News for 'indian football'

Just honour at stake as India begin rebuild vs Bangladesh

Just honour at stake as India begin rebuild vs Bangladesh

Rediff.com17 Nov 2025

India aim to rebuild in inconsequential Dhaka tie vs Bangladesh

Seven and counting! India colts clinch SAFF crown

Seven and counting! India colts clinch SAFF crown

Rediff.com27 Sep 2025

India stifle Bangladesh to win seventh SAFF U17 title on penalties

SC asks AIFF, FSDL to resolve ISL deadlock

SC asks AIFF, FSDL to resolve ISL deadlock

Rediff.com22 Aug 2025

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.

3 games 22 goals! Indian women continue fine run

3 games 22 goals! Indian women continue fine run

Rediff.com2 Jul 2025

India beat Iraq 5-0, a step away from Women's Asian Cup qualification

Did Xavi, Pep really apply for India head coach job?

Did Xavi, Pep really apply for India head coach job?

Rediff.com26 Jul 2025

Xavi Hernandez and Pep Guardiola's applications were not genuine: AIFF

Messi to meet PM Modi, CJI, Army chief in Delhi

Messi to meet PM Modi, CJI, Army chief in Delhi

Rediff.com14 Dec 2025

The final day of the GOAT India Tour will also see Messi exchanging greetings with two members of the Indian cricket team at the Ferozshah Kotla Stadium.

'IMG-R league could be best thing to happen in Indian football'

'IMG-R league could be best thing to happen in Indian football'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2013

To Indian football aficionados, Trevor Morgan is a coach. To the IPL-style IMG-Reliance league, however, the Perth-based Englishman is a fitness trainer. The former East Bengal coach has been contracted by IMG-Reliance to train players that could be part of the league for a month.

Arsenal announces Indian football scheme

Arsenal announces Indian football scheme

Rediff.com21 Dec 2007

England's soccer league teams are following the lead of multinationals and beginning to look to emerging markets for growth, with Premier League leader Arsenal FC on Tuesday announcing an initiative aimed at giving it a foothold in India.

Africans kicking in Indian football

Africans kicking in Indian football

Rediff.com14 Jan 2008

Though India is ranked way down in the FIFA rankings, African footballers see the country as a springboard to their European aspirations.

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.

Indian football: Dheeraj gets maiden call-up for WC qualifiers

Indian football: Dheeraj gets maiden call-up for WC qualifiers

Rediff.com6 Nov 2019

Dheeraj, whose performance under the woodwork during the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup in India earned him accolades, is the third player after skipper Amarjit Singh and defender Anwar Ali from that squad, to get a call in the senior team camp.

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.

Indian football: Mumbai City FC prep for AFC Champions League

Indian football: Mumbai City FC prep for AFC Champions League

Rediff.com16 Mar 2022

I-League: Churchill Brothers hand Mohammedan Sporting first defeat of season

ISL provides hope to Indian football, but national team slips in 2014

ISL provides hope to Indian football, but national team slips in 2014

Rediff.com29 Dec 2014

The 'sleeping giant' woke up to a new dawn with the Indian Super League putting Indian football on the global map, but the national team continued to paint a grim picture, plummeting to its worst-ever rankings in an eventful year for the sport.

Indian footballers lose in semis

Indian footballers lose in semis

Rediff.com24 Aug 2006

Sri Lanka beat India 6-5 via sudden death in the first semi-final of the South Asian Games football tournament.

Indian football: Jhingan gets warning from AIFF over sexist remarks

Indian football: Jhingan gets warning from AIFF over sexist remarks

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

Mumbai City FC to make AFC Champions League debut in Riyadh

Blow for Indian football: Salgaocar, Sporting Clube quit I-League

Blow for Indian football: Salgaocar, Sporting Clube quit I-League

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

Salgaocar FC and Sporting Clube de Goa, Indian football's traditional outfits, decided to "withdraw" from the forthcoming season of the I-League over the All India Football Federation's decision to restructure the domestic league system.

AFC Women's Asian Cup squad: Mix of youth and experience

AFC Women's Asian Cup squad: Mix of youth and experience

Rediff.com21 Feb 2026

India name six uncapped players in 26-member squad for AFC Women's Asian Cup in Australia, targeting quarterfinals and World Cup qualification.

AIFF asks ISL clubs to send details of venues for home matches

AIFF asks ISL clubs to send details of venues for home matches

Rediff.com10 Jan 2026

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has asked Indian Super League (ISL) clubs to send the details of the venues where they plan to play their home matches by Monday noon so that it can start working on the schedule of the delayed season which is set to start on February 14.

Indian Football: NorthEast United downs East Bengal

Indian Football: NorthEast United downs East Bengal

Rediff.com23 Feb 2021

NorthEast United inched closer to a playoffs berth with a 2-1 win over 10-man SC East Bengal in the ISL

Indian football inspired by Iceland in grassroots expansion

Indian football inspired by Iceland in grassroots expansion

Rediff.com14 Dec 2016

The country of 1.3 billion is finally waking up to the most popular sport on the planet. Kushal Das, secretary general of the All India Football Federation, has said the country is aiming to qualify for the 2026 World Cup.

Who is Nat Sciver-Brunt, WPL's first centurion?

Who is Nat Sciver-Brunt, WPL's first centurion?

Rediff.com27 Jan 2026

Mumbai Indians' Nat Sciver-Brunt didn't just score runs on Monday night in Vadodara but she carved her name into Women's Premier League history.

'We are taking things step by step'

'We are taking things step by step'

Rediff.com18 Mar 2025

Marquez also confirmed Chhetri's involvement in the friendly match that will mark his 152nd cap for India.

AIFF, FSDL reach resolution; ISL could commence in Dec

AIFF, FSDL reach resolution; ISL could commence in Dec

Rediff.com28 Aug 2025

'The AIFF has agreed that: It will conduct an open, competitive and transparent tender (or equivalent process) for selection of a commercial partner to conduct the ISL in line with global best practices.'

Finally, a meeting to decide ISL's future!

Finally, a meeting to decide ISL's future!

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

AIFF top brass to meet eight ISL club CEOs on Aug 7 to discuss their concerns

Indian football team qualifies for 2018 AFC U-16 C'ships

Indian football team qualifies for 2018 AFC U-16 C'ships

Rediff.com29 Sep 2017

India qualified as one of the six best second-placed teams from the group matches of qualifying round. All the matches of each of the 10 groups were played in a single venue.

Ronaldo uncertain as Al Nassr host FC Goa

Ronaldo uncertain as Al Nassr host FC Goa

Rediff.com4 Nov 2025

Indian club FC Goa will have their task cut out as they look to carry their domestic form into the international arena when they face Saudi giants Al Nassr in a vital AFC Champions League Two Group D fixture, in Riyadh, on Wednesday.

East Bengal drub Nita FA, go top of IWL table

East Bengal drub Nita FA, go top of IWL table

Rediff.com2 Jan 2026

Defending champions East Bengal FC moved to the top of the Indian Women's League standings after handing Nita Football Academy a 5-0 thrashing, in Kalyani, on Friday.

Indian football eyes revival

Indian football eyes revival

Rediff.com9 Jul 2007

The national team's improved performance will be vital to tap growing corporate support.

Sunil Chhetri at 40, but who's next?

Sunil Chhetri at 40, but who's next?

Rediff.com13 Jun 2025

Kalyan Chaubey alluded to lack of goals from the Indian strikers, which he said could be one of the reasons for the poor show by the team under Manolo Marquez.

SAFF C'ship: Indian colts march into final

SAFF C'ship: Indian colts march into final

Rediff.com16 May 2025

India storm into SAFF U-19 final, set up title clash with Bangladesh

Why Billionaires Are Fighting for IPL Teams

Why Billionaires Are Fighting for IPL Teams

Rediff.com17 Feb 2026

The business value of the league, popularly called the IPL, surged to a record $18.5 billion last year, U.S.-based investment bank Houlihan Lokey says.

Teen Som Kumar only Indian with European club contract

Teen Som Kumar only Indian with European club contract

Rediff.com4 Feb 2025

19-year-old joins Slovenian Club NK Radomlje

Prayag's spectacular journey in Indian football

Prayag's spectacular journey in Indian football

Rediff.com19 Sep 2012

From a toddler languishing in the fifth division of the Kolkata Football League during the mid-nineties to a big spending top-tier club in 2012, the journey spanning almost 18 years has been nothing short of spectacular.

Champions India end SAFF U-17 campaign with defeat

Champions India end SAFF U-17 campaign with defeat

Rediff.com31 Aug 2025

India crowned champions despite loss to Bangladesh in SAFF U-17 Women C'ships

Indian Football: Odisha, Kerala share honours

Indian Football: Odisha, Kerala share honours

Rediff.com23 Feb 2020

Manuel Onwu scored a hat-trick for the hosts, while Bartholomew Ogbeche netted twice to lead the Golden Boot standings with 15 to his name.

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.

SAFF U-17 C'ship: India drub Nepal to enter final

SAFF U-17 C'ship: India drub Nepal to enter final

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

Second-half surge against Nepal puts India in SAFF U17 final

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.