The India U17 men’s national team defeated Tajikistan U17s 4-2 in the first of two closed-door friendly matches, at the PJN Stadium, in Fatorda, Goa, on Thursday, January 29, 2026. India took the early lead via a goal from Dallalmoun Gangte in the eighth minute, before Mekhrubon Odilzoda equalised in …

Robert Romawia Royte, Owner and President of Aizawl FC, convened a meeting with the club’s Technical Team at the President’s Chamber to review key issues related to the proposed Indian football calendar. Addressing the team, Royte remarked, “In Indian football, uncertainty seems to be the only certainty. It is surprising …

Jamshedpur FC head coach Owen Coyle has outlined his vision of an attacking and entertaining style of football as the Men of Steel kickstarted their Indian Super League preparations under his leadership. Speaking in his first interview since returning to the Steel City, Coyle said his aim is to ensure …

The Kerala Blasters have completed the signing of Spanish striker Víctor Bertomeu, who joins the club ahead of the upcoming Indian Super League season. The centre-forward brings with him a strong blend of experience, physicality, and attacking intelligence, strengthening the Blasters’ options in the final third. Standing at 1.84m, Bertomeu …

Chennaiyin FC have completed the signing of experienced defensive midfielder Mohammed Ali Bemammer, adding steel, leadership, and vast experience to the heart of the Marina Machans’ midfield ahead of the upcoming season. Bemammer becomes the club’s third new signing of the season after Imran Khan and Alberto Noguera Bemammer, 36, …

Pamela Conti, the new head coach of the Indian U17 women’s team, has lived and breathed football across the length and breadth of the world. She was born in Palermo, the capital of Sicily, where football isn’t just a game, but an identity and a symbol of pride. It is …

The Indian senior women’s team will play four more friendly matches against European clubs as during their ongoing preparatory camp in Türkiye. The Blue Tigresses will take on WFC Spartak Moscow (Russia) on January 30, Hertha BSC Frauen (Germany) on February 2, Zvezda-2005 Perm (Russia) on February 4, and FK …

The owners and representatives from I-League clubs met with AIFF officials in New Delhi on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, to propose the structure and operational framework for the upcoming I-League 2025-26 season. It was proposed to form a Governing Council and a Managing Committee. This proposal will be placed before …

The India U17 men’s team will play two friendly matches against Tajikistan in Margao, Goa, on January 29 and February 1, 2026. Blue Colts head coach Bibiano Fernandes has named a 25-member squad for the two matches. Both games will be played behind closed doors at the Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru …

Chennaiyin FC have completed the signing of Spanish midfielder Alberto Noguera, with the Madrid-born playmaker penning a contract until the end of the season to become the Marina Machans’ second new addition ahead of the upcoming campaign. With nearly 400 career appearances, Noguera brings considerable experience and pedigree to Chennaiyin …