News for 'National Football League'

FC Goa stun Al Seeb to book spot in AFC CL 2

FC Goa stun Al Seeb to book spot in AFC CL 2

Rediff.com14 Aug 2025

FC Goa join fellow ISL team Mohun Bagan Super Giant in the continental tournament's group stage. The Mariners had secured a direct berth by clinching the 2024-25 Indian Super League Shield.

AIFF keen to tap OCI players under new policy

AIFF keen to tap OCI players under new policy

Rediff.com5 Jul 2025

'This is a positive statement of intent and the AIFF will continue to work with FIFA and the government to do all things possible to strengthen the national team.'

India U-23 side squander lead, go down to Tajikistan

India U-23 side squander lead, go down to Tajikistan

Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

The Indian men's U-23 team suffered a heartbreaking 2-3 defeat against Tajikistan in a thrilling international friendly at the TALCO Arena in Tursunzoda on Wednesday.

Confirmed! Ronaldo to stay at Al Nassr

Confirmed! Ronaldo to stay at Al Nassr

Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

Cristiano Ronaldo has signed a two-year contract extension with Al Nassr, the Saudi Pro League side announced on Thursday, which will keep the Portuguese forward at the club well past his 42nd birthday.

Dempo threaten to boycott Super Cup

Dempo threaten to boycott Super Cup

Rediff.com19 May 2007

The newly-crowned NFL champions said the weather and ground conditions in Gurgaon are not conducive.

Mohammedans, HAL in keen draw

Mohammedans, HAL in keen draw

Rediff.com22 Jan 2007

The fourth round match in the National Football League ended goalless.

Former India football captain Carlton Chapman dead at 49

Former India football captain Carlton Chapman dead at 49

Rediff.com12 Oct 2020

Chapman was hospitalised on Sunday night in Bengaluru and passed away early Monday morning.

Germany, Netherlands on brink of World Cup qualification

Germany, Netherlands on brink of World Cup qualification

Rediff.com15 Nov 2025

A summary of Friday's action in the FIFA World Cup 2026 UEFA Qualifiers.

Mahindra United cautious about first away match

Mahindra United cautious about first away match

Rediff.com16 Feb 2007

Mohammedan Sporting and defending champions Mahindra United kick-off the second phase of the National Football league in Kolkata on Saturday.

Mahindra United cautious in first away match

Mahindra United cautious in first away match

Rediff.com16 Feb 2007

Mohammedan Sporting and defending champions Mahindra United kick-off the second phase of the National Football league in Kolkata on Saturday.

Bagan seek Chopra, Dhorasoo's services

Bagan seek Chopra, Dhorasoo's services

Rediff.com9 Sep 2003

The Kolkata giants are hoping to rope in two of the best-known Indian origin football names in Europe for its National Football League campaign.

Dempo hold Mahindra United

Dempo hold Mahindra United

Rediff.com21 May 2006

Dempo's Ranty Martins, who was top scorer with 14 goals in the National Football League, was awarded the golden boot award along with a cash prize of Rs 50,000.

LaLiga champ Yamal rises to stardom in stellar year

LaLiga champ Yamal rises to stardom in stellar year

Rediff.com16 May 2025

He is the youngest player to debut and score for Spain and in LaLiga, the Champions League and the Euros. He also holds the records for youngest player in a Clasico and youngest scorer in both the Super Cup and Copa del Rey.

Sporting Clube down Mahindra again

Sporting Clube down Mahindra again

Rediff.com22 Jan 2007

The Goa pro league champions handed the defending champions their first defeat in the league.

Mancini quits as Italy's football coach

Mancini quits as Italy's football coach

Rediff.com13 Aug 2023

Roberto Mancini has resigned as head coach of the Italian national team.

Gattuso to succeed Spalletti as Italy coach

Gattuso to succeed Spalletti as Italy coach

Rediff.com15 Jun 2025

Spalletti departed after a stint of under two years, overseeing his final match, a 2-0 victory against Moldova, just a day after revealing he had been dismissed following Italy's 3-0 defeat by Norway in their opening World Cup qualifier.

Mohd. Sporting, Fransa draw goalless

Mohd. Sporting, Fransa draw goalless

Rediff.com20 Mar 2006

The draw enabled Mohammedan Sporting end their run of defeats in the National Football League.

Division II NFL from February 27

Division II NFL from February 27

Rediff.com16 Feb 2006

Churchill Brother take on Ever-Ready whle Indfian Bank meet Army XI in the opening matches of the league.

'Important for Indian players to compete against different footballing cultures'

'Important for Indian players to compete against different footballing cultures'

Rediff.com2 Dec 2023

Spain and Liverpool legend Luis Garcia believes that Indian football can touch global heights if the players are given exposure to different leagues abroad and nourish young talents and coaches methodically.

Chaubey fires back at Bhutia, slams 'vested interests'

Chaubey fires back at Bhutia, slams 'vested interests'

Rediff.com13 Jun 2025

AIFF chief Chaubey accuses Bhutia of running football schools for "vested interest"

Footballer prays, worries, smiles as pilot wife rescues Indians amid COVID-19

Footballer prays, worries, smiles as pilot wife rescues Indians amid COVID-19

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

Former India footballer Gouramangi Singh's wife, Pushpanjali has been airlifting Indians stranded in different parts of the world and bringing them back home amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

No IPL-style league possible in football: Houghton

No IPL-style league possible in football: Houghton

Rediff.com5 Feb 2010

National football coach Bob Houghton on Thursday virtually ruled out any IPL-style football event in India, saying such a concept is not possible because of the exorbitant money involved in buying an international player.

Modi presents 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' to King Charles

Modi presents 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' to King Charles

Rediff.com24 Jul 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented a tree sapling to King Charles III as part of his 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' environmental initiative during their meeting at Sandringham Estate.

JCT hold Sporting Clube with injury-time goal

JCT hold Sporting Clube with injury-time goal

Rediff.com21 Apr 2007

Sakatar Singh's goal gave the Punjab team a 1-1 draw in a 15th round match in the NFL.

East Bengal beats Mohd. Sporting

East Bengal beats Mohd. Sporting

Rediff.com2 Apr 2006

East Bengal went atop the table with the win in the 10th ONGC National Football League.

IPL media rights value can touch USD 50 billion: Dhumal

IPL media rights value can touch USD 50 billion: Dhumal

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

IPL chairman Arun Dhumal believes that the media rights value of the league has the potential to touch a staggering USD 50 billion over the next two decades, provided it keeps innovating and improvising with fans' interests in mind.

Salgaocar relegated from NFL top division

Salgaocar relegated from NFL top division

Rediff.com20 May 2006

In a battle of cellar teams, the former champions from Goa lost to Mohammedan Sporting 1-4.

Sporting Clube beat Mohun Bagan

Sporting Clube beat Mohun Bagan

Rediff.com15 May 2007

Dudu Omaghbemi's goal in the dying minutes gave the Goa team victory.

Premier League CEO backs 'Black Lives Matter' on team shirts

Premier League CEO backs 'Black Lives Matter' on team shirts

Rediff.com16 Jun 2020

The English Premier League's chief executive, Richard Masters, said he supported the move to have the slogan 'Black Lives Matter' on player's shirts in this week's games, saying it represented an ethical stance rather than a political one. The Premier League resumes on Wednesday, and teams will have logos supporting the National Health Service on the front of their shirts and the words Black Lives Matter replacing their names above the number on their backs.

JCT shock Mahindra United

JCT shock Mahindra United

Rediff.com2 May 2007

Chidi Edeh scored the all-important goal and took JCT to fourth on the NFL table, behind Churchill Brothers, who whipped Mohd Sporting 4-1 in another match.

Nations League Soccer: England draw in Germany; Italy win

Nations League Soccer: England draw in Germany; Italy win

Rediff.com8 Jun 2022

Images from the Nations League matches played on Tuesday.

JCT hold Dempo goalless

JCT hold Dempo goalless

Rediff.com22 Jan 2007

JCT came up with a solid display to hold the Durand Cup champions at the Guru Nanak stadium in Ludhiana.

Air India get full points from Fransa tie

Air India get full points from Fransa tie

Rediff.com22 Mar 2006

The AIFF ruled that the disputed match between Air India and Fransa would not be replayed as it was the latter who did not turn up.

Churchill hold Mahindra United

Churchill hold Mahindra United

Rediff.com31 Mar 2007

A fine show by goalkeeper Vinay Singh enabled Churchill Brothers hold the defending champions goalless.

Chhetri's Tigers, Messi and Man City: a trio of football highs

Chhetri's Tigers, Messi and Man City: a trio of football highs

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

Not only the senior team but the young Blue Colts also emerged victorious in the SAFF Men's U-19 champions after hammering Pakistan in the final and clinching a vigorous 3-0 victory.

Club World Cup PIX: PSG too good for Atletico Madrid

Club World Cup PIX: PSG too good for Atletico Madrid

Rediff.com16 Jun 2025

Champions League winners Paris St Germain crushed fellow European heavyweights Atletico Madrid 4-0 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Sunday to get their Club World Cup campaign off to a winning start.

JCT score over Mohd Sporting

JCT score over Mohd Sporting

Rediff.com27 Apr 2006

A 2-0 victory enabled the Punjab team avenge the defeat they suffered in the first leg meeting in the National Football League.

Khelo Bharat Niti aims at reshaping sporting landscape

Khelo Bharat Niti aims at reshaping sporting landscape

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

Cabinet approves Khelo Bharat Niti, says it will bring India into top-5 of world sports

Bhutia gives Mohun Bagan victory

Bhutia gives Mohun Bagan victory

Rediff.com20 Apr 2007

Mohun Bagan, despite being reduced to ten men, beat Mohammedan Sporting 1-0.

Chidi shines as JCT rout Air India

Chidi shines as JCT rout Air India

Rediff.com18 Apr 2007

The Nigerian striker score twice in a 3-0 victory over the Mumbai team.