Indian Football Team

India vs Afghanistan HIGHLIGHTS CAFA Nations Cup: IND held to goalless draw by AFG

Both sides couldn't find the breakthrough as India remain alive in the contention for that 3rd place playoff spot.

Sandesh Jhingan ruled out of CAFA Nations Cup after injury setback

Jhingan's absence leaves a significant void in the backline as India face Afghanistan in their final Group B match on Thursday

CAFA Nations Cup: India vs Afghanistan live streaming, head-to-head, time

FanCode will live-stream the India vs Afghanistan football match in the CAFA Nations Cup 2025 through their app and website in India

India vs Iran highlights, CAFA Nations Cup 2025: Iran beat India 3-0

The 3-0 margin underlined Iran's clinical edge, though India's resilience and flashes of attacking intent were encouraging. For Jamil's men, it was a night of hard lessons

Referee steals spotlight with unexpected injury in Durand Cup semi-final

The referee appeared to have pulled his calf and instructed the 4th assistant to get him some treatment.

SC to hear plea in AIFF-FSDL dispute over ISL clubs' contract renewals

The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear on August 22 a matter involving a row between the All India Football Federation (AIFF) and FSDL over the fate of 11 Indian Super League (ISL) clubs due to the non-renewal of their contracts with the national federation and the tournament's organisers. The 11 ISL clubs have warned the AIFF that they "face the real possibility of shutting down entirely" if the ongoing impasse regarding the future of the top-tier domestic competition is not resolved soon. A bench of Justices P S Narasimha and A S Chandurkar agreed to hear the plea after amicus curiae and senior advocate Gopal Sankaranarayanan submitted that during the tenure of the contract, Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL) has to honour it by conducting the ISL. "If it does not, the AIFF should be directed to terminate the contract and float a tender. Otherwise the players suffer and after repeated non-payment, we can be sanctioned by the FIFA," Sankaranarayanan said. The bench sai

Mohun Bagan refuses player release, calls for better AIFF player welfare

While releasing players can benefit the national team, it also raises risks of injury and fatigue, especially when compensation or support is unclear outside FIFA windows.

Khalid Jamil explains Sunil Chhetri's exclusion from Indian squad

Newly-appointed India head coach Khalid Jamil on Sunday cleared the air about the leaving out of talismanic striker Sunil Chhetri from the CAFA Nations Cup national camp, saying it was just a preparatory tournament for the crucial Asian Cup qualifying round matches in October. Jamil, who succeeded Manolo Marquez's as India head coach earlier this month, on Friday named 35 probables for the upcoming CAFA Nations Cup in Tajikistan and Uzbekistan, with Chhetri missing from the list. Jamil did not say in so many words but made it clear that Chhetri is expected to walk into the national team for the Asian Cup qualifying round matches against Singapore on October 9 (away) and October 14 (home). He (Chhetri) is not there in this camp because we are playing a tournament which will essentially serve as a preparation for our Asian Cup Qualifiers, Jamil said on the second day of the national camp here. I also want to try out a few other players during this FIFA window. I had a talk with him .

Chhetri not named in Jamil's 35 probables for CAFA Nations Cup squad

Talismanic striker Sunil Chhetri has been left out of the 35 probables named by newly-appointed Indian football team head coach Khalid Jamil for the upcoming CAFA Nations Cup in Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. It's unlikely that he was dropped on the basis of his form in the four matches he played after coming back from his international retirement. However, it's also not known whether Chhetri himself requested not to consider him for the tournament, to be held later this month, or if he was rested as his Indian Super League (ISL) side Bengaluru FC is yet to start pre-season training. Bengaluru FC recently suspended salaries for its first-team players and staff, including that of Chhetri, due to uncertainty surrounding the ISL's future. However, Jamil's list of probables includes other Bengaluru FC players like goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, defenders Chinglensana Singh, Rahul Bheke, Roshan Singh Naorem, and midfieler Suresh Singh. All India Football Federation (AIFF) officials are

Dalima Chhibber: Indian women's team is on track to qualify for World Cup

Chuffed about Indian women football team's qualification for the AFC Asian Cup, defender Dalima Chhibber on Tuesday said the side will enter the continental tournament with an aim to secure a historic berth in the FIFA World Cup. Dalima expressed confidence that the Indian team, comprising fine players like Pyari Xaxa and Sangita Basfore, can punch above its weight to script history. "It means everything to us and we have qualified because of our abilities," Dalima said during the launch of the Subroto Cup school football tournament. She attended the occasion as Guest of Honour. "We are heading towards a golden future. Recently, our U20 team also qualified for the Asian Cup. It is a sport that every country plays, we are taking steps in the right direction and it is a matter of time that we achieve success and qualify for the FIFA World Cup," Dalima added. Dalima, who plays as a defender, last appeared for India in 2024, shared her thoughts on India's historic qualification for the

AIFF announces $25,000 reward for U20 women after Asian Cup berth

The All India Football Federation on Sunday announced a cash incentive of USD 25,000 for the Under-20 women's team as a reward for their qualification to the AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup for the first time since 2006. The U-20 women's side topped Group D with seven points, capping their campaign with a 1-0 win over hosts Myanmar in Yangon on Sunday. Pooja scored the decisive goal in the 27th minute, finishing off a move she started on the counter. India, who had earlier drawn 0-0 with Indonesia and thrashed Turkmenistan 7-0, remained unbeaten and did not concede a single goal in the qualifiers. The AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup 2026 is scheduled to be held in Thailand in April 2026. The AIFF credited it to "sustained planning and developmental efforts over the past few years" in collaboration with the Sports Authority of India. The U20 women have been in camp since December 2024 and have played the Pink Ladies Youth Cup in Turkey, defeating teams like Hong Kong and Jordan. Ahead of t

11 ISL clubs urge AIFF to inform SC about current Indian football crisis

Eleven Indian Super League clubs on Friday urged the AIFF to urgently bring the "current situation" of Indian football arising out of the uncertainty over ISL's future to the attention of the Supreme Court before which a case relating to the constitution of the national federation is pending. The ISL clubs, in a letter, said that they will have no option but to seek judicial recourse independently if the All India Football Federation does not act on their request. Out of the 13 ISL clubs, Mohun Bagan Super Giant and East Bengal did not sign the letter. The development came a day after the AIFF proposed the Super Cup in September to ensure sufficient competitive matches for the clubs after ISL organisers FSDL put a "pause" on the league due to uncertainty over the renewal of Master Rights Agreement (MRA) it signed with the national federation in 2010. Following a directive from the Supreme Court, the AIFF has been asked not to negotiate new terms of the MRA (with FSDL) until a final

Who is Khalid Jamil? Meet India's 1st local football coach in over a decade

India is set to participate in the CAFA Nations Cup later this month, facing tough opponents like defending champions Iran and 2023 Asian Cup quarterfinalists Tajikistan.

India football coach announced! Khalid Jamil is 1st Indian coach in 13 yrs

His coaching credentials also include an AFC Pro License, and he has twice won the AIFF Men's Coach of the Year award (2023-24 and 2024-25).

India football coach announcement on Aug 1; here are top contenders

The AIFF's executive committee is meeting on August 1 with a single focus: appointing the next head coach for the men's senior national team

Manolo Marquez to continue with FC Goa after stepping down as India coach

After stepping down as Indian men's football team head coach earlier this month, Spaniard Manolo Marquez on Friday re-joined FC Goa to helm the club for the 2025-26 season. FC Goa announced that Marquez has signed to continue as the head coach for the upcoming season, his third at the club. "No one forgets the Don and the Don never forgets home. Welcome Back Boss," FC Goa posted on their social media handle. I was very happy during the previous two seasons, where the team showed consistent improvement each year. The level of organisation that the club operates with is not commonly observed in Indian club football, making FC Goa a very special club, Marquez said of his return in a club statement. It was clear for me that if I were to continue in India, it had to be with FC Goa, he added. The Indian Super League, the country's top-tier competition is, however, on "hold" due to the uncertainty over the issue of the renewal of the Master Rights Agreement -- to expire on December 8 --

From hope to havoc: How AIFF is derailing Indian football's future

Over the past two years, India's men's national football team has seen a dramatic fall in the FIFA rankings, currently slipping to 133, the lowest it has been in nearly a decade.

India's football ecosystem is scared with uncertainty: Chhetri on ISL pause

Former captain and top striker Sunil Chhetri on Wednesday said the current state of "uncertainty" in Indian football is very concerning and the sport's ecosystem is "worried, hurt, and scared" by the top-tier ISL being put on hold indefinitely. Chhetri, who turns up for Bengaluru FC in the league, said he has been inundated with phone calls and messages expressing apprehensions about the future of the sport in the country. "It began with worrying about how I am on borrowed time with what I have left in the tank. But speaking with players from across clubs, I've realised that my selfish problem isn't as important," the 40-year-old Chhetri posted on X. "The current situation that Indian football finds itself in, is very concerning. I've received a flurry of texts from players, staff members, physios, masseurs - not just from my club, but from other clubs as well. "Everybody in the Indian football ecosystem is worried, hurt, scared about the uncertainty we are faced with," he added.

AIFF parts ways with Indian football team head coach Manolo Marquez

Marquez's time in charge included just eight matches, yielding only one victory, a 3-0 win over the Maldives in a friendly earlier this year

Indian legends slam AIFF after India's disappointing loss vs Hong Kong

Bhaichung Bhutia, visibly disheartened by India's regression, said the country's football is in disarray and directly blamed AIFF President Kalyan Chaubey for the downfall