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In a landmark step towards inclusive football development, India’s first FIFA Talent Academy for girls was officially launched in Hyderabad on Saturday, marking a significant milestone for the sport in the country. The launch was announced during the inaugural Telangana Sports Conclave at the Hyderabad International Convention Centre, where the All India Football Federation (AIFF) and the Government of Telangana signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to formalize the collaboration. Telangana Chief Minister Shri A Revanth Reddy, AIFF President Shri Kalyan Chaubey, and Principal Secretary (I&C and IT) Shri Jayesh Ranjan were present, along with sports leaders and policy makers.…

One thing is certain: any true cricket fan knows what WCL is. From trending across social media to debates on news channels, and even urgent agenda meetings at the PCB headquarters, the World Championship of Legends (WCL) has dominated the cricketing conversation for the past two weeks. But the big question remains – was it social media hype because of the India-Pakistan geopolitical situation, or is WCL truly real cricket entertainment? The answer is clear: WCL is far more than exhibition cricket. The level of competition and intensity in WCL is exceptionally high, because it is not only about legends…

Tottenham Hotspur captain Son Heung-min has confirmed he will leave the Premier League club this summer, bringing an end to a decade-long association with the North London outfit. The 33-year-old South Korean forward, who joined Spurs from Bayer Leverkusen in 2015, made the announcement at a press conference in Seoul ahead of the club’s pre-season friendly against Newcastle United on Sunday. Son is under contract until 2026, but has opted to move on following Tottenham’s UEFA Europa League triumph in May—a win that ended the club’s 17-year trophy drought. “I have decided to leave the team this summer,” said Son.…

In a significant development for Indian football, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Thursday confirmed the appointment of Khalid Jamil as the new head coach of the Indian senior men’s national team. The decision was ratified during a meeting of the AIFF Executive Committee, held in the presence of the Technical Committee. Jamil, who is currently associated with Jamshedpur FC, becomes the first Indian to be entrusted with the national team’s top job in over a decade. Jamil’s coaching credentials are well established, most notably for guiding Aizawl FC to a historic I-League title in 2017—a feat that earned…

In preparation for the AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers Final Round, the India senior men’s national football team will participate in the CAFA Nations Cup 2025, scheduled from August 31 to September 8, 2025. India have been placed in Group B of the biennial tournament, which is jointly hosted by Uzbekistan and Tajikistan. Group B matches will take place in Dushanbe, where India will face Tajikistan (August 29), defending champions IR Iran (September 1), and Afghanistan (September 4). The top two teams from each group will progress to the play-off stage on September 8. The third-place match will be held…

Mohun Bagan fans went into a frenzy after a viral Instagram story showed their star defender, Alberto Rodrigues, working out alongside Raul Asenio, Real Madrid’s young centre-back in Luiso Hernandez Training Center. The two were seen participating in an intense fitness session as they prepared for the upcoming football season with their respective clubs. The video surfaced on July 29 — a day celebrated as Mohun Bagan Day — making it a perfect gift for Green-and-Maroon supporters. Fans flooded social media with excitement after witnessing their star player training with a Real Madrid regular. Asencio was a key figure for…

Shillong, July 26, 2025: Shillong’s Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, yet again witnessed history as Shri Conrad K Sangma, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Meghalaya, inaugurated the 134th Indian Oil Durand Cup, 2025. Amidst a dazzling opening ceremony on Friday, at the newly renovated Jawaharlal Nehru stadium, Asia’s oldest Football Tournament kicked off, with a Group E Match between the homegrown Shillong Lajong FC and Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM FA). Notably, this is the second consecutive year that the Durand Cup is being hosted here at the capital city of Meghalaya. Dignitaries gracing the ceremony were Shri Conrad K Sangma, Hon’ble Chief Minister;…

It has been over two decades since Bend It Like Beckham came out. Now, writer and director Gurinder Chadha has shared some big news. She has finally found a great story for a sequel. However, whether it will be a sequel to the feature film, series or alternative, that is yet to be decided. The original film, released in 2002, followed Jesminder “Jess” Bhamra. Jess was a football-loving Punjabi British girl trying to follow her dreams. She joined the Hounslow Harriers while dealing with pressure from her family and society. The movie was a huge hit. As quoted by The…

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has cleared the air on the recent speculation surrounding high-profile names like Pep Guardiola and Xavi Hernández applying for the Indian men’s national team head coach job. The Federation confirmed that the purported applications attributed to Xavi were inauthentic and likely part of a hoax. “The authenticity of their applications could not be confirmed, and it has since emerged that the email applications were not genuine,” the AIFF stated in a recent media release. The AIFF Technical Committee had received 170 applications for the vacancy left by Manolo Marquez. Following a thorough selection process,…

The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium could be stopped from holding major events if the government acts according to the recommendations of the Justice John Michael Cunha Commission report. The report observed that the “design and structure” of the ground were ill-suited for events of such nature. The commission was constituted in order to conduct an enquiry into the stampede that took place on June 4 in relation to Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s victory parade. The aforesaid incident, which saw 11 people losing their lives and several sustaining injuries, occurred just outside the Chinnaswamy stadium. The report mentioned numerous issues with regard to…