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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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      26 April
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      Barcelona, Real Madrid to face off in Copa del Rey final on Saturday, April 26

      Barcelona is on pace to conquer La Liga, and three days after the cup final it will start its two-legged Champions League semifinal against Inter Milan Barcelona: Barcelona and Real Madrid meet in the Copa del Rey final on Saturday with more than just the trophy on the line for the fierce Spanish rivals. Barcelona wants to grab the first piece of a potential treble of major titles in coach Hansi Flick’s debut season. The team is on pace to conquer La Liga, and three days after the cup final it will start its two-legged Champions League semifinal against Inter Milan. It could also be the last trophy for Carlo Ancelotti, who many Madrid watchers speculate could leave the powerhouse this…

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    • 26 April
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      With no Gymkhana and LB Stadium, Hyderabad’s prestigious Rahim League deprived of its due respect?

      Gymkhana Ground and the Lal Bahadur Stadium are not available for hosting the prestigious A-Division Rahim League football championship because of the ongoing summer camps HYDERABAD: Strange it may sound, but the prestigious A-Division Rahim League football championship, conducted by the Telangana Football Association on the name of arguably India’s greatest coach ever SA Rahim, from the city, couldn’t be held either at Gymkhana Ground or the Lal Bahadur Stadium for want of availability of the venues! The TFA team, led by GP Palguna, former international and now TFA secretary, were desperate to get one of the two grounds — Gymkhana Ground and the Lal Bahadur Stadium — to host the league but were not successful. Reason? The officials say that…

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    • 23 April
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      Chennaiyin FC set to take on Mumbai FC in Kalinga Super Cup

      The two sides have faced off three times in the Super Cup, with Chennaiyin claiming victory once at this very stage in 2019, a result that sparked their run to the final Bhubaneswar: Led by forward Connor Shields, Chennaiyin FC have named a strong squad for their Kalinga Super Cup 2025 opener against Mumbai City FC here on Wednesday. The tournament winners will earn a qualifying play-off spot for the AFC Champions League Two. Apart from Shields, head coach Owen Coyle has also named standout Indian performers Irfan Yadwad and Jiteshwor Singh, among others. Wilmar Jordan Gil and Daniel Chima Chukwu lead the attack, with the former aiming to become the outright top-scorer of the Super Cup. With eight combined goals…

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    • 20 April
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      Diamond Harbour beats Chanmari FC 1-0, clinches I-League 2 title

      Despite losing Chanmari was assured of a top-two finish as they now have 30 points in this season of I-League HYDERABAD: Chanmari FC became the second and final team to secure promotion to I-League 2025-26 in Delhi on Saturday. Despite losing 0-1 on home turf to Diamond Harbour FC, who claimed the I-League 2 title, Chanmari was assured of a top-two finish after their nearest challengers, Sporting Clube de Goa, dropped points in a 1-1 draw at FC Bengaluru United. With Chanmari FC now joining Aizawl FC in the I-League, it will mark the first time two clubs from Mizoram will be part of the league. With just one round to go, Chanmari has 30 points in 15 matches (nine wins,…

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    • 19 April
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      Liverpool eyes record 20th English Premier League title, to equal Man United’s record

      Liverpool holds a 13-point lead with six games left and it only needs six more points to be certain of winning the EPL title Liverpool: The countdown is on for Liverpool to clinch a record-tying 20th English top-flight title.It could even happen this weekend. Should Arsenal lose at Ipswich early Sunday afternoon, Liverpool will get the chance to wrap up the Premier League championship a few hours later by beating Leicester.Otherwise, the title could be confirmed on Wednesday when Arsenal hosts Crystal Palace — or the following weekend when Liverpool hosts Tottenham at Anfield. It looks certain to happen, given Liverpool holds a 13-point lead with six games left. Needing just six more points to be certain, barring the unlikeliest of…

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    • 19 April
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      Young Indian footballers shine in ISL 2024–25

      Mohun Bagan Super Giant made history this season by securing both the ISL Shield and ISL Cup, completing a memorable League Double. However, it was FC Goa’s Brison Fernandes who stole the individual spotlight by clinching the Emerging Player of the Season award. Hyderabad: The Indian Super League (ISL) has consistently served as a launch padfor India’s most promising football talent — from Sandesh Jhingan, Jeje Lalpekhlua to Sahal Abdul Samad, the platform has given rise to household names who’ve gone on to inspire millions. The 2024–25 season was no different, with young stars lighting up the league and charting the future course of Indian football. While Mohun Bagan Super Giant created history by completing the League Double this season —…

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    • 19 April
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      Norwich City coaches bring global expertise to U-17 Football Championship in Goa

      As part of the ‘Dream Again’ initiative by Dream Sports Foundation, the week-long U-17 football tournament included four specialized workshops focused on different facets of football development. Hyderabad: In a first in Indian football development, coaches of the English-based football team Norwich City FC brought their international expertise to the Dream Sports Championship Football 2025National Finals in Goa. As part of the ‘Dream Again’ initiative by Dream Sports Foundation, the week-long U-17 football tournament also featured four specialised workshops covering various aspects of football development. The well-rounded program featured sessions on leadership in coaching, physical and medical training and coach & support staff development led by Norwich City’s Head Coaches and Physiotherapists. Throughout the weeklong tournament, the workshops provided Indian coaches…

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    • 15 April
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      Punjab FC bags ISL Award for Best Elite Youth Program

      Punjab FC was awarded the Indian Super League Award for Best Elite Youth Program in recognition of the club’s outstanding contribution to youth development Hyderabad: Punjab FC has been awarded the Indian Super League Award for Best Elite Youth Program for the 2024–25 season, in recognition of the club’s outstanding contribution to youth development and its successful integration of academy players into the senior team. This season, the Shers fielded the youngest squad in the league with an average age of 25 years and 216 days, underlining the club’s vision for long-term growth and sustainability. A total of nine academy graduates featured in the senior team, with six making their first-team debuts. The club led the league in giving the most minutes to teenagers…

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    • 13 April
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      Mohun Bagan emerges Indian Super League 2024-25 champions, beats Bengaluru 2-1 in final during extra time

      Mohun Bagan came from behind after trailing by a goal to successfully cap off the League Double, having already clinched the ISL Shield this season, and have concluded the current campaign unbeaten at their home Hyderabad: Mohun Bagan Super Giant (MBSG) won the Indian Super League (ISL) with a 2-1 victory against Bengaluru FC at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan Stadium in Kolkata on Saturday. MBSG came from behind after trailing by a goal to successfully cap off the League Double, having already clinched the ISL Shield this season, and have concluded the current campaign unbeaten at their home. They are just the second team after Mumbai City FC (2020-21) to win the League Shield and the ISL Cup in the…

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    • 12 April
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      Mohun Bagan to clash with Bengaluru FC in ISL final

      The Indian Super League final will be played at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on Saturday HYDERABAD: Mohun Bagan Super Giant (MBSG) will face Bengaluru FC in the final of the Indian Super League at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (VYBK) in Kolkata on Saturday. Speaking at the pre-match press conference in Kolkata ahead of the final, Mohun Bagan Super Giant Head Coach Jose Molina stressed the importance of looking forward and not worrying about the past. “I don’t care about what happened in the past. I am trying to do my best for Mohun Bagan Super Giant. We did well to win the League Shield, and we are motivated to win the ISL Cup too. I don’t need extra motivation…

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