Football beyond mainstream
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
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…
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…
Mohun Bagan Super Giant etched their name in Indian football history on Saturday, March 8, 2025, clinching the Indian Super League (ISL) Shield in a grand fashion. Under the astute leadership of head coach Jose Molina, the Mariners capped off a dominant season with a 2-0 victory over FC Goa at the Salt Lake Stadium,…
Mohun Bagan Super Giant etched their name into Indian football history on Sunday, securing the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 title with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Odisha FC at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan Stadium. This triumph marks the first time a team has successfully defended the ISL championship, cementing their legacy as one…
FC Goa ended a 13-match winless streak against Mumbai City FC with a commanding 3-1 win at the Mumbai Football Arena in the Indian Super League (ISL) on Wednesday, February 12, 2025. The Gaurs’ victory, which saw them strengthen their grip on second place in the standings, was powered by a stellar performance from Iker…
Odisha FC took an early lead in the fourth minute through Jerry Mawihmingthanga. Dori’s clever header set up Jerry, who adjusted quickly to fire a high-footed shot into the bottom right corner of the net. Odisha’s defence remained resolute throughout the first half, denying Kerala Blasters an equaliser. The Blasters responded strongly in the second…
