News for 'National Football League'

Air India stun Mahindra United

Air India stun Mahindra United

Rediff.com6 Apr 2006

Air India scored a 2-1 victory in the battle of Mumbai giants 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

Sporting Clube finish with big win

Sporting Clube finish with big win

Rediff.com19 May 2007

Jeremiah Ernest scored twice in a 4-0 win over bottom-placed HASC.

Mahindra thrash Mohammedan Sporting

Mahindra thrash Mohammedan Sporting

Rediff.com19 May 2007

The walloping score beat the previous 8-0 margin that Vasco had notched against HAL in Goa in April 2003.

Mahindra United, Air India show class

Mahindra United, Air India show class

Rediff.com19 Jan 2007

The Mumbai teams undoubtedly took the honours in the third round of matches.

JCT trounce Mohun Bagan

JCT trounce Mohun Bagan

Rediff.com2 Apr 2007

Three-time champions Mohun Bagan were handed a 3-1 defeat at home.

Alok Mukherjee is Bagan coach

Alok Mukherjee is Bagan coach

Rediff.com16 May 2003

P K Banerjee will be the technical director till the start of the NFL, when former Uzbek international Igor Shkvyrin will take over.

English Premier League gets govt nod to return in June

English Premier League gets govt nod to return in June

Rediff.com16 May 2020

The English Premier League's plans to resume the season in June was given a boost after the secretary of state for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, Oliver Dowden, said the government is "opening the door" for football to return in June.

Omaghbemi 'tricks' for Sporting Clube

Omaghbemi 'tricks' for Sporting Clube

Rediff.com9 Apr 2006

The Nigerian striker scored all the goals in a 3-0 rout of Mohammedan Sporting in the National Football League.

Why Bhaichung Bhutia is opposed to AIFF's MRA move

Why Bhaichung Bhutia is opposed to AIFF's MRA move

Rediff.com7 Apr 2025

The All India Football Federation decided to form an eight-member task force to look into the Master Rights Agreement (MRA) negotiations with its commercial partner Football Sports Development Ltd

Football: Klopp named Premier League Manager of the Season

Football: Klopp named Premier League Manager of the Season

Rediff.com15 Aug 2020

News of all that tranpired on and off the football field.

New teams and format introduced in I-League

New teams and format introduced in I-League

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

Federation Cup revived by the AIFF in an executive committee meeting on Monday.

Carlo Ancelotti appointed Brazil head coach

Carlo Ancelotti appointed Brazil head coach

Rediff.com12 May 2025

Carlo Ancelotti will become Brazil manager after leaving Real Madrid at the end of the season, the Brazilian FA (CBF) said on Monday.

Eight players of Iran's women's football team are 'MEN'!!!

Eight players of Iran's women's football team are 'MEN'!!!

Rediff.com2 Oct 2015

Eight players of Iran's women's national football team are apparently men

How new law will counter age fraud in Indian sports

How new law will counter age fraud in Indian sports

Rediff.com8 Aug 2025

The draft National Code Against Age Fraud in Sports (NCAAFS) 2025, which mandates penal action against violators and calls for AI-based bone assessments to accurately determine an athlete's age, is set to become a policy soon with the sports ministry planning to send it for cabinet approval next week.

Mahindra hold Salgaocar

Mahindra hold Salgaocar

Rediff.com3 Apr 2006

Mahindra United staged a late recovery to salvage a 2-2 draw on Monday.

Mahindra waste penalty, held by Air India

Mahindra waste penalty, held by Air India

Rediff.com28 Apr 2007

The defending champions' quest towards retaining the NFL crown suffered a setback after a goalless draw.

Dempo inch closer to NFL title

Dempo inch closer to NFL title

Rediff.com26 Apr 2007

A 2-1 victory over cellar team Hindustan Aeronautics put the Goa team clear in the NFL race.

Ranty takes Dempo past Churchill

Ranty takes Dempo past Churchill

Rediff.com19 Apr 2007

The Nigerian striker scored twice as Dempo moved to the top of the league.

Dudu stars in Sporting Clube's easy win

Dudu stars in Sporting Clube's easy win

Rediff.com17 Apr 2007

Sporting Clube de Goa played a good second half to beat Mohammedan Sporting.

Churchill stun East Bengal

Churchill stun East Bengal

Rediff.com11 Apr 2007

Odafe Okolie's late goal gave the Goa team a 3-2 victory and took them to fourth place on the league table.

Bhowmick goal gives Mohun Bagan victory

Bhowmick goal gives Mohun Bagan victory

Rediff.com29 Mar 2007

Lal Kamal Bhowmick netted the only goal of the match as Mohun Bagan beat Hindustan Aeronautics Sports Club.

Salgaocar hold Army XI with late goal

Salgaocar hold Army XI with late goal

Rediff.com25 Mar 2007

A last-minute goal by Nigerian striker Felix Chimaokwu gave the former National Football League champions a 1-1 draw in a final round second Division National Football League match.

Mohun Bagan rally to hold Churchill

Mohun Bagan rally to hold Churchill

Rediff.com24 Mar 2007

Lalam Puiya's goal gave the Kolkata giants a 1-1 draw in the National Football League.

Can naturalized players end India's striker paucity?

Can naturalized players end India's striker paucity?

Rediff.com20 Mar 2025

All India Football Federation president Kalyan Chaubey said the governing body has been actively working on policies to integrate Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) players into the national team setup.

Mohd Sporting rally to hold Air India

Mohd Sporting rally to hold Air India

Rediff.com17 Mar 2007

The Kolkata side fought back from 0-2 down to take a point.

World Cup winner Xavi applies for India job...but

World Cup winner Xavi applies for India job...but

Rediff.com25 Jul 2025

Xavi, it is learnt, "sent an email from his own account" to apply for the post.

Yakubu brace sinks Salgaocar

Yakubu brace sinks Salgaocar

Rediff.com3 Feb 2006

A double strike by Yusif Yakubu guided Mahindra United to their fourth victory.

Brazilian striker Marques gives East Bengal win

Brazilian striker Marques gives East Bengal win

Rediff.com19 Feb 2007

Edmilson Marques scored twice as former champions East Bengal beat JCT 2-1.

Salgaocar shock East Bengal

Salgaocar shock East Bengal

Rediff.com30 Apr 2006

Mickey Fernandes scored the all-important goal as the bottom-placed team beat the formidable Kolkata giants 1-0 in the National Football League.

Mahindra down East Bengal with penalty goal

Mahindra down East Bengal with penalty goal

Rediff.com20 Apr 2006

Yusif Yakubu scored the all-important goal in a 1-0 victory in the clash of the giants, in the National Football League.

East Bengal win crucial match

East Bengal win crucial match

Rediff.com8 Apr 2006

The front-runners scored a crucial 3-1 victory in the National Football League on Saturday.

Dempo beat East Bengal

Dempo beat East Bengal

Rediff.com22 Apr 2007

Title aspirant Dempo pumped in three second half goals on their way to a thrilling 5-3 win over East Bengal in the National Football League.

Mahindra rout Sporting Clube, move to top

Mahindra rout Sporting Clube, move to top

Rediff.com13 Apr 2007

Andrew Pomeyie scored twice as the defending champions won 3-1.

Dempo take top place in NFL

Dempo take top place in NFL

Rediff.com8 Apr 2007

A 2-0 victory over Sporting Clube de Goa put Dempo level with Mahindra United, but on top of the table by virtue of a better goal difference.

Churchill hold Sporting Clube

Churchill hold Sporting Clube

Rediff.com28 Mar 2007

Odafe Onyeka Okolie's 78th minute goal earned Churchill Brothers a 1-1 draw.

Football Briefs: One pan-India league?

Football Briefs: One pan-India league?

Rediff.com7 Jun 2017

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Dempo, JCT in goalless draw

Dempo, JCT in goalless draw

Rediff.com7 Feb 2006

Dempo, who were without seven of their regular players, sidelined because of injuries, played for a draw and did not make any serious attempt to score.

Own-goal gives East Bengal win over JCT

Own-goal gives East Bengal win over JCT

Rediff.com2 Feb 2006

JCT defender Narinder, in an attempt to clear, deflected the ball into his own goal.

Baretto's spot kicks give Mahindra victory

Baretto's spot kicks give Mahindra victory

Rediff.com31 Jan 2006

Jose Ramirez Baretto scored twice from penalties to enable Mahindra United beat Fransa Pax 2-1 in the National Football league.