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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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      2 August
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      Khalid Jamil appointed head coach of India’s Senior Men’s Football Team by AIFF

      Khalid Jamil has been appointed as the head coach of India’s Senior Men’s Football Team by AIFF, after a thorough evaluation of shortlisted candidates. Jamil’s prior accolades and familiarity with the team made him the preferred choice for upcoming international fixtures. Hyderabad: The All India Football Federation’s (AIFF) Executive Committee (EC), on the recommendation of the federation’s Technical Committee (TC), decided to appoint Khalid Jamil as the head coach of the Senior Men’s Indian National Team during its virtual meeting on Friday. In the presence of AIFF President Shri Kalyan Chaubey, Vice President Shri NA Haris, Treasurer Shri Kipa Ajay, the members of the Executive and Technical committees, along with both Dronacharya Awardee coaches Mr. Bimal Ghosh and Mr. Armando Colaco,…

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      25 July
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      AIFF shortlists three names for India men’s football team head coach

      The AIFF’s Technical Committee has shortlisted Khalid Jamil, Stephen Constantine, and Štefan Tarkovič for the Indian men’s football team head coach post. The Executive Committee will make the final decision. Hyderabad: The All India Football Federation’s (AIFF) Technical Committee (TC) met virtually on Wednesday to shortlist applicants for the Senior Men’s Indian Football Team head coach role. The TC carefully reviewed 170 applications received earlier this month and narrowed the list down to three candidates — Khalid Jamil, Stephen Constantine, and Stefan Tarkovie. The TC has recommended the resumes of the three shortlisted candidates to the Executive Committee, which will take the final call on who the next Blue Tigers head coach will be.

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    • 24 July
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      An honour to be with Liverpool, says Frimpong

      New Liverpool signing Jeremie Frimpong says it’s an “honour” to join the Premier League giants. In an exclusive interview, he expressed excitement, promised fans full commitment, and shared his goal of winning trophies and building a five-year legacy at Anfield. HYDERABAD: Jeremie Frimpong, speaking ahead of the Premier League 2025-26 season, said it would be an honour to be at Liverpool. In an exclusive interaction with JioHotstar, Frimpong said his family and his partner were very excited for him. “I’m truly grateful and looking forward to what lies ahead,” he said. On how quickly his Liverpool move came together, Frimpong said it all happened quite smoothly. “When Liverpool showed interest, for me it was a no-brainer. I told my agents —…

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    • 21 July
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      Sreenidi Deccan FC win Rahim League title

      Sreenidi Deccan FC won the TFA A-Division Rahim League football championship after a one-all draw with RT Boys FC. Sreenidi finished with 32 points, securing first place in the league Hyderabad: Sreenidi Deccan FC emerged champions in the TFA A-Division Rahim League football championship at Sreenidi Deccan Arena here on Sunday. It is worth mentioning that the League is conducted in memory of S.A. Rahim, regarded as one of the greatest football coaches from India, who mentored many Olympians, including sending six from the city to the 1956 Melbourne Games. The league, spanning over four months and featuring 91 matches in total, saw Sreenidi clinch the honors with 32 points after settling for a one-all draw with RT Boys Football Club…

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    • 16 July
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      India women keen to finish off tour in style

      India’s U20 women’s football team will face Uzbekistan again on Wednesday after a 1-1 draw in the first friendly, aiming for a better start and finish ahead of next month’s AFC qualifiers Hyderabad: After holding Uzbekistan to a 1-1 draw in the first U20 women’s friendly match on Monday, India are set to face the hosts again in the second and final game on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at the Do’stlik Stadium. Like the first match, this one will also be played behind closed doors, as per the mutual agreement between the two teams, who are preparing for next month’s AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers. Sulanjana Raul’s 79th-minute equaliser rescued a draw for the Young Tigresses after Uzbekistan had taken…

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    • 13 July
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      Shastri Soccer Club wins

      Shastri Soccer Club defeated SBI XI 3-0 in an exhibition football match held during the farewell of football promoter P Krishna Rao. Julie, Likith Naidu, and Shiva were the scorers Hyderabad: Shastri Soccer Club scored a 3-0 win against State Bank of India XI, comprising mainly former players, in an exhibition match held at the farewell function of P Krishna Rao, a well-known promoter of football from the State Bank group. Julie, P Likith Naidu, and Shiva were the scorers. Kittu, as he was popularly known in sporting circles, was the captain of the SBH team that won the South Zone inter-bank tournament. He also represented Telangana in the Junior Nationals and Andhra Pradesh in the 1991 Santosh Trophy national championship.…

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    • 13 July
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      AIFF Futsal Club Championship 2024–25 to begin on August 3 in Uttarakhand

      The AIFF Futsal Club Championship 2024–25 will be held in Rudrapur, Uttarakhand, from August 3 to 18. Seventeen teams, including defending champions Corbett FC, will battle for the title in India’s top futsal competition. Hyderabad: The AIFF Futsal Club Championship 2024-25 will be held from August 3 to 18 at the Shri Manoj Sarkar Stadium – Shivalik Hall in Rudrapur, Uttarakhand. Seventeen clubs will compete for the trophy in what is the fourth edition of the country’s highest-level futsal tournament. The teams have been drawn into four groups — three with four teams and one with five. The top two teams from each group will qualify for the quarter-finals. Uttarakhand side Corbett FC are the defending champions, having defeated Golazo FC 3-2 in…

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    • 7 July
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      Indian women qualify for AFC Asia Cup

      India qualified for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 with a historic 2–1 win over Thailand, led by Sangita Basfore’s brace in a dramatic, winner-takes-all clash in Chiang Mai Hyderabad: When the final whistle blew at the 700th Anniversary Stadium in Chiang Mai on July 5, 2025, Sangita Basfore broke down in tears. India had just earned a gritty 2–1 victory against hosts Thailand, sealing their qualification for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026. India had just created history. For the first time ever, the Blue Tigresses had a successful qualification campaign for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup. India’s last appearance at the continental showpiece came in 2003, at a time when there were no qualifiers. They participated again in…

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    • 6 July
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      Pedro MartinezKrishna Reddy clears AFC-B Licence course

      Krishna Reddy of AGORC (Hyderabad) successfully cleared the AFC B Licence course held in Bhopal. He has previously represented Telangana in the Santosh Trophy and is also a Level 5 National Referee Hyderabad: Y. Krishna Reddy of AGORC (Hyderabad) has cleared the AFC “B” Licence course held in Bhopal. The course, conducted by the AIFF with Jeddy Almeida as the course instructor, was attended by 24 coaches who participated in two modules, and 10 of them cleared the exam. Earlier, Y. Krishna Reddy had passed the AIFF C Licence in 2020 and represented the Senior State Team in the Santosh Trophy for Telangana in 2015–16 in Chennai. He is also a Level 5 National Referee, having passed in 2024. For the…

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    • 5 July
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      Indian women face Thailand in must-win Asian Cup qualifier

      India take on Thailand in a decisive AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 qualifier on July 5 in Chiang Mai, aiming for historic qualification and a step closer to the 2027 FIFA World Cup Hyderabad: It all comes down to Saturday night. After more than two months of continuous toil and three group-stage wins, India will take on Thailand for a place in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026 at the Chiang Mai Stadium in Thailand. The match will be streamed live on the Changsuek YouTube channel and Thai Women’s Football Facebook page. This is an opportunity to script a new piece of history. India have never previously reached the AFC Women’s Asian Cup through the qualifiers route. The Blue Tigresses…

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