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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…

In a move to further bolster their domestic strength, Mohun Bagan Super Giant have officially signed one of Indian football’s brightest young talents, Abhishek Singh, on a four-year contract. The 20-year-old versatile fullback from Manipur, who has already made an impression at both national and club levels, completed his medical earlier this week before signing with the reigning ISL League Shield winners on Thursday morning. Abhishek, who can operate effectively as both a left and right back, and has also been deployed on the wings, joins a star-studded Mohun Bagan squad aiming to build on their recent success. He will…

Rishabh Pant, India wicketkeeper-batter, has been ruled out of the rest of the five-match Test series versus England due to a fracture on his right toe. Sources to Revsportz also confirmed that the experienced cricketer has been advised six weeks of rest in order to recuperate from the injury. In the second session of the Old Trafford Test, while batting on 37, Pant attempted a pre-meditated reverse sweep off Chris Woakes. He could only eke out an inside edge, with the ball hitting the boot. As soon as he took the blow, Pant grimaced in pain, while the affected…

The All India Football Federation’s Technical Committee (TC) met virtually on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, to shortlist candidates for the role of Head Coach of the Senior Men’s Indian Football Team. Following India’s defeat against Hong Kong, former national team head coach Manolo Márquez stepped down from his position. Manolo had been juggling both club duties with FC Goa and the national team responsibilities, which eventually took a toll. After his resignation, the AIFF received an overwhelming 170 applications for the prestigious role. The TC carefully reviewed all the applications and has now shortlisted three candidates: Khalid Jamil, Stephen Constantine,…

Fresh off their first-ever SA20 championship win in 2025, MI Cape Town has revealed its list of retained players, maintaining a solid foundation of domestic and overseas talent as they prepare to defend their title in the 2026 season. The franchise has retained six key players — four South Africans and two internationals — all of whom played crucial roles in their 2025 triumph, both in the SA20 and within the wider Mumbai Indians global network. Among the local players, Ryan Rickelton and George Linde will continue with the franchise for a fourth straight year, while Corbin Bosch, who joined…