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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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      13 June
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      AIFF, IFA launch pilot seminar in Kolkata to train local Match Commissioners

      The AIFF, in collaboration with IFA West Bengal, completed a three-day Match Commissioner Seminar in Kolkata to train local officials. The initiative aims to strengthen football operations at the state level and build a professional officiating ecosystem. Hyderabad: The All India Football Federation (AIFF), in collaboration with the Indian Football Association – West Bengal (IFA), completed a pilot project to develop local Match Commissioners in a significant step towards strengthening football governance and operations at the state level. As part of the initiative, a three-day Match Commissioner Seminar was held in Kolkata. The seminar was led by Mr. Binod K Singh (Jharkhand) as Chief Instructor, with Mr. Swagato Bhattacharya (West Bengal) as Assistant Instructor. Over 26 participants from various regions across…

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    • 12 June
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      UEFA U21 EURO 2025: Rising stars who could be tomorrow’s Football icons

      UEFA U21 Championship 2025, streaming live on FanCode, is set to showcase Europe’s brightest football talent. From Jobe Bellingham to Pablo Torre, these young stars are future icons already making waves on football’s biggest stages. Hyderabad: As the next generation of football icons steps onto Europe’s biggest youth stage, the UEFA U21 Championship 2025 brings together prodigies from across the continent. Streaming live on FanCode, India’s home for global football, the tournament is set to showcase players who could headline the next World Cup. Here are the names every football fan should know – future stars playing for top clubs, many of whom are already making headlines globally. Jobe Bellingham | Age: 19 | Position: Midfielder | Club: Sunderland AFC Profile: The…

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    • 11 June
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      India takes on Hong Kong in Asia Cup qualifier

      India will take on Hong Kong, China on Matchday 2 in Group C of the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 Qualifiers Final Round on Tuesday at the Kai Tak Stadium in Kowloon (Hong Kong). Hyderabad: India will take on Hong Kong, China on Matchday 2 in Group C of the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 Qualifiers Final Round on Tuesday at the Kai Tak Stadium in Kowloon (Hong Kong). The Group C table is still a clean slate, with all four teams level on a point apiece after both games on Matchday 1 on March 25 ended goalless. India and Bangladesh drew in Shillong, while Hong Kong also got a point away to Singapore. Only the group winners will qualify for…

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    • 10 June
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      AIFF hosts first-ever D Certificate coaching course for deaf coaches

      The course was led by AIFF lead coach educator, Shailesh Karkera, and supported by two Indian Sign Language interpreters from Slum Soccer. Hyderabad: The All India Football Federation (AIFF) successfully concluded the first-ever D Certificate Coaching Course for deaf candidates at the Reliance Foundation Young Champs facilities in Navi Mumbai on Sunday, June 7, 2025. The six-day programme was conducted under the aegis of the Western India Football Association (WIFA). Around 23 active football coaches, who are affiliated with the Indian NGO Slum Soccer, participated in the programme. The course was led by AIFF lead coach educator, Shailesh Karkera, and supported by two Indian Sign Language interpreters from Slum Soccer, ensuring that all participants had full accessibility, in the presence of AIFF’s head…

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    • 2 June
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      Thailand tie source of motivation, says Sunil Chhetri

      Including the first meeting, which India won 4-1 at the 1962 Asian Games in Jakarta, the Blue Tigers and Changsuek have played 26 times Hyderabad: From the Asian Games to the Asian Cup, from the King’s Cup to the Nehru Cup, the history of India versus Thailand clashes in men’s football is a long one.Including the first meeting, which India won 4-1 at the 1962 Asian Games in Jakarta, the Blue Tigers and Changsuek have played 26 times. The head-to-head reads: seven wins for India, 12 for Thailand, and seven draws. The previous two matches, however, were both won by India in 2019 — a sensational 4-1 win at the AFC Asian Cup in Abu Dhabi, followed by a narrow 1-0…

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    • 1 June
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      ICC Chairman Jay Shah meets UEFA President ahead of Champions League final in Munich

      “Privileged to represent the sport of cricket in Munich ahead of the @championsleague Final and engage in discussions with UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin. Interacting with fellow sports leaders is always enriching as the @ICC continues to broaden cricket’s global footprint,” Shah posted on X on Saturday. Hyderabad: International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman Jay Shah met UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin in Munich ahead of Saturday’s Champions League final between Inter Milan and Paris Saint-Germain, which will be played at the Allianz Arena. Mr. Jay Shah, the former BCCI secretary, met Mr. Ceferin on Friday. These meetings are part of the ICC efforts for expanding cricket’s global reach. “Honoured to represent cricket in Munich ahead of the @championsleague Final and have discussions with…

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    • May- 2025 -
      30 May
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      Relegation stayed for Delhi FC and SC Bengaluru after AIFF appeal

      In a major reprieve for Delhi FC and Sporting Club Bengaluru, the All India Football Federation’s Appeal Committee has stayed their relegation from the I-League until a final decision is reached on their submissions challenging the AIFF’s disciplinary panel ruling New Delhi: In a major reprieve for Delhi FC and Sporting Club Bengaluru, the All India Football Federation’s Appeal Committee has stayed their relegation from the I-League until a final decision is reached on their submissions challenging the AIFF’s disciplinary panel ruling. The two interim orders, dated May 24 and currently in possession of media, revealed that both the clubs had appealed against the AIFF Disciplinary Committee’s decisions that would have demoted them from the 2024–25 I-League season after they finished…

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    • 30 May
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      Chelsea beat Real Betis to clinch Conference League title

      The English club became the first team to have all four of UEFA’s club competitions in its trophy collection. London: Chelsea finally has a trophy to show for the unprecedented levels of spending under its American owners, even if it’s hardly one they’d have craved. The English club produced an impressive second-half rally to beat Real Betis 4-1 in the final of the Conference League on Wednesday, becoming, in the process, the first team to have all four of UEFA’s club competitions in its trophy collection. Aside from the 1971 and 1998 titles in the now-defunct Cup Winners’ Cup, Chelsea’s other European silverware — the Champions League in 2012 and 2021, and the Europa League in 2013 and 2019 — came…

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    • 28 May
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      Chhangte says he learnt a lot in terms of making right decisions ahead of AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers

      India will play Hong Kong in the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 Qualifiers Final Round on June 10 in Kowloon City Hyderabad: Winger Lallianzuala Chhangte said that India would be in the same group as some of the best countries in Asia (Australia, Uzbekistan and Syria) in the Asian Cup Qualifiers and that he had learnt a lot in terms of making the right decision at key moments. “Now, we’re really looking forward to the next challenge. Right now, our main focus is to qualify for the Asian Cup again,” he said in a chat with aiff.com India will play Hong Kong in the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 Qualifiers Final Round on June 10 in Kowloon City. Before…

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    • 27 May
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      ‘Thailand friendly perfect ahead of Asian Cup qualifier’

      Midfielder Suresh Singh Wangjam believes that the friendly game against Thailand on June 4 will be the perfect way to groom for the all-important clash with Hong Kong in the AFC Asian Cup qualifiers final round match against Hong Kong HYDERABAD: Midfielder Suresh Singh Wangjam believes that the friendly game against Thailand on June 4 will be the perfect way to groom for the all-important clash with Hong Kong in the AFC Asian Cup qualifiers final round match against Hong Kong on June 10 in Kowloon. India’s Group C in the Asia Cup qualifiers included Hong Kong, Singapore, and Bangladesh, against whom the Blue Tigers drew 0-0 on the first match day. Only the group winner will book their place in…

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