International Football

FC Goa suffer late defeat to Regar-TadAZ in AFC Challenge League opener!

FC Regar-TadAZ of Tajikistan came from behind to defeat FC Goa 2-1 in the opening match in Group C of the AFC Challenge League 2026-27 at the Mohammed Al Hamad Stadium, Hawally, Kuwait, on Saturday, October 17, 2026. AIFF Super Cup champions Goa couldn’t have asked for a better start, …

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FIFA President calls for unity at Council meeting and stresses commitment to serving FIFA Member Associations!

The FIFA Council convened at the Home of FIFA in Zurich, Switzerland, for its first meeting since the resounding success of the FIFA World Cup 2026™, with FIFA President Gianni Infantino calling for unity and reiterating that “football is for everyone, everywhere,” while also apologising for the mistakes made in …

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arunfoot: Candid Football Conversation #1702 Chaitanya Pai Kakode speaks on India Khelo Football & OCI trials!

Candid Football Conversations returns with me, Arunava Chaudhuri, with my latest interview with Chaitanya Pai Kakode of India Khelo Football to speak about their scouting program and the IKF India Connect Showcase event in January 2027 with a new focus on OCI talent and Indians playing abroad.

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arunfoot: Candid Football Conversation #1700 East Bengal FC unnecessarily lose to Al Shorta SC!

Candid Football Conversations returns with me, Arunava Chaudhuri, giving my thoughts on the #ACL2 Group D encounter between #EastBengal FC & #AlShorta SC, which ended in a unnecessary 2-3 loss in Kolkata last night.

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CONCACAF & Shriners Children’s announce expanded partnership across Major 2027 Competitions!

CONCACAF and Shriners Children’s today announced the expansion of their partnership, continuing a collaboration that uses the reach and passion of soccer to raise awareness of Shriners Children’s mission and the life-changing pediatric care it provides to children and families. As part of the collaboration, Shriners Children’s will continue as …

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