Football beyond mainstream
The All India Football Federation (AIFF) is actively working on a policy to integrate Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) players into the national team setup, aiming to address the long-standing struggle to find a top-quality players. AIFF President Kalyan Chaubey described the move as a potential “game-changer” for Indian football, which has heavily relied on…
In a thrilling encounter during the seventh round of the Asian qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup, the Iranian national team delivered a commanding performance to defeat the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with a 2-0 victory. The match, held on March 21, 2025, showcased Iran’s strength and determination as they solidified their position at the…
The Saudi Arabian national football team secured a crucial 1-0 victory over China in the seventh round of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, played on Thursday evening at the “King Saud University Stadium” in Riyadh. The match was pivotal for the Green Falcons’ aspirations to qualify for the upcoming World Cup. The only goal of…
In a pivotal match for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Asian qualifiers, Jordan defeated Palestine 3-1 on March 20, 2025, at the Amman International Stadium. This victory solidifies Jordan’s hold on the second qualification spot in Group B, keeping the pressure on group leaders South Korea. Match Highlights:Jordan got off to a flying start with…
Japan secured their place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a commanding 2-0 victory over Bahrain in Saitama on Thursday, extending their remarkable streak of consecutive World Cup appearances to eight. The win also confirmed Japan’s dominance in Asian Group C, as they became the first team to book their ticket to the expanded…
In a thrilling World Cup qualifier on Thursday, Australia overcame an early scare to claim a commanding 5-1 win against Patrick Kluivert’s Indonesia at Sydney Football Stadium. The victory solidified the Socceroos’ hold on second place in Asian Group C, trailing only behind group leaders Japan. Jackson Irvine starred with a brace, scoring in each…
Shillong: The Indian football team ended a 489-day winless streak in style, securing a commanding 3-0 victory over the Maldives in a friendly match at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong. This marked India’s first match in Meghalaya and also their first win under new head coach Manolo Márquez. The match saw a stellar performance…
Bangladesh’s national football team has received a significant boost ahead of their AFC Asian Cup qualifier against India, with the arrival of former Premier League midfielder Hamza Choudhury. The 26-year-old, who currently plays for Championship side Sheffield United on loan from Leicester City, landed in Sylhet on Monday to join the Bangladesh camp. Choudhury, who…
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has announced the highly anticipated schedule for the quarter-finals of the AFC Champions League Elite 2024-2025, following the draw held at the AFC headquarters in Kuala Lumpur. The tournament, which features some of Asia’s top clubs, is set to deliver thrilling encounters as teams from the…
In a tense semi-final match of the Gulf Champions League, Al-Ettifaq’s journey came to an end on Wednesday evening as they suffered a 1-0 defeat against Iraq’s Duhok. The decisive goal was scored in the dying moments of the game, with Duhok’s Peter Korkis finding the back of the net in the 90+5th minute. The…
