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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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      31 March
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      Jamshedpur FC in Indian Super League semifinals after 2-0 win against NorthEast United FC

      The Red Miners will face League Shield Winners Mohun Bagan Super Giant in the last-four fixture Hyderabad: Jamshedpur FC defeated NorthEast United FC by 2-0 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong to enter the semi-finals of the Indian Super League (ISL) on Sunday. The Red Miners will face League Shield Winners Mohun Bagan Super Giant in the last-four fixture, whereas the Highlanders’ run in the campaign rounds off with this result. Jamshedpur FC’s five away victories so far this season are the best that they have recorded in any ISL campaign. The visitors grabbed the breakthrough in their unique style, with Ashutosh Mehta pulling off a long throw-in that found its way to Stephen Eze inside the 18-yard box. The…

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    • 30 March
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      SkyKings FC beats Rainbow FC in final through penalty shoot-out, wins Champions Cup 7 title

      SkyKings FC scored a hard-fought 7-6 win against Rainbow FC Hyderabad: SkyKings FC scored a hard-fought 7-6 win against Rainbow FC via penalty shoot-out in the final of the Champions Cup 7 invitation football tournament for under-11 years, organised by Friends Club of Bolarum, here on Saturday. Special prizes were given to Arush of Rainbow (best striker), Rishab of St. Michael’s (best defender) and Eshaan of SkyKings (best goalkeeper). The result: Final: SkyKings FC 7 (Vihaan, Arya, Shaurya, Manvik, Krishna, Naman, Mehedi) beat Rainbow FC 6 (Shaun, Sunny, Aarush, Prince, Lucky, Dhruv).

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    • 30 March
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      ISL: Bengaluru FC leave Mumbai in shatters, as they clock 5-0 win to qualify for semifinal

      Bengaluru FC will play FC Goa across two legs of the semi-final on April 2 and April 6, respectively Hyderabad: Bengaluru FC blanked Mumbai City FC 5-0 in the ISL play-off to qualify for the semifinal at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru on Saturday. The Blues has set up a last-four fixture with FC Goa now, whereas the Islanders’ season wraps up with this defeat. The Blues discovered early inroads through Ryan Williams in the ninth minute, as the attacker laid in a low cross inside the Mumbai City FC box. Thaer Krouma could not control the pace put behind the pass, though, leading to a disarrayed interception that was met by Suresh Singh Wangjam and drilled into the bottom…

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    • 30 March
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      Radical changes proposed in the All India Football Federation draft constitution

      The proposals include the provision for inclusion of at least five former national players in the 14-member executive committee and removal of the office bearers through a no-confidence motion Hyderabad: The draft constitution of the All India Football Federation (AIFF) has proposed several radical changes, including the provision for inclusion of at least five former national players in the 14-member Executive Committee and removal of the office bearers through a no-confidence motion. The draft constitution, prepared by retired Justice L Nageswara Rao, has been submitted to the Supreme Court. An SC bench comprising Justices PS Narasimha and Joymalya Bagchi on March 25 commenced final hearing on pleas related to the finalisation of the AIFF Constitution. The matter is likely to be…

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    • 29 March
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      Bengaluru FC set to face Mumbai City FC in high-stakes ISL playoff clash

      Bengaluru FC secured third place in the league standings, accumulating 38 points from 24 matches with 11 wins and five draws. On the other hand, Mumbai City FC clinched a spot in the top six with a crucial 2-0 victory over Bengaluru FC in their final match, and they now aim to secure a semifinal berth at the same venue where they sealed their playoff qualification. Hyderabad: Bengaluru FC will host Mumbai City FC at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in the first single-legged knockout game of Indian Super League (ISL) playoffs on Saturday. The Blues finished third in the league standings, notching 38 points from 24 games on the back of 11 victories and five draws. Meanwhile, the Islanders sneaked into…

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    • 26 March
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      AIFF Futsal Committee proposes to hold Women’s and men’s events together

      The suggested dates for the men’s and women’s tournaments have been set for the first week of June Hyderabad: The AIFF Futsal Committee proposed that the AIFF Women’s Futsal Club Championship be conducted along with the men’s event. The suggested dates for the tournaments have been set for the first week of June. Mulrajsinh Chudasama chaired the meeting, which was attended by AIFF secretary general Anilkumar, and deputy chairperson Amit Deb, along with members Krishna Pada Sarkar, Palam Acharji, and Naresh Singh Rana. “Futsal is growing rapidly in India, and we have seen an increasing excitement among the players to participate in competitive futsal. It is our intention to give them more games and exposure,” the committee said in a statement…

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    • 26 March
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      India held to a goalless draw by Bangladesh in AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifier Final Round

      With goal remaining elusive, India has to gear up for tougher battles ahead against Singapore and Hong Kong in the four-team group Hyderabad: India was held to a goalless draw by Bangladesh in the AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers Final Round at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium inShillong on Tuesday. After an unsure first half when the Bangladesh attackers exploited gaps in the Indian defence to launch a few raids, the Blue Tigers turned around in the next 45 minutes to keep the rival defenders fairly busy, much to the delight of the 15,000-strong crowd. But a goal remained elusive, thus leaving India to gear up for tougher battles ahead against Singapore and Hong Kong in the four-team group. Singapore and Hong…

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    • 25 March
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      India set to kick off AFC Asian Cup 2027 qualifiers against Bangladesh in Shillong

      The remaining two teams in Group A, Singapore and Hong Kong, will also compete against each other on Tuesday. With only the group winners advancing to the final tournament in Saudi Arabia, the stakes are high. Manolo Márquez has described the qualifiers as ‘six finals,’ emphasizing the importance of every match. Hyderabad: The India senior men’s team will begin their AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers final round campaign taking on Bangladesh at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong on Tuesday. The other two teams in Group A, Singapore and Hong Kong, will also face each other on Tuesday. As only the group winners qualify for the final tournament in Saudi Arabia, the margin for error is low, with Manolo Márquez labelling…

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    • 24 March
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      Late goal helps Sreenidi Warriors draw against Churchill Brothers in I-League Championship

      Pape Gassama opened the scoring for the hosts in the 29th minute, while David Castañeda equalised from the penalty spot in the 12th minute of additional time at the end of the second half Hyderabad: Sreenidi Deccan FC settled for a one-all draw against Churchill Brothers FC in a Round 20 fixture of the I-League Championship at the Raia Panchayat Ground in Goa on Sunday. Pape Gassama opened the scoring for the hosts in the 29th minute, while David Castañeda equalised from the penalty spot in the 12th minute of additional time at the end of the second half. Assistant coach Ishant Singh fielded an unchanged starting eleven, and it was the hosts who began the game with more intent, dominating…

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    • 23 March
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      Sreenidi Deccan FC takes on Churchill Brothers FC in I-League Football Championship

      Deccan Warriors played out a 2-2 draw against Inter Kashi in their last league fixture, while Churchill Brothers FC secured a 3-1 victory over their Goan rivals, Dempo SC HYDERABAD: Sreenidi Deccan FC take on Churchill Brothers FC in the penultimate away game of the I-League Football Championship at Raja Panchayat Ground in Goa on Sunday. The Deccan Warriors played out a 2-2 draw against Inter Kashi in their last league fixture, while Churchill Brothers FC secured a 3-1 victory over their Goan rivals, Dempo SC. Assistant coach Ishant Singh, who is currently in charge of the Deccan Warriors, said that they were not proud of how the season has gone for them. “We want to compete at our highest level in…

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