Football beyond mainstream
In a rain-soaked spectacle at the Kalinga Stadium, FC Goa etched their name in history by clinching the Kalinga Super Cup 2025 with a dominant 3-0 victory over Jamshedpur FC. A brace from Borja Herrera and a late strike from Dejan Dražić sealed a memorable triumph, capping off a perfect farewell for head coach Manolo…
In a dramatic Round of 16 clash at the Kalinga Super Cup, Inter Kashi pulled off a sensational upset against Indian Super League (ISL) runners-up Bengaluru FC, winning 5-3 on penalties after a hard-fought 1-1 draw in regulation time. Late Drama Seals Bengaluru’s FateBengaluru FC took the lead early in the second half through Ryan…
India has officially submitted a bid to host the 2031 AFC Asian Cup
Final Standings Unresolved Amid Eligibility Dispute; Promotion to Indian Super League Hangs in Balance The 2023-24 I-League season concluded on April 6 in dramatic fashion, with no official champion declared due to a pending appeal that could alter the final standings. Churchill Brothers finished atop the table with 40 points, narrowly ahead of Inter Kashi…
Nearly a year after his departure, former Indian men’s football team head coach Igor Stimac has opened up about two major solutions he believed could have significantly improved the sport’s growth in the country. The Croatian coach, who was dismissed in June 2024 following India’s poor FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifying campaign, shared his insights…
Bengaluru FC scripted a historic victory in the Indian Super League (ISL) play-offs, thrashing Mumbai City FC 5-0 in a one-sided encounter on Saturday. This marks the biggest-ever margin of victory in ISL play-off history, propelling Bengaluru into the semi-finals, where they will face Goa in a two-legged tie on April 2 and 6. Dominant…
Manolo Marquez’s Debut as India Coach Ends in Frustration; Bangladesh Celebrate Hard-Fought Point In a disappointing start to their AFC Asian Cup 2027 qualifying campaign, India were held to a frustrating 0-0 draw by lower-ranked Bangladesh at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong on Tuesday. The result marked an underwhelming debut for new head coach…
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…
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…
