After half a decade of the Hundred, we still don't know what this thing actually is | Emma John
The Hundred has always been an experiment in manufactured identity – you can't hurry history, but perhaps you can fake itThe Lucknow Super Giants...
David Beckham and Ronaldo are competing at the Commonwealth Games... but not THOSE ones! Indian cyclists - named after football legends - are going for gold in Glasgow
A pair of Indian cyclists named after football legends David Beckham and Ronaldo will catch the eye when they take to the velodrome at the...
‘Everyone is hooked on football': Indian league seeks to ride World Cup wave
Club chiefs hope that a revitalised setup can help huge interest in this summer's tournament translate into growth of the Indian domestic gameIndia...
Jeff Bezos talks, £1.35bn Amit Bhatia bid, FSG statement – Liverpool investment latest
Fenway Sports Group have confirmed that a consortium of investors, led by British-Indian businessman Amit Bhatia, have approached them about a...
Jeff Bezos 'holds talks about investing in Liverpool' as Amazon founder considers joining bid for Premier League giants
British-Indian businessman Amit Bhatia is leading a group of financiers which is in talks to make a 'strategic minority investment' in Liverpool.
Liverpool receive offer for minority stake from consortium led by Amit Bhatia which could take Reds' value past £4.5BILLION - with businessman quitting role as QPR co-owner
British-Indian businessman Amit Bhatia is part of a consortium in talks to buy a small stake in Liverpool that could take the club's value to north...
FSG confirm Liverpool sale talks as billionaire family eyes deal after resignation
Fenway Sports Group have confirmed that a consortium of investors, led by British-Indian businessman Amit Bhatia, have approached them about a...
Liverpool FC Poised to Sell Minority Stake to QPR's Amit Bhatia
Liverpool owners Fenway Sports Group are currently in advanced negotiations to sell a minority stake in the club to British-Indian businessman and...
Liverpool in talks with consortium as they seek minority investment
Liverpool are in talks with British-Indian investor Amit Bhatia over a potential deal for a minority stake in the Premier League club.
Liverpool confirm talks to sell shares to son of Indian billionaire
Fenway Sports Group have confirmed that they have received an approach over selling a stake of Liverpool Football Club
Liverpool in talks to sell stake to Mittal family–backed consortium
Group led by Amit Bhatia keen on investing in Anfield club after British-Indian millionaire resigns from QPR
FSG confirm Liverpool investment talks over sale of 'significant minority stake'
British-Indian businessman Amit Bhatia was confirmed to have left his role at Queens Park Rangers on Tuesday
NorthEast United rope in Spanish forward Ethyan Gonzalez
NorthEast United FC have signed Spanish forward Ethyan Gonzalez for the upcoming season. Gonzalez joins from Muaither SC and brings European and...
'Thank you, India!': Argentina envoy thanks Indian fans after World Cup heartbreak
Argentina's Ambassador expressed gratitude to Indian football fans for their support. The Albiceleste reached the FIFA World Cup final but lost to...
Take off for Crook: 50 years since football club's historic tour of India
BY 1976, Crook Town AFC had seen a lot of action. They had won five FA Amateur Cups, reached the First Round of the FA Cup 19 times and the Third...
'War can’t be solution': Visit to Nagasaki museum leaves Indian footballers speechless
Young Indian footballers on the Reliance Football Development League's exposure trip to Japan visited the Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum, gaining a...
Spain vs Argentina, World Cup 2026 Final: Team News, Match Preview
Spain vs Argentina Competition/Round: 2026 World Cup Final Spain Outs & Doubts: None Argentina Outs & Doubts: None Date/Time: Sunday, July 19,...
'He's not the best': Ex-India coach makes bold Lionel Messi claim before Argentina vs Spain World Cup final
Stephen Constantine believes Lionel Messi is not football's greatest player ever. He ranks Pelé, Maradona, and Ronaldinho above the Argentine star....
Ghana's Joe Aidoo explains how versatility can benefit Cork City
Joe Aidoo believes his ability to operate in multiple midfield roles can provide Cork City with greater options after completing his move to the...
Cork City manager Barry Robson praises Joe Aidooâs experience
Cork City manager Barry Robson has highlighted Joe Aidoo’s experience and qualities after welcoming the Ghanaian midfielder to the...
Cork City boss Barry Robson delighted to work with new signing Joe Aidoo
Cork City manager Barry Robson has expressed his excitement about working with new signing Joe Aidoo after completing the midfielder’s...
Joe Aidoo targets major impact after joining Cork City
Joe Aidoo has vowed to make a significant contribution to Cork City after completing his move to the Irish club on an 18-month contract.The...
Ghanaian midfielder Joe Aidoo joins Irish top-flight side Cork City FC
Ghanaian midfielder Joe Aidoo has completed a move to Irish Premier Division club Cork City FC, marking the latest chapter in his well-travelled...
Indian youth teams prove their mettle in Japan
Indian development football teams performed well during their Japan exposure trip. Bengaluru FC came from behind to defeat Giravanz Kitakyushu...
France vs Spain, World Cup 2026: Team News, Match Preview
France vs Spain Competition/Round: 2026 World Cup, Semi-Final 1 Spain Outs & Doubts: None France Outs & Doubts: None Date/Time: Tuesday, July 14,...
General Football forum • Re: World Cup 2026
Look forward to watching Venezuela, Cuba, Finland, Kenya, India, in the next World CupStatistics: Posted by blueforyou — Mon Jul 13, 2026 9:49 pm
Man City broke a transfer record to sign me and now I'm helping them from 5,000 miles away
Terry Phelan is a boyhood Blue who went on to play for Manchester City and is now playing his part in helping the club from India.
Why English-speaking soccer fans across the US are choosing Spanish World Cup commentary
Ashleigh Hallam teaches English at her local library in Indiana
Spain vs Belgium, World Cup 2026: Team News, Match Preview
Spain vs Belgium Competition/Round: 2026 World Cup, Quarter-Finals Spain Outs & Doubts: Yeremi Pino, Nico Williams, Victor Muñoz (doubt) Belgium...
Sources: Arsenal, Liverpool and Man City in talks to sign Ayyoub Bouaddi as favourite named
Manchester City, Liverpool and Arsenal are all in talks to sign Lille and World Cup sensation Ayyoub Bouaddi this summer, sources have told...
AIFF, ISL teams bury the hatchet, ink four-year deal towards club-led model
The All India Football Federation (AIFF) and Indian Super League (ISL) clubs have agreed to a four-year club-led model for India's top football...
OCI players, Indian striker not mandatory in ISL: AIFF
The AIFF has clarified that signing Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) players for the 2026-27 ISL season is optional, with any OCI recruit...
Siraj pens heartfelt tribute after Ronaldo's final World Cup ends in heartbreak
Portugal's FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign concluded with a Round of 16 loss to Spain. Cristiano Ronaldo's illustrious World Cup career ended without...
When Haaland faced India: Norway star's FIFA WC heroics revive old memory
Haaland scored twice as Norway beat Brazil 2-1 to reach the World Cup quarterfinals for the first time. The striker headed in the go-ahead goal in...
Portugal vs Spain, World Cup 2026: Team News, Match Preview
Portugal vs Spain Competition/Round: 2026 World Cup, Round of 16 Spain Outs & Doubts: Yeremi Pino, Nico Williams, Victor Muñoz (doubt) Portugal...
Japan calling for India’s youth teams as ex-players gear up for ‘eye-opening’ trip
India's burgeoning football talent is set for a significant exposure trip to Japan. Three top teams from the Reliance Foundation Development League...
'Man City are best out of it' - Keith Wyness reacts after Japanese deal collapses
Manchester City fans shouldn't be concerned by the City Group recently selling their stake in Japanese club Yokohama F. Marinos.That is according...
Why eight of the world’s 10 biggest nations are missing from the World Cup
India, Bangladesh, Ethiopia and Pakistan again miss out as the BBC examines why population size fails to guarantee World Cup football success.
The...
World Cup fever hits India as Kolkata lane transforms into dazzling ‘Fifa Gully'
India has never qualified for the World Cup, but Kolkata is still very passionate about football
Spain vs Austria, World Cup 2026: Team News, Match Preview
Spain vs Austria Competition/Round: 2026 World Cup, Round of 32 Spain Outs & Doubts: Yeremi Pino, Nico Williams (out), Victor Muñoz (doubt) Austria...
'I survived deadliest tsunami in history - my horrific injuries saved my life'
Brit Andy Chaggar was 27 when the 2004 Boxing Day tsunami killed 230,000 people across the Indian Ocean – he describes the injury that kept him...
'I survived deadliest tsunami ever but will never forget the gruesome scene I saw on beach'
Andy Chaggar survived the 2004 Boxing Day tsunami which killed around 230,000 people across the Indian Ocean - he described the devastating scene...
Popular Sheffield eatery voted England’s best Indian restaurant for the third time in five years
Prithviraj is renowned for attracting famous faces including footballers and Game of Thrones stars
'Do we have a stable league? ': Sandesh Jhingan on India's absence from FIFA World Cups
While the 2026 FIFA World Cup sees minnows like Cape Verde surprising established nations, India remains absent. Captain Sandesh Jhingan and...
Firefighters tackle blaze at Inverness restaurant as police lock down streets
Emergency crews are in attendance at Rajah Indian restaurant in the city.
Uruguay vs Spain, World Cup 2026: Team News, Match Preview
Spain (1st, 4pts) vs Uruguay (2nd, 2pts) Competition/Round: 2026 World Cup, Group H, Round 3 Spain Outs & Doubts: None Uruguay Outs & Doubts:...
Former Watford midfielder hit with 11-match ban for racist abuse of team-mate
Pierre Dwomoh has been suspended for abusing a team-mate of Indian heritage two months after leaving Watford
Sunil Chhetri lauds Messi and Ronaldo’s performance in FIFA World Cup
Indian football legend Sunil Chhetri lauded the stellar performances of veterans like Messi and Ronaldo at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, alongside...
New Zealand midfielder makes FIFA World Cup history in Vancouver
Sarpreet Singh is the first player of Indian descent to start a FIFA World Cup match, marking a milestone for both New Zealand and the global...
Spain vs Saudi Arabia, World Cup 2026: Team News, Match Preview
Spain (3rd, 1pt) vs Saudi Arabia (2nd, 1pt) Competition/Round: 2026 World Cup, Group H, Round 2 Spain Outs & Doubts: None Saudi Arabia Outs &...
FIFA WC: Why is Vozinha valued at just Rs 40L, while Indians command 3x and more?
World Cup hero Vozinha stunned Spain and captured global attention, but his Rs 40 lakh market value sparked a heated debate in India. Why are...
Lionel Messi's team blames ex-Bengal minister for Kolkata event chaos
Lionel Messi's team has accused former West Bengal Sports Minister Aroop Biswas of causing chaos during the 'GOAT India Tour' in Kolkata. An email...
'Being a goalkeeper comes with a different kind of pressure': Gurpreet Singh Sandhu
India goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu reflected on the mental pressure of his position, saying he learned to cope with the burden through...
Who is Sarpreet Singh? First Indian origin player to start a FIFA WC match
New Zealand's Sarpreet Singh became the first player of Indian origin to start a FIFA World Cup match, playing nearly the full game in a 2-2 draw...
Spain vs Cape Verde, World Cup 2026: Team News, Match Preview
Spain vs Cape Verde Competition/Round: 2026 World Cup, Group H, Round 1 Spain Outs & Doubts: None Cape Verde Outs & Doubts: None Spain Form Guide:...
Sophie Cunningham ready for Cristiano Ronaldo’s ‘Last Dance’ in 2026 FIFA World Cup
A lot of people will be emotional when it comes to seeing their favorite stars take part in their last tournament. That is certainly the case for...
Why India isn’t participating at the FIFA World Cup in 2026
48 teams are competing at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. But once again, India is not among the nations playing on the global stage. FIFA introduced an...
Netherlands Vs Japan Preview: Group F giants chase fast start; fans in India get late kickoff
As the World Cup 2026 Group F action kicks off in Dallas, the Netherlands faces off against Japan in an electrifying opener. While the Dutch boast...
Brazil Vs Morocco Group Match: teams open 2026 World Cup campaign; where to watch in India
The stage is set for an exhilarating World Cup opener as Brazil, eager for a sixth title, faces off against Morocco, the proud African champions....
The ‘Azteca' delivers as hosts and ghosts give us that World Cup feeling
There's an elemental force to football that can never be bottled and sold off. For reasons only known to Gianni Infantino and attendant pen...
Usa Vs Paraguay Group D: USMNT open FIFA World Cup vs Paraguay; India gets 6:30 am kick-off
The FIFA World Cup 2026 kicks off with USA facing Paraguay on Saturday, June 13th, at the Los Angeles Stadium. Ranked 17th, the USMNT holds a...
How to watch FIFA World Cup 2026 live in India
The FIFA World Cup 2026 begins on June 12 (IST) and will be the biggest edition in the tournament's history, featuring 48 teams and 104 matches...
India concede late equaliser to settle for 1-1 draw against Tajikistan in international friendly
India secured a 1-1 draw against Tajikistan in their second international friendly, with Vikram Partap Singh scoring the opener. A late penalty...
World Cup History: Countries That Have Never Qualified
Sports Mole takes a look at the countries that have never qualified for the FIFA World Cup, including India, Luxembourg and Venezuela.
SAFF Championship: PM Modi hails Indian football team after seven-year title drought ends
India's women's football team has reclaimed the SAFF Championship title after a seven-year hiatus, defeating defending champions Bangladesh 3-1 in...
India see off Bangladesh to lift sixth title
Mergoa: India turned on the power to defeat defending champions Bangladesh 3-1 in the SAFF Women's Championship 2026 final on Saturday.
Family of Dumbarton man jailed in India welcomes Foreign Secretary's call for 'swift resolution'
Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper has called for a "swift resolution" to his case.
Dumbarton man jailed in India tells Foreign Secretary he is ‘stuck in broken country’
39-year-old Jagtar Singh Johal was arrested by Indian authorities in 2017, just weeks after his wedding in the country, and has been detained ever...
Dumbarton man jailed in India for eight years says he is 'stuck in broken country'
Jagtar Singh Johal from Dumbarton has spent over eight years in Indian detention as family urges Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper to act.
CURACAO ON THE MAP
CAVAN CAMPBELL LOOKS AT THE PROSPECTS FOR THE UNEXPECTED WORLD CUP DEBUTANTS… Return: Veteran manager Dick Advocaat RESID- ING quietly, as part of...
Briton jailed in India tells Foreign Secretary he is ‘stuck in broken country'
Jagtar Singh Johal, from Dumbarton, was arrested by Indian authorities in 2017 just weeks after his wedding, and has been detained there ever since.
Bangladesh, India in title showdown
Goa: Bangladesh and India will square off for the SAFF Women's Championship 2026 title after edging their respective semi-final opponents on...
FIFA World Cup: Kerala boy Tahsin Jamshid to play for Qatar
Nineteen-year-old Tahsin Jamshid, born in Doha to Kerala parents, is set to become the first Indian passport holder to play in a World Cup after...
Meet the four Indian-origin players representing four nations at the 2026 FIFA World Cup
India's long wait for a FIFA World Cup appearance will continue in 2026, but the tournament will still feature a distinct Indian connection....
Full FIFA World Cup 2026 India guide: How much will you spend on Zee5 and Unite8 Sports to watch every match
Zee Entertainment has secured India's broadcast rights for the 2026 and 2030 FIFA World Cups, ending months of uncertainty. Indian fans can watch...
'A historic moment': Tharoor celebrates as Indian-origin duo set to feature at FIFA World Cup 2026
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor hailed the inclusion of two players of Indian heritage in the 2026 FIFA World Cup as a proud moment for Indian football...
Relief for Indian football fans as Zee signs last-minute deal to broadcast World Cup
Deal between Zee and Fifa ends months-long standoff over World Cup rights in one of last major unsold markets
Fifa strikes last-minute World Cup broadcasting deal with India to avoid nightmare blackout
Fifa has agreed a broadcasting deal with Zee Entertainment just days before the World Cup starts
Zee Entertainment's Unite8 Sports to broadcast FIFA World Cup in India
Football fans in India can rejoice as Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited (ZEEL) has secured broadcast rights for the 2026 and 2030 FIFA World...
Saido Berahino lands first coaching role
Former Stoke City striker Saido Berahino has played in Belgium, Cyprus, India and the Slovenian second division since leaving the Potters
Nepal book spot in style; India turn on the power
Goa: Nepal topped Group A of the SAFF Women's Championship 2026 with a 2-0 win against Sri Lanka on Sunday, with the victory also confirming...
Courtney Clarke Earns Second Jamaica Cap as Unity Cup Comes to an End
Walsall midfielder Courtney Clarke started as Jamaica were defeated by Nigeria in the Final of the Unity Cup on Saturday afternoon.
Taking place...
Mthunzi Wins Cap in Zimbabwe Victory
U21s defender Corbin Mthunzi started and won his third cap as Zimbabwe beat India 1-0 to claim third place at the Unity Cup at the Valley, Charlton...
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver And Board Of Governors Pass Sweeping New Anti-Tanking Rules
The NBA has officially taken action against tanking, with the Board of Governors passing a significant set of new anti-tanking rules. The 2025-26...