The India U20 men’s team defeated Yemen 1-0 in the second closed-door friendly match at the Centre for Sports Excellence in Bengaluru on Sunday, August 23, 2026. Gunleiba Wangkheirakpam (89′) scored the winning goal. Both sides had played a goalless draw in the first friendly on Thursday. The Blue Colts …
Read More »East Bengal win record-equalling 17th Durand Cup with thumping victory over Mohun Bagan!
East Bengal FC produced a sensational performance to defeat arch-rivals Mohun Bagan Super Giant 4-1 in the final of the 135th IndianOil Durand Cup at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan on Sunday, lifting the historic trophies for the 17th time. The victory also saw East Bengal draw level with Mohun …
Read More »India crowned champions of inaugural FIFAe Continental Championship Asia 2026 ft. eFootball Mobile!
The Indian eFootball national team were crowned the inaugural champions of the FIFAe Continental Championship Asia 2026 ft. eFootball Mobile after defeating Japan 1-0 on aggregate in the final in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Saturday, August 22, 2026. This victory also marked their third successive qualification for the FIFAe World …
Read More »Reliance Foundation takes youth football to 13 centres in its biggest season yet!
Reliance Foundation has launched the ninth season of its youth football tournament, marking its biggest footprint yet with competitions across 13 centres nationwide. Designed for children in the U-8, U-10 and U-12 age groups, the 2026-27 season will provide thousands of young footballers with regular, structured competition and development opportunities. …
Read More »Ellyes Skhiri leaves Eintracht Frankfurt!
The 31-year-old Ellyes Skhiri departs after three years in Frankfurt to join 1.FC Köln. Ellyes Skhiri came to Eintracht in summer 2023 from 1. FC Köln, and is now returning to that very club. The Tunisian midfielder made 82 Bundesliga appearances for Eintracht and another 32 in European competition, recording …
Read More »Mohun Bagan prevail on penalties over defending champions NorthEast United to set up Kolkata Derby final!
Vishal Kaith turned hero once again, pulling off two crucial saves in the penalty shootout to send Mohun Bagan Super Giant into the final of the 135th IndianOil Durand Cup as the Mariners prevailed 4-3 on penalties against NorthEast United after the second semi-final ended 0-0 after regulation time at …
Read More »India U20 men play goalless draw with Yemen!
The India U20 men’s team were held to a 0-0 draw by Yemen in the first of two closed-door friendly matches at the Centre for Sports Excellence in Bengaluru on Thursday, August 20, 2026. India will meet Yemen again on Sunday, August 23, at 16:30 IST. The Blue Colts are …
Read More »East Bengal Women rewrite Indian club football history with record 12-0 win!
East Bengal FC secured their second consecutive victory after romping to a 12-0 win over Rovers FC (Guam) in the AFC Women’s Champions League 2026-27 Preliminary Stage at the Likas Stadium in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, on Thursday, August 20, 2026. In doing so, the Moshal Girls created history by recording …
Read More »FC Goa drawn with Qadsia, Fortis, Regar-TadAZ in AFC Challenge League Group Stage!
FC Goa were drawn with hosts Qadsia SC (Kuwait), Fortis FC (Bangladesh), and FC Regar-TadAZ (Tajikistan) in Group C of the AFC Challenge League 2026-27, after the draw was conducted in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Thursday, August 20, 2026. FC Goa earned a spot in Asia for the third time …
Read More »East Bengal FC edge SC Delhi on penalties to reach 135th Durand Cup final!
East Bengal FC booked their place in the final of the 135th IndianOil Durand Cup after edging past Sporting Club Delhi 5-3 on penalties following a goalless draw in regulation time in the first semi-final at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan on Wednesday, August 19, 2026. In a tense contest …
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