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ISL: Noah's late goal sees Kerala Blast past Odisha FC

ISL: Noah's late goal sees Kerala Blast past Odisha FC

Rediff.com13 Jan 2025

The Juggernauts made a positive start in the fourth minute, opting for a relatively direct route to surprise the Kerala Blasters defence.

Djokovic dives into football, invests in French club

Djokovic dives into football, invests in French club

Rediff.com2 Aug 2025

The investment is led by Brazilian group OutField, an international consortium co-founded by Pedro Olivera, and includes Georgios Frangulis, CEO of global health-food brand OakBerry.

ISL: FC Goa stun league leaders Bengaluru

ISL: FC Goa stun league leaders Bengaluru

Rediff.com2 Nov 2024

National coach Manolo Marquez coached FC Goa handed Bengaluru FC a comprehensive 3-0 defeat in an Indian Super League match in Goa on Saturday.

ISL: Punjab FC hold NorthEast United; end losing streak

ISL: Punjab FC hold NorthEast United; end losing streak

Rediff.com10 Jan 2025

NorthEast United and Punjab FC played out a 1-1 draw in their Indian Super League match.

EPL: Chelsea hand Liverpool third straight defeat; Arsenal top

EPL: Chelsea hand Liverpool third straight defeat; Arsenal top

Rediff.com5 Oct 2025

Arsenal marked Mikel Arteta's 300th game in charge with a convincing 2-0 home victory over West Ham United in the Premier League on Saturday.

'Individuals cannot control a sport'

'Individuals cannot control a sport'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2025

Individuals will come and go but they cannot control a sport in the country, All India Football Federation (AIFF) President Kalyan Chaubey said on Thursday as he also mentioned a court judgment.

ISL: Punjab FC jump to third spot

ISL: Punjab FC jump to third spot

Rediff.com6 Dec 2024

Punjab FC will face hosts Jamshedpur FC in their next fixture on December 13.

Durand Cup: Diamond Harbour thrash BSF, Navy sink Real Kashmir

Durand Cup: Diamond Harbour thrash BSF, Navy sink Real Kashmir

Rediff.com2 Aug 2025

Diamond Harbour FC continued their winning run in the 134th Durand Cup with a commanding 8-1 victory over BSF Football Club in a Group B clash in Imphal on Friday.

Mohun Bagan pull out of ACL 2 away match over security concerns

Mohun Bagan pull out of ACL 2 away match over security concerns

Rediff.com28 Sep 2025

Earlier, MBSG had requested the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) to shift their September 30 ACL 2 match against Sepahan SC out of Iran, citing safety concerns.

NEUFC, Shillong Lajong cruise into Durand Cup semis

NEUFC, Shillong Lajong cruise into Durand Cup semis

Rediff.com16 Aug 2025

Shillong Lajong FC rallied splendidly to beat Indian Navy 2-1 and advance to the semifinal of the Durand Cup football tournament for the second successive year in Shillong on Saturday.

Govt scraps FCRA licence of Wangchuk's NGO amid Ladakh unrest

Govt scraps FCRA licence of Wangchuk's NGO amid Ladakh unrest

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

The cancellation means the Leh-based institute will no longer be able to receive or utilise foreign funding.

AIFF offers glimmer of hope for ISL 2025!

AIFF offers glimmer of hope for ISL 2025!

Rediff.com7 Aug 2025

AIFF proposes Super Cup from second or third week of September, doubts remain over ISL

Bagan kick off AFC Champions League 2 campaign at home

Bagan kick off AFC Champions League 2 campaign at home

Rediff.com15 Sep 2025

The Mariners had successfully defended their ISL Shield to book a direct berth in ACL 2, finishing eight points clear of FC Goa.

Can Jamil spark India's AFC Asian Cup dream?

Can Jamil spark India's AFC Asian Cup dream?

Rediff.com1 Aug 2025

Jamil's first assignment in his new role will be the Central Asian Football Association (CAFA) Nations Cup, to be held in Tajikistan and Uzbekistan starting August 29.

It's official: Inter Kashi are I-League champions!

It's official: Inter Kashi are I-League champions!

Rediff.com18 Jul 2025

Inter Kashi become I-League champions after CAS rejects AIFF Appeal Committee decision

I-League: Late surge enables Delhi FC to beat Lajong

I-League: Late surge enables Delhi FC to beat Lajong

Rediff.com19 Dec 2024

Delhi FC secured a commanding 3-1 victory over Shillong Lajong in round six of the I-League 2024-25 at Mahilpur on Thursday.

Some Relief For Referees Amid ISL Uncertainty!

Some Relief For Referees Amid ISL Uncertainty!

Rediff.com9 Aug 2025

Grappling with unprecedented uncertainty over the fate of the upcoming Indian Super League (ISL) season, the AIFF on Saturday moved in to "calm" fears among its referees, assuring them that their contracts will be renewed "as per established procedure."

NorthEast United Retain Durand Cup With Thumping Win!

NorthEast United Retain Durand Cup With Thumping Win!

Rediff.com23 Aug 2025

Defending champions NorthEast United FC dished out a dominant performance to thrash debutants Diamond Harbour FC 6-1 in the grand finale of the 134th Indian Oil Durand Cup, clinching their second successive title in style.

ISL: Mumbai City FC edge past 10-man Mohammedan SC

ISL: Mumbai City FC edge past 10-man Mohammedan SC

Rediff.com16 Dec 2024

Mumbai City FC held their shape and saw out the game, securing a crucial three points.

I-League:10-man Real Kashmir FC rally to draw with Sreenidi

I-League:10-man Real Kashmir FC rally to draw with Sreenidi

Rediff.com14 Jan 2025

Despite playing with a man less for virtually the entire match, Real Kashmir's defence stood resilient, managing to hold off Sreenidi Deccan's late surges to ensure the points were shared.

New coach Jamil drops Chhetri ahead of CAFA Cup

New coach Jamil drops Chhetri ahead of CAFA Cup

Rediff.com16 Aug 2025

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.

Mohun Bagan defies AIFF: Refuses to release players for India camp

Mohun Bagan defies AIFF: Refuses to release players for India camp

Rediff.com18 Aug 2025

The senior India squad began its preparatory camp in Bengaluru on August 15 ahead of next month's CAFA Nations Cup, but 13 players, including seven from Mohun Bagan, have skipped the camp.

Durand Cup: Ajaraie hat-trick powers NEUFC to big win

Durand Cup: Ajaraie hat-trick powers NEUFC to big win

Rediff.com2 Aug 2025

Defending champions NorthEast United FC secured a convincing 3-1 victory over Malaysian Armed Forces FT in their opening Group E match of the Durand Cup at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong on Saturday.

Mumbai City FC lose to KBFC, still in hunt for play-offs spot

Mumbai City FC lose to KBFC, still in hunt for play-offs spot

Rediff.com8 Mar 2025

I-League: Churchill Brothers send eight-man Shillong Lajong packing, climb to top

Khalid Jamil top contender for India head coach job

Khalid Jamil top contender for India head coach job

Rediff.com23 Jul 2025

Three shortlisted for Indian football team's coach role; Constantine, Jamil in the mix

Chhetri named in probables for Asian Cup qualifier

Chhetri named in probables for Asian Cup qualifier

Rediff.com14 Sep 2025

The camp is aimed at helping the Blue Tigers prepare for their two 2027 Asian Cup Qualifiers final round in Group C, where they will play two back-to-back matches against Singapore on October 9 at the National Stadium and on October 14 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Margao, Goa.

A Football Game To Stun You!

A Football Game To Stun You!

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

On June 28, 2025, Chelsea FC Foundation claimed victory in a hard-fought amputee final with a 2-0 win over Everton in the Community at St George's Park, Burton upon Trent, UK.

AIFF close to hiring new head coach

AIFF close to hiring new head coach

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

AIFF to name head coach on Aug 1; Jamil front-runner but Constantine not ruled out

FC Goa beat Hyderabad in coach Manolo's 100th ISL game

FC Goa beat Hyderabad in coach Manolo's 100th ISL game

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

FC Goa on Wednesday secured a comfortable 2-0 victory over Hyderabad FC in their Indian Super League (ISL) match

Durand Cup: Real Kashmir crush NEROCA

Durand Cup: Real Kashmir crush NEROCA

Rediff.com10 Aug 2025

Real Kashmir produced a clinical display to defeat NEROCA FC 3-1 in a Group F match of the 134th Durand Cup football tournament

Jamil banks on fresh faces as India miss key players

Jamil banks on fresh faces as India miss key players

Rediff.com21 Aug 2025

There are four first-timers in Jamil's camp of 25 players -- defenders Alex Saji, Sunil Benchamin, Muhammed Uvais, and forward Manvir Singh.

Durand Cup: Shillong Lajong blank Malaysian side

Durand Cup: Shillong Lajong blank Malaysian side

Rediff.com26 Jul 2025

Shillong Lajong FC began their Durand Cup campaign in commanding fashion, blanking Malaysia's Armed Forces Football Team 6-0 in the opening match of Group E, in Shillong on Saturday.

Who Is Khalid Jamil, the Man Tasked with Rescuing Indian Football?

Who Is Khalid Jamil, the Man Tasked with Rescuing Indian Football?

Rediff.com1 Aug 2025

Khalid Jamil's rise can't exactly be termed as meteoric but the last eight years has been nothing less than extraordinary for the 48-year-old, who on Friday took over reins of the national men's football team.

ISL Crisis To Reduce Durand Cup's Appeal?

ISL Crisis To Reduce Durand Cup's Appeal?

Rediff.com17 Jul 2025

The upcoming Durand Cup may have only six Indian Super League (ISL) teams in the fray, down from 12 last season.

ISL: FC Goa extend unbeaten run with win

ISL: FC Goa extend unbeaten run with win

Rediff.com20 Dec 2024

Brison brace stretches FC Goa's unbeaten streak to seven games after 2-1 win against Mohun Bagan

ISL: Super sub Chima's late strike rescues Chennaiyin FC

ISL: Super sub Chima's late strike rescues Chennaiyin FC

Rediff.com24 Oct 2024

Chennaiyin FC rode on super sub Chima Chukwu's late strike to come from behind and hold FC Goa to an exciting 2-2 draw.

Barcelona rally from 0-2 down to beat Levante

Barcelona rally from 0-2 down to beat Levante

Rediff.com24 Aug 2025

Barcelona staged a thrilling second-half comeback to defeat Levante 3-2 away in LaLiga on Saturday, overcoming a two-goal deficit after a poor first-half display.

PIX: Durand champs NEUFC honoured by President Murmu

PIX: Durand champs NEUFC honoured by President Murmu

Rediff.com27 Aug 2025

Speaking on behalf of the club, Abraham expressed his gratitude to the president for the recognition and lauded the Indian armed forces for their role in preserving the Durand Cup's legacy.

Indian Army edge past Tribhuvan in fierce Durand clash

Indian Army edge past Tribhuvan in fierce Durand clash

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

Indian Army started to settle into their rhythm and showed more control in possession and created chances of their own, taking the lead in the 21st minute.

Durand Cup: Newbies Diamond Harbour stun Mohammedan SC

Durand Cup: Newbies Diamond Harbour stun Mohammedan SC

Rediff.com29 Jul 2025

Debutants and I-League 2 champions Diamond Harbour FC (DHFC) rode on Slovenian poacher Luka Majcen's injury time winner to register a 2-1 win over former champions Mohammedan Sporting, in the first Group B clash of the Durand Cup in Kolkata on Monday.