10 ISL clubs slam AIFF for delay in tender process, allege "breach of trust"
At a time when Indian football is seeking a radical overhaul, the Super Cup, starting in Goa from Saturday, could act as a catalyst for clubs to build their teams, prepare their players, get valuable match time, and keep their hopes of continental qualifications alive.
Govt's new sports policy to encourage Indian-origin athletes abroad to represent country
Eight-time Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi is not scheduled to play serious football on the 'G.O.A.T. India Tour 2025'.
AIFF waiting for AFC response over continental slots for ISL clubs in case of fewer matches
After his inspirational showing in India's AFC Challenge Cup triumph fetched him the most valuable player award in the tournament, it came as no surprise when the All India Football Federation named Baichung Bhutia the country's player of the year at their Annual General Meeting in Delhi on Tuesday. The India and Mohun Bagan skipper, who first won the award in 1995, is the only player after I M Vijayan to win it twice.
The top-tier ISL will feature 91 matches on a home-and-away basis.
Jamil will succeed Spaniard Manolo Marquez, who parted ways with the AIFF last month following India's recent struggles.
ISL, I-League clubs to meet Sports Minister after talks with AIFF chief Chaubey fail to end deadlock
71-year-old Sven-Goran Eriksson won 18 trophies with various clubs in Sweden, Portugal and Italy, between 1979 and 2000, and became the first manager to win league-and-cup doubles in three countries.
Adelaide Oval is exploring the possibility of hosting a regular-season Indian Premier League match as early as March next year.
Former India coach Vimal Kumar urges the Badminton World Federation (BWF) to maintain the current 21-point scoring system, arguing it represents the true essence of badminton. He also highlights the collaborative coaching approach behind Ayush Shetty's recent success.
With the livelihood of nearly 5,000 people at stake, and FIFA, the Asian Football Confederation and global players' union FIFPRO keeping a close watch, the Court fixed August 28 as the next date of hearing.
Williams, Bharti join camp, signalling new chapter for Indian football
Former India coach Vimal Kumar urges the Badminton World Federation (BWF) to maintain the current 21-point scoring system, arguing it represents the true essence of badminton. He highlights the sport's global appeal and the disruption caused by frequent changes.
Inter Kashi filed an appeal at the Switzerland-based CAS on April 24 against the decision of the AIFF appeals committee and the world's apex sports tribunal ruled in favour of the club on Tuesday.
After marathon meetings with stakeholders, Mandaviya promises end to Indian football "stalemate"
Xavi Hernandez and Pep Guardiola's applications were not genuine: AIFF
Talismanic striker Sunil Chhetri has been left out of the 35 probables named by newly-appointed Indian football team head coach Khalid Jamil for the upcoming CAFA Nations Cup in Tajikistan and Uzbekistan.
The AIFF said Jamil has signed the contract after parting ways with ISL team Jamshedpur FC.
Indian men's football team drops six places to 133rd in FIFA rankings, worst in nine years
'Failure to meet this schedule will leave us with no alternative but to refer the matter to the relevant FIFA decision-making body for consideration and decision... including the possibility of suspension.'
2018-19 ISL champions Bengaluru FC said they had taken the decision "in view of the uncertainty surrounding the future of the Indian Super League season."
ESFI opens registrations for National Esports Championships to select India's squad for the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya.
'Khalid will have to begin with consistency and with new players and good strikers from U-23 because he has to build for the future.'
The MRA expires on 8th December 2025.
The injury to the 32-year-old stalwart is a big blow to India as they take on a strong Afghanistan side in their third and final Group B match on Thursday.
Three shortlisted for Indian football team's coach role; Constantine, Jamil in the mix
ISL Imbroglio: AIFF calls for meeting between legal counsels of federation and clubs
Majority of state units favour dual posts, AIFF calls SGM on Nov 24 to vote on matter
Spaniard Manolo Marquez is the head coach of ISL team Indian Super League side FC Goa.
Qatar, the highest-seeded team among the four, will host Group H, with the matches slated to be played between September 1 to 9.
SC-appointed Justice Rao recommends striking balance between AIFF autonomy and bidders' interests
'The Football Players Association of India (FPAI) and FIFPRO have been in constant contact with players across the ISL and have raised the matter with FIFA and the AFC on their behalf.'
AIFF invites bids from consulting firms to manage process of awarding commercial rights.
Sunil Chhetri and his two Bengaluru FC team-mates -- Rahul Bheke and Roshan Singh Naorem -- on Monday joined the national men's football team's preparatory camp in Bengaluru
Pressure will be on India against Singapore, but Jhingan available for matches: Jamil
The All India Football Federation is set to recommend Sunil Chhetri for the country's fourth highest civilian award -- the Padma Shri -- a huge recognition for the nation's all-time leading goal-scorer should he get the honour.
They weren't up for a windfall even after the trophy but life was certain to get a lot better as some sponsors and state governments stepped up to lift them financially.
FC Goa players, including India captain Sandesh Jhingan, and support staff have accepted pay cut for the truncated ISL season starting on February 14.
