Football
- Middle East
Saudi: Football fan treks from Jeddah to Doha for FIFA World Cup
Riyadh: A Saudi Arabian football fan has decided to trek to Doha, with a resolve to watch the FIFA World Cup in Qatar. The man identified as Abdullah Alsulmi was criticized by…
- Hyderabad
Young Hyderabadi footballers talk about the future of the sport in India
Hyderabad: Over the years the craze for football has been rapidly increasing in India. Hyderabad, not falling behind, has become a hub for the sport. Many city-wide tournaments are being organized in…
- Sports
India announce 21-member squad for FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup
Bhubaneswar: Head coach Thomas Dennerby on Wednesday named a 21-member Indian squad for the FIFA U-17 women’s World Cup, scheduled to begin here on October 11. Hosts India have been drawn in…
- World
Indonesia launches fact-finding team to probe deadly football stampede
Jakarta: Indonesian authorities have formed an independent fact-finding team to investigate Saturday’s deadly stampede that occurred after a football match in East Java province, Coordinating Minister of Political, Legal and Security Affairs…
- Sports
A dark day for football, says FIFA President on stampede in Indonesia football stadium
Zurich: FIFA president Gianni Infantino on Sunday said that it is a “dark day” for football following the death of at least 174 people and injury to 180 others in a stampede…
- NRIs Corner
Zaki congratulates Indian football manager Shabbir Ali
Mir Gazanfar Ali Zaki, former Santosh Trophy Player of Andhra Pradesh, vice president Indian Importers Chamber of Commerce and Industry & World Food Trust Representative of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia congratulated Shabbir…
- Sports
AIFF to sign MoU with Qatar Football Association on strategic alliance
Doha: The All India Football Federation (AIFF) will sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with its Qatar counterpart on “strategic alliance for mutual benefit”, it was announced on Sunday. Newly-elected AIFF president…
- Featured News
From Ammuguda to India captain—Footballer Victor Amalraj story is fascinating
M Somasekhar Hyderabad: From the small locality called Ammuguda in Secunderabad, Victor Amalraj rose to dizzy heights of captain India and all 3 famous teams of Kolkata–Mohun Bagan, Mohammedan Sporting and East…
- Sports
AIFF ban: Sports Ministry requests FIFA, AFC to allow Indian clubs play AFC tournaments
New Delhi: The Sports Ministry has requested the world football governing body FIFA and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) to allow Indian clubs — Sree Gokulam Kerala FC and ATK Mohun Bagan…
- Featured News
Day of shame for India: Football fraternity left in super shock after FIFA suspension
Football players, coaches and fans were left dismayed over the suspension order issued by FIFA against India on Tuesday. When the news broke early morning, it took many fans by surprise although FIFA had…
- Featured News
Delhi’s Karims has Hyderabad football Coach Rahim as revival link
Tucked away in the heart of Old Delhi is the famous eatery known as Karim Hotel. Although in modern times more branches have opened in various cities including Hyderabad, the original Karim’s…
- Sports
AIFF issue: CoA submits draft constitution to Supreme Court
New Delhi: The draft constitution of the All India Football Federation (AIFF), which has been framed by the Committee of Administrators (CoA), has been submitted to the Supreme Court for its approval…
- Featured News
Mughal princess Roshanara is linked with cricket; Mohun Bagan beat Great Britain team
There have been many unusual incidents and strange facts in Indian sports which have been lost in the mists of history. The passing of the years have relegated these events to the background and the present generation…
- Bangalore
Bengaluru FC appoints Simon Grayson as head coach
Bengaluru: Bengaluru FC on Wednesday announced the appointment of Englishman Simon Grayson as the club’s head coach ahead of the 2022-23 season. “Coming to India was a possibility that I had looked…
- Sports
FC Bengaluru United appoint Khalid Ahmed Jamil as head coach
Bengaluru: Khalid Ahmed Jamil has been appointed FC Bengaluru United head coach for the upcoming I-League season. Jamil was previously associated with Indian Super League (ISL) club NorthEast United FC. He holds…
