On a hot and humid evening at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar last year, an Indian Women’s League match came to an abrupt halt for a few minutes when a young footballer screamed loudly as she lay wreathing in pain on the pitch. While everyone around watched in horrified silence, …

Mumbai City FC kick off what will be an exciting year ahead with the Durand Cup. After a near perfect performance in the club’s first-ever appearance in Asia’s oldest football tournament, the Islanders finished runners up with the narrowest of margins. Des Buckingham’s side are back in the hunt in …

Mengniu has become an official sponsor of the FIFA World Cup 26 – to be hosted in Canada, Mexico and the United States – and the 2030 edition of the FIFA World Cup, as well as of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027. Following its sponsorship of the 2018 and …

Bayer 04 Leverkusen have agreed a two-year extension to the contract with head coach Xabi Alonso. The Spaniard’s new contract runs to June 30, 2026. Alonso took charge of the Werkself last October and led them to the semifinals of the UEFA Europa league and sixth place in the Bundesliga. …

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) marked a significant milestone when The Kyrgyz Football Union (KFU)’s “Football at School Programme” had a positive impact on the lives of almost 600 children and 100 teachers in schools and orphanages across Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic. The capacity building programme, supported by the AFC’s Dream …

With the 2023-24 Indian football season kicking off this week, Mumbai City FC have named a 29-member squad to represent the Islanders at the 2023 Durand Cup. After narrowly missing out on the ultimate prize last season, Des Buckingham’s side come into the 132nd edition of Asia’s oldest football tournament …

Mohun Bagan Super Giant overwhelmed the Bangladesh Army Football Team 5-0 in the first match of the 132nd Durand Cup at the Saltlake Stadium in Kolkata in front of adoring home fans. Strikes by Liston Colaco (14′), Manvir Singh (30′), Suhail Ahmad Bhat (39′), Hnamte (58′) and Kiyan(89′) ensured all …

After arriving at Goan shores last month, FC Goa head coach Manolo Marquez is all set to begin his first assignment with the Gaurs as they gear up for the Durand Cup. The Men in Orange will kick-start their campaign on August 8, when they take on Shillong Lajong FC …

Jamshedpur FC have completed the signing of exciting young forward Mohammed Sanan from the Reliance Foundation Young Champs team on a three-year deal. Sanan primarily operates on the left side of the pitch and is a naturally attacking player capable of creating chances and scoring goals. The 19-year-old joined the …

The Tier 2 of the Sub-Junior Girls’ National Football Championship 2023-24 will take place in Belgaum, Karnataka from September 15-29, 2023. The tournament will see 20 teams divided into four groups of five each, with the group winners progressing to the semi-finals. Last month, the groupings and fixtures for the …