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With momentum surging on the domestic front, FC Goa now turn their attention back to continental duty as they travel to Saudi Arabia to face Al Nassr FC in a pivotal AFC Champions League Two Group D fixture on November 5, 2025. The Gaurs enter this contest brimming with confidence …

A group of Indian coach educators took part in the FIFA Coach Educators Development Pathway Programme, a five-day intensive course held in Jakarta, Indonesia, organised by the FIFA Coaching Development Department. The Indian contingent included Vivek Nagul (AIFF Head of Coach Development), Sajid Dar, Mariano Dias, Shakti Chauhan, Caetano Pinho, …

The Indian women’s team played an exhibition match with Nepal at a packed Paljor Stadium in Gangtok on Wednesday, October 29, 2025. The match ended 1-1 before Nepal emerged 3-0 winners in the penalty shootout. Organised by the Sikkim Football Association, the exhibition match in the picturesque hill venue witnessed …

The Indian women’s team will face Nepal in an exhibition match at the Paljor Stadium, Gangtok, on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at 16:45 IST. The fixture comes just two days after the conclusion of the Tri-Nation International Friendlies in Shillong, held during the FIFA Women’s International Match Window, where Nepal …

The Indian senior women’s team suffered a 1-2 defeat against Nepal in their second match of the Women’s Tri-Nation International Friendlies at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong, on Monday, October 27, 2025. A brace from Nepal striker Sabitra Bhandari (2’, 63’) put the visitors on the front foot, before …

At the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Goa, FC Goa hosted Saudi Arabian giants Al Nassr in a Group D encounter of the AFC Champions League Two. The visitors claimed a 2–1 victory, but the night will be remembered for a historic moment in Indian football. Al Nassr started strongly, dominating …

Continental action returns to Fatorda as FC Goa prepare to face Saudi Arabian giants Al Nasr in their third group stage fixture of the AFC Champions League Two. The Gaurs enter the clash seeking their first points of the campaign, while the Riyadh-based heavyweights arrive with momentum and confidence after …

UEFA has today reiterated its clear opposition to domestic league matches being played outside their home country. After the meeting of its Executive Committee in Tirana last month, UEFA undertook further consultations with stakeholders to assess the extent of the implications of the issue, following the applications it received from …

Indian U17 women’s team head coach Joakim Alexandersson has named a 23-member squad for the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026 Qualifiers, scheduled to be held between October 13 and 17 in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. Placed in a three-team Group G, India will face hosts Kyrgyz Republic on October 13 …

Indian senior men’s national team head coach Khalid Jamil announced the 23-member squad on Sunday, October 5, 2025, who will travel to Singapore for the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 Qualifiers Final Round Group C match against the hosts. Singapore will host India at the National Stadium, Singapore, on …