India U16 coach Bibiano receives standing ovations from Indonesian & Malaysian Journalists
It’s not often that a rival coach in football is applauded by journalists at the post-match press conference. Moments after India drew 0-0 with Indonesia to earn a berth in the quarterfinals…
AIFF has made CRS mandatory for all clubs and players
The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has informed MDFA (Mumbai District Football Association) and WIFA (Western India Football Association) that it is now mandatory for all the players and clubs…
11 Mumbai boys in Maharashtra team
Mumbai, August 17: A total of 11 players from Mumbai District form the nucleus of the Maharashtra team that will be participating in the qualifying rounds of the AIFF Sub-Junior National…
AIFF / Goa Premier League / Trials
I-League 2nd Division Club Vasco SC to conduct trials for the upcoming season
Vasco SC is one of the oldest clubs in Goa. The last season saw them placed in the sixth position of the league table after a long time. The team…
AIFF / U-13 Youth League / U-15 I-League
AIFF clarifies on foreign players rule in U13 and U15 I-league
A few weeks ago, when All India Football Federation announced new rules regarding the foreign players in Youth and Senior I-League, the announced caused a massive uproar among the clubs. Five clubs,…
Diploma Courses in Football Management setting up the platform
The All India Football Federation (AIFF) recognized course – Diploma in Football Management, conducted by WIFA Skillanation saw a total of 48 students graduated as Football Managers having passed out…
ISL inspiring youth to take up Football as a career: Nita Ambani
On the back of strengthening club participation from eight to ten teams in the Hero Indian Super League, its soaring viewership and the league’s commitment to grassroots football paying off,…
AFC U16 Championship: Goalkeeper Neeraj stars as India hold Iran for the first time in 33 years
33 years! For the first time ever in 33 years, an Indian team held an Iran national team across all age groups in official matches or in any official men’s competition. That match too had…
Feature / MDFA / Recommended
Old but still Gold: Mumbai’s old warhorses can still pull strings on-field
Defying their age, Veteran players plying their trade in Mumbai Football over the last couple of season have shown that they can still pull strings on field and lead the…
Why this would be the right time to bring back ‘Rovers Cup’
Amidst growing demand of more games for Indian footballers, WIFA aims to revive the once crown jewel of Mumbai Football – Rovers Cup After Indian national team Coach Igor Stimac…
Borivali Premier League / Recommended
Players laud BPFL, call it perfect pre-season tournament for Mumbai football
As Borivali Premier League enters its business end, players laud the tournament for giving opportunities to young city players while also setting up as perfect pre-season for Mumbai Football We sit…
The complications in the valley fail to distract Danish Farooque, the star performer of Real Kashmir FC
The aftermath of the lockdown in force in Jammu & Kashmir in the scrapping of Article 370 has left the players of Real Kashmir FC unable to contact their friends…
5-A side Football / Recommended
Joga Bonito out to make their mark with women’s team
After finding success at both national and International level with its men’s team, Joga Bonito has now shifted its focus to its women’s team Joga Bonito women’s team emerged victorious…
Reviving the Majestic Durand Cup!
Durand Cup was the most prestigious and sought after football tournament in the Indian soil until the late twentieth century. Today, we go back in time when football in India…
Recommended / RedBull Neymar Jr. 5
Zsírkréták from Hungary lift the Red Bull Neymar Jr’s Five World title in Brazil
India’s Kalina Rangers remained the only team that defeated the title champions Zsírkréták from Hungary in the entire tournament. Global football superstar Neymar Jr took to the field for the first…
FIFA World Cup qualifiers / Recommended
DSPORT to broadcast LIVE the Round Two Draw for Asian Qualifiers to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022
DSPORT, a premium sports channel by Discovery Communications India will broadcast the Round 2 draw for Asian qualifiers to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 preliminary competition. Commenting on the…
Recommended / RedBull Neymar Jr. 5
India beat Hungary for a consolation win as they bow out of Red Bull Neymar Jr’s Five World Finals
Kalina Rangers representing India beat Hungary in the final group game but losses against Angola and Spain earlier was enough to knock them out of the competition. Placed in Group…
Recommended / RedBull Neymar Jr. 5
Stage is set for thrilling Red Bull Neymar Jr’s Five World Final
From Kalina to Sao Paulo – Neymar Jr’s Five 2019 National Champions, Kalina Rangers from Mumbai has travelled to Brazil to compete in the World final, and have a chance to…
AIFF / FIFA World Cup qualifiers
2020 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Faruk Chaudhary, Pronay Halder released ahead of games against Oman, Qatar
The Indian National team is on a preparatory camp in Goa for the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2020 qualifiers. Defenders Salam Ranjan Singh, Anwar Ali and Jerry Lalrinzuala, strikers Farukh…
Gurpreet Singh Sandhu named the winner of prestigious Arjuna Award
Indian Men’s Senior National Team Goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu was named the winner of the Arjuna Award on Monday (August 19, 2019), thus becoming the 26th Indian Footballer in the…
Ministry of Sports willing to provide extra financial help for Indian Football
Shri Kiren Rijiju, Minister of State Youth Affairs & Sports and Minister of State for Minority Affairs stated that he is willing to provide extra financial help for Indian football…
AIFF / Trials / U-15 I-League / U13 Youth League
FC Mumbaikars set to host trials for U-13 & U-15 I League teams
One of the top grassroots academy of Mumbai – FC Mumbaikars will be conducting trials for their U-13 and U-15 I League teams FC Mumbaikars was founded back in 2010….
AIFF / Goa Premier League / Trials
I-League 2nd Division Club Vasco SC to conduct trials for the upcoming season
Vasco SC is one of the oldest clubs in Goa. The last season saw them placed in the sixth position of the league table after a long time. The team…
AIFF President vows support to growing women’s football in India
“All India Football Federation is extremely proud of you. I am very proud of you. The entire country is also very proud of you,” AIFF President Mr. Praful Patel told…
AFC U16 Championship qualifiers: India clubbed with Uzbekistan, Bahrain & Turkmenistan
India U16 have been placed in group B alongside Uzbekistan, Bahrain & Turkmenistan with Uzbekistan hosting the qualifiers of the championship finals. The official draw for AFC U16 Championship qualifiers were…
AIFF League committee meets in Bhubaneswar
Decisions on I-League clubs withdrawal from Hero Super Cup, Age determination test method for Sub junior National championship, Real kashmir-Minerva abandoned game and Match fixing allegation of the final Chennai…
AIFF Youth Leagues give ‘ray of hope’ to sex workers’ children in Kolkata
NEW DELHI: “If football has taught me anything it is that you can overcome anything if, and only if, you love something enough.” These are the words of none other than…
India win bid to host FIFA u-17 women’s world cup in 2020
NEW DELHI, 16th March, 2019 : FIFA has announced India as new hosts for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in 2020. The decision was taken at the FIFA Council held in…