Brazil's senior men's football team will play an international friendly against India in Kolkata on October 3, 2026. The match will be India's biggest football challenge since FIFA rankings began, with the five-time world champions currently placed fifth globally.
A controversial sculpture outside Kolkata’s Salt Lake Stadium was demolished following directions from the West Bengal government. The structure, criticised by football fans for years, was removed as part of plans to restore a stronger football identity to the iconic stadium complex
NorthEast United retained the Durand Cup with a dominant 6-1 victory over debutants Diamond Harbour in Kolkata, with Moroccan star Alaaeddine Ajaraie bagging three assists, a goal, and both top individual awards
Diamond Harbour FC, debutants in the Durand Cup, face defending champions NorthEast United FC in a high-stakes final in Kolkata, with a record Rs 1.21 crore prize at stake
Namdhari FC defeated Indian Air Force 4-2 in a Group A Durand Cup match. Goals from Dasilva, Amandeep, Dharmpreet and Lotjem powered the I-League side past a resilient Airmen unit
