The All India Football Federation condoled the death of former India forward Gilbertson Sangma, who passed away in Guwahati on April 3, 2026. He was 70. A forward of repute from Assam, Gilbertson Sangma represented India at the international level in 1975. He made his senior national team debut against …
Read More »arunfoot: Candid Football Conversations #1398 FIFA & the AFC grant AIFF Elections deadline extension!
Candid Football Conversations returns with me, Arunava Chaudhuri, giving my thoughts on why FIFA and the AFC granted the AIFF a deadline extension to December 2026 for the AIFF Elections.
Read More »Owen Coyle lauds Jamshedpur FC Youth Teams as all three sides reach final rounds!
Jamshedpur FC Head Coach Owen Coyle has praised the club’s youth development system after the U18, U16 and U14 teams all secured qualification for the final rounds of their respective competitions in the 2025–26 season. The achievement marks a significant milestone for the Men of Steel’s academy, underlining the consistency …
Read More »Namdhari SC face table toppers Diamond Harbour FC; Real Kashmir chase their first win against Chanmari FC!
Namdhari SC will host title challenging Diamond Harbour FC in the Star Cement Indian Football League 2025–26 fixture at the Namdhari Football Stadium on Monday, April 6, with kick-off scheduled for 16:00 IST. Later in the evening, Real Kashmir FC play Chanmari FC at the TRC Stadium in Srinagar at …
Read More »Aizawl FC hold Sreenidi Deccan FC to a draw!
Aizawl FC held Sreenidi Deccan FC to a 1-1 draw in Star Cement Indian Football League (IFL) 2025–26 at the Deccan Arena on Sunday, April 5, 2026. While Colombian forward David Castañeda Muñoz gave the hosts the lead in the first half, an own goal by defender Jagdeep Singh restored …
Read More »Chhangte heads Mumbai City FC to Odisha FC win!
Mumbai City extended their lead at the top of table as they returned to action at the Mumbai Football Arena with a 1-0 win over Odisha FC after a second-half header from Captain Lallianzuala Chhangte. The game had a physical and fast paced opening phase, with Mumbai City looking to …
Read More »Young Tigresses suffer heavy defeat against Australia in AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup!
The Indian U20 women’s national team suffered a 0-5 defeat at the hands of Australia in the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup 2026 at the Pathum Thani Stadium in Pathum Thani, Thailand, on Sunday, April 5, 2026. Skye Halmarick’s (38’ p, 39’, 48’) hat-trick put Australia in a commanding position, …
Read More »Jamshedpur FC’s Ritwik Das on Last-Gasp Heroics: This Team Never Stops Believing!
Jamshedpur FC’s never-say-die spirit came to the fore once again as a dramatic stoppage-time equaliser from Ritwik Das rescued a crucial point against Mohun Bagan Super Giant and kept the Men of Steel firmly in the title race in the Indian Super League. Trailing since the 15th minute, Jamshedpur FC …
Read More »Mixed results for India U17 men in Thailand friendlies!
The Indian U17 men’s team concluded their tour of Thailand, with a win over Indonesia, a draw with the hosts and a defeat to Korea Republic. The friendlies, part of the Blue Colts’ preparations for the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026, were played behind closed doors at the …
Read More »Ritwik Das’ last-gasp strike keeps Jamshedpur FC in title hunt!
Jamshedpur FC once again lived up to their ‘Men of Steel’ identity, clawing their way back from the brink with a dramatic stoppage-time equaliser to hold Mohun Bagan SG 1-1 at a roaring Furnace. Supersub Ritwik Das emerged as the hero, heading home in the dying moments to secure a …
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