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The AIFF and IASD-IDA have signed a three-year MoU to integrate structured oral healthcare into Indian football through preventive care, education and referral support. The programme will cover academies, national teams and coaching staff while promoting long-term athlete welfare

Brazilian striker Rodriguinho scored five goals on his first start for SC Delhi as they crushed Defenders FC 7-0 in the Durand Cup. The emphatic victory lifted SC Delhi to the top of Group C with six points from two matches

Indian Navy FC secured their first win of the 135th IndianOil Durand Cup with a 2-0 victory over NEROCA FC in Imphal. Roshan Panna and Muhammed Inayath scored as the Sailors produced a disciplined display to move second in Group D

India Under-20 head coach Mahesh Gawali has named a 30-member squad for two friendly matches against Singapore in Bengaluru on August 3 and 6 as preparations continue for the AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2027 Qualifiers

Sunil Chhetri has appealed to the Tata Group to reconsider Jamshedpur FC's withdrawal from the Indian Super League, calling the decision "a punch to the gut" and warning that losing one of Indian football's biggest supporters would severely impact the sport.

Raynier Fernandes marked his Jamshedpur FC debut with a superb hat-trick as the Indian Super League side thrashed Sri Lankan outfit Defenders FC 5-0 in their opening Group C match of the 135th IndianOil Durand Cup in Ranchi.

East Bengal and Mohun Bagan Super Giant will launch the 135th IndianOil Durand Cup with a blockbuster Kolkata Derby at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan. The rivals, with 33 combined Durand titles, begin another chapter in Indian football's most celebrated rivalry

SKF India Ltd. felicitated the Special Olympics Bharat boys' football team in New Delhi following their bronze medal win at the Gothia Cup 2026 in Sweden. The historic victory marks the squad's third consecutive international trophy at the tournament

India's U-17 women’s football team has been drawn in Group E of the AFC U-17 Women's Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers alongside Malaysia, Syria, and Iraq. The qualifiers will be held in a round-robin format in Malaysia this October

Edna Amalraj, wife of former Indian football captain Victor Amalraj, passed away on July 11 at the age of 67 after a battle with cancer

Special Olympics Bharat’s football team will depart for Sweden on Saturday, targeting a historic hat-trick of titles in the Special Olympics Trophy at Gothia Cup 2026. Coach Madavadasse highlighted non-verbal communication as key to their rigorous multi-camp preparation

The AIFF and ISL Managing Committee announced an operational overhaul transitioning the league to a club-led commercial model. While clubs take over broadcasting and sponsorship rights, the AIFF will retain governance and key administrative oversight

Former India football captain Shabbir Ali has been invited as a guest of honour for the Durand Trophy flag-off and unveiling ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan. The Hyderabad football legend described the invitation as a proud moment that revived memories of Indian football's golden era

Wanaparthy dominated Warangal 4-0, powered by M. Sreenikhi Laksh’s brace, at the 12th Telangana State Sub-Junior Girls Football Championship in Nizamabad. In another fixtures, Ranga Reddy edged past Adilabad 2-1 courtesy of a double from Dhruthi

The Durand Cup will return for its 135th edition in 2026, featuring 24 teams including two foreign sides across five Indian cities. The historic football tournament continues its legacy as Asia’s oldest competition and a key platform for emerging talent

Indian football legend Sunil Chhetri has joined Zee 5's expert panel for FIFA World Cup 2026 coverage. The former India captain will serve as a pre-show expert, sharing tactical insights and analysis alongside several prominent football personalities

The Telangana Football Association successfully concluded a four-day AIFF Referees' Seminar at MLR College. Attended by 40 match officials, the program focused on the latest IFAB rules, fitness requirements, and match management under expert guidance

Before India could settle into rhythm, Jamaica struck with ruthless efficiency

The All India Football Federation condoled the death of former India forward Gilbertson Sangma, who passed away at 70. A former international, he represented India in 1975 and was a key performer for Assam in domestic football

Defending champions India will take on Bhutan in the SAFF Under-20 Championship semi-final in Malé. The Blue Colts, unbeaten in the group stage, aim to improve their finishing and secure a place in the final with a disciplined performance