Durand Cup debutants Samaleswari Sporting stunned two-time champions Mohammedan SC 3-2 in a thrilling Group B fixture of the 135th IndianOil Durand Cup at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on Sunday, August 2, 2026. The side from Odisha took a two-goal lead through strikes from Basit Ahmed Bhat …
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Shillong Lajong FC started their 135th IndianOil Durand Cup with an impressive 2-0 win over Nongkseh Sports and Cultural Club in the Shillong Derby in the opening fixture of Group E here at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Friday, 31 July 2026. Everbrightson Sana and Tremiki Lamurong scored the decisive …
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Candid Football Conversations returns with me, Arunava Chaudhuri, giving my thoughts on the new Indian Football League season set to kickoff on October 16.
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Substitute Lalremsanga Fanai’s second-half brace, coupled with strikes from Md Fardin Ali Molla and Israfil Dewan, guided Mohammedan SC to a comfortable 4-0 victory over debutants Baghpat FC in a Group B clash of the 135th IndianOil Durand Cup here at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan on Monday, July 27, …
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The Governing Council of the Indian Football League (IFL) met at the Football House in New Delhi on Monday, July 27, 2026. The meeting was attended by representatives from 10 of the 11 IFL clubs — Aizawl FC, FC Bengaluru United, Chanmari FC, Delhi FC, Dempo SC, Gokulam Kerala FC, …
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The All India Football Federation (AIFF), on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, announced the results of its annual Academy Accreditation Programme, with the number of four and five-star academies more than doubling from the previous season. A total of 164 academies applied for accreditation for the 2026-27 season, of which 142 …
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The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu unveiled and flagged off the Trophies of the Durand Cup Tournament 2026 at a function held at Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre today (July 7, 2026). Speaking on the occasion, the President congratulated all past and present officials and players associated with the Durand …
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Candid Football Conversations returns with me, Arunava Chaudhuri, giving my thoughts on the AIFF proposing to have quotas for OCI’s & Indian Strikers in ISL & IFL.
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Candid Football Conversations returns with me, Arunava Chaudhuri, giving my thoughts and warning to the AIFF and Indian Super League clubs about OCI slots in the ISL & IFL.
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The All India Football Federation (AIFF) conducted its Special General Body Meeting (SGBM) virtually on Saturday, June 20, 2026, to deliberate upon and adopt the Federation’s revised Constitution in accordance with the National Sports Governance Act, 2025. The meeting was attended by Members of the AIFF Executive Committee, representatives from …
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