The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has shortlisted 20 "competent" candidates for the position of Indian men's team head coach, following the sacking of Igor Stimac last month. The AIFF's acting secretary general, M Satyanarayan, revealed that the federation has contacted some of the

Lionel Messi and Argentina have once again proven their dominance in international football, securing their second consecutive Copa America title with a thrilling extra-time victory over Colombia. The triumph marks a significant milestone for the Argentine team, drawing comparisons to the legendary Spanish squad that reigned supreme from 2008 to

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) recently held its annual awards ceremony after a seven-year hiatus, recognizing the outstanding achievements of individuals and teams in Indian football. Indumathi Kathiresan and Lallianzuala Chhangte emerged as the top honorees, while Khalid Jamil was acknowledged for his exceptional coaching skills. Indumathi, a 30-year-old

Spaniard Manolo Marquez, currently the head coach of Indian Super League (ISL) side FC Goa, has been appointed as the new head coach of the Indian men's football team. The All India Football Federation (AIFF) executive committee made the announcement on July 20, replacing Igor Stimac, who was

Legendary Indian footballer Bhaichung Bhutia has resigned from the All India Football Federation's (AIFF) technical committee, alleging that the panel was "bypassed" in the appointment of the national men's team head coach. Bhutia, a co-opted member of the executive committee as a former player,

Inter Miami extended their lead atop the MLS standings with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Chicago Fire on Saturday, despite the absence of star forward Lionel Messi. Matias Rojas gave Miami an early lead in the sixth minute, but Rafael Czichos equalized for the Fire in the 73rd minute. Just

Kylian Mbappé's childhood dream of playing for Real Madrid is set to become a reality in the 2024-2025 season. The French superstar has signed a lucrative deal with the La Liga giants, ending his bitter-sweet stint with Paris Saint-Germain (PSG). Mbappé's unwavering belief in his destiny

Emami East Bengal, the Kolkata football giant, has unveiled a star-studded squad ahead of the upcoming season, aiming for greater success after finishing ninth in the previous Indian Super League (ISL) edition. The team has significantly reinforced its roster with the addition of Greek striker Dimitrios Diamantakos, French playmaker Madih

Lionel Messi, the legendary Argentine footballer, is currently enjoying a well-deserved vacation in Florida with his wife, Antonela Roccuzzo, and Inter Miami teammate, Luis Suarez. The trio has been spotted on a boat, soaking up the sun and sharing smiles for the camera. Messi's vacation comes after Argentina&

The 133rd Durand Cup, India's oldest football tournament, is set to kick off the 2024-25 season on July 27 in Kolkata. Defending champions Mohun Bagan Super Giant will face Downtown Heroes FC in the opening match. The tournament will feature 24 teams competing in a round-robin league format,

FIFA Faces Legal Challenge from European Leagues and Player Unions over Match Calendar The European Leagues and FIFPRO Europe have joined forces to file a formal complaint with the European Commission against FIFA over the international match calendar. The complaint alleges that FIFA's actions violate EU competition law

UEFA has charged Spain captain Alvaro Morata and midfielder Rodri with violating its "basic rules of decent conduct" after they sang about a sovereignty claim on Gibraltar at the team's European Championship title celebration. The charges also include "bringing the sport of football, and UEFA

In a thrilling pre-season friendly, Celtic emerged victorious over Manchester City with a 4-3 scoreline at the University of North Carolina's Kenan Memorial Stadium. Nicolas Kuhn's brace and Luis Palma's decisive goal in the 68th minute proved crucial for the Scottish champions. Manchester City,

Cristiano Ronaldo's move to the Saudi Pro League has made him the highest-paid footballer in the world, earning double the salary of Neymar. The Portuguese superstar's astronomical wages have set a new benchmark in the league, which has emerged as a lucrative destination for global stars.

Football ignited the flame of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games on Tuesday, with Spain and Argentina, the reigning FIFA World Cup and Copa America champions, respectively, taking center stage in Paris and Saint-Etienne. At Parc des Princes in western Paris, Spain faced Uzbekistan, while Argentina, without Lionel Messi, encountered Morocco

French Police on High Alert for Israel-Mali Football Match Amid Protest Concerns Around 1,000 French police officers will be deployed on Wednesday to safeguard the Israel-Mali football match at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris, as security forces anticipate potential protests. The match has been designated as high

Argentina's Olympic football campaign got off to a dramatic start as they came from two goals down to draw 2-2 with Morocco in a hostile atmosphere in Saint-Etienne. Javier Mascherano's side were booed by the crowd, who were largely supporting Morocco, and trailed 2-0 to a

Canadian Women's Football Team Hit by Spying Scandal, Coach Withdraws from Opener The Canadian women's football team has been rocked by a spying scandal, resulting in the dismissal of two staff members and the voluntary withdrawal of head coach Bev Priestman from the opening match of

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) is facing scrutiny from FIFA over the delay in adopting its new constitution. In a letter dated June 22, FIFA and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) expressed concern that they had not received an update from AIFF since July 31, 2023, and requested a

Zico's Paris Ordeal: Stolen Bag, Olympic Flame's Arrival Former Brazilian football legend Zico has become the victim of a theft in Paris, with his bag containing valuables worth hundreds of thousands of euros stolen. The incident occurred while Zico, 71, was in transit, leaving his car

Defending champions Mohun Bagan Super Giant will lead the charge as 24 teams prepare for the 133rd edition of the Durand Cup, the inaugural competition of Indian football's new season. Mohun Bagan SG, also the holders of the Indian Super League shield title, will face Srinagar-based club Downtown

FIFA's swift and severe sanctions against Canada in the Paris Olympics women's soccer tournament have sent shockwaves through the sporting world. The governing body has deducted six points from Canada, banned three coaches for a year, and imposed a hefty fine of 200,000 Swiss francs

Argentina's Olympic football campaign got back on track with a 3-1 victory over Iraq on Saturday, while Spain and Japan became the first teams to secure quarter-final berths. After a chaotic opening defeat to Morocco, Argentina bounced back in Lyon with goals from Thiago Almada, Luciano Gondou, and

AC Milan and Arsenal Triumph in Pre-Season Friendlies In a series of pre-season tune-ups, European football giants AC Milan and Arsenal emerged victorious in their respective matches against Manchester City and Manchester United. AC Milan vs. Manchester City At Yankee Stadium in New York, AC Milan overcame English Premier League

Barbra Banda, the Zambian striker, has cemented her status as one of the most prolific goal scorers in women's football. Her recent hat-trick against Australia at the Paris Olympics 2024 marked a historic achievement, making her the first player to score three hat-tricks in the tournament's