The All India Football Federation (AIFF), on Thursday, September 11, 2025, announced the results of its annual Academy Accreditation Programme, which continues to play a crucial role in strengthening player development and professionalising the football academy ecosystem in India. A total of 142 academies applied for accreditation this year, out …

FC Bengaluru United (FCBU) kicked off their KSFA Super Division 2025–26 campaign in dominant fashion, cruising to a resounding 6–0 victory over Bangalore Dream United. A relentless first-half performance saw FCBU score all six goals (5′ Dhruv, 13’ 40′ Nikhil, 36′ Altab, 38 45+2, own goal) showcasing their attacking flair, …

The AFC Women’s Champions League 2025/26 cast discovered their path to glory following the Group Stage Draw at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday. The 12 teams were divided into three groups for the second edition of the continental showpiece and will do battle in a centralised …

The Executive Committee of the All India Football Federation (AIFF) convened virtually on Saturday, September 6, 2025, and approved the Federation’s Request for Quotation (RFQ) process for selecting an agency to manage and award the rights to monetise AIFF’s commercial properties for a limited term. To oversee the selection process, …

As directed by the Hon’ble Supreme Court, representatives of the All India Football Federation (AIFF) and Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL) met on Monday, August 25, 2025, to deliberate on the way forward for the 2025–26 football season. Both parties approached the discussions in a constructive and positive spirit and …

A new era has just begun for Indian football, and this time, it is Khalid Jamil, who is at the helm of affairs for the senior India men’s national team – an Indian coach taking charge of the Blue Tigers’ dressing room for the first time in 13 years. The …

India U17 women’s team head coach Joakim Alexandersson, on Sunday, August 17, 2025, named a 23-member squad for the SAFF U17 Women’s Championship Bhutan 2025, which is scheduled from August 20 to 31 in Thimphu. Alexandersson, who historically guided the India U20s to their first AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup …

Newly-appointed senior India men’s national team head coach Khalid Jamil, on Friday, August 15, 2025, announced 35 probables for the Blue Tigers’ preparatory camp for the CAFA Nations Cup 2025. The team will begin training in Bengaluru on August 16, with 22 players having reported to the camp so far. …

The stage is set for the AFC Champions League Two™ (ACL Two) 2025/26 following the Group Stage Draw in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Friday. The 32 teams – 16 each from the East and West Regions – were divided into eight groups, with the competition to kick off on September …

The All India Football Federation condoles the demise of Dr. Vece Paes, who passed away on Thursday, August 14, 2025. Dr. Paes served Indian sport with distinction both on and off the field. He was 80 years of age. A former India hockey midfielder, Dr. Paes was part of the …