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The All India Football Federation has appointed former India captain and Dhyan Chand Award recipient Shabbir Ali as Head of Delegation for the AFC U-17 2027 Qualifiers in Kuala Lumpur from November 6 to 20

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has praised India's performance at the inaugural U-15 World Cup and Festival in Azerbaijan. Coached by Bibiano Fernandes, India finished 87th among 189 nations, recording five victories in their 10-match campaign

India defeated Cuba 6-4 in the 87th-place play-off to finish their FIFA U15 World Cup and Festival campaign 87th among 189 nations. Victor Lalawmpuia, Nibas Meetei Wahengbam and R Lalremruatfela scored twice each

The Blue Tigresses will seek improvement against Russia in Sunday’s second friendly in Kolkata after losing the opener 0-4. Defender Juli Kishan and debutant Babysana Devi Thingbaijam stressed better finishing and execution as coach Crispin Chettri accepted responsibility for the defeat

Former footballer B. Vivekanand, who represented erstwhile Andhra Pradesh, South Central Railway, Secunderabad and Indian Railways, passed away at 72 on Saturday morning. Former India captain Victor Amalraj, coach E S Shyam and others recalled his contributions to football

The All India Football Federation will conduct its general elections on December 20, with former Haryana State Election Commissioner Rajeev Sharma appointed Electoral Officer. The tenure of the current Executive Committee has been extended until December 30 or the new committee takes charge

The Indian Super League appointed Karan Yadav as CEO under its new club-led model. Yadav, who has nearly two decades of sports-business experience, will lead the League Office and oversee its strategic, commercial and organisational direction while working closely with clubs.

AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey outlined ticketing arrangements for India’s upcoming FIFA Tier 1 friendlies against Panama, Brazil and Uruguay, with the IFA facilitating discounted tickets for clubs and plans underway for fan parks across West Bengal

India will face Panama, Brazil and Uruguay in a landmark international football window between September 25 and October 6. The matches in Bengaluru and Kolkata will be broadcast live on Sony Sports Network, Sony AATH and Sony LIV across India

The Indian Football League will begin its 2026-27 season on October 30, with the Governing Council approving a three-foreign-player limit. Nagaland and Odisha will join as new venues, while IFL viewership was reported to have quadrupled from 2024-25

Mahesh Gawali’s disciplined approach has taken India back to the AFC U20 Asian Cup after a 20-year wait. Following a 3-0 win over Bangladesh, Gawali anxiously watched Uzbekistan beat Syria before finally celebrating qualification with his coaching staff.

India defeated Bangladesh 3-0 in their final AFC U20 Asian Cup qualifier to finish their Group B campaign with six points. Danny Meitei Laishram, Vishal Yadav and Md Arbash scored, but India's qualification depends on the Syria-Uzbekistan result

The AIFF has announced October 16 as the start date for the 2026-27 Indian Women’s League and October 23 for IWL 2. The federation has also approved stricter coaching licence requirements and plans to expand the IWL to 12 teams

India U-20 suffered a 0-4 defeat against hosts Uzbekistan in the AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2027 Qualifiers in Tashkent. The Blue Colts remain second in Group B and must beat Bangladesh in their final fixture to boost their qualification hopes

Sourav Ganguly said matches against footballing nations such as Brazil, Uruguay and Panama would provide Indian players valuable exposure. The former India cricket captain stressed that regular competition against stronger international teams, rather than occasional fixtures, is crucial for improving Indian football

Former India captain Shabbir Ali believes upcoming matches against Brazil and Uruguay will provide Indian footballers with valuable exposure and confidence. Recalling his own encounters with Argentina and Uruguay, he said regular competition against top sides can help India grow

India will host two-time FIFA World Cup champions Uruguay in an international friendly at Kolkata’s Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan on October 6. The fixture follows India’s matches against Panama and Brazil, giving fans three high-profile international encounters

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