Not progressing still hurts, finishing strong was on agenda: Gurpreet on India's Asian Cup Qualifiers win

IANS | April 1, 2026 12:24 PM

New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) After India ended their wait for a win at Kochi, edging past Hong Kong 2-1 to end the AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers Final Round Group C campaign on a high at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Kochi, goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh thanked fans for their support, saying, "It's been an immense privilege to be supported by the amazing crowd."

Spain held by Egypt in pre-World Cup friendly

IANS | April 1, 2026 10:28 AM

Madrid, April 1 (IANS) Spain completed its preparations for this summer's FIFA World Cup finals with a 0-0 draw against Egypt in a friendly at Espanyol's RCDE Stadium.

Czechia, Sweden and Turkiye qualify for FIFA World Cup 2026

IANS | April 1, 2026 9:48 AM

New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) Turkiye brought an end to their 24-year absence from the FIFA World Cup with a narrow victory over plucky Kosovo, which was sealed by an opportunistic effort from Kerem Akturkoglu.

Italy miss third straight FIFA WC after playoff loss to Bosnia

IANS | April 1, 2026 9:20 AM

Berlin, April 1 (IANS) Four-time champion Italy have failed to qualify for a third consecutive FIFA World Cup after losing to Bosnia and Herzegovina in a dramatic playoff decided by penalties.

Asian Cup Qualifiers: India end Asian Cup qualifiers on a high with a win over Hong Kong

IANS | March 31, 2026 10:33 PM

Kochi, March 31 (IANS) Ryan Williams and Akash Mishra scored in each half of the match as India prevailed over past Hong Kong 2-1, to end their AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 Qualifiers Final Round Group C campaign on a high at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Kochi on Tuesday. With this, India recorded their first win at Kochi.

Confident Blue Colts ready to face Bhutan in SAFF U20 Championship semifinal

IANS | March 31, 2026 6:39 PM

Male (Maldives), March 31 (IANS) Defending champions India will look to rise to the occasion when they take on Bhutan in the semifinals of the SAFF U20 Championship at the National Stadium in Malé, Maldives, on Wednesday. The other semifinal will be played between Nepal and Bangladesh.

Discipline over distraction, the defining evolution of Suraj Aheibam

IANS | March 31, 2026 6:15 PM

New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) Social media can subtly interfere with an athlete’s routine, transforming brief breaks into extended distractions and gradually influencing focus, recovery, and performance. For young players seeking consistency, this effect can be even more significant. India U20 men's goalkeeper Suraj Singh Aheibam faced this issue firsthand.

Somebody needs to ask, what is the meaning of 'heckle', AIFF reacts to harassment allegation by woman EC member (Ld)

IANS | March 31, 2026 6:11 PM

New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) All India Football Federation (AIFF) has reacted to allegations of harassment and "heckling" levelled by a woman Executive Committee member, Valanka Alemao, who is also a member of the FIFA Women’s Development Committee.

Bayern Munich to part ways with Guerreiro at the end of season

IANS | March 31, 2026 9:55 AM

Berlin, March 31 (IANS) Bayern Munich and Portugal international Raphael Guerreiro have agreed to part ways at the end of the current campaign, with the defender's contract set to expire, the Bundesliga club said.

India eye first-ever victory in Kochi as Blue Tigers return after 10 years to face Hong Kong

IANS | March 30, 2026 10:37 PM

Kochi, March 30 (IANS) It's been 3,654 days since the Indian men's national team last played in Kochi. The wait of 10 years and two days for the Kerala faithful will come to an end when the Blue Tigers take on Hong Kong, China, in their last Group D clash of the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 Qualifiers Final Round at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Tuesday.

Football

Not progressing still hurts, finishing strong was on agenda: Gurpreet on India's Asian Cup Qualifiers win

Spain held by Egypt in pre-World Cup friendly

Czechia, Sweden and Turkiye qualify for FIFA World Cup 2026

Italy miss third straight FIFA WC after playoff loss to Bosnia

Asian Cup Qualifiers: India end Asian Cup qualifiers on a high with a win over Hong Kong

Confident Blue Colts ready to face Bhutan in SAFF U20 Championship semifinal

Discipline over distraction, the defining evolution of Suraj Aheibam

Somebody needs to ask, what is the meaning of 'heckle', AIFF reacts to harassment allegation by woman EC member (Ld)

Bayern Munich to part ways with Guerreiro at the end of season

India eye first-ever victory in Kochi as Blue Tigers return after 10 years to face Hong Kong

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