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Mohun Bagan Super Giant (MBSG) have bolstered their defence with the signing of India international Mehtab Singh on a five-year contract. The 27-year-old centre-back from Punjab completed his medical on Saturday morning before officially putting pen to paper. Mehtab, a two-time ISL Shield and League winner with Mumbai City FC, is regarded as one of the country’s most dependable defenders. Known primarily as a stopper, he also offers versatility by being able to slot in as a full-back — a trait that will give coach José Molina more tactical flexibility in the coming season. The defender is no stranger to…

After months of speculation and negotiations, Argentina will finally set foot in Kerala this November for an international friendly, with the Argentina Football Association (AFA) confirming the trip on Saturday. In its announcement, the AFA stated that Lionel Scaloni’s side will play two sets of FIFA friendlies later this year — the first in the United States in October, followed by matches in Luanda (Angola) and Kerala during the November international window. The opponents are yet to be decided. Argentina’s decision to travel to Kerala is widely seen as a gesture of gratitude to the state’s passionate fan base. During…

Mohun Bagan Super Giant are on the verge of completing the signing of Mehtab Singh from Mumbai City FC. The 27-year-old Indian defender is undergoing his medical today, and once cleared, he will put pen to paper to become a Mariner. Ahead of last season, the Mariners lost Anwar Ali to arch-rivals East Bengal. That departure left a big void in their backline. Then, the club recruited two foreign centre-backs — Alberto Rodrigues and Tom Aldred — who delivered strong performances throughout the campaign. Bagan also won both the ISL Shield and Cup. Their consistency ensured Bagan did not feel…

Kolkata Maidan has once again witnessed a fresh controversy, this time surrounding Mohun Bagan defender Subhasish Bose, who in turn missed the Durand Cup due to an adductor injury. According to close sources within Mohun Bagan, Bose joined the national team camp and featured in a practice match against the Bengal team, where he played the first half. It was during this game that he reportedly felt discomfort and consulted the national team physio. The initial assessment suggested a minor problem in his adductor muscles — located in the inner thigh and forming part of the groin — which was…

Hockey India on Wednesday announced the 18-member Indian Men’s Hockey squad for the upcoming Hero Men’s Asia Cup, scheduled to be held at the recently developed Rajgir Hockey Stadium in Bihar from 29th August to 7th September 2025. As a qualifier for the FIH Hockey World Cup Belgium-Netherlands 2026, the tournament places India in Pool A with Japan, China, and Kazakhstan. India will begin their campaign against China on 29 August, before facing Japan on 31 August and Kazakhstan on 1 September. Veteran drag-flicker Harmanpreet Singh will continue to serve as Captain in the continental tournament. The squad overall features…

President Droupadi Murmu has given her assent to the National Sports Governance Bill, 2025, officially turning it into law, according to a Gazette notification released on August 18, 2025. The Bill, which aims to overhaul India’s sports governance framework, will now be known as the National Sports Governance Act, 2025. The Lok Sabha passed the legislation on August 11, 2025, amidst opposition protests over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise in Bihar and alleged electoral irregularities. Introduced by Sports Minister Mansukh Mandviya, the Bill was cleared with minimal debate. The following day, the Rajya Sabha approved it after a two-hour…

FIFPRO Asia/Oceania has released a statement expressing its deep concern over the growing uncertainty in Indian professional football and has called for an immediate resolution. The global players’ body highlighted how the indefinite suspension of the 2025/26 Indian Super League (ISL) season is having a serious impact on the careers and livelihoods of professional players. The ongoing dispute over the league’s organisation and governance has left players without a clear roadmap for the upcoming season. According to FIFPRO, players have been subjected to one-sided and unlawful suspensions of their employment contracts, which is a direct violation of their labour rights…

Argentine football legend Lionel Messi is set to embark on a historic four-city tour of India in December, marking his first visit to the country since 2011. The tour, officially confirmed by promoter Satadru Dutta, will begin in Kolkata on December 12 before moving to Ahmedabad, Mumbai and concluding in New Delhi on December 15 with a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Messi will land in Kolkata on December 12 for the longest leg of his trip, which includes a meet-and-greet session, a food and tea festival showcasing Argentine mate and Indian Assam tea, and the unveiling of his…

Mohun Bagan Super Giant has taken a firm stance with a clear focus on their AFC Champions League 2 campaign. The club has decided not to release its players for the upcoming national team camp. Just a day earlier, on August 17, the Mariners were eliminated from the Durand Cup 2025 after suffering a 2-1 defeat against arch-rivals East Bengal in the Kolkata derby quarterfinal. With the ISL calendar still uncertain, the AFC stage remains their top priority, and this decision reflects the club’s intent to keep the squad fully focused and fit for the competition. Mohun Bagan are in…

Newly appointed India men’s senior national team head coach Khalid Jamil on Friday announced a 35-member probable squad for the preparatory camp ahead of the CAFA Nations Cup 2025, notably excluding veteran striker Sunil Chhetri. The camp begins in Bengaluru on August 16, with 22 players already reporting. The remaining 13 will join after completing their Durand Cup commitments. India, placed in Group B, are scheduled to face hosts Tajikistan on August 29, IR Iran on September 1, and Afghanistan on September 4 in Hisor. The third-place play-off and final will be held on September 8 in Hisor and Tashkent…