AIFF to directly conduct ISL 2025-26 after player plea to FIFA
The All India Football Federation announces it will run the delayed ISL season after top players like Sunil Chhetri appealed to FIFA. Start dates expected next week.
The All India Football Federation announces it will run the delayed ISL season after top players like Sunil Chhetri appealed to FIFA. Start dates expected next week.
Bollywood star John Abraham brands Indian football crisis a 'shame' as top players appeal to FIFA. ISL season delayed, AIFF under fire. Read the full story.
Top foreign players in India warn of a 'humanitarian, sporting, and economic crisis' as ISL and I-League clubs struggle to find bidders. They urge FIFA and AIFF to act immediately to save the sport.
Top Indian footballers, including Sunil Chhetri, appeal to FIFA for intervention as the ISL suspension creates deep uncertainty. Read about the players' desperate plea and the governance crisis.
Indian football legends Sunil Chhetri and Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, joined by foreign players, urge FIFA intervention to save AIFF and Indian football from crisis. Full story.
Top Indian footballers including Sunil Chhetri, Gurpreet Sandhu, and Sandesh Jhingan issue a desperate joint plea to FIFA, warning of 'permanent paralysis' in the sport. Read their full statement and the clubs' demands.
Explore the impressive $15 million net worth of Italian football legend Marco Materazzi. Discover his earnings from Inter Milan, 2006 World Cup glory, and his pivotal role with Chennaiyin FC in India.
2026 is set to be a historic year for the United States, featuring the FIFA World Cup, NASA's Artemis II moon mission, America's 250th birthday, and major political battles. Dive into the details.
Ravichandran Ashwin criticises ICC's packed calendar, calls for ODI World Cup every 4 years like FIFA to revive the format. Read his full take on cricket's future.
A look at the key issues facing sports in 2026: improving fan experiences, India's search for a Test No. 3, and challenges for mega-events like the FIFA World Cup. Can India clean up its act on and off the field?
Burkina Faso and Mali impose reciprocal travel restrictions on US citizens after Trump's expanded ban on 39 countries. 25 African nations are affected, raising concerns for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Read the full list here.
Three Indian football match officials have been appointed to the prestigious FIFA Panel for 2024, marking a significant achievement for Indian refereeing. Discover their journey and what this means for Indian football.
Explore Arsène Wenger's financial journey from Arsenal to FIFA. Discover how his philosophy built a $55M net worth by 2025. Read the full story now!
2026 promises a sporting spectacle: 146 T20s in India, Messi & Ronaldo's potential World Cup farewell, CWG in Glasgow, and India's Asian Games medal quest. A definitive guide to the year ahead.
Valanka Alemao, AIFF's first woman executive, participated in FIFA meetings in Doha. She highlighted India's historic qualification of three women's teams for AFC Championships. Read more.
Lionel Messi's ex-Argentina teammate, Pablo Zabaleta, predicts the legend will compete in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Get the full story on his confidence and Messi's potential historic run.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino defends record-high 2026 World Cup ticket prices, citing massive demand and revenue vital for global football development. Read more.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino defends 2026 World Cup ticket prices amid social media uproar, revealing staggering 150 million requests. Discover the details and his justification.
Indian football faces a pivotal 2025 with a FIFA rankings drop, ISL expansion freeze, and Lionel Messi's GOAT tour. Explore the key challenges and events shaping the sport's future.
Kerala Muslim Cultural Centre sets up a 24/7 helpdesk in USA & Canada to assist Malayali football fans with travel, accommodation, and tickets for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Get support now!
Los Angeles Rams star Puka Nacua hit with a $25,000 fine by the NFL for publicly calling referees 'the worst' after a game. Details on his viral comments and fan reaction.
The Jules Rimet Trophy, awarded to Brazil after their 1970 World Cup win, was stolen in 1983 and melted into gold bars. Explore the tragic story of football's lost treasure.
From decisive climate talks and a record-breaking FIFA World Cup to crucial US midterms and a new space race, 2026 is set to be a pivotal year. Explore the key global developments.
LA Rams' Puka Nacua faces NFL review after viral antisemitic gesture on Adin Ross stream & referee criticism, despite a 225-yard game. Will he be fined? Details inside.
Cristiano Ronaldo is set for a major Nike comeback in 2026 with new signature golden boots, aligning with the FIFA World Cup. Get all the exclusive details on the football legend's renewed partnership.
Explore the key events of December 19: from the martyrdom of Kakori heroes to Pratibha Patil's presidency and a stolen World Cup. A day that shaped India and the world.
Updated US visa guidelines under Trump could deny entry to football fans from Senegal, Côte d’Ivoire, Haiti, and Iran for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, sparking global criticism and fears of discrimination.
2025 proved football's appetite is insatiable. FIFA points to a year of massive growth, PSG's triumph, and a potential epic final clash between legends Messi and Ronaldo. Dive into the review.
Paris Saint-Germain clinched their first FIFA Intercontinental Cup title, defeating Flamengo 2-1 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in Qatar. Read the full match report and analysis.
FIFA has changed the results of three Malaysia friendlies to 3-0 defeats and upheld bans for seven naturalised players. FAM fined heavily, plans CAS appeal. Full details inside.