Indian Football

The All India Football Federation, in collaboration with UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation), conducted a workshop on “Understanding Safeguarding in Sports” at the Football House in New Delhi on Friday, April 24, 2026. The workshop was organised as part of the AIFF’s ongoing efforts to develop a …

Rajasthan United FC will face Sreenidi Deccan FC in the opening fixture of the Championship phase of Star Cement Indian Football League 2025-26 at the Namdhari Football Stadium in Sri Bhaini Sahib on Friday, April 24, 2026. Kick-off is scheduled for 18:30 IST. With the group stage concluded, the Championship …

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Thursday, convened a meeting with Genius Sports and owners and representatives of Indian Super League (ISL) clubs to review the company’s proposal for the league’s commercial rights, centred on a long-term vision to evolve India’s top-tier competition. Discussions focused on the opportunity to …

There was a sense of insistence about the Kerala Blasters on Thursday night, an understanding that, even if the rhythm dipped, the result would not. At the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, they found a way. A 2–1 victory over Odisha FC was ultimately decided deep into stoppage time, when Matías Hernández …

The Kerala Blasters are back home once more as they square off against Odisha FC on the back of a run that has quietly shifted the tone around their season. After taking just one point from their opening seven games, the Blasters have collected seven points from their last three …

India, on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, became one of the 12 countries selected by FIFA for the FIFA Women’s Development Programme (Commercial Strategy 2026). India’s inclusion in the programme was confirmed by FIFA after an initial application by AIFF, which was followed by a detailed presentation of the commercial strategy …

The Indian women’s national team were drawn with Bangladesh and Maldives in Group B of the SAFF Women’s Championship 2026, after the draw held at the SAFF Secretariat in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The tournament will be held in Margao, Goa, from May 25 to June 6, 2026. Group A contains Nepal, …

Chennaiyin FC were forced to settle for a goalless draw against Mohammedan SC at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Tuesday, despite controlling large spells of the contest and creating the better chances. The Marina Machans showed attacking intent throughout but were unable to find the decisive breakthrough in front of …

A goal and an assist in his first three games — the start is visible. What’s less obvious is the journey that built it. Franchu arrives at Kerala Blasters not as a raw talent, but as a player shaped across systems, setbacks, and second chances. A Journey That Doesn’t Follow …