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'Ishaan Has Been Advised To Do Herogiri'

'Ishaan Has Been Advised To Do Herogiri'

Rediff.com13 May 2025

'When Shahid, Ishaan and I are together, it is a madhouse because we are all performers.'

6 Goa Football League matches manipulated?

6 Goa Football League matches manipulated?

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

GFA shoots down AFC claim, says no evidence

IWL: Bala, Murmu dominate as Sribhumi crush Nita FA

IWL: Bala, Murmu dominate as Sribhumi crush Nita FA

Rediff.com31 Mar 2025

Sribhumi FC secured their first win in three games with a 4-2 victory over Nita Football Academy in their Indian Women's League (IWL) match.

The Shepherd Who Slayed The Super Kings

The Shepherd Who Slayed The Super Kings

Rediff.com4 May 2025

Romario Shepherd's breathtaking knock didn't just revive RCB's fortunes in the match, it may well have reignited his IPL career.

AIFF Polls: Kalyan ahead of Bhutia as football body set to get its first 'Player President'

AIFF Polls: Kalyan ahead of Bhutia as football body set to get its first 'Player President'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

Bhaichung Bhutia will have a straight fight with former Mohun Bagan and East Bengal goalkeeper Kalyan Chaubey.

Super Cup: Inter Kashi stun Bengaluru FC to enter QF

Super Cup: Inter Kashi stun Bengaluru FC to enter QF

Rediff.com23 Apr 2025

Inter Kashi knock Bengaluru FC out of Kalinga Super Cup with penalty shoot-out win

We'll do everything to make June 6 special: Stimac to 'legendary' Chhetri

We'll do everything to make June 6 special: Stimac to 'legendary' Chhetri

Rediff.com16 May 2024

Only a few players become legends in their playing days and Sunil Chhetri belonged to that rare tribe, India's head coach Igor Stimac said in a glowing tribute to the talismanic skipper, who will hang his boots on June 6.

ISL to replace as I-League as India's top football league

ISL to replace as I-League as India's top football league

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

The ISL champions would also be entitled to a play-off place in the AFC Champions League and the I-League champions would take a place in the AFC Cup.

AIFF cries foul, strongly refutes Stimac's allegations

AIFF cries foul, strongly refutes Stimac's allegations

Rediff.com24 Jun 2024

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) strongly refuted allegations made by former head coach Igor Stimac, calling them a deliberate attempt to tarnish the federation's reputation.

CJI Khanna recuses himself from IOA, AIFF cases

CJI Khanna recuses himself from IOA, AIFF cases

Rediff.com6 Jan 2025

The apex court had decided to hear the pleas related to the IOA and the AIFF together.

Chennaiyin FC bolster defence with new signing

Chennaiyin FC bolster defence with new signing

Rediff.com19 Jan 2025

India defender Pritam Kotal joins the Marina Machans

India's Asian Cup exit blamed on striker crisis

India's Asian Cup exit blamed on striker crisis

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

We need players with confidence in front of goal: Stimac after India's Asian Cup exit

AFC Cup: Bengaluru FC eye a place in Indian football history

AFC Cup: Bengaluru FC eye a place in Indian football history

Rediff.com18 Oct 2016

On the verge of scripting history, Bengaluru FC will seek to become the first Indian club to enter the final of AFC Cup when they lock horns with defending champions Johor Darul Takzim in the semi-final of the premier event in Bengaluru, on Wednesday.

I-League clubs knock on PM's door to 'save football'

I-League clubs knock on PM's door to 'save football'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2019

In a letter signed by Swapan Sadhan Bose, managing director of Mohun Bagan, the I-League clubs have urged the prime minister to "intervene and save the sport".

ISL: Mumbai City keen to avoid unwanted record

ISL: Mumbai City keen to avoid unwanted record

Rediff.com11 Jan 2025

'We need to win and that's our No. 1 priority. We need to play good football, as it gives us more chances to succeed.'

India's 2036 Games bid: 'It should uplift and deliver benefits'

India's 2036 Games bid: 'It should uplift and deliver benefits'

Rediff.com15 Mar 2025

'...we say that sport is this great phenomenon that is so wonderful and it's healthy and it's good for us all. Let's make sure that it doesn't bring suffering or disadvantage to anybody because of a major event that's come.'

'This story must reach every single Indian'

'This story must reach every single Indian'

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

'When I heard about it, I was very excited to do it. And I thought that if I didn't know about this, then others would not know either.'

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.

Super Cup: FC Goa set up epic battle with Mohun Bagan Super Giant

Super Cup: FC Goa set up epic battle with Mohun Bagan Super Giant

Rediff.com27 Apr 2025

Mohun Bagan Super Giant (MBSG) defeated Kerala Blasters 2-1 to advance to the Super Cup semifinals.

Indian Football Roundup: Goa see off Pune City in ISL; Shillong Lajong prevail in northeast derby

Indian Football Roundup: Goa see off Pune City in ISL; Shillong Lajong prevail in northeast derby

Rediff.com28 Oct 2018

FC Goa beat FC Pune City 4-2 in a high-scoring match to climb back to the top of the Indian Super League football standings, in Margao, on Sunday.

SEE: Footballer embraces lockdown with bhangra moves

SEE: Footballer embraces lockdown with bhangra moves

Rediff.com18 Apr 2020

Bengaluru centre back Gursimrat Singh Gill choreographs and stars in a bhangra video.

Kohli credits women's cricket for THIS big change

Kohli credits women's cricket for THIS big change

Rediff.com17 Mar 2025

Cricket has been the driving force behind change in the sporting ecosystem in India but women's participation in other sports in the country still needs more support and platforms for exposure.

Women's football coach suspended for 'misconduct'; AIFF general sec resigns

Women's football coach suspended for 'misconduct'; AIFF general sec resigns

Rediff.com30 Jun 2022

Head coach Thomas Dennerby was a witness to the 'incident' and it was he, who immediately informed the AIFF.

AFC Asian Cup: Australia's late goals crush Indian hopes

AFC Asian Cup: Australia's late goals crush Indian hopes

Rediff.com13 Jan 2024

Indian football team loses 0-2 to Australia in Asian Cup

No more free IPL streaming: JioHotstar to offer hybrid model

No more free IPL streaming: JioHotstar to offer hybrid model

Rediff.com14 Feb 2025

The Reliance-Disney joint venture's new, rebranded streaming app JioHotstar will offer subscription plans starting at Rs 149.

'This fight is not just for Bengal, but for entire country'

'This fight is not just for Bengal, but for entire country'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2024

'I've come here as a commoner. Justice is needed to ensure that this incident is never repeated.'

How Chhetri became one of India's greatest footballers

How Chhetri became one of India's greatest footballers

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

Sunil Chhetri, who will complete 15 years in international football on June 12, is India's highest goal-scorer with 72 strikes from 115 matches. He is the second highest goal-scorer in international football in the world among active players behind Portugal superstar Cristiano Ronaldo and Argentine maestro Lionel Messi.

Bhutia to launch football school

Bhutia to launch football school

Rediff.com27 Oct 2010

In his 15 years of international career, Bhaichung Bhutia has brought many laurels to the country. Now, the Indian football icon is now launching a football school, to teach the sport to underprivileged children free of cost.

ISL has helped India reach where they are: Rohit Sharma

ISL has helped India reach where they are: Rohit Sharma

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma on Thursday said Indian Super League (ISL) has helped the national football team take giant strides at the world stage.

Karnataka's Nataraj, Desinghu on cloud 9!

Karnataka's Nataraj, Desinghu on cloud 9!

Rediff.com4 Feb 2025

Nataraj and Desinghu are tipped to become the best male and female athletes of the Games.

FIFA-AIFF football development program in seven Indian states

FIFA-AIFF football development program in seven Indian states

Rediff.com27 Jul 2015

India has been termed the sleeping giant of world football by FIFA (Federation Internationale de Football Association) president Sepp Blatter, and to awaken the dormant potential of the region, the international football association has launched a new program in partnership with the football associations of seven Indian states.

Bagan forward Bhat among India probables for Asian Cup qualifiers

Bagan forward Bhat among India probables for Asian Cup qualifiers

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

Bhat is the youngest among the probables shortlisted by the AIFF for the India under-23 squad.

Guess which footballers are rooting for India this Cricket World Cup?

Guess which footballers are rooting for India this Cricket World Cup?

Rediff.com3 Jun 2019

Germany's World Cup-winning football team forward Thomas Mueller took to social media to show his support for the Indian cricket team in the ongoing ICC World Cup.

A Labourer's Daughter Is World Champion

A Labourer's Daughter Is World Champion

Rediff.com1 Feb 2025

When Kasturi Rajamurty won a gold medal in powerlifting at the WPPL World Cup in Russia, she sure had come a long way. From a life of penury to constantly being short of funds to fuel her passion, she had finally triumphed, and how.

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.

Men's football: India play out draw with Myanmar

Men's football: India play out draw with Myanmar

Rediff.com24 Sep 2023

India enter round of 16 in men's football

Romeo makes history; first Indian to play in Brazilian football league!

Romeo makes history; first Indian to play in Brazilian football league!

Rediff.com4 May 2015

Star winger Romeo Fernandes became the first-ever Indian footballer to play for a Brazilian club, enjoying a fairly successful debut in his club Atletico Paranaense's thrashing of Nacional over the weekend.

Manisha Kalyan becomes first Indian to play in UEFA Women's Champions League

Manisha Kalyan becomes first Indian to play in UEFA Women's Champions League

Rediff.com19 Aug 2022

The 20-year-old was the fourth Indian woman footballer to sign for an overseas club when she landed a multi-year contract with Cypriot top division winners Apollon Ladies.

German World Cup winner Matthaus to bond with India football fans

German World Cup winner Matthaus to bond with India football fans

Rediff.com3 Dec 2018

The Germany and FC Bayern Munich great, who took part in five successive World Cups -- from 1982-1998 -- is visiting the country as part of the Bundesliga Legends Tour designed to inspire and connect Indian fans to the German football league, a media release stated on Monday.

ISL recognised as India's top football league

ISL recognised as India's top football league

Rediff.com26 Oct 2019

The Asian Football Confederation recommended the AIFF to "open a pathway" for two I-League clubs' entry into ISL by the end of 2020-21 season.