India aim to boost confidence with Thailand friendly ahead of Asian Cup qualifiers

IANS | June 3, 2025 5:04 PM

Pathum Thani (Thailand), June 3 (IANS) The Indian men's national team will take on Thailand in a FIFA International Friendly on Wednesday at the Thammasat Stadium in Pathum Thani. For the Blue Tigers, ranked 127th, the match serves as valuable preparation for the all-important AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 Qualifiers Final Round match against Hong Kong to be held on June 10 in Kowloon City.

Kerala Blasters acquire right-back Amey Ranawade on five-year deal

IANS | June 2, 2025 10:09 PM

Kochi, June 2 (IANS) Kerala Blasters Football Club have confirmed the signing of right-back Amey Ranawade on a five-year deal that will keep him at the club until May 2030. The 27-year-old joins from Odisha FC, where he concluded the 2024-25 Indian Super League (ISL) season on loan from Mumbai City FC. He is the Blasters' first signing of the season.