World football governing body president Gianni Infantino might visit India next month and call on Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss the way forward for Indian football. This was revealed during the executive committee meeting of the All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Monday. Infantino's visit, if it takes place,...
Take team to Asian Cup quarters or face axe: Stimac ‘accepts’ AIFF’s new contract
The Executive Committee of the All India Football Federation agreed on Monday to extend the contract of men’s national team coach Igor Stimac till the end of the AFC Asian Cup 2023, when the committee met in Kolkata. Stimac had, in June, led the national team to the tournament proper...
Bengaluru FC defeated Mumbai City FC 2-1 to win Maiden Durand Cup
Bengaluru FC defeated Mumbai City FC 2-1 in the final of the 131st Durand Cup to claim its maiden crown at Kolkata today. N. Sivasakthi gave Bengaluru FC the lead in the 10’. Lalengmawia Ralte equalized for Mumbai City FC on 30’. However, Alan Costa in the 61’ scored the...
Igor Stimac names probables list ahead of Vietnam Friendlies
Indian Team head coach Igor Stimac named the list of 24 probables ahead of the two-day camp to be held in Kolkata from September 18, 2022. A 23-member Indian team will travel to Vietnam on September 20 to play two FIFA friendly matches against Singapore and Vietnam to be held...