Indian Football
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10-man India salvage hard-fought draw against Singapore, Rahim Ali rescues in stoppage time
Football | Oct 09, 2025, 11:22 PM ISTDown 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 | Oct 09, 2025, 04:54 PM ISTIndia 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 | Sep 08, 2025, 09:22 PM ISTIndia 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 | Sep 08, 2025, 09:39 PM ISTIndia 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 | Sep 04, 2025, 08:18 PM ISTIn 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 | Aug 29, 2025, 02:30 PM ISTIndia 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 | Aug 25, 2025, 09:42 PM ISTThe 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 | Aug 07, 2025, 08:24 PM ISTAIFF 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 | Jul 23, 2025, 11:54 PM ISTAIFF 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 | Jul 16, 2025, 02:59 PM ISTLegendary 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 | Jul 11, 2025, 07:53 PM ISTFSDL 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 | Jun 13, 2025, 05:47 PM ISTAIFF 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 | Mar 18, 2025, 07:39 PM ISTThe 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 | Oct 13, 2024, 10:28 AM ISTIndia 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 | Sep 10, 2024, 12:10 AM ISTIndia 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 | Jun 12, 2024, 02:03 PM ISTIndia 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 | Apr 26, 2024, 02:41 PM ISTAIFF 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.
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IWL 2023-24 all you need to know: Schedule, squads and live streaming details
Football | Dec 08, 2023, 12:03 AM ISTThree-time champions Gokulam Kerala will clash against Sethu FC in the opening match of the Indian Women's League 2023-24 (IWL) on Friday, December 8. Seven teams will be playing in a double round-robin format on a home-away basis for the first time in tournament history.
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India vs Qatar, FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers: When and where to watch free on TV, live streaming
Football | Nov 20, 2023, 09:25 PM ISTAfter a famous 1-0 win against Kuwait, the Blue Tigers take on the Group A favourites Qatar in their opening game at home stadium, Bhubaneswar's Kalinga Stadium. Qatar are the current Asian champions and famously hosted the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
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India's football coach Igor Stimac opens up on astrologer controversy
Football | Sep 13, 2023, 10:54 AM ISTIndia's football coach Igor Stimac opens up amid the controversy revolving around him taking help from an astrologer to pick the national team's starting XI.