Match officials and refereeing development
Everything filed under game in our football coverage, the 16 reports filed on it so far.
India women host Russia in historic Kolkata friendly
India's women's football team will face Russia at Kolkata's Kishore Bharati Krirangan on 8 October 2026, seeking to extend a five-match winning run...
Uzbek World Cup referees appointed for India's Brazil, Uruguay friendlies
A quartet of Uzbek officials with FIFA World Cup 2026 experience will oversee India's high-profile friendlies against Brazil and Uruguay in Kolkata.
ISL 2026-27 fixture list reveals Kerala Blasters schedule
The Indian Super League's 2026-27 fixture list is out, detailing a 24-match home-and-away season for 13 clubs.
AFC Champions League Elite Matchday 1 Player of the Match
The AFC has announced a 16-player shortlist for the Matchday 1 Player of the Match award.
Barcelona fans cheer Gerard Martin's benching for Sevilla match
Barcelona fans celebrated on social media after defender Gerard Martin was left out of the starting lineup for the LaLiga match against Sevilla.
Al Rayyan edge Al Faisaly 4-3 in ACL Two
Al Rayyan SC of Qatar opened their AFC Champions League Two 2026/27 campaign with a narrow 4-3 victory over Jordan's Al Faisaly in a Group C match.
Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors edge Kashiwa Reysol in ACL Elite
Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors came from behind to defeat Kashiwa Reysol 2-1 in their opening AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27 match.
Arsene Wenger on Asia's World Cup Future
FIFA's Arsene Wenger headlines the AFC's Coaches Circle 16, analyzing the 2026 World Cup and outlining the development pathways needed for Asian...
AFC U20 Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers launch with new two-tier format
The AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2027 Qualifiers begin on 31 August 2026, offering 15 berths for next year’s finals. Thirty-one teams compete in the...
CPL sanctions Shanghai Shenhua and Beijing Guoan over fan misconduct
The Chinese Football Professional League issued a disciplinary warning to Shanghai Shenhua and fined Beijing Guoan while cutting its away-fan seating...
Brazil Delegation to Inspect Kolkata Venues Ahead of India Friendly
Brazil's football team is set to arrive in Kolkata for a friendly match against India on October 3. Before the match, a seven-member technical team...
India's Playing XI for SL vs IND 2nd Test: Updates and Speculations
India is set to face Sri Lanka in the 2nd Test of the two-match series, starting on August 23 at Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo. With Sri Lanka...
Barcelona to Face Al Ahly in Historic Joan Gamper Trophy Clash
FC Barcelona will host Egyptian giants Al Ahly in the Joan Gamper Trophy, marking the first-ever meeting between the two clubs. The match will be...
Liverpool to Face Como in Pre-Season Friendly
Liverpool will face Italian side Como in a pre-season friendly, with the two teams set to meet behind closed doors at the AXA Training Centre before...
India Held to 2-2 Tie Against China in FIH Women's Hockey World Cup 2026
India's women's hockey team was held to a 2-2 tie against China in their opening match of the FIH Women's Hockey World Cup 2026. The match saw India...
Tottenham's Pre-Season Friendly Against Hoffenheim: Key Takeaways
Tottenham Hotspur's pre-season friendly against Hoffenheim saw the team maintain their attacking fluency despite missing top stars. The match...