The Indian men`s football team will have to contend with Hong Kong, Afghanistan and Cambodia in its bid to qualify for next year`s AFC Asian Cup in China. India, who are ranked 104th in FIFA Rankings, have drawn lower-ranked opponents in Hong Kong (148), Afghanistan (150) and Cambodia (171) in the draw for the final qualifying round conducted virtually in the Malaysian capital on Thursday.

AFC Asian Cup: Sunil Chhetri-led India to face Hong Kong, Afghanistan, Cambodia in final qualifiers

India went down 1-6 to Brazil in the opening game of the Women's International football tournament at the Amazon Arena in Manaus, Brazil on Friday. Manisha Kalyan's equaliser was one of the bright moments for India along with goalkeeper Aditi Chauhan's performance on a night where the hosts were in a dominant mood.

India lose 1-6 against Brazil in Women's International Football Tournament opener

The Indian women's football team will play in a four-nation international tournament in South America and their first contest is none other than Brazil. Ahead of the historic match against Brazil, Indian goalkeeper Aditi Chauhan opened up about the team's excitement and also the importance of playing such matches to prepare for big tournaments.

'International matches will help the team,' says Indian goalkeeper Aditi Chauhan ahead of Brazil match

Indian talisman Sunil Chhetri says he hopes to continue playing and scoring goals for the country in the "foreseeable future", his battle-hardened body getting a booster dose in the form of a landmark 77th international strike that drew him level with King Pele.

I hope to keep playing and scoring in foreseeable future: Sunil Chhetri reacts after equalling Pele's record

Bengaluru United goalkeeper Srijith Ramesh draws inspiration from the former Indian footballer Gouramangi Singh, and believes that the retired centre-back is hugely beneficial for the Bengaluru United squad.

Football: ‘Gouramangi Singh is an ideal role model for the players,’ says Bengaluru United goalkeeper Srijith

Indian football team’s captain Sunil Chhetri on Monday surpassed Argentina’s Lionel Messi to become the second-highest active international goal-scorer as the Indian talisman struck his 74th goal against Bangladesh in the joint preliminary qualifying round for the 2022 FIFA World Cup and 2023 AFC Asian Cup.

Football: India's Sunil Chhetri surpasses Lionel Messi in major record, stands one goal away from historic feat

Throughout the long term, fans have been excited to see two of the best footballers ever playing simultaneously. Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are competing for their respective league titles and the Champions League crown.

Football: Sunil Chhetri - Captain, leader, legend, and the saviour

Mumbai City FC on Monday confirmed that Amrinder Singh will leave the club after his contract ends on May 31. The 27-year old goalkeeper will bid farewell to the Islanders after spending five seasons with the defending ISL Champions and League Winners.

Football: Mumbai City bid farewell to Amrinder Singh after five seasons

As the second COVID-pandemic wave rages across, one of the most common sights across all social media platforms are the multiple SOS calls from people with almost everyone frantically searching for either hospital beds, medicines or oxygen.

CK Vineeth steps up once again to help during India's hour of need

Many footballers face rather difficult times when they need to go under the knife to correct injuries sustained on the pitch. It is not only the physical recovery that they have to deal with, but they are also constantly mindful of the uncertainty of the recovery process, and how long it could take.

'Brothers from across the border': Pritam Kotal lends a helping hand to Bangladesh striker Jibon

Mumbai City FC on Saturday announced that Vignesh Dakshinamurthy has agreed to a fresh four-year contract extension that will keep him at the club until May 2025.

ISL: Mumbai City FC agree contract extension with Vignesh until 2025

If you are a European football fan then the names of Jorge Mendes, Mino Raiola, Jonathan Barnett must be familiar. They are the biggest and some of the most influential managers in the world of football.

Making a Football Agent - Wilbur Lasrado

In what can be termed as a historic announced, the Board of Directors of ATK Mohun Bagan Private Limited met on Friday as they unanimously decided to retain the iconic green and maroon jersey which has been engraved in the 131-year legacy of Mohun Bagan.

Historic announcement for ATK Mohun Bagan as club retains logo, iconic 'Green-Maroon' jersey

India is one of five nations to have expressed an interest in hosting the 2027 Asian Cup, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) said on Wednesday. Qatar, the reigning champions and 2022 World Cup hosts, is also interested in hosting the continental championship, as are regional football powerhouses Iran and Saudi Arabia, and Uzbekistan.

India among five nations interested in hosting 2027 Asian Cup

Football is one of the sports to be affected by the COVID-19 pandemic massively. While the financial ramifications of the wiped out calendar are unprecedented, football is slowly coming back to life with Bundesliga’s resumption.

Igor Stimac:  Indian team has changed from kick and chase football to a more possession based game

The All India Football Federation on Friday decided to delay the start date of the domestic season till further notice in view of the COVID-19 pandemic. In a circular sent to all its members, the AIFF said it was done by following the guidelines issued by the world body FIFA as well as those by the Indian government.

AIFF decides to delay start of upcoming domestic season due to COVID-19 pandemic

The initial phase of the Indian Super League (ISL) did not start off as expected for the defending champions Bengaluru FC, with the team winning only one match out of the first three and only one goal scored.

ISL: Holders Bengaluru FC thrash Jamshedpur 2-0

Sunil Chhetri may be second most prolific international goalscorer among active players behind only Cristiano Ronaldo but the India captain has more modest aspirations for his country.

'Hungry' Sunil Chhetri wants India in Asia's top 10

Indian star footballer Sunil Chhetri has said that the national women's team is better than the men's side. As per the world rankings, the women's side is currently at 62nd out of 152 nations and the men's team is ranked 103rd out of 211 countries.

Sunil Chhetri believes Indian women's football team better than men's

Indian football captain Sunil Chhetri has been honoured with Padma Shri award for his crucial contribution to Indian football. Chhetri led the Indian football team with distinction for over a decade.

Extra pressure comes with honour, it makes me nervous: Footballer Sunil Chhetri on Padma award

A nomadic English coach whose colourful career has taken him from Millwall to Malawi has got cricket-mad India dreaming of Asian Cup football glory. India stunned Thailand 4-1 in their opening match last weekend to record their first victory at the tournament in over 50 years and despite losing 2-0 to hosts United Arab Emirates, Stephen Constantine insists football has knocked cricket of its perch -- at least for a little bit.

Football is the new cricket in India, says coach Stephen Constantine

To say Sunil Chhetri and Lionel Messi in the same breath is more than a little odd is what the talismanic Indian striker himself felt once or twice. On Sunday, he went past the Argentine superstar in the list of goals scored by an active footballer on the international arena, leading, as he has so many times done, his country to its first win in the AFC Asian Cup since 1964.

Asian Cup 2019: Whoever scores jubilation remains same, says Sunil Chhetri

India enter the biggest ever Asian Cup, starting here Saturday, hoping to exorcise the ghosts of a disastrous outing in 2011 and using it as a stepping stone to realise the dream of making the 2026 World Cup.

Asian Cup 2019: Tournament starts today, India begin campaign on Day 2

Sports scientist Danny Deigan, who has played a crucial role behind raising the fitness levels of the Indian football team, says the methods followed are "very similar" to the ones in leading clubs such as Arsenal.

Methods we use with Indian team are similar to Arsenal, Leicester: Danny Deigan

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