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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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      1 November
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      Jamshedpur FC fight back to hold NorthEast United in Super Cup thriller

      Jamshedpur FC fought back from two goals down to draw 2-2 with NorthEast United in the AIFF Super Cup Group B clash at Bambolim. Raphael Messi Bouli’s late equaliser kept Jamshedpur’s slim semi-final hopes alive in a rain-hit contest Hyderabad: Jamshedpur FC fought back from two goals down to earn a thrilling 2-2 draw against NorthEast United FC in their second AIFF Super Cup 2025–26 Group B encounter at the GMC Stadium in Bambolim (Goa) on Wednesday. Chema Nunez opened the account for NorthEast United in the 20th minute before Alaaeddine Ajaraie doubled their advantage just nine minutes later with a clinical finish. Jamshedpur, staring at elimination, clawed back through Pronay Halder’s header in the 43rd minute, and their persistence paid…

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      FC Goa begins Super Cup title defence against Jamshedpur FC

      FC Goa will begin their Super Cup 2025 title defence on Sunday against Jamshedpur FC at Fatorda. The reigning champions face a competitive Group B, with matches scheduled throughout the week before they shift focus to the AFC Champions League Hyderabad: With one round of continental challenges behind them, FC Goa now turn their attention to defending domestic silverware as they begin their Super Cup 2025 campaign on home soil. The Gaurs open their title defence against Jamshedpur FC, the side they defeated in last season’s final, at the Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Fatorda on Sunday. The reigning champions have been drawn into a competitive Group B, featuring Durand Cup winners NorthEast United FC and I-League champions Inter Kashi, alongside…

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    • 26 October
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      Chennaiyin FC set for Super Cup opener against Mohun Bagan

      Chennaiyin FC, led by head coach Clifford Miranda, begin their AIFF Super Cup 2025-26 campaign against Mohun Bagan on October 25, featuring an all-Indian squad blending youth and experience Hyderabad: Led by former India international attacker Clifford Miranda, a 24-member Chennaiyin FC squad will participate in the AIFF Super Cup 2025-26. Drawn in Group A, the Marina Machans will begin their campaign with a crucial clash against Mohun Bagan Super Giant on October 25 at the Fatorda Stadium, before facing East Bengal FC and Dempo SC. Miranda, a previous Super Cup winner as a coach, brings extensive knowledge of the Indian football ecosystem, having enjoyed a long and successful career on both sides of the pitch. The 45-cap India international, who…

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    • 26 October
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      AIFF Super Cup 2025-26 kicks off today in Goa with East Bengal and Bagan matches

      The AIFF Super Cup 2025-26 begins in Goa on October 25 with East Bengal FC facing Dempo SC and Mohun Bagan Super Giant taking on Chennaiyin FC. Top Indian clubs aim to showcase form and team unity in the opener Hyderabad: The AIFF Super Cup 2025-26 will kick off with two Group A fixtures on Saturday, October 25, as East Bengal FC go up against Dempo SC (16:30) at the GMC Stadium in Bambolim, and Mohun Bagan Super Giant cross swords with Chennaiyin FC (19:30) at the Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Fatorda. The matches at the Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium will be telecast live on Star Sports Khel and streamed on JioHotstar. The matches at the GMC Athletic Stadium will…

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    • 15 October
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      Indian U17 women’s team wins 2-1 against Kyrgyz Republic in AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup qualifiers

      The Indian U17 women’s football team began their AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026 Qualifiers with a thrilling 2-1 victory over Kyrgyz Republic. Captain Julan Nongmaithem scored the winning goal in injury time after assisting the first goal Hyderabad: Captain Julan Nongmaithem turned hero in stoppage time as the Indian U17 women’s team began their AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026 Qualifiers campaign with a thrilling 2-1 win over hosts Kyrgyz Republic at the Dolen Omurzakov Stadium on Monday. In a match brimming with emotion, momentum swings, and high stakes, the Young Tigresses, despite being frustrated for the majority of the game, bagged all three points at the death. India is targeting a place in their first AFC U17…

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    • 14 October
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      Indian women’s team targets history in AFC U-17 Women’s Asian Cup qualifiers

      The Indian women’s U-17 football team begins their AFC Women’s Asian Cup qualifiers against Kyrgyz Republic on October 13, 2025, in Bishkek. With a 21-year wait to qualify, India aims to secure a spot in the China 2026 tournament Hyderabad: The Indian women’s team will be aiming to create history as they begin their AFC Under-17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026 Qualifiers campaign against hosts Kyrgyz Republic in Group G’s opening game at the Dolen Omurzakov Stadium in Bishkek on Monday, October 13, 2025, at 18:30 IST. The match will be streamed live on the Kyrgyz Sport TV YouTube Channel. India last participated in the AFC U-17 Women’s Asian Cup in 2005, and now the Young Tigresses are tasked with ending…

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    • 12 October
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      Suhail Ahmad Bhat scores twice as India edges out Indonesia 2-1

      India’s Under-23 football team secured a 2-1 win over Indonesia in the first of two friendly matches in Jakarta. Suhail Ahmad Bhat scored a brace, and Dony Tri Pamungkas pulled one back for Indonesia before half-time Hyderabad: India’s Under-23 men’s team defeated Indonesia 2-1 in the first of two U23 international friendlies at the Gelora Bung Karno Madya Stadium in Jakarta, Indonesia, on Friday. All goals came in the first half, with Naushad Moosa’s side racing to an early two-goal lead thanks to a superb brace from Suhail Ahmad Bhat (5’ and 26’) before Dony Tri Pamungkas pulled one back four minutes before half-time. After an intensely fought second half that yielded no goals, the Blue Colts claimed a well-deserved win,…

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    • 11 October
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      India force 1-1 draw against Singapore in AFC Asian Cup 2027 qualifiers

      India battled to a 1-1 draw against Singapore in the AFC Asian Cup 2027 qualifiers. Rahim Ali scored a last-minute equalizer after Ikhsan Fandi gave Singapore the lead. Despite playing with 10 men for most of the match, India earned a vital point Hyderabad: In a dramatic encounter filled with grit and late heroics, 10-man India forced a 1-1 draw against hosts Singapore in the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 Qualifiers Final Round Group C match at the National Stadium, Singapore, on Thursday. Rahim Ali emerged as the hero, scoring his first-ever goal for India with a 90th-minute equalizer, after Ikhsan Fandi had handed Singapore the lead in first-half stoppage time. India were forced to play nearly the entire second…

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    • 9 October
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      Indian Women’s Team for AFC U-17 Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers

      India’s women’s U-17 football team, led by head coach Joakim Alexandersson, prepares for the AFC U-17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026 Qualifiers in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, facing Kyrgyz Republic and Uzbekistan. The squad aims to secure a spot in China Hyderabad: India’s head coach for the women’s U-17 football team, Joakim Alexandersson, has named a 23-member squad for the AFC Under-17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026 Qualifiers, set to take place in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, from October 13 to 17. India has been placed in Group G, alongside hosts Kyrgyz Republic and Uzbekistan. The matches will be held at the Dolen Omurzakov Stadium in Bishkek, with kick-off times set for 18:30 IST. India’s opening game is against Kyrgyz Republic on October 13, followed…

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    • 3 October
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      Premier League hosts week-long fan and community events in Mumbai

      The Premier League celebrates its growing presence in India with a week-long series in Mumbai, featuring fan screenings, community coach development, and former England star Michael Owen. Initiatives aim to expand grassroots football, benefiting local coaches and over 80 children. Hyderabad: The Premier League is preparing to mark another milestone in India. After opening its Mumbai office earlier this year, the League is staging a week-long series of activities in the city, reinforcing its commitment to fans and communities across the country. Former Liverpool, Manchester United, and Newcastle United striker Michael Owen, together with the iconic Premier League Trophy, will headline this week of fan and community engagement. The activities will begin on Saturday, 4 October with Premier League Live, a fan-park style…

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