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  India submits bid to host AFC Asian Cup 2031, to compete against five other bidders

  Football | February 04, 2026 22:54 IST

  India is among six nations bidding to host the AFC Asian Cup 2031, the AFC confirmed. Competing with Australia, South Korea and others, the bid marks India’s renewed push to host the continental tournament for the first time.

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  Sunil Chhetri, Gurpreet Sandhu, Sandesh Jhingan, among others urge ISL authorities to start season

  Football | November 11, 2025 21:13 IST

  India’s top footballers, including Sunil Chhetri, Sandesh Jhingan, and Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, have urged authorities to resume the suspended ISL season, expressing frustration and desperation to play again after months without competitive football.

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  AIFF faces major setback as ISL tender fails to attract single bid

  Football | November 07, 2025 20:05 IST

  AIFF’s ISL tender ended with no bidders, marking a major commercial setback. Despite multiple revisions and interest from four parties, none submitted proposals, raising concerns over Indian football’s financial future and league stability.

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  10-man India salvage hard-fought draw against Singapore, Rahim Ali rescues in stoppage time

  Football | October 09, 2025 23:22 IST

  Down to 10 men, India battled hard to earn a 1-1 draw against Singapore in their AFC Asian Cup qualifier, thanks to a late equaliser from Rahim Ali. Despite Sandesh Jhingan's red card, India held firm and now sit third in the group with three points.

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  India vs Singapore Live: When and where to watch AFC Asian Cup qualifiers live on TV and online?

  Football | October 09, 2025 16:54 IST

  India face a must-win AFC Asian Cup qualifier against Singapore. Sunil Chhetri returns to lead the attack as India aim to avoid falling six points behind in a crucial Group C clash at the National Stadium. Check when and where to watch the high-voltage clash.

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  How did India play CAFA Nations Cup 2025 despite not being member of the Association? Explained

  Football | September 08, 2025 21:22 IST

  India registered their first-ever win against Oman as they stunned them in the third-place clash at the CAFA Nations Cup to bag the bronze medal. The Blue Tigers won the clash on penalties 3-2 after 1-1 deadlock in the regulation and extra time.

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  India register first-ever win against Oman at CAFA Nations Cup 2025, secure third-place finish

  Football | September 08, 2025 21:39 IST

  India kept Oman goalless in the first half before Al Yahmadi broke the deadlock for the 79th-ranked Asian side with his strike in the 56th minute. India equalised with Udanta Singh finding the back of the net in the 81st minute.

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  India hold Afghanistan to goalless draw, how can Blue Tigers qualify for CAFA Nations Cup playoffs?

  Football | September 04, 2025 20:18 IST

  In their final league game of the CAFA Nations Cup, India and Afghanistan finished on level terms. With the draw, the Blue Tigers kept themselves alive in the competition. Their future depends on the final league game between Tajikistan and Iran.

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  India vs Tajikistan: When and where to watch CAFA Nations Cup 2025 live on TV and stream online?

  Football | August 29, 2025 14:30 IST

  India will face hosts Tajikistan in their CAFA Nations Cup 2025 opener on August 29 in Hisor. The tournament marks a fresh chapter under new head coach Khalid Jamil as the Blue Tigers look to revive form after a difficult start to the year.

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  AIFF-FSDL meeting yields limited progress as ISL future remains uncertain

  Football | August 25, 2025 21:42 IST

  The AIFF and FSDL held talks to resolve the ISL crisis but made little progress. While both parties aim to submit a joint proposal to the Supreme Court by August 28, the league’s future remains uncertain amid ongoing legal and contractual issues.

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  AIFF President Kalyan Chaubey asserts stability amid ongoing uncertainty in Indian football

  Football | August 07, 2025 20:24 IST

  AIFF President Kalyan Chaubey affirmed football's continuity despite leadership changes, amid legal uncertainty over the AIFF constitution. ISL clubs voiced concerns after the 2025–26 season was put on hold due to the unresolved MRA with FSDL.

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  AIFF shortlists three for senior men's team head coach role

  Football | July 23, 2025 23:54 IST

  AIFF has shortlisted Khalid Jamil, Stephen Constantine, and Stefan Tarkovic for the Indian men’s football team head coach role. The final decision will be made by the Executive Committee after reviewing their resumes. 170 applications were received.

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  Sunil Chhetri addresses ISL concerns as Indian football remains in limbo

  Football | July 16, 2025 14:59 IST

  Legendary footballer Sunil Chhetri spoke on the growing concerns regarding the Indian Super League. The marquee tournament has been put on hold after a disagreement between AIFF and FSDL over the Master's Rights Agreement.

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  ISL on hold for indefinite period amid MRA disputes

  Football | July 11, 2025 19:53 IST

  FSDL has put the 2025–26 ISL season on hold due to uncertainty over renewing its Master Rights Agreement with AIFF, set to expire in December 2025. Several ISL clubs have paused pre-season plans and withdrawn from the 2025 Durand Cup.

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  While country is bidding for 2036 Olympics, AIFF trying for the 2031 AFC Asian Cup: President Kalyan

  Cricket | June 13, 2025 17:47 IST

  AIFF President Kalyan Choubey confirmed that India are on course to bid for the 2031 AFC Asian Cup. Notably, the governing body was interested in hosting the 2027 edition as well but eventually backed out, handing Saudi Arabia the opportunity.

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  India vs Maldives live: Where to watch Sunil Chhetri's comeback game on TV and online?

  Football | March 18, 2025 19:39 IST

  The Indian football team will take on Maldives on Wednesday, March 19. Sunil Chhetri has come out of his retirement and will his first international match since. Check out the broadcast details, including where to watch the match.

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  India TV Sports Wrap on October 13: Today's top 10 trending news stories

  Other Sports | October 13, 2024 10:28 IST

  India TV Sports Wrap on October 13: From all the football action to the cricketing circuit, here are all the top 10 trending sports news stories and the latest happenings from the world of sports on October 13.

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  India's hope of third Intercontinental Cup title ends as Syria register 3-0 win in Hyderabad

  Football | September 10, 2024 0:10 IST

  India suffered a 3-0 loss to Syria in the last league stage match of the Intercontinental Cup title. The defending champions could not win the cup for the third time as Syria got their hands on it for the first time.

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  AIFF seeks probe into Qatar's controversial goal as India's World Cup dream comes to screeching halt

  Football | June 12, 2024 14:03 IST

  India had taken an early lead after Lallianzuala Chhangte found the back of the net in the first half. Brandon Fernandes's mishit shot was utilised well by Chhangte and India had a realistic reason to believe.

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  AIFF records 138 per cent rise in registration of female players in last two years

  Cricket | April 26, 2024 14:41 IST

  AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey attributed the 138 per cent increase in women's player registration to a slew of measures including "course correction that was brought in for the Indian Women's League (IWL)". Chaubey said that to have 16,212 new female players is an encouraging sign.