The All India Football Federation condoles former Indian Men’s Senior National Team Coach Rustam Akramov, who passed away in Uzbekistan earlier this week. Akramov was in charge as Head Coach of the Blue Tigers from 1995 (Nehru Cup in March) to 1996 (FIFA World Cup qualifiers in September) wherein he …
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The announcement that the third and final round qualifiers of the 2023 AFC Asian Cup – China are to be hosted by the All India Football Federation in Kolkata, has been profusely welcomed by the Blue Tigers, and the Head Coach, all of whom unanimously declared that playing at home …
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The All India Football Federation condoles the death of former Blue Tigers forward N. Pappana, who passed away in his residence in Mysuru earlier today on February 13, 2022. Pappana made his international debut against Hong Kong in the 1968 Merdeka Cup, and has one goal to his name which …
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As we edge closer to the resumption of the I-League season, one of the stalwarts of Indian Football who has been mesmerising fans over the years, has decided to call it a day on his career as a professional footballer. Lalrindika Ralte, popularly known as Dika among his teammates, is …
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Earlier today, the latest FIFA ‘Coca Cola’ Men’s World Ranking were released by the world football governing body and in the February rankings, India stay in 104th behind Kenya, but ahead of Cyprus; while 2018 FIFA World Cup semifinalists Belgium stays No. 1. India have 1183 points, the same as …
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Attacking players in football are often marked by their hunger to score or assist more for their team. One young man who has been making his mark for the past few seasons as a winger is Vikram Partap Singh. The 20-year-old, who has scored thrice for Mumbai City FC so …
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The announcement of the International Friendlies against Bahrain and Belarus in March have been welcomed by the Blue Tigers, who mentioned that the matches present “a huge opportunity for us as a nation, and as a team to rub shoulders against such great teams.” Current AIFF Player of the Year …
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The Senior Indian Men’s National Team will play two International Friendlies against Bahrain and Belarus on March 23, and March 26, respectively. Both the matches will be played in Manama, Bahrain from IST 9:30 pm onwards (7pm local time, Bahrain). The matches are part of the preparation of the Indian …
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Birthday boy and India international goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu takes the Rapid Fire test. Watch and enjoy!
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The All India Football Federation condoles the death of A.D. Nagendra who passed away yesterday on January 26, 2022. Nagendra, a former Indian defender, was a part of the Indian squad for the Merdeka Cup in 1969. He was also a member of the then Mysore state Santosh Trophy from …
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