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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

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