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Women's football in India is picking up pace, says Rangers FC's Bala Devi

The player recently became the first Indian woman football player to score in a professional European football league. The forward joined the Scottish club Rangers FC in January 2020

1956 Olympics fourth-place finishing football squad member Nandy dies

A member of 1956 Olympics fourth-place finishing Indian football squad, Nikhil Nandy died here on Tuesday after a prolonged illness, according to family sources.

AIFF fraternity shocked to hear about demise of Peter Vaz, says Kushal Das

All India Football Federation has condoled the untimely demise of Peter Vaz, founder and chairman of Sporting Clube de Goa. Vaz died at the age of 53.Vaz turned the Models Group into one of the leading business group of Goa, with diversified interests in construction, tourism, hospitality and sports.Sporting Clube de Goa, fondly called as "the Oranjes" by their supporters, won the GFA league in its inception year itself (1999-2000). Following that, they triumphed in the ONGC Super Cup in 2005, whereas reached the final of the Federation Cup thrice (2005, 2006 and 2014). The Oranjes finished as the runners-up of the National Football League in 2004-2005.Kushal Das, General Secretary, AIFF described Vaz "as a very capable football administrator" whose passion for football was unparalleled."The AIFF fraternity is shocked to hear the unfortunate demise of Peter Vaz. He will be remembered for his dynamicity and contribution to the club and the Indian Football in his capacity as the ...

U-17 World Cup will boost women's football in India, says Bala Devi

National team striker Bala Devi feels the forthcoming FIFA U-17 World Cup in 2022 will help change the overall mindset about women's football in India. The tournament was originally scheduled to be held this year but was first postponed to 2021 and then pushed back by another year to 2022. "Earlier, we didn't see many girls play football. Now, the numbers have gone up significantly. "In the FIFA U-17 World Cup, more girls from various countries will come to India and our girls will get an opportunity to rub shoulders with the world's best. That will help change the overall mindset," the Rangers Women FC forward told AIFF TV. The All India Football Federation (AIFF) is set to host the second FIFA World Cup in five years, and the 30-year-old striker feels that it will help the country "shine" on a global stage. "It will make India shine brighter. All the boys who played in FIFA U-17 World Cup in 2017, are competing in the top tier league now. I believe it will be a great opportunity

Patel says India's bid for 2027 AFC Asian Cup will face tough challenge

All India Football Federation President Praful Patel on Wednesday acknowledged that the country's bid to host the 2027 AFC Asian Cup will face tough challenge

AIFF moves SC, seeks extension of existing Executive Committee's term

All India Football Federation has moved an application before the Supreme Court seeking continuation of its existing executive committee beyond its term

ISL 2020-2021: Hyderabad FC begins campaign with 1-0 win over Odisha FC

After constant probing, Hyderabad got their reward in the form of a penalty

Dying of a voice: Kishore Bhimani, a commentator who enlivened sport

Kishore Bhimani, 80, died on Thursday

East Bengal appoint Liverpool legend Robbie Fowler as head coach

Former England international and Liverpool legend Robbie Fowler has been appointed the head coach of East Bengal for the next two years, team's principal owner Hari Mohan Bangur said on Friday.

Goalless draw against Qatar in WC Qualifiers stands out for me: Chhetri

Indian captain Sunil Chhetri says the match that stood out for him in his career was the one in which he could not feature -- the goalless draw against Asian champion Qatar in a World Cup Qualifier

Sports Ministry sanctions Rs 5 lakh for ailing junior footballer Ramananda

The Sports Ministry has sanctioned financial assistance of Rs five lakh to young Indian footballer Ramananda Ningthoujam, who is suffering from a kidney ailment

India footballer Nirmal Chettri leads sanitization drive in his community

Former India defender Nirmal Chettri is leading a sanitation drive in his community, days after helping clean the local football ground amid the Covid-19 pandemic

Jhingan, Thapa can play for international clubs: India assistant coach

Jhingan is among the biggest names in Indian football at the moment, while 22-year-old Thapa has also impressed with his game, turning out for both his club Chennaiyin FC and the national team

East Bengal will soon follow rivals Mohun Bagan into ISL: Club official

The club has been grappling with financial woes following the premature pullout of its former investor Quess Corp, who were its title sponsors for two seasons.

Covid-19: Football Delhi decides to waive off fees for players registration

This was decided during Football Delhi's executive committee meeting held via video conferencing on Friday

Asian football body confers elite youth scheme full membership to AIFF

AFC general secretary Dato Windsor John informed the AIFF that its application for full membership of the Elite Youth Scheme has been approved by the Youth Panel

Indian Super League: The billionaire, Bollywood and future of Indian soccer

Ambani's holding group launched the Indian Super League, an elite competition of newly created teams, in 2014 with the aim of attracting investment and big global names.

Why footballing Africans have the best chance of escaping racism in India

As the world erupted in protest, we stayed silent. Ritwik Sharma speaks to footballing Africans in India about their experience of racism in the country

India slotted in Pot 3 for official draw of AFC U-16 Championship Bahrain

This is India's third consecutive qualification in the AFC U-16 finals, and ninth overall

No plan of retiring from football anytime soon, says Sunil Chhetri

If you catch a person who is talking about these things (racist remarks) you will find he is ignorant and not knowing the things, says Sunil Chhetri