The whistle has blown, the crowds are buzzing, and the Under-12   DPDL Mumbai season is officially underway! This year’s kickoff brings a wave of fresh talent as several new teams step onto the pitch, ready to make their mark. While a few familiar sides are absent from the line-up, the anticipation is higher than ever. With every new season comes growth, change, and the promise of stronger player development. Young stars are set to shine brighter, teams are eager to prove the

Maharashtra’s U15 girls  moved one step closer to lifting the Tier 2 National Football Championship trophy after a composed and disciplined victory over Punjab in the semifinals. Maharashtra took an early lead through a well-worked team move that showed their growing confidence and chemistry. They dominated the match with 61% possession, controlling the pace and limiting Punjab’s attacking opportunities. In a less-known but important detail, this Maharashtra squad includes ei

Canadian striker Shaan Hundal, who plays for York United in the Canadian Premier League, has made headlines by expressing his willingness to renounce his Canadian citizenship in order to represent the Indian national team. Hundal currently holds Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) status, which gives him a pathway to become eligible, but he would need to live in India for at least one year and obtain an Indian passport before he can play for the national team. His contract with Y

After the Supreme Court expressed serious concern that the 2025–26 Indian Super League season might be canceled due to the failed commercial rights bid, the central government stepped in to help resolve the crisis. The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports scheduled a full day of meetings led by Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya at the Sports Authority of India headquarters. Representatives from the AIFF, ISL clubs, I-League teams, broadcasters, and former commercial partners

After the commercial rights tender for the Indian Super League (ISL) failed, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) quickly shifted focus by issuing a new Request for Proposal (RFP) for the I-League, I-League 2, and I-League 3. This tender covers rights until the 2029–30 season and aims to strengthen the base of India’s football pyramid. Unlike the ISL tender, which demanded a high annual minimum guarantee, the I-League tender requires only ₹6 crore per year, making it far

After a whole year filled with rumours and excitement that kept Indian football fans on edge, the news that everyone has been waiting for is finally true, Lionel Messi is coming to India! The legendary footballer, along with the Argentina National Team, will be arriving in Kerala to play one of their international friendlies. This historic match is expected to draw massive crowds, as fans from all over the country are likely to travel just to catch a glimpse of their football

The heated football match between Hapoel Tel Aviv and Maccabi Tel Aviv  was cancelled on Sunday night when fans rioted around Bloomfield Stadium in Tel Aviv. The game never started because clashes broke out inside and outside the stadium. Supporters in the crowd threw smoke grenades, fireworks, and other dangerous objects  toward the pitch and police. Some officers and spectators were injured, and several people were arrested.  The riot made it unsafe for the match to continu

The Caribbean island of Curaçao  has achieved a historic milestone by qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup , becoming the smallest nation by population ever to reach the tournament. With only around 156,000 residents,  the island has managed to outperform countries many times its size, earning global respect for its progress and determination. The previous record belonged to Iceland , which qualified for the 2018 World Cup with a population of about 350,000 , more than doub

Before the match between Norway  national football team and Israel  national football team in Oct 2025, hundreds of pro-Palestinian  protesters gathered outside the stadium in Oslo to voice their concerns about the ongoing conflict in Gaza. The protesters carried flags, banners and chanted slogans calling for support and peace for Palestinian civilians . Although many described the demonstration as peaceful, authorities prepared carefully: police was deployed in large numbers