My understanding with Sunil Chhetri is telepathic: Jeje

Abu Dhabi, Dec 25 (IBNS): Jeje Lalpekhlua first struck everyone’s eyes when he scored a hat-trick against Pakistan, that too at the age of 19 -- in his first tournament. Since then, despite scoring regularly, he was in and out of the national squad till 2015, after which he cemented his place striking a “telepathic understanding” with Sunil Chhetri.

Sunil Chhetri sets the best example: Renedy

New Delhi, Dec 24 (IBNS); With the AFC Asian Cup 2019 knocking at the door, former Indian midfielder Renedy Singh, a member of India’s AFC Asian Cup Doha 2011 campaign, feels talismanic striker “Sunil Chhetri sets the best example in the current team.”

India to play international friendly against Oman on Dec 27

New Delhi, Nov 26 (IBNS): The Indian Senior National Team will be playing an International Friendly against Oman on December 27, 2018 in Abu Dhabi as part of their preparation for the forthcoming AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019.

India brave adverse conditions as they aim to recover in time in for the Jordan test

Amman, Nov 17 (IBNS):  With 7 members of the Indian National Team having left stranded at the Kuwait International Airport for over 32 hours, courtesy heavy thunderstorm and rains, it is not the ideal situation for Stephen Constantine’s boys as they try to recover in time to take on a strong Jordan team in the scheduled International Friendly in Amman on Saturday.

AIFF, Government of Odisha sign MoU for football development

New Delhi, Nov 13 (IBNS): All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Monday (November 12, 2018) entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the State Government of Odisha. The MoU was signed in the presence of Odisha Chief Minister Mr. Naveen Patnaik at a packed Kalinga Stadium complex in Bhuwaneshwar.

Indian women's team pump 7 past Bangladesh in 2020 Olympics qualifier

Yangon, Nov 11 (IBNS): Leaving the disappointment of the draw against Nepal behind, the Indian women's national team recorded a fine 7-1 win against Bangladesh in their second match of the 2020 AFC Women's Olympic Qualifiers Round 1, held on Sunday (November 11) at the Thuwunna Stadium in Yangon. Bala Devi scored four out of the seven goals for India, with Kamala Devi grabbing a brace and Sanju wrapping an excellent performance with a well-deserved strike.  

Maymol confident of positive result against Bangladesh

New Delhi, Nov 10 (IBNS): The Indian women's national team takes on Bangladesh in their second match of the first round of the 2020 AFC Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament, which will be held at the Thuwunna Stadium in Yangon on Sunday (November 11).

Constantine announces list of 30 probables for friendly against Jordan

New Delhi, Nov 2 (IBNS): Indian National Team Head Coach Stephen Constantine announced a list of 30 probables for India’s forthcoming International Friendly against Jordan. The match is slated to be played at the King Abdullah II International Stadium in Amman on November 17, 2018.

Nepal beat India 2-0 in AFC u-19 Women's Championship Qualifiers

Chonburi, Oct 26 (IBNS): India slumped to a 0-2 defeat at the hands of neighbours Nepal, as opposition striker Rekha scored a brace to take the Himalayan nation to three points from two games.

Constantine announces 22-member squad for upcoming friendly against China

New Delhi, Oct 10 (IBNS): Coach Stephen Constantine announced his 22-member squad for India's first-ever International fixture in China which is scheduled at the Suzhou Olympic Sports Centre Stadium in Suzhou City on October 13, 2018. Kick-off is at IST 17:05 Hrs.

India to visit China for first time ever to play an international friendly on Oct 13

New Delhi, Sept 23 (IBNS): As part of their preparation for the forthcoming AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019, the Indian National Team will be playing an International Friendly against China on Oct 13.

Captaincy has made us more responsible and confident, say Bose and Thapa

Dhaka, Sept 14 (IBNS):  They say that leaders are born not made. But a true leader is him who accepts the challenge to guide the team through the thick and thin.

Road is long and Subha needs to continue doing his job: says Bose's emotional mom

Dhaka, Sept 4 (IBNS): Back in 2011, a skinny defender led a Kodalia-based (a suburban area near Kolkata) school in Subroto Cup -- the pan-India school football tournament. Fast forward to 2018, the grown-up promising defender is on the brink of the leading the National Team in India’s opener in the SAFF Suzuki Cup.

India U23 beat Rydalmere Lions FC

New Delhi, Aug 31 (IBNS): India U23s wrapped up their exposure trip Down Under in some style, registering an emphatic 4-0 victory over Rydalmere Lions FC, at the Valentine Sports Park in Sydney on Friday.  

AIFF League committee meets in Delhi

New Delhi,l Aug 28 (IBNS): All India Football Federation League Committee met at the Football House in New Delhi on Tuesday.