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The Indian Men’s Football Team has hit a new low, officially dropping to the 133rd position in the latest FIFA World Rankings — the nation’s worst standing in nine years. This decline follows consecutive defeats to Thailand in an international friendly and to Hong Kong in the AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers. India is now ranked 24th among 46 Asian nations. The Blue Tigers endured a winless 2024, a period that saw the sacking of head coach Igor Stimac and the appointment of Spaniard Manolo Marquez. However, Marquez’s tenure did little to reverse the team’s fortunes. Under his leadership, India managed…

Chelsea have secured their spot in the final of the ongoing FIFA Club World Cup 2025 after a commanding 2-0 victory over Brazilian side Fluminense in the semi-final. The player of the match was none other than Joao Pedro, the club’s latest signing, who scored both goals and made an instant impact just six days after joining the Blues from Brighton & Hove Albion. Facing his former club in such a high-stakes match was clearly an emotional moment for the Brazilian forward. Despite netting twice and propelling his new team into the final, Pedro refrained from celebrating too much out…

Emami East Bengal FC have secured the services of promising centre-back Martand Raina from Rajasthan United FC on a three-year contract. The 24-year-old defender, who impressed in the 2024-25 I-League season, will wear jersey number 16 for the Red & Gold Brigade. A towering presence at the back, Raina stood out for his consistency and attacking contributions in the I-League. He made 21 appearances last season, clocked 1,766 minutes, and netted four goals—becoming the highest-scoring centre-back in the competition. Welcoming Raina to the club, East Bengal’s Head of Football, Thangboi Singto, said, “Raina is a key addition to our squad…

Despite being one of the most consistent teams in the ILT20 since its inception, Desert Vipers are still chasing their elusive maiden title. With two finals in three seasons under their belt, the Vipers have certainly proven themselves as a strong unit in the league. However, silverware has so far remained out of reach. Last season, the Vipers fell short once again as they were defeated by the Dubai Capitals in a hard-fought final, losing by four wickets. As the countdown begins for the fourth season of the ILT20, there is renewed hope among the Vipers’ faithful that this year…

Lalit Modi I feel everything inside me exploded when I was just told that IPL has finally become the most valuable sports brand globally. I always knew it would. But never imagined that it will be in such a short time span. In my heart I always had a feeling that it would. But that was a feeling – and one would say I am biased as I created it. It was natural for me to claim that it is the best sports product. Each one claims his is the best film or the best book. That’s how creators are,…

Emami East Bengal FC on Saturday confirmed that forward Vishnu PV has signed a two-year contract extension, securing his stay at the club until the end of the 2027–28 season. The 23-year-old attacker, who joined the club in mid-2023, was East Bengal’s joint-leading scorer in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024–25 season with four goals. Over the course of the campaign, Vishnu featured in 22 ISL matches, scoring four goals and providing three assists. His performances, which also included 38 successful dribbles and 115 duels won in 1,459 minutes of action, earned him the ISL Emerging Player of the Month…

In a revealing interview with MARCA, former India coach Manolo Márquez has shed light on the timeline and reasons behind his departure from the national football team. Contrary to the timing of the AIFF’s official announcement, Márquez confirmed that he had already submitted his resignation in April, months before the federation made it public. “I resigned in April, but they asked me to take the June transfer window,” Márquez told the Spanish sports daily, adding the AIFF spent a month trying to persuade him to stay. While the national team’s performance had been underwhelming, the former Las Palmas and Hyderabad…

On July 3, 2025, the footballing world was left in mourning as Liverpool and Portugal forward Diogo Jota tragically passed away in a car crash in northwestern Spain. The accident, which also claimed the life of his brother Andre, occurred when their Lamborghini veered off the road and burst into flames. The shocking news sent tremors across the global football community, with fans, players, and clubs expressing their grief and disbelief. Outside Anfield, Liverpool fans gathered in large numbers, laying flowers, lighting candles, and holding up scarves and shirts to pay tribute to their beloved No. 20. Across social media,…

Astana, July 6, 2025: Women boxers led India’s march to glory as three of them — Sakshi (54kg), Jaismine (57kg) and Nupur (80+kg) — registered contrasting victories to bag gold medals as the Indian contingent clinched its best ever medal haul at the World Boxing Cup – Astana, Kazakhstan 2025 here on Sunday. Sakshi was at her attacking best against USA’s Yosline Perez to get a unanimous verdict from the judges in the women’s 54kg final while Jaismine kept her cool under pressure to get the better of Jucielen Cequeira Romeu of Brazil 4:1 in the women’s 57kg weight category.…

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) is pleased to announce a reward of USD 50,000 for the Senior Indian Women’s National Team following their outstanding performance in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers held in Thailand. The Blue Tigresses delivered a flawless campaign — winning all four matches in convincing fashion. India recorded emphatic victories over Mongolia (13-0), Timor-Leste (4-0), and Iraq (5-0), before capping off the group stage with a crucial 2-1 win against higher-ranked hosts Thailand. While the results may have appeared seamless on the pitch, they were the culmination of sustained planning and developmental efforts over the…