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India thrashed Brunei 6-0 in the AFC U-23 Asian Cup Qualifiers, with Vibin Mohanan netting a hat-trick, but crashed out after finishing fifth among second-placed teams. Qatar topped the group with nine points, leaving India just outside qualification spots.

Gamepoint has opened a new sports facility in Tellapur, Hyderabad, featuring badminton courts, multi-sport turf, table tennis, and more. The center offers memberships, coaching, and corporate event hosting opportunities

Telangana stormed past Andhra Pradesh with an 8-1 victory in the Rajmata Jijabai Senior Women’s Championship at Narainpur, Chhattisgarh. H. Ranita starred with four goals, while G. Sowmya and P. Sony added two goals each in the emphatic win.

Former national footballer Syed Ahmed Khan passed away in Hyderabad at the age of 64. He represented the Police team for nearly 30 years. He is survived by two daughters and a son. Telangana Football Association expressed condolences to his family

India begin their first-ever CAFA Nations Cup against hosts Tajikistan on Friday in Hisor. Coach Khalid Jamil urges positivity, while goalkeeper Hrithik Tiwari says the squad is ready after a strong Bengaluru camp

L Jeremiah will captain Kendriya Vidyalaya (Bolarum) in the under-14 Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan football nationals in Lucknow from August 29 to September 3, with Prabhakar Reddy as coach

Lionel Messi led Argentina to play FIFA friendly in India Thiruvananthapuram India is all set to witness football history this November, as global icon Lionel Messi and the reigning FIFA World Cup champions Argentina are scheduled to arrive in Kerala for a friendly match. Taking to his social media account Kerala Sports Minister V. Abdurahiman said the official confirmation came through an email communication from the Argentine Football Association (AFA), confirming that the World Cup-winning squad will participate in an international

India’s U-17 women’s football team named a 23-member squad for the SAFF U-17 Women’s Championship 2025 in Bhutan. Led by Joakim Alexandersson, the Young Tigresses will compete in a double round-robin format ahead of AFC U-17 Asian Cup qualifiers.

Sreenidi Deccan FC has signed midfielder Abhijith K ahead of the 2025–26 season. The former Gokulam Kerala FC player brings experience and attacking flair, with 51 senior appearances across competitions

Sreenidi Deccan FC signs midfielder Lalthankhuma, formerly of Aizawl FC, for the upcoming season. The 24-year-old brings energy and composure to the midfield, strengthening the team for the campaign ahead

India face Indonesia in their AFC U-20 Women’s Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers opener on August 6 in Yangon. Led by Joakim Alexandersson, India are aiming to qualify for the Asian Cup and end a two-decade absence from the tournament

Rohen Singh’s 64th-minute stunner helped Real Kashmir FC edge TRAU FC 2-1 in a fiercely contested Durand Cup Group F clash, thrilling over 20,000 fans in Imphal

Khalid Jamil has been appointed as the head coach of India’s Senior Men’s Football Team by AIFF, after a thorough evaluation of shortlisted candidates. Jamil’s prior accolades and familiarity with the team made him the preferred choice for upcoming international fixtures.

The AIFF Technical Committee has shortlisted three candidates for the Indian men’s football team head coach position after reviewing 170 applications. The final decision rests with the Executive Committee. AIFF also confirmed fake applications in the names of Pep Guardiola and Xavi.

Shastri Soccer Club defeated SBI XI 3-0 in an exhibition football match held during the farewell of football promoter P Krishna Rao. Julie, Likith Naidu, and Shiva were the scorers

Destiny seemed to have ensured that these nine players from the City would be part of the 16-member Indian team to play in the La Liga championship

St. Michael’s (Old Alwal) and Tetra FC won the under-11 and under-13 titles in the Champions Cup football tournament held in Bolarum, with standout performances from Praneeth, Jay, and Sam

Krishna Reddy of AGORC (Hyderabad) successfully cleared the AFC B Licence course held in Bhopal. He has previously represented Telangana in the Santosh Trophy and is also a Level 5 National Referee

With this result, the Blue Tigresses remain unbeaten, having now claimed three wins in as many matches

With the win, India now sit atop Group B with six points from two games, ahead of Iraq and Thailand