international friendly match at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan on October 6, 2026. The fixture will be India’s third high-profile international friendly of …
Read More »Bundesliga & EA SPORTS FC extend long-term partnership!
The Bundesliga and EA SPORTS FC™ are taking their partnership into a new era, announcing an extension of one of the longest-standing collaborations in global sports and entertainment. Since 1998, the Bundesliga and EA SPORTS have worked together to bring the excitement, authenticity and emotion of German football to fans …
Read More »Bengaluru to host India-Panama men’s friendly on September 26!
The Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru has been confirmed as the venue for the Indian senior men’s national team’s international friendly against Panama on September 26, 2026, during the FIFA Men’s International Match Window. The fixture will mark the Blue Tigers’ first appearance in Bengaluru since their memorable SAFF Championship …
Read More »India drawn with Malaysia, Palestine, Singapore, Guam in AFC U17 Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers!
The India U17 men’s team have been drawn with Malaysia, Palestine, Singapore, and Guam in Group E of the AFC U17 Asian Cup Uzbekistan 2027 Qualifiers, following the official draw at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Thursday, August 27, 2026. The Blue Colts will travel to Malaysia, …
Read More »From AIFF youth prospect to Durand Cup hero: Edmund Lalrindika’s rise!
His Facebook bio still carries a quiet reminder of those early days: “AIFF Regional Football Academy.” There was a time when Edmund Lalrindika was simply another young boy dreaming of making it in Indian football. Today, that same boy has become the name everyone is talking about. Long before the …
Read More »Mahesh Gawali names India’s squad for AFC U20 Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers!
India U20 men’s team head coach Mahesh Gawali has named his 23-player squad for the AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2027 Qualifiers, which will be played in Tashkent from August 31 to September 6. From the previously announced 30-player squad ahead of the Singapore friendlies, eight players were released for …
Read More »Anthony Andrews appointed assistant coach of India U17 women’s team!
The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has appointed Anthony Andrews as the assistant coach of the India U17 women’s national team, with Joakim Alexandersson continuing as the head coach. Andrews, who also serves as head coach of East Bengal FC, will take up the role on a dual basis with …
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