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Govt extends strong support to AIFF over Asia Cup 2031 bid, says Sports Min Mansukh Mandaviya

New Delhi, April 12: The All-India Football Federation (AIFF) has formally submitted a bid to host the AFC Asian Cup 2031, a move that would bring the football royalty of the continent to India. India's bid to bring the AFC Asian Cup 2031 to the subcontinent was recognised by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) in its Annual General Body meeting at the 35th AFC Congress in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Saturday.

Chhetri scores on return to end 15-month winless drought as India beat Maldives 3-0

Shillong, March 19: India secured their first victory under coach Manolo Marquez with a dominant 3-0 win over the Maldives at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong on Wednesday. The match, which was India's first win since November 2023, was a comprehensive display that featured goals from Sunil Chhetri, Liston Colaco, and a header from Rahul Bheke.

Injured Chhangte to miss national camp in Shillong

New Delhi, March 15: India’s national football team faces an early setback ahead of their crucial AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers, as key forward Lallianzuala Chhangte has been ruled out of the ongoing national camp in Shillong due to injury.

Football: Indian team needs players who can score goals, says Manolo Marquez

Shillong, March 15: The Indian senior men's team arrived in Shillong on Friday, ahead of their first match of the AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers against Bangladesh (March 25). In preparation for that, the Blue Tigers will face the Maldives in a friendly on March 19, which is set to be a historic occasion as the Meghalaya capital will witness the Indian men's team in action for the first time.

Mission Asian qualification begins for Blue Tigers in Shillong

Shillong, March 15: The Indian senior men's team arrived in Shillong on Friday, March 14, ahead of their first match of the AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers against Bangladesh (March 25). In preparation for that, the Blue Tigers will face Maldives in a friendly on March 19, which is set to be a historic occasion as the Meghalaya capital will witness the Indian men's team in action for the first time, according to the AIFF Media Team.

Manolo Marquez includes Sunil Chhetri in squad for March FIFA Window

New Delhi, March 6: India senior men's national team head coach Manolo Marquez on Thursday announced his 26-member squad, including the legendary Sunil Chhetri, for the March FIFA International Window. The fourth-highest international goalscorer of all-time with 94 strikes to his credit, Chhetri had announced his retirement from the national team in June last year but is now set to make a return in India's blue later this month.

Alexandersson-led India U17 women's team completes first training camp of 2025

New Delhi, Feb 14: Led by Swedish coach Joakim Alexandersson, the India U17 women's team completed their first training camp of 2025 at The Sports School in Kanakapura, near Bengaluru. The 32 players took part in the month-long camp in preparation for the SAFF U17 Women's Championship and the AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup Qualifiers, scheduled to be held in September and October 2025.