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FC Goa edge past Punjab FC in ISL thriller

FC Goa edge past Punjab FC in ISL thriller

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

FC Goa defeated Punjab FC in an Indian Super League match with Carl Mchugh scoring the all-important goal in the dying moments of the first half.

Meet Messi's Ultimate Superfans In India!

Meet Messi's Ultimate Superfans In India!

Rediff.com12 Dec 2025

Ichhapur tea-seller Shib Shankar Patra is one of two diehard fans handpicked for a special meet-and-greet with Argentine superstar Lionel Messi.

Indian football awakening? Ex-Aussie star joins camp!

Indian football awakening? Ex-Aussie star joins camp!

Rediff.com6 Nov 2025

Williams, Bharti join camp, signalling new chapter for Indian football

'All The Ministers Surrounded Messi, We Couldn't See Anything'

'All The Ministers Surrounded Messi, We Couldn't See Anything'

Rediff.com13 Dec 2025

Lionel Messi's much-hyped visit to the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata on Saturday lasted 22 minutes, just enough to underline everything that is wrong in Indian football and the state administration's mismanagement.

'I-League trophy given to Inter Kashi as per CAS verdict'

'I-League trophy given to Inter Kashi as per CAS verdict'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2025

The All-India Football Federation defended its handing over the I-League 'trophy' to Inter Kashi on Sunday, saying it did so after "due legal consultation" and as per decisions given by the Lausanne-based Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) and Swiss Federal Tribunal.

Odisha FC rally to beat Hyderabad FC 3-1

Odisha FC rally to beat Hyderabad FC 3-1

Rediff.com14 Feb 2025

Hugo Boumous' brilliance inspired Odisha FC to sustain top-6 hopes with a 3-1 comeback win against Hyderabad FC in their Indian Super League match here on Friday.

Is Chhetri a striker?

Is Chhetri a striker?

Rediff.com31 Oct 2025

Though the 41-year-old scored against Maldives in an international friendly, the country's all-time highest goal-scorer failed to find the back of the net in subsequent competitive fixtures for the Blue Tigers.

Champions handed I-League 'trophy' after 6 months!

Champions handed I-League 'trophy' after 6 months!

Rediff.com1 Nov 2025

Six months on, AIFF presents replica I-League trophy to Inter Kashi after CAS verdict

ISL crisis deepens: Bagan suspend team, EB turns to BCCI

ISL crisis deepens: Bagan suspend team, EB turns to BCCI

Rediff.com8 Nov 2025

Reigning Indian Super League champions Mohun Bagan Super Giant on Saturday suspended all their football activities indefinitely a day after the AIFF failed to receive a single bid for ISL's commercial rights, and said they will review contracts of players and support staff next month.

Fierce Kolkata Derby To Light Up Super Cup!

Fierce Kolkata Derby To Light Up Super Cup!

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

Derby in Super Cup group stage as Mohun Bagan, East Bengal drawn together

An Emotional Homecoming For Barca After 915 Days!

An Emotional Homecoming For Barca After 915 Days!

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

Barcelona to return to Camp Nou on Saturday after two years

Newcastle allege travelling fans 'attacked' by French police

Newcastle allege travelling fans 'attacked' by French police

Rediff.com28 Nov 2025

The Premier League side said on Thursday they would formally raise their concerns with UEFA, the host club and French police over the "unnecessary and disproportionate" force their fans were subjected to.

Chhetri left out of India squad for Bangladesh clash

Chhetri left out of India squad for Bangladesh clash

Rediff.com5 Nov 2025

Indian football team head coach Khalid Jamil on Wednesday announced 23 probables for the inconsequential Asian Cup qualifiers match against Bangladesh and talismanic striker Sunil Chhetri's name is missing from the list.

Such a mess! Chaubey & Co get an earful from minister

Such a mess! Chaubey & Co get an earful from minister

Rediff.com3 Dec 2025

After marathon meetings with stakeholders, Mandaviya promises end to Indian football "stalemate"

Barcelona rout Bilbao on Camp Nou return, rise to top

Barcelona rout Bilbao on Camp Nou return, rise to top

Rediff.com23 Nov 2025

Ferran Torres struck twice as Barcelona marked their long-awaited return to their Camp Nou Stadium with an emphatic 4-0 win over Athletic Bilbao on Saturday.

ISL deadlock: Clubs run out of patience with AIFF!

ISL deadlock: Clubs run out of patience with AIFF!

Rediff.com16 Oct 2025

10 ISL clubs slam AIFF for delay in tender process, allege "breach of trust"

Super Cup: New signing Obieta gives Kerala Blasters winning start

Super Cup: New signing Obieta gives Kerala Blasters winning start

Rediff.com30 Oct 2025

A late header from new signing Koldo Obieta helped Kerala Blasters FC begin their Super Cup campaign with a hard-earned 1-0 win against a 10-man Rajasthan United FC, in Bambolim, Goa, on Thursday.

World's Richest Football Club Eyes Stake Sale!

World's Richest Football Club Eyes Stake Sale!

Rediff.com23 Nov 2025

Real Madrid are considering creating a subsidiary that would allow external investors to buy a stake of around 5% in the world's most valuable football club.

East Bengal urges PM Modi to save Indian football

East Bengal urges PM Modi to save Indian football

Rediff.com20 Nov 2025

Concerned about Indian football's "decline for many years", East Bengal, one of the country's oldest clubs, on Thursday sought Prime Minister Narendra Modi's urgent intervention to address the "unprecedented crisis"

Yamal feels heat during Clasico for 'cheat' jibe

Yamal feels heat during Clasico for 'cheat' jibe

Rediff.com27 Oct 2025

Yamal made a nervy start, and a baying home crowd thought he had conceded a penalty when he slid in to tackle Vinicius Jr, but the decision to award a spot kick was overturned after a VAR review.

Super Cup: FC Goa rout Gokulam Kerala; enter quarters

Super Cup: FC Goa rout Gokulam Kerala; enter quarters

Rediff.com21 Apr 2025

Spanish forward Iker Guarrotxena struck a brilliant hat-trick to single-handedly guide FC Goa to a commanding 3-0 win over Gokulam Kerala FC.

ISL captains sign petition to Supreme Court

ISL captains sign petition to Supreme Court

Rediff.com14 Nov 2025

The move follows an online meeting held earlier this week, where captains discussed the growing uncertainty surrounding the paused ISL season.

Ashwin backs Jurel to seal spot in Playing XI for SA Tests

Ashwin backs Jurel to seal spot in Playing XI for SA Tests

Rediff.com9 Nov 2025

Jurel's consistent batting has made him a strong contender for a place in the playing XI as a specialist batter.

Chhetri joins camp with days left for Singapore clash

Chhetri joins camp with days left for Singapore clash

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

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

FC Goa crush Jamshedpur to win Super Cup, seal AFC spot

FC Goa crush Jamshedpur to win Super Cup, seal AFC spot

Rediff.com3 May 2025

FC Goa has won the Super Cup title for the second time, defeating Jamshedpur FC 3-0 in the final. Borja Herrera scored a brace, while Dejan Drazic added another goal for the Goan club, who also secured a spot in the preliminary round of the AFC Champions League.

Europa League: Lyon got top; Forest maintain fine form

Europa League: Lyon got top; Forest maintain fine form

Rediff.com28 Nov 2025

Lyon thump Maccabi Tel Aviv to go top, Forest keep on winning

EB have it tough in maiden AFC Women's CL appearance

EB have it tough in maiden AFC Women's CL appearance

Rediff.com11 Sep 2025

The centralised semi-finals and the final are scheduled for May 20 to 23, next year.

'I Want To Inspire Others And Help Us As A Nation'

'I Want To Inspire Others And Help Us As A Nation'

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

'I'm looking at it as a chance to play international football, to represent India, and to hopefully inspire other players with a similar background to me, to show them that they can come to India and do the same thing.'

ISL: Odisha FC fight back to hold Chennaiyin FC

ISL: Odisha FC fight back to hold Chennaiyin FC

Rediff.com10 Jan 2025

This is the fourth match that Chennaiyin FC have dropped points from a winning position this season.

ISL: NorthEast United FC beat Hyderabad FC

ISL: NorthEast United FC beat Hyderabad FC

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

NorthEast United FC came from two goals behind to secure a 5-2 victory against Hyderabad FC in the Indian Super League (ISL) in Hyderabad on Monday.

ISL: FC Goa climb to 2nd spot with win over Odisha FC

ISL: FC Goa climb to 2nd spot with win over Odisha FC

Rediff.com6 Feb 2025

FC Goa secured a 2-1 victory over Odisha FC in the Indian Super League, climbing to second place in the standings.

Sunil Chhetri among 14 missing! Jamil's big plea to clubs

Sunil Chhetri among 14 missing! Jamil's big plea to clubs

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

Indian men's team head coach Khalid Jamil on Thursday urged the clubs and the All India Football Federation to find a solution that 'balances club and national commitments'

Indian football season starts on Oct 25 with Super Cup

Indian football season starts on Oct 25 with Super Cup

Rediff.com23 Sep 2025

The season-opening Super Cup will kick off from October 25 in Goa, an official of the All India Football Federation (AIFF) said on Tuesday.

Blasters blank SC Delhi, boost Super Cup semifinal hopes

Blasters blank SC Delhi, boost Super Cup semifinal hopes

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

Kerala Blasters FC produced a dominant display to thrash Sporting Club Delhi 3-0 in their second Super Cup Group D fixture and strengthen their semifinals prospects, in Bambolim, on Monday.

Punjab FC's Singamayum in makes ISL history

Punjab FC's Singamayum in makes ISL history

Rediff.com7 Mar 2025

Becomes ISL's youngest goal scorer as Punjab FC defeat Hyderabad FC 3-1

Eight games, no wins- Juventus fire Igor Tudor

Eight games, no wins- Juventus fire Igor Tudor

Rediff.com27 Oct 2025

Juventus have sacked head coach Igor Tudor after failing to win their last eight matches in all competitions, the Serie A club said on Monday.

Tel Aviv derby called off after violent riots

Tel Aviv derby called off after violent riots

Rediff.com20 Oct 2025

'Disorderly conduct, riots, injured police officers, and damage to infrastructure -- this is not a soccer game, this is a breach of order and serious violence.'

Arsenal fined for FA Cup ticketing breach

Arsenal fined for FA Cup ticketing breach

Rediff.com10 Oct 2025

British media said Arsenal had allocated only 8,000 tickets for United supporters, citing safety concerns.

Jamil forced to begin national camp without top stars!

Jamil forced to begin national camp without top stars!

Rediff.com19 Sep 2025

Fourteen players, including Bengaluru FC captain Sunil Chhetri, are not immediately joining the preparatory camp for next month's Asian Cup qualifying round matches against Singapore as three clubs have delayed the release of their players, which will be a cause of concern for head coach Khalid Jamil.

ISL: 5-star Bengaluru FC thrash Mumbai; storm into semis

ISL: 5-star Bengaluru FC thrash Mumbai; storm into semis

Rediff.com29 Mar 2025

Bengaluru FC pulled off the biggest win in ISL play-offs history, thrashing Mumbai City FC 5-0 to progress to the semi-finals.