Asia

India slumped to a 0-2 defeat at the hands of neighbours Nepal, as opposition striker Rekha scored a brace to take the Himalayan nation to three points from two games. This result puts a dent in India’s chances of qualifying for the next round, as they are now level on …

Mizoram has been one of the most productive footballing states in India over the past few years. The state has already contributed a number of players to the top football teams across the country. The Northeastern state has had a similar effect on women’s football as well. As India are …

The Indian U-15 National Team started their title defence of the SAFF U-15 Championship and opened their campaign with a 1-2 loss against Pakistan in their first match at the ANFA Complex in Kathmandu, Nepal earlier today, October 25. A late goal by Pakistan in the 85th minute proved to …

Before the India U-15 colts kick-start their campaign to retain the SAFF U-15 Championship title against archrivals Pakistan at the ANFA Complex in Kathmandu on Thursday, October 25, coach Subhendu Panda stated that a match against Pakistan “is always special”. “A clash between India and Pakistan match is always special …

iSportconnect, the world’s largest global private network of sport business executives, has announced that Formula 1 and Unilever are to speak at the 2018 Dubai Summit. Chloe Targett-Adams, Global Director of Promoters and Business Relations at Formula 1 and Willem Dinger, Global Sponsorship Director at Unilever, will join the speaker …

The All India Football Federation has confirmed an International Friendly for the Indian Senior National Team against Jordan, which will be played in Amman on November 17 in the scheduled FIFA November 2018 International Friendly window. The match will be played at the King Abdullah II International Stadium and will …

The India U-19 Women’s team completed a mammoth victory over Pakistan, as they pumped 18 goals past their neighbours in their opening match of the first round of the AFC U-19 Women’s Championship qualifiers on Wednesday, October 24. Renu turned in a five-star performance, as she put five past the …

ASICS’ new brand ambassador, Vissel Kobe star midfielder and Spanish World Cup winner Andres Iniesta, has some fresh, high-tech shoes to fill. Just months after his arrival, the former FC Barcelona captain continues to turn heads with the unique playing style and sportsmanship that he is known for around the …

Pakistan head coach Mohammed Siddique Sheikh lauded the India U-19 Women’s team ahead of the crucial AFC U-19 Women’s Championship Qualifier opening match between the two archrivals. Although both the teams had played in the SAFF U-18 Women’s Champion, they did not face each other in Bhutan earlier this month. …

It’s India versus Pakistan again – this time in the AFC U-19 Women’s Championship qualifiers in Chonburi, Thailand. The kick-off on October 24 (Wednesday) is slated for 2.30pm IST. Even as the injury of forward Asha Kumari came as a setback for the team, India U-19 Head Coach Alex Ambrose …