Indian Football

The spirit of football came alive in the capital city of Shillong as the three magnificent trophies of the 134th IndianOil Durand Cup were proudly showcased at the State Convention Centre. As Meghalaya once again joins the roster of host states, for one of the world’s oldest football tournaments, the …

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) is pleased to announce a reward of USD 50,000 for the Senior Indian Women’s National Team following their outstanding performance in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers held in Thailand. The Blue Tigresses delivered a flawless campaign — winning all four matches in convincing …

The AIFF Technical Committee (TC), chaired by former India captain I.M. Vijayan, on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, recommended to the Executive Committee that a new head coach be appointed for the Senior Men’s National Team through an open application process. The Executive Committee, chaired by AIFF President Shri Kalyan Chaubey, …

FC Bengaluru United (FCBU), one of Karnataka’s leading football clubs, has reappointed Nallappan Mohanraj as Head Coach, ahead of the club’s preparations for the upcoming domestic season. A respected figure in Indian football, Mohanraj brings back his deep experience as both player and coach. He holds an AFC ‘A’ Diploma …

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today approved the the National Sports Policy (NSP) 2025, a landmark initiative aimed at reshaping the country’s sporting landscape and empowering citizens through sports. The new policy supersedes the existing National Sports Policy, 2001, and lays out a visionary and strategic roadmap …

Empire FC, the football team backed by the iconic Empire Restaurant and Hotels under NKP Empire Ventures Pvt. Ltd., has scripted a dream season by clinching the Bengaluru District FA “C” Division League 2024–25 title by defeating Pillan Garden FC 6-1 in the final. The Bengaluru-based club not only topped …