Ninety minutes separate the India U17 women’s national team from a second successive appearance at the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup, as the Young Tigresses take on hosts Malaysia in their decisive final Group E qualifier at the MP Selayang Stadium in Selayang on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at 18:30 …
Read More »Mumbai City FC kick-off ISL-13 at Churchill Brothers!
With the new season set to get underway, Mumbai City face an early test in their opening fixture against an opponent making their league debut. Head Coach Manolo Márquez stressed the importance of staying focused on his own team’s performance. “We know that Churchill Brothers will be a difficult opponent, …
Read More »Chennaiyin FC begin ISL 2026/27 campaign against FC Goa!
Chennaiyin FC are set to begin their Indian Super League 2026/27 campaign against FC Goa on Saturday, heading into the new season with eight weeks of pre-season preparation behind them and a squad strengthened with quality additions across the pitch. The Marina Machans head into the opener with a strong …
Read More »Mumbai City FC and Matix continue Partnership into Second Year!
Mumbai City FC has continued its partnership with Matix, as the Club’s Associate Partner for the upcoming MG Indian Super League (ISL). The continued association further strengthens the Club’s commercial portfolio and builds on a partnership founded on shared values of performance, growth and long-term excellence. As part of the …
Read More »AIFF holds two-day workshop for MG ISL 2026-27 match officials!
The All India Football Federation (AIFF) conducted the MG India Indian Super League (MG ISL) 2026-27 match officials workshop at Football House, New Delhi, on October 7 and 8, 2026. The workshop brought together a pool of 52 officials – 19 referees, 21 assistant referees and 12 referee assessors. AFC-accredited …
Read More »New-look India go down to Russia in Kolkata friendly!
A new-look Indian women’s national team held their own for much of the first half before conceding a 0-4 defeat to Russia in the first of two international friendlies at the rain-soaked Kishore Bharati Krirangan on Thursday, October 8, 2026. Iana Sheina’s moment of brilliance gave the visitors the lead …
Read More »Young Tigresses down Syria to move closer to U17 Asian Cup qualification!
The India U17 women’s team took another significant step in their AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2027 Qualifiers campaign with a dominant 2-0 victory over Syria in their second Group E match at the MP Selayang Stadium in Selayang, Malaysia, on Thursday, October 8, 2026. Anushka Kumari, who had …
Read More »Three home nights and the moments India will carry forward!
At the final whistle in Bengaluru, the Indian players clenched their fists and embraced after holding Panama 1-1. Days later in Kolkata, Khalid Jamil and Carlo Ancelotti embraced on a press conference podium before India faced Brazil. On the final night, 37,307 spectators roared as Anirudh Thapa equalised against Uruguay. …
Read More »Blue Tigresses’ Kolkata debut brings Russia test and chance for a new generation!
For the Indian women’s national team, Thursday’s meeting with Russia is an opportunity to test a new generation against stronger opposition. For Kolkata, it is a chance to welcome the Blue Tigresses for their first-ever international appearance in the city. India, ranked 69th in the world, face 27th-ranked Russia at …
Read More »Thapa gives India their moment, Uruguay take the night!
Anirudh Thapa reached the loose ball first, guided it beyond Uruguay goalkeeper Thiago Cardozo and turned towards 37,307 spectators roaring at the sight of India level with Uruguay. For a brief spell on Tuesday, the Blue Tigers had given the two-time world champions a contest. Lightning halted it soon afterwards. …
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