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AIFF to file affidavit on contentious representation clause with rider

AIFF to file affidavit on contentious representation clause with rider

New Delhi: The All India Football Federation is unable to dissuade state associations from objecting the contentious representation clause in its new...

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Rao report recommends 'flexibility' in ISL ownership structure, AIFF seeks phased promotion-relegation

Rao report recommends 'flexibility' in ISL ownership structure, AIFF seeks phased promotion-relegation

New Delhi: Justice LN Rao has recommended “flexibility” in Indian Super League’s ownership structure, “suitable” commercial payouts for each...

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In wretched Asian Cup campaign, India sink further in Bangladesh

In wretched Asian Cup campaign, India sink further in Bangladesh

New Delhi: In an attempt to reboot following elimination from AFC Asian Cup qualification, India have been sucked further deep into the black hole...

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Winning start for East Bengal in Women's ACL group stage

Winning start for East Bengal in Women's ACL group stage

New Delhi: East Bengal are off to a bright start in the 2025-26 AFC Women’s Champions League after their 3-1 win in group stage opener over Iran’s...

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Shubman Gill discharged from hospital after neck injury

Shubman Gill discharged from hospital after neck injury

New Delhi: India skipper Shubman Gill was discharged from a hospital in Kolkata on Sunday following his neck injury in the first Test against South...

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Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal qualify for World Cup with huge win

Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal qualify for World Cup with huge win

Portugal thrashed Armenia 9-1 in their final Group F qualifier on Sunday to qualify for the 2026 World Cup as group toppers, with Bruno Fernandes...

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FIDE World Cup: Harikrishna knocked out as Erigaisi lone Indian left in field

FIDE World Cup: Harikrishna knocked out as Erigaisi lone Indian left in field

Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi remained the lone Indian in the quarterfinals after P Harikrishna was eliminated by Jose Martinez Alcantara of Mexico in...

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Mohun Bagan seek FIFA, AFC intervention on Anwar Ali transfer saga

Mohun Bagan seek FIFA, AFC intervention on Anwar Ali transfer saga

New Delhi: Mohun Bagan requested intervention from world governing body FIFA and the Asian Football Confederation on Friday on adjudication of Anwar...

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AIFF state members nix adoption of Supreme Court-approved constitution clause

AIFF state members nix adoption of Supreme Court-approved constitution clause

New Delhi: The All India Football Federation’s state units have refused to accept the contentious representation clause that was up for adoption as...

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AIFF gets helping hand from ISL clubs, snub from I-League sides

AIFF gets helping hand from ISL clubs, snub from I-League sides

New Delhi: The All India Football Federation and Indian Super League clubs are exploring the idea of pulling in all their resources together to...

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AIFF back in Supreme Court again after failed ISL tender

AIFF back in Supreme Court again after failed ISL tender

New Delhi: The All India Football Federation will return to the corridors of the Supreme Court once again to seek directives for a way forward after...

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Alleged overage players remain on the bench in BC Roy Trophy final

Alleged overage players remain on the bench in BC Roy Trophy final

New Delhi: The presence of two alleged overage players didn’t make any difference to the outcome of the final of sub-junior boys national...

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Tense wait for AIFF over ISL tender

Tense wait for AIFF over ISL tender

New Delhi: The All India Football Federation is pacing itself anxiously towards Friday, when bids for the Indian Super League’s commercial rights...

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Ind vs Aus, 4th T20I: All eyes on Gill as India look to go for the kill

Ind vs Aus, 4th T20I: All eyes on Gill as India look to go for the kill

New Delhi: Onus will be on Shubman Gill for a big score when India face Australia in the fourth T20I in Carra, Gold Coast, on Thursday. With the...

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AIFF faces internal fire over allowing overage players in Jr Nationals

AIFF faces internal fire over allowing overage players in Jr Nationals

New Delhi: The All India Football Federation’s apparent approval of two players who have failed age-verification tests to continue playing in the...

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Two arrested over match-fixing in Calcutta Football League

Two arrested over match-fixing in Calcutta Football League

New Delhi: Kolkata Police arrested two persons of a Calcutta Football League club on allegations of match fixing on Monday. Kidderpore Sporting’s...

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AIFF hands over freshly-crafted I-League trophy to Inter Kashi

AIFF hands over freshly-crafted I-League trophy to Inter Kashi

New Delhi: The All India Football Federation got itself into an unbelievable position when it presented the I-League trophy to Inter Kashi on...

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Mandhana-Rawal record stand lift India into Women's World Cup semis

New Delhi: Smriti Mandhana and Pratika Rawal’s record partnership propelled India to the semi-finals of the Women’s World Cup with a 53 runs (DLS...

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FC Goa leave a mark in defeat to Al Nassr

New Delhi: Even without the rested Cristiano Ronaldo, Al Nassr didn’t feel the need to start with Sadio Mane, Joao Felix and Kingsley Coman for FC...

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Naqvi plans hand over of Asia Cup trophy to India on Nov 10

New Delhi: Asian Cricket Council as well as Pakistan Cricket Board’s chairman Mohsin Naqvi has offered hand over of the Asia Cup trophy to India at...

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Ronaldo absence sombers mood as FC Goa battle Al Nassr

New Delhi: Al Nassr might be without Cristiano Ronaldo but it doesn’t make FC Goa’s task easier in their AFC Champions League Two home clash on...

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Women's World Cup: South Africa win rain-curtailed match to eliminate Pakistan

New Delhi: Veteran all-rounder Marizanne Kapp shown with both bat and ball to script South Africa’s 150-run win (DLS Method) over Pakistan in a...

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India falter in chase as Knight century takes England into Women's World Cup semis

New Delhi: India tripped from a seemingly comfortable position in their run chase as England entered the semi-finals of Women’s World Cup with a...

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Man United snatch late win to extend Liverpool's woes

New Delhi: A late header from Harry Maguire sealed Manchester United’s thrilling 2–1 over reigning champions Liverpool in the English Premier...

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Losing three wickets in powerplay overs pegged us back, says Gill

New Delhi: Early dismissals of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and himself made it difficult for India in the first ODI against Australia in Perth on...

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Decks cleared for Hyderabad FC to become Sporting Club Delhi

New Delhi: Indian Super League side Hyderabad FC have obtained approval from the Delhi Soccer Association to rebrand themselves as Sporting Club...

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AIFF floats 15-year ISL tender, promotion and relegation kept in bid document

New Delhi: The All India Football Federation wants an annual fee of at least Rs 37.5 crore from the company that wins commercial rights of its...

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Singapore show India the door in race for AFC Asian Cup spot

New Delhi: To win must-win games, defending a lead is as essential as scoring, which explained why Khalid Jamil called up two defensive players for...

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Glad we could take 20 wickets in 'typical Delhi' wicket, says Sundar

New Delhi: Indian spinners took 13 of the 20 West Indian wickets in the second Test in Delhi that put them on doorstep of a 2-0 series sweep. Of the...

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India vs Pakistan not a rivalry any more, says Suryakumar Yadav

New Delhi: India’s domination of Pakistan in cricket suggests it couldn’t be viewed as a rivalry any more, believes skipper Suryakumar Yadav....

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India slide a spot to 134th in FIFA rankings, Spain dislodge Argentina from top

New Delhi: India dropped a spot to 134th in the FIFA rankings despite finishing third in the recently-held CAFA Nations Cup under new coach Khalid...

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Antim Panghal claims bronze medal at World Wrestling Championships

New Delhi: Antim Panghal bagged a bronze medal on Thursday to ensure that India won’t return empty-handed from the World Wrestling Championships in...

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Hope to be OK, says tennis legend Bjorn Borg as he fights cancer

New Delhi: Iconic tennis player Bjorn Borg is fighting an aggressive form of prostrate cancer and says he hopes to live it. The Swede underwent...

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Profligate FC Goa begin ACL 2 campaign with home defeat

New Delhi: Considering FC Goa had their fair share of scoring opportunities, inability to take any made them begin Asian Champions League 2 campaign...

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India may rest Bumrah in Asia Cup clash against Oman

New Delhi: India might rest injury-prone pace spearhead Jasprit Bunrah in their Asia Cup match against Oman after entering the Super 4 stage with two...

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Not a contest any more, India miles ahead of Pakistan, says Ganguly

New Delhi: No matter how much hype is created, India are just too strong for Pakistan, which recent results prove, believes Sourav Ganguly. India...

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Haaland scores brace as Man City dominate Man United

New Delhi: Manchester City’s Erling Haaland struck a brace in a 3-0 rout of Manchester United in the English Premier League on Sunday. In his first...

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Already qualified, Argentina, Brazil end World Cup qualifiers with defeats

New Delhi: Reigning champions Argentina slumped to a 1-0 loss against Ecuador while five-time winners Brazil went down by a similar margin at Bolivia...

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Germany, Spain, Belgium win in World Cup qualifiers

New Delhi: Germany won for the first time in five matches to recover from a shock first loss in an away World Cup qualifier while Spain and Belgium...

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Global transfer market soars to record high of $9.76 billion: FIFA

New Delhi: Global governing body FIFA announced on Wednesday that clubs around the world spent nearly $10 billion on international transfers in the...

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Allow flexibility in substitutes, new-ball rule in Tests, say former England captains

New Delhi: To make Tests more appealing, two former England captains have suggested that the International Cricket Council should allow greater...

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Supreme Court approves AIFF-FSDL proposal on ISL, appoints retired judge to oversee MRA process

New Delhi: The All India Football Federation must launch a process instantly to begin the 2025-26 season as per its proposed calendar, the Supreme...

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Don't want AIFF constitution to be delayed any further, says Supreme Court

New Delhi: Since revision of the All India Football Federation’s constitution is pending since 2017 and with FIFA setting a deadline of October 30...

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Man City bring in PSG's Donnarumma as Ederson departs for Fenerbahce

New Delhi: Manchester City have agreed a deal to bring in Italian keeper Gianluigi Donnarumma on deadline day from European champions Paris...

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EPL: Man City stunned at Brighton, West Ham thump Forest

New Delhi: Brighton and Hove Albion completed wonderful turnaround to win 2-1 at home and add to Manchester City’s early-season woes in the English...

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East Bengal qualify for group stage of AFC Women’s Champions League

New Delhi: Indian Women’s League champions East Bengal played out a 1-1 draw with Hong Kong side Kitchee FC to advance to the group stages of the...

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US Open: Sinner sails, Osaka races into second round

New Delhi: Reigning champion Jannik Sinner began his US Open campaign in impressive fashion, dispatching Vit Kopriva 6-1, 6-1, 6-2 to reach the second...

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Fresh plea from ISL clubs for speedy resolution of Indian football deadlock

New Delhi: Indian Super League clubs on Thursday requested Amicus Curiae to seek the Supreme Court’s permission to begin processes related to...

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Diamond Harbour stun East Bengal to enter Durand Cup final on debut

New Delhi: Diamond Harbour FC shocked East Bengal 2-1 to not only enter the Durand Cup final but also become the first debutant team to do so in 134...

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NorthEast United enter second successive Durand Cup final

New Delhi: Title holders NorthEast United prevailed over Shillong Lajong 1-0 on Tuesday to advance to the 134th Durand Cup’s final. Redeem Tlang’s...

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