Indian football team

'It’s always a big game for them': Gurpreet fires salvo at Bangladesh before dead rubber football game

India's last match against Bangladesh in the AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers Final Round had ended in a goalless draw. But India would hope to secure a win this time around for its fans.

Ryan Williams named in India's 23-member squad for AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers but may not play due to THIS reason

India have named their 23-member squad for the AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers. Ryan Williams has also been included but he may miss the Bangladesh match because of an issue.

Sunil Chhetri and other ISL captains seek help of Supreme Court over season delay

ISL captains, including Sunil Chhetri and Sandesh Jhingan, have signed a petition likely to be submitted to the Supreme Court over the long delay of the ISL 2025-26 season. With no clarity on the new season, players say their frustration has turned into desperation.

AIFF turns to Supreme Court after no bids for commercial rights of ISL: 'Next step in the process'

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has decided to approach the Supreme Court after failing to attract any bids for the Indian Super League’s (ISL) commercial rights. With the 2025-26 ISL season yet to begin, uncertainty grows over the league’s future.

Ryan Williams joins India training camp ahead of Asian Cup qualifier against Bangladesh

Ryan Williams has played for Australia U-20 and U-23 teams and also represented the senior team as a second-half substitute during a friendly in 2019. He relinquished his Australian passport in a bid to play for India

Indian football set for a historic first with two overseas players set to join Blue Tigers national camp: Report

The inclusion of defender Abneet Bharti and winger Ryan Williams in Khalid Jamil's national camp in Bengaluru marks a historic moment in Indian football, which had slammed its doors shut on foreign players including OCIs all these years.

Sunil Chhetri missing as India name probables for Bangladesh football match in November

India’s football match against Bangladesh will be a part of the AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers, but the Blue Tigers are already out of the race.

When India struggle in Asian Cup qualifiers, how Cape Verde with population less than 6 lakh made it to World Cup

While India struggles to finish among the top-24 teams in Asia, failing to qualify for the 2027 AFC Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia, Cape Verde – a nation of a little over half-a-million – made history on Monday after qualifying for next year's FIFA World Cup in North America.

Khalid Jamil blames 'lack of concentration' for India's defeat against Singapore: 'We conceded a silly goal...'

India's hopes of qualifying for the AFC Asian Cup for the third time in a row officially came to an end on Tuesday after the Blue Tigers suffered a 1-2 loss at the hands of Singapore at home despite seizing the lead early in the game.

Indian football crisis: The buck doesn’t stop at players, the system is rotten to its core

The crisis in Indian football was inevitable, but the real fear is the sport drifting towards a long, silent coma, with its biggest driving force, the senior team hitting rock bottom.