FIFA 2026: Hotel boom fails to kick off as overseas demand hit by migration rules, ticket prices, airfaresIndian-origin hoteliers in the US report subdued international interest for the football World Cup, citing stricter immigration policies, h...
17 Jun, 2026, 10.29 AM IST
A World Cup of miracles, migrations and a lesson for Indian footballThe 2026 World Cup celebrates new teams and inspiring journeys. Nations like Iraq and debutants Curacao and Cape Verde showcase grit and ro...
11 Jun, 2026, 01.05 AM IST
From roaring crowds to FIFA World Cup absence: What’s holding India back from football’s biggest stage?India's FIFA World Cup aspirations remain distant. Despite widespread passion, the nation struggles to produce elite footballers. Experts p...
08 Jun, 2026, 01.33 PM IST
Ministry acts on Gopichand-led Task Force's suggestions; set to form NCAB for coachesIndia is set to create a National Coach Accreditation Board. This body will standardize coaching quality across the nation. Sports science ...
04 Jun, 2026, 03.19 PM IST
ISL to run from Sep 1 to Apr 11 as per AIFF's tentative 2026-27 calendarIndian football's 2026-27 season is set to begin September 1. The Indian Super League will run until April 11. Other tournaments like the F...
02 Jun, 2026, 10.31 PM IST
India lose 0-2 to Jamaica in semfinal of Unity CupIndia's men's football team exited the Unity Cup 2026 semifinals after a 0-2 loss to Jamaica. Courtney Clarke scored early, and Kaheim Dixo...
28 May, 2026, 10.10 AM IST
India to play two friendlies against Tajikistan during June FIFA windowIndia's men's football team will play two friendly matches against Tajikistan on June 5 and 9 in Hisor. The Blue Tigers are currently in Lo...
26 May, 2026, 10.13 PM IST
Mohun Bagan pull out seven players from India squad for Unity Cup over pre-FIFA window concernsThe seven players, who were part of the 28-member India squad selected by coach Khalid Jamil for the four-nation tournament, were scheduled...
23 May, 2026, 07.41 PM IST
Is FIFA World Cup 2026 finally coming to Indian screens? Big update expected next weekIndian football fans can finally stream the FIFA World Cup 2026. Broadcast rights negotiations have concluded. An official announcement is ...
23 May, 2026, 12.45 PM IST
FIFA fever grips India: Fans rush to book World Cup 2026 trips despite high airfares and rupee woesIndian football fans are defying geopolitical tensions, high airfares and a weakening ₹ to attend the FIFA World Cup 2026. This year, a gro...
17 May, 2026, 08.27 PM IST
India's 'young tigresses' to face China in U17 Asian Cup quarter-finalsIndia's U17 women's team will face hosts China in the high-stakes quarter-finals of the AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup China 2026 at the Suzhou ...
11 May, 2026, 12.33 AM IST
After cancellation of tri-nation tourney, India to play Vietnam on October 12 in football friendlyThe Indian men's football team is set to play a friendly against Vietnam on October 12, 2024, after Lebanon withdrew from the tri-nation to...
04 Oct, 2024, 04.22 PM IST
Sports app co BigHit partners with FC Bayern; to host FC Bayern Youth CupIndian sports app company BigHit has partnered with German football giants FC Bayern to host the FC Bayern Youth Cup in India for the next ...
01 Aug, 2023, 03.52 PM IST
Why a high court order stopping funds to sports bodies can be the wrong kind of game changerWhile various experts are still trying to gauge the number of sports federations affected by the ruling — with estimates ranging from 17 re...
07 Jun, 2022, 11.32 PM IST
AIFF prez Praful Patel elected as AFC vice presidentThe development gives India a significant representation in the AFC and Patel thanked all Member Associations for finding him "competent en...
30 Apr, 2015, 06.13 PM IST
Hero MotoCorp to be title sponsor of Federation CupWe are now taking the next logical step of becoming the title sponsor of Federation Cup, I-League, says Pawan Munjal, company CEO.
29 Dec, 2014, 05.02 PM IST
Serious changes required in AIFF functioning for Indian football's turnaroundThe number of clubs breaking into the Second Division and I-League is few. I-League, this season, failed to have a 14th team.
04 Feb, 2014, 11.11 AM IST