Indian Football Team

India set to appoint Amelia Valverde as coach ahead of AFC Women's Asia Cup

Having managed Costa Rica's women's national team at two FIFA World Cups, she brings a wealth of knowledge to India.

Salary cuts for ISL players amid financial crisis in Indian football

Ahead of the season, multiple clubs have asked players to accept a salary reduction of up to 25% as part of efforts to curb costs.

India vs Bangladesh AFC Asian Cup qualifier live match time, streaming

India's squad for Dhaka includes Australia-born forward Ryan Williams, who recently secured an Indian passport.

Ryan Williams India's new start from Australia joins team camp in Bengaluru

Speaking about the moment, Williams expressed his deep gratitude, noting that while the decision to switch allegiance was difficult, the connection he felt to India made it natural

Who is Abneet Bharti? The new Indian football player of Nepalese origin

Bharti began his youth career at Geylang International in Singapore before moving to Spain to join the youth setup of Real Valladolid

Who is Ryan Williams? Aussie winger set to represent India in football

Ryan Dale Williams was born on 28 October 1993 in Subiaco, a suburb of Perth, Western Australia

AIFF's new policy for players; why PIO and OCI don't play for India

India's sports policy, established by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports in 2008, mandates that only Indian citizens can represent the nation internationally

What's stopping India from matching Cape Verde's football success?

The two contrasting results underscore the unpredictable nature of international football and highlight the vastly different trajectories of two nations.

Bangladesh vs India AFC Asian Cup qualifiers live match time, streaming

Khalid Jamil's side have been disappointing in this qualifying campaign, with the team not able to register a single win in the 4 games they have played so far.

India vs Singapore HIGHLIGHTS AFC Asian Cup qualifier: SGP end Indian hopes of qualification

India lose 2-1 to Singapore at home as their hopes of qualification have been ended by the visitors on the night.

India vs Singapore AFC Asian Cup qualifiers live match time, streaming

India's preparations for their crucial AFC Asian Cup 2027 qualifier against Singapore received a boost with the arrival of Mohun Bagan Super Giants' duo Subhasish Bose and Lalengmawia Ralte.

How can Indian football team still qualify for the AFC Asian Cup 2027?

With only the top team in the group assured of qualification, head coach Khalid Jamil's side now faces a steep climb, needing not only wins but also favorable results elsewhere.

India vs Singapore HIGHLIGHTS AFC Asian Cup qualifier: Rahim Ali helps India grab late 1-1 draw

All to play for still in the qualifiers for Khalid Jamil's men as they take a crucial point away from home with the next game against Singapore again but at their home.

Singapore vs India AFC Asian Cup qualifiers live match time and streaming

India's historical record against Singapore hasn't been favorable. In 13 past encounters, India has won only four times, while Singapore has emerged victorious on seven occasions, with two draws.

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