The teams aspiring to vie for the title discovered their AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2026 Qualifiers opponents following the official draw at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday. The 44 sides were drawn into 11 groups for the Qualifiers, which will be contested on September …

When two brands with a genuine attacking spirit come together, the result is more than simply a sponsorship. It is an active alliance. A promise. A team. Vodafone will be the new main sponsor of eight-time German champions Borussia Dortmund starting from next season – and for at least five …

The All India Football Federation has announced the AIFF Academy Accreditation Rules and Regulations for the 2025-26 season. The Academy Accreditation application window is now open, with the deadline set for June 10, 2025. Interested academies may apply through the Academy Accreditation application portal that may be accessed through the …

Bayer 04 Leverkusen have appointed Erik ten Hag as the new head coach. The 55-year-old Dutch coach has signed a contract to 30 June 2027. Ten Hag, who last worked in the Premier League as the head coach at Manchester United where he won the Carabao Cup in 2023 and …

India international winger Rahul KP will represent West Ham United at The Soccer Tournament (TST), the $1 million, winner-takes-all, 7v7 world championship taking place in the United States in June. The 25-year-old, who has won seven caps for the Blue Tigers, has firmly established himself as a rising star in …

The Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports has revised the norms of assistance to National Sports Federations (NSFs) under the Scheme of Assistance to NSFs. The last revision of norms was done in February 2022. After the Paris Olympics 2024, a new Olympic cycle has commenced, necessitating a review of …

The All India Football Federation, on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, appointed Naushad Moosa as the head coach of the India U-23 men’s national team. Moosa will take charge of the team on June 1, 2025, when they begin their camp in Kolkata, with the long-term aim of preparing the Blue …

The All India Football Federation condoled the death of former India midfielder DMK Afzal, who passed away, on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. Afzal is survived by his wife. An excellent midfielder of his times, Afzal was a part of the gold medal-winning India team at the 1962 Asian Games in …

FIFA has launched the registration process for the volunteer programme at the FIFA U-20 World Cup Chile 2025™, which will take place between 27 September and 19 October. The application window is open until Thursday, 5 June. Approximately 1,000 volunteers will support in 24 roles during the 24-team showpiece event, …

As the final whistle blew and rain kept pouring at the Kalinga Stadium, it was as though the heavens joined in to mark FC Goa’s crowning moment. With the Gaurs singing and dancing in the rainstorm, the Gaurs lifted the Kalinga Super Cup 2025 in style, storming past Jamshedpur FC …