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…
The final eight teams will compete on Saturday and Sunday, with the champions to be crowned on March 2. The first quarter-final on Saturday will see Saudi Arabia take on China PR. Saudi Arabia, who topped Group B, are looking to add a fourth title to their collection, having last won in 2018. Meanwhile, China…
The 2025 AFC U-20 Asian Cup, the 42nd edition of the prestigious tournament, has officially begun in China. Formerly known as the AFC Youth Championship and AFC U-19 Championship, this biennial event is organized by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and serves as a qualifying platform for the FIFA U-20 World Cup. The competition brings…
Bahrain clinched the 2025 Gulf Cup title in a dramatic final against Oman, securing a 2-1 victory after a thrilling and hard-fought encounter. The match, which was played in front of an electric crowd, saw Oman lead for nearly 75 minutes before Bahrain’s late surge turned the game on its head. Oman, who had already…
Qatar is set to host the second edition of the FIFA Arab Cup from December 1-18, 2025. The tournament, a prestigious competition for Arab national teams. The Arab Cup, which brings together teams from the Arab world, was granted to Qatar for the first four editions by FIFA, solidifying the country’s growing influence in international…
