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ISL club-led model: what changes for Indian football
Indian football has spent the better part of a year in structural freefall. The ISL club-led model — now formally in place for 2026-27 — is the most significant governance shift the league has seen since its founding. Understanding what the…
Minerva Academy Claim Gothia Cup 2026 to Seal Historic European Double
Minerva Academy’s Under-12 squad has broken new ground for Indian football yet again, capturing the Gothia Cup 2026 to seal a phenomenal back-to-back European double just days after tasting glory at the Helsinki Cup in Finland. The…
Ashley Westwood Rejects Contract Extension, Set to Exit Kerala Blasters
Following his incredible rescue act, thousands of Blasters fans desperately wanted Westwood to guide the team in the upcoming season. However, recent sports media updates indicate that the manager does not wish to continue his journey in…
Research on Women’s Football in Kerala awarded Prestigious FIFA Scholarship
Amritha Mohan, a research scholar from Kannur, has been awarded the prestigious FIFA Research Scholarship for her pioneering research project on women’s football in Kerala. The scholarship, which supports academic research on football from…
Mumbai City Edge Chennaiyin in Tight ISL Season Opener
Mumbai City FC have commenced their Indian Super League campaign with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Chennaiyin FC. The Islanders dominated large periods of the contest at the Mumbai Football Arena on Friday evening. Consequently, Petr…
Gurpreet’s Heroics Propel India Past Tajikistan in CAFA Thriller
Hisor, Tajikistan – August 29, 2025: The Indian men’s football team, under the stewardship of new head coach Khalid Jamil, marked a triumphant start to their CAFA Nations Cup 2025 campaign with a hard-fought 2-1 victory against hosts…
India’s Football Revival Starts Under Khalid Jamil in Bengaluru
Bengaluru, August 17, 2025 – The Indian senior men’s national football team began a new chapter under head coach Khalid Jamil, holding their first training session in Bengaluru on Sunday, August 17, 2025, as they prepare for the upcoming…
Indian Football in Crisis: ISL Suspended, Salaries Frozen, Clubs in Chaos
With the Indian Super League suspended indefinitely and legal hurdles looming large, Indian football faces one of its darkest moments since the sport’s professional restructuring.
Indian football is teetering on the edge of a major…
Bengaluru FC Suspend Player and Staff Salaries Amid ISL Uncertainty
Former champions Bengaluru FC have indefinitely suspended salaries for their first-team players and senior staff, a drastic measure taken in response to the ongoing uncertainty surrounding the future of the Indian Super League (ISL).
The…
India Appoints Khalid Jamil as First Homegrown Head Coach in 13 Years
The All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Friday appointed Khalid Jamil as the new head coach of the men's national team, ending a 13-year wait for a homegrown manager to lead the Blue Tigers.
The 48-year-old becomes the first Indian to…