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    Messi fiasco fallout: Sourav Ganguly slaps Rs 50 cr defamation suit on football fan club official

    Sourav Ganguly has issued a Rs 50 crore defamation notice and filed a police complaint against Uttam Saha of the Argentina Football Fan Club for falsely linking him to Lionel Messi’s India tour and tarnishing his reputation Kolkata: Sourav Ganguly has slapped a Rs 50 crore defamation suit notice on an official of a Kolkata-based football fan club for “falsely” dragging his name into the Lionel Messi fiasco and making derogatory and defamatory public statements about the former India cricket captain. Cricketer-turned-sports administrator Ganguly had also lodged a police complaint against Uttam Saha of ‘Argentina Football Fan Club’ on Thursday. “Besides the police complaint, I have sent this official of the football fan club a Rs 50 crore legal notice. They keep saying anything that comes to their mind,” Ganguly told PTI. Saha, while speaking to a journalist, had accused Ganguly of being the actual man behind organising Messi’s G.O.A.T India…
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    Lionel Messi to play in Hyderabad on December 13 at Rajiv Gandhi Stadium

    Lionel Messi will play in Hyderabad on December 13 as part of his India tour. The event at Rajiv Gandhi Stadium will feature a short match, football clinic, parade, and appearances by Luis Suárez and Rodrigo De Paul Hyderabad: Football great Lionel Messi, who helped Argentina win the 2022 World Cup, will showcase his skills to the delight of soccer-crazy fans of the twin cities at the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium here on December 13. Parvathi Reddy, Advisor to the GOAT Tour Hyderabad, informed the media on Thursday that there will be a 20-minute match featuring Singareni RR and Aparna Messi All Stars. “The Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and Messi will join the teams five minutes before the scheduled close of play of the match,” she said. “Then, Messi will conduct a football clinic for local underprivileged children (he is also a UNICEF Ambassador) and young talent, followed by a parade…
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    Pakistan’s sports bodies probing ugly incident after football match

    A brawl erupted after the National Games football semi-final in Karachi between Pakistan Army and WAPDA teams, injuring players and officials. The Pakistan Football Federation and Olympic body are investigating, with disciplinary action expected over the referee assault and on-field violence Karachi: The Pakistan Football Federation and the country’s apex Olympic body are probing an ugly incident that took place after a semi-final match between Pakistan Army and the WAPDA team in Karachi, with several players and officials sustaining injuries. Players from both sides got into a fight with officials also jumping in as they punched and kicked each other after the National Games football semi-final at the KPT sports complex. As the match was being shown live the ugly scenes were captured and later circulated on social media, with many demanding action against the two sides. The fighting started after some members from Wapda expressed their anger at the Army…
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    Bhaichung Bhutia Football Schools to hold Hyderabad trials on December 14

    Bhaichung Bhutia Football Schools will hold scouting trials in Hyderabad on December 14 to select young footballers for its Residential Academy. Players born between 2010 and 2016 can register via the Enjogo app. Trials will be held at the League Facility Hyderabad: Bhaichung Bhutia Football Schools (BBFS), one of India’s largest and most reputed football development programmes, will conduct scouting trials in Hyderabad on December 14 at the League Facility (Financial District) from 10 am to identify talented young student-athletes for the BBFS Residential Academy, the organisation’s flagship high-performance football training and academic curriculum in association with reputed boarding schools across India. Footballers born between 2010 and 2016 are eligible to participate. Participants attending the trials must carry a valid government identity card for verification. They are required to report in full football attire, including jerseys, shorts, football boots and shin guards, which are mandatory for participation. Athletes should also bring…
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    West Ham hold Manchester United to 1-1 draw at Old Trafford

    Soungoutou Magassa’s late strike earned West Ham a 1-1 draw against Manchester United at Old Trafford. Dalot had earlier put United ahead, but missed chances and defensive lapses cost them as they failed to climb higher in the Premier League table Manchester: Soungoutou Magassa’s first goal for West Ham United salvaged a point in a 1-1 draw with Manchester United at Old Trafford. United had chances throughout, with Joshua Zirkzee seeing an effort cleared off the line before Bruno Fernandes hit the post in the first half. But West Ham profited from a set-piece late on, thanks to Magassa’s composed finish, ensuring they did not leave Manchester empty-handed. United missed the chance to move up to fifth, but they did leapfrog Liverpool to go eighth. West Ham, meanwhile, remain 18th, two points behind Leeds United. West Ham started brightly but only had a sliced, off-target El Hadji Malick Diouf effort to…
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    Shabbir Ali meets former Olympian Arun Ghosh, recalling India’s 1974 youth football triumph

    Former India captain Shabbir Ali met his ‘Guru’, Olympian Arun Ghosh, in Kolkata. Ali recalled the 1974 Indian Youth Team’s unbeaten run under Ghosh, which made them Asian-level champions. He said the reunion was nostalgic and truly special Hyderabad: For former India football captain Shabbir Ali it was a nostalgic meeting with his ‘Guru’ when he called on former Olympian Arun Ghosh in Kolkata. “I was honoured to meet Arun da Ghosh, Olympian and former India Under-19 coach, at his residence. He guided the 1974 Indian Youth Team — India’s last Asian-level champions, finishing joint winners with Iran,” Shabbir said. “That Indian squad went unbeaten, produced several future internationals, and remains one of the strongest youth teams in our history,” the football stalwart from Hyderabad said. “Arun da also coached me in East Bengal in 1978 and later in the India team in the 1980s. Meeting him after so many years…
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    India U20 women’s team to play Uzbekistan in two friendlies at FC Madras Academy

    India’s U20 women’s team will play two friendlies against Uzbekistan on November 29 and December 2 at FC Madras Academy, Mahabalipuram. The matches are part of preparations for the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup 2026, where India face Japan, Australia and Chinese Taipei Hyderabad: The Indian Under-20 women’s team will play two friendly matches against Uzbekistan on November 29 and December 2 at the FC Madras Academy in Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu. Both matches, being held during the FIFA Women’s International Match Window, will be played behind closed doors and will kick off at 17:00 IST. Head coach Joakim Alexandersson has named a 24-member squad for these games, which form part of India’s preparations for the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup 2026. The Young Tigresses have been drawn with Japan, Australia and Chinese Taipei in Group C of the Asian Cup. Uzbekistan have also qualified and are placed in Group B with…
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    Arsenal beats Bayern, Mbappé hat trick lights up Champions League night

    Kylian Mbappé scored four goals, including the second-fastest hat trick in Champions League history, as PSG and Arsenal recorded big wins. Teenagers Viktor Dadason and Geovany Quenda impressed, while veteran David Luiz became the second-oldest scorer in the competition Paris: On a wild Champions League night with stellar teenage scorers, Kylian Mbappé struck four, including the second-fastest Champions League hat trick ever, to show the veterans still have it. Arsenal took Bayern Munich’s top spot in the standings with a 3-1 win, title holder Paris Saint-Germain romped to a 5-3 win over Tottenham with Vitinha scoring a hat trick, and Liverpool slumped to another loss at Anfield, 4-1 to PSV Eindhoven. The 26-year-old Mbappé scored three times for Real Madrid between the 22nd and 29th minutes, and again in the 60th, in a 4-3 win at Olympiakos. At age 17 — the same as when Mbappé was launching his Champions League…
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    Cantonment FC thrash BHEL 8-1 in TFA B-Division League

    Cantonment FC registered a commanding 8-1 win over BHEL in the TFA B-Division Shivkumarlal Football League at Gymkhana Ground, Hyderabad. Paramesh scored four goals, Lakshman added two, while Naveen and Giri scored one each. Sahil netted BHEL’s consolation Hyderabad: Cantonment FC defeated BHEL 8-1 in the TFA B-Division Shivkumarlal Football League Championship at Gymkhana Ground here on Saturday. Paramesh scored four goals, Lakshman netted two, while Naveen and Giri chipped in with one each for the winners. For BHEL, Sahil reduced the margin.
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    India face Palestine in AFC U17 Asian Cup qualifiers in Ahmedabad

    India U17 begin their AFC Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers against Palestine in Ahmedabad after winning the SAFF U17 Championship and playing friendlies in China. Head coach Bibiano Fernandes and captain Dallalmuon Gangte expressed confidence ahead of the four-match group stage Hyderabad: The India Under-17 men’s team will begin its AFC U17 Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers campaign against Palestine on Saturday at the EKA Arena in Ahmedabad. India enter the tournament after an extensive preparation phase, which included winning the SAFF U17 Championship in September and playing two friendlies in China in October. At the pre-qualifiers press conference, India head coach Bibiano Fernandes said, “We began building this team in August with SAFF as the first target. The exposure matches in China helped us understand the level required, and arriving in Ahmedabad early has helped us adapt to the conditions. We are prepared and looking forward to the games.” The Blue Colts…

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      12 May
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      17-year-old, Omang Dodum’s first ever official goal for country

      Omang’s joy knew no bounds when his name was read out in the line-up before India took on Sri Lanka in the SAFF under-19 football championship in Yupia (Arunachal Pradesh) Hyderabad: His joy knew no bounds when his name was read out in the line-up before India took on Sri Lanka in the SAFF under-19 football championship in Yupia (Arunachal Pradesh). For the 17-year-old, Omang Dodum had one of those dream-come-true experiences as he led the forward line in the first-ever international football tournament in front of home fans. Not surprisingly, Dodum, sporting the famous No 9 jersey, scored India’s fifth of the night and his first ever official goal for the country. Although he had scored for India in Europe…

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    • 8 May
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      Indian probables to train for FIFA window named

      India is on the preparation path for the AFC Asian Cup 2027 Final Round qualifiers, where they are placed in Group C, along with Bangladesh, Hong Kong China, and Singapore, with the qualifiers being played in a home-and-away round robin format Hyderabad: Head coach Manolo Márquez announced the 28-member Indian probables squad that will assemble in Kolkata on May 18 to train for the FIFA International window in June. India is on the preparation path for the AFC Asian Cup 2027 Final Round qualifiers, where they are placed in Group C, along with Bangladesh, Hong Kong China, and Singapore, with the qualifiers being played in a home-and-away round robin format. The Blue Tigers’ next big challenge is against Hong Kong, China,…

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    • 8 May
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      Football great DMK Afzal passes away

      Afzal, a member of the 1962 Asian Games gold medal-winning football team, is a product of legendary football coach from the city, SA Rahim HYDERABAD: Indian sports and football fraternity lost a champion player and one of the all-time greats, DMK Afzal. He passed away here on Wednesday. He was 81. Afzal, a member of the 1962 Asian Games gold medal-winning football team, has been ailing because of poor health for some time. He was another of those products of the legendary football coach from the city, SA Rahim, who was instrumental in India witnessing a golden era in football when five from the city featured in the Indian team for the 1956 Melbourne Olympics. Afzal was a product of an…

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    • 8 May
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      Inter Milan edge out Barcelona 4-3 to enter Champions League final

      To face either PSG or Arsenal in Munich on May 31 for the summit clash Milan: Inter Milan has another Champions League final to look forward to. Once the players catch their breath, that is. In the end, it took extra time, two astonishing comebacks and 13 goals to separate Barcelona and Inter and see the Italian club — which was a mere seconds away from elimination — prevail 7-6 on aggregate after winning another rollercoaster encounter 4-3 on Tuesday. Substitute Davide Frattesi was the extra-time star for Inter, firing home in the 99th minute to leave the Barcelona players slumped to the ground while his Nerazzurri teammates — including those on the bench — were racing to celebrate with him.“I…

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    • 5 May
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      Barcelona marches toward La Liga title before Inter Milan decider in Champions League

      Raphinha and Fermín López secured a 2-1 comeback win for Barcelona against relegated Valladolid. Hansi Flick’s rotated squad overcame a first-half deficit, with Lamine Yamal sparking the revival, maintaining Barcelona’s La Liga lead before facing Inter Milan Barcelona: Raphinha and Fermín López saved Barcelona from a stumble at relegated Valladolid, helping it close on the La Liga title before a crunch Champions League match at Inter Milan. Halftime substitute Raphinha canceled out Valladolid’s first-half opener in the 54th minute. López continued his quietly superb season by bagging the winner six minutes later for a 2-1 road victory. Hansi Flick played with fire by rotating his starting XI ahead of Tuesday’s trip to Milan, where Barcelona and Inter will see which can tip the balance in…

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    • 4 May
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      FC Goa thrashes Jamshedpur FC in Kalinga Super Cup final to clinch title for second time

      Borja Herrera scored twice while Dejan Drazic struck the other goal in the 72nd minute to complete a dominant win for the Goan club Bhubaneswar: FC Goa on Saturday became the first team to win the Super Cup title twice with a 3-0 win over Jamshedpur FC in the final here as they also booked a slot for the preliminary round in the AFC Champions League Two. Borja Herrera (23rd and 51st minute) scored a brace while Dejan Drazic struck the other goal in the 72nd minute to complete a dominant win for the Goan club, which has India head coach Manolo Marquez at the helm of affairs. FC Goa had earlier won the Super Cup title in 2019, and they…

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    • 4 May
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      Hyderabad: Good response to Telangana Sports Authority’s football talent pool initiative

       The Football Talent Pool initiative, a collaborative effort of the Telangana Sports Authority, Telangana Football Association, All India Football Federation and FIFA, received an encouraging response at the GMC Balayogi Stadium at Gachibowli Hyderabad: The Football Talent Pool initiative, a collaborative effort of the Telangana Sports Authority, Telangana Football Association, All India Football Federation and FIFA, received an encouraging response at the GMC Balayogi Stadium in Gachibowli here on Saturday. The program is aimed to revive football in Telangana, particularly in Hyderabad. The under-15 boys’ talent hunt today was attended by about 600 young footballers from the districts across the State and the players were divided into 30 teams to identify talent. On Sunday, the under-15 talent identification will continue for…

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    • 4 May
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      Sports Authority of Telangana honoured by AIFF for promoting football

      Sports Authority of Telangana was honoured by the All India Football Federation for its outstanding contribution, support in encouraging and promoting football in Hyderabad, Telangana for 2024-25 at the AIFF Annual Awards day function Hyderabad: Sports Authority of Telangana was honoured by the All India Football Federation (AIFF) for its outstanding contribution, support in encouraging and promoting football in Hyderabad, Telangana for 2024-25 at the AIFF Annual Awards day function in Bhubaneswar. The Award was received by Sonibala Devi, IFS, VC & MD, Sports Authority of Telangana. Among the dignitaries present in the AIFF Annual Awards function along with AIFF President Mr. Kalyan Chaubey, Mr. Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, Deputy Chief Minister of Odisha, Mr. Suryabanshi Suraj, Minister for Higher Education,…

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    • 3 May
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      FC Goa to take on Jamshedpur FC in Kalinga Super Cup summit clash

      Both teams eye berth in AFC Champions League Bhubaneswar: FC Goa will aim to become the first team to win the Super Cup twice, while Jamshedpur FC will target a historic maiden title when the two sides clash in the final of the ongoing edition here on Saturday. The winners of the final will also secure qualification to the 2025-26 AFC Champions League Two Preliminary round, adding significant motivation to the contest at the Kalinga Stadium. Former champions FC Goa, who lifted the title in 2019, are looking to end a four-year absence from continental football.Their only appearance in Asia came in the 2021 AFC Champions League group stage. Jamshedpur FC, on the other hand, have entered uncharted territory. This is…

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    • 3 May
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      Nizamabad’s Soumya adjudged AIFF woman player of the year for 2024-25 season

      Soumya was felicitated by the All India Football Federation at Bhubaneswar HYDERABAD: G Soumya of Nizamabad, who also led Indian women’s football team earlier, was adjudged ‘Best Player of the Year’ for 2024-25 season in women’s category. Soumya was felicitated by the All India Football Federation at Bhubaneswar. Telangana Football Association secretary G Palguna, Muzzaffar Ali, vice-president of TFA, were present and said it was a fitting recognition to an outstanding footballer. “We hope and wish that Soumya continues to represent India at the highest level and bring laurels,” the TFA secretary said. For the record, Soumya started playing football in 2012 under the tutelage of the dedicated coach G Nagaraju, who runs the Care Football Academy in Nizamabad.

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