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World Cup 2026: Curacao, home to just 156k, make Fifa history

India, Nov. 20 -- "Only a couple of us had heard of them." And even those that had did not know what to expect against Curacao, said Sunil Chhetri. It didn't take long to find out: in 18 minutes of th... Read More


curacao in fifa wc

Kolkata, Nov. 20 -- "Only a couple of us had heard of them." And even those that had did not know what to expect against Curacao, said Sunil Chhetri. It didn't take long to find out: in 18 minutes of ... Read More


ISL: Report to SC favours more viable commercial framework

Kolkata, Nov. 20 -- Reduce the minimum guaranteed payment, reconstitute the governing council, restructure the veto power of AIFF and remove restrictions on the commercial partner managing broadcastin... Read More


ISL: Report to SC favours more viable commercial framework

India, Nov. 20 -- Reduce the minimum guaranteed payment, reconstitute the governing council, restructure the veto power of All India Football Federation (AIFF) and remove restrictions on the commercia... Read More


Asian Cup qualifiers: India lose to B'desh in football after 22 years

Kolkata, Nov. 19 -- India lost to Bangladesh for the first time since 2003 and, after five matches, are the only team to have not won a match in group C of 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers. Shekh Morsalin's ... Read More


India lose 1-0 to Bangladesh, stay bottom of table

Kolkata, Nov. 19 -- India lost to Bangladesh for the first time since 2003 and, after five matches, are the only team to have not won a match in group C of 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers. Shekh Morsalin's ... Read More


Asian Cup qualifiers 2027: India lose to Bangladesh in football after 22 years

Kolkata, Nov. 19 -- India lost to Bangladesh for the first time since 2003 and, after five matches, are the only team to have not won a match in group C of 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers. Shekh Morsalin's ... Read More


India lose to Bangladesh after 22 years

India, Nov. 19 -- India lost to Bangladesh for the first time since 2003 and, after five matches, are the only team to have not won a match in group C of 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers. Shekh Morsalin's 11... Read More


Belief, patience, Bavuma and the end of a 15-year wait

Kolkata, Nov. 18 -- Running back, the ball over his shoulder, the sun in his eyes, Temba Bavuma completed the catch that put South Africa one wicket away from victory. One they achieved the next ball.... Read More


More to Norway than the fantastic Haaland

India, Nov. 17 -- Two comments sum up Norway's first successful World Cup qualifying campaign of the century. Only one of them is from football. "The game was a birthday gift for my 10-year-old son. ... Read More