How FIFA ban will hit Indian football

IMAGE: Indian men's team's two friendly internationals against Vietnam (September 24) and Singapore (September 27) will stand cancelled if the ban is not revoked at the earliest. Photograph:......

Soccer: Real Madrid's Marcelo, midfielder Isco confirm exits

IMAGE: The 34-year-old Marcelo made more than 500 appearances for the club during his 16-year stint and inherited the captain's armband from Sergio Ramos following the Spaniard's move to Paris St......

Chhetri equals Messi as India win SAFF Championship

IMAGE: India’s players celebrate after defeating Nepal in the final of the SAFF Championship, in Male, on Saturday. Photograph: AIFF Media Sunil Chhetri equalled the iconic Lionel Messi with......

SAFF final: Chhetri's India favourites against Nepal

IMAGE: India’s head coach Igor Stimac addresses his players during Friday’s training session in Male. Photograph: AIFF Media/Twitter Having endured a topsy-turvy start to their......

Former India footballer Manitombi dies at 39

Former India and Mohun Bagan footballer Manitombi Singh died aged only 39 at his native village near Imphal in Manipur on Sunday.Manitombi was suffering from a prolonged illness and breathed his......