Author: Rahul Giri

India have been drawn into Group C of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026, alongside regional heavyweights Japan, Vietnam, and Chinese Taipei. The draw was conducted at the iconic Sydney Town Hall. Placed in position C3, the Blue Tigresses will begin their Women’s Asian Cup with a match against Vietnam on March 4, 2026, at the Perth Rectangular Stadium. India will then face Japan on March 7 at the same venue, before squaring off against Chinese Taipei on March 10 at the Western Sydney Stadium. The 21st edition of the continent’s premier women’s football tournament will take place in Australia…

In a significant step forward for Indian women’s football, Aveka Singh, a former India U-15 international, has signed with Næstved HG, a Danish club competing in the Kvinde 1. Division, Denmark’s second-tier league. The 21-year-old midfielder, who previously plied her trade in the USA with UC Irvine Anteaters and in Spain with Terrassa, now finds herself starting a new chapter in Scandinavia — one that, as she puts it, is “more about development than just results”. “The move to Denmark, both personally and professionally, feels right at this stage after my time in the US,” Aveka told RevSportz. “It’s a…

Rahul Giri In a nerve-wracking Kolkata derby held at the Kalyani Stadium, East Bengal edged past arch-rivals Mohun Bagan Super Giant (MBSG) 3-2 to notch a crucial victory in the Calcutta Football League (CFL) 2025. In a contest brimming with passion, local flavour, and dramatic swings, it was East Bengal who held their nerve to walk away with three priceless points. Experts often say that the team which manages to stay composed in the heat of a derby walks away victorious—and East Bengal did just that. They settled into the game early, struck valuable goals, and resisted a spirited Mohun…

Mohun Bagan Super Giant started their preparations for the Durand Cup with their domestic brigade, under the supervision of assistant coach Bastab Roy. Key Indian players including Ashis Rai, Manvir Singh, Liston Colaco, Deepak Tangri, Apuia, Abhishek Suryavanshi, Anirudh Thapa, Glan Martins and Vishal Kaith were present on Day 1 of training. The biggest attraction was Abhishek Singh, who joined the Mariners on a four-year contract from Punjab FC in what is reported to be a record transfer deal. Abhishek received a warm welcome from his teammates, as several fans gathered outside the National Centre of Excellence training ground to…

Rahul Giri in Kolkata East Bengal FC made a resounding start to their 2025-26 campaign with a commanding 5–0 victory over Bengaluru-based South United FC at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan on Tuesday. The revamped squad gave fans a glimpse of what lies ahead, with four debutants impressing on the night. Notably, new signing Bipin Singh marked his debut in the iconic red-and-gold with a splendid goal. The evening began with a grand opening ceremony featuring a blend of traditional, cultural performances, including Baul music, a Khukri demonstration, and martial arts displays. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, along with…

In a dramatic turn of events, Inter Kashi have officially been crowned champions of the 2024-25 I-League following a ruling from the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). The CAS delivered a verdict in favour of the club on Friday, resolving a long-standing dispute regarding the registration of Spanish forward Mario Barco. The controversy originated when Inter Kashi registered Barco at the start of the season. However, following an injury that sidelined him in December, the club brought in Matija Babovic as a replacement. Later in the campaign, Barco was brought back into the squad, replacing Juan Perez del Pino,…

East Bengal defender Hijazi Maher has officially parted ways with the club and is set to return to his homeland to embark on a new chapter in his career. The Jordanian centre-back will join Al Faisaly, a club based in Amman, Jordan. Al Faisaly confirmed the signing through an official announcement on their social-media handles, revealing that Hijazi has signed a three-year contract. Hijazi joined East Bengal in September 2023 and made an immediate impact. His standout performances in the Kalinga Super Cup earned him the ‘Defender of the Tournament’ accolade. However, the following season turned out to be a…

The 134th edition of the Durand Cup, Asia’s oldest and the world’s third-oldest football tournament, is set to begin on July 23, spanning five Indian states and six venues. This year’s edition promises to be one of the grandest in the tournament’s storied history, with a significant increase in prize money, international participation, and special honours for the winners. During the trophy unveiling ceremony held in Kolkata, West Bengal Sports Minister Aroop Biswas, Lt. General Mohit Malhotra, and other senior officials from the Durand Organising Committee announced a host of surprises and developments for the 2025 edition. The tournament promises…

The future of the 2025–26 season of the Indian Super League (ISL) has been thrown into doubt following a significant development between the All India Football Federation (AIFF) and its commercial partners, Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL). On Thursday, FSDL issued a statement declaring that they are currently unable to proceed with the 2025–26 ISL season, placing it on hold due to a lack of clarity regarding the extension of the Master Rights Agreement (MRA), which is set to expire on 8th December 2025—midway through a standard ISL season. FSDL cited the absence of a confirmed contractual framework post-December as…

Rahul Giri In a major development that has sent ripples through Indian football, Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL) has informed the All India Football Federation that the upcoming 2025-26 season of the Indian Super League (ISL) has been placed on hold. The decision stems from the lack of clarity surrounding the renewal of the Master Rights Agreement between FSDL and AIFF, which is set to expire on December 8, 2025 —approximately one-third into a regular ISL season running from September to April. In a formal communication addressed to the AIFF, FSDL expressed its inability to proceed with the planning, organisation,…