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FULL TIME | New Zealand 3-0 India ⚽ A clinical first-half display powers the All Whites past the Blue Tigers in Christchurch. Plenty to reflect on as India wrap up their tour. 🇮🇳🇳🇿 #NZLIND #BlueTigers #IndianFootball

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐲 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧! 𝐀 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥, 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐅𝐚𝐳𝐢𝐥𝐚 𝐈𝐤𝐰𝐚𝐩𝐮𝐭 𝐬𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐚𝐬 𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐥 𝐛𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐡𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐜 𝐈𝐖𝐋 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐞-𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐭.❤️💛⚽🔥 #EBFC

Matchweek 3 action in the IFL 2026-27 season! Sreenidi Deccan FC take on Shillong Lajong FC at the SSA Stadium in Shillong, with both sides looking to build on 4 points from their opening two games. Kick-off: 6:30 PM #IFL #SreenidiDeccanFC #ShilongLajong

Full-time in Auckland: New Zealand 5-0 India. While the All Whites dominated proceedings on home soil, Vishal Kaith stood tall in goal during the closing stages, producing an impressive spot-kick denial to highlight his individual quality on the international stage. ⚽ #NZvIND

Semifinals bound! 🇮🇳⚽️ India secures a hard-fought 1-0 victory over the Maldives to secure a spot in the SAFF Championship 2026 knockout stages. Suhail Ahmad Bhat converted a crucial first-half penalty, while a stellar performance between the posts by goalkeeper Priyansh Dubey preserved the clean sheet under pressure. #IndianFootball #SAFFChampionship2026 #BlueTigers #SportsNews

Blue Tigers touch down in Auckland ahead of historic New Zealand friendlies by Arya Banerjee, ​The Indian national football team has officially arrived in Auckland, New Zealand, ahead of their landmark two-match international friendly series. The tour marks a momentous occasion in Indian football history, as the Blue Tigers step onto New Zealand soil (Aotearoa) for the very first time. ​The squad kicked off their journey from Bengaluru on November 8 around midnight, making a short layover in Kuala Lumpur before landing at Auckland Airport at 23:30 local time (16:00 IST) on Monday, November 9. ​Greeting the squad was a crisp 16°C late-spring drizzle. However, spirits in the camp remained buoyant, with players focused on the task at hand despite the exhausting transit. ​Speaking to AIFF Media upon arrival, India head coach Khalid Jamil expressed confidence in his squad’s fitness and readiness. ​"The flight was smooth, and the players are fit and ready. We have settled in well. This is the first time the Indian team has come to New Zealand, so it is a new experience for us. We are looking forward to the matches," Jamil stated. ​Addressing the climate shift, Jamil added: "The weather is not a problem. The players are adjusting well, and we will focus on our training and preparation." ​India will initiate their training with an activation session on Tuesday morning, followed by a tactical pitch session at North Harbour Stadium at 16:00 local time. They will conduct their official match-day minus one (MD-1) session at the Go Media Stadium on Wednesday. ​Reflecting on the formidable challenge of facing New Zealand on their home turf, Khalid Jamil called upon the local Indian diaspora to turn out in large numbers. ​"I know there are many Indian fans here in New Zealand. I would request them to come to the stadium and support the team. Their support is important for us, and we will try to give our best on the pitch," he urged. ​1st Friendly: Go Media Stadium, Auckland — November 12, 11:40 AM IST ​2nd Friendly: One New Zealand Stadium, Christchurch — November 15, 08:40 AM IST

Despite a 2-0 defeat, the Red & Golds march on! East Bengal Women's Team has officially qualified for the next round of the AFC Women's Champions League (AWCL). 🔴🟡 #EastBengalFC #JoyEastBengal #RedAndGoldBrigade #EastBengalWomen

SC Delhi secures a clinical 3-0 victory over Inter Kashi FC! A dominant performance from start to finish, earning three crucial points and a clean sheet. #SCDelhi #InterKashiFC #IndianFootball

ISL 2026-27: Tactical Battle Awaits as Inter Kashi Host Resurgent SC Delhi in Pune by Arya Banerjee, Heading into their crucial fifth fixture of the MG Indian Super League 2026-27 season, Inter Kashi Football Club are gearing up to welcome Sporting Club Delhi to the Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex in Balewadi on Saturday, November 7, 2026. The hosts find themselves eager to bounce back following a narrow and hard-fought 1-2 defeat against FC Goa. On the other side of the pitch, the visitors arrive in high spirits after orchestrating one of the most thrilling comebacks of the campaign so far—overcoming a two-goal deficit to secure a dramatic 3-2 victory over Mumbai City FC. Speaking to the media ahead of the marquee clash, Inter Kashi head coach Carlos Vaz Pinto reflected on a productive week on the training ground. "It has been a good week in training across all aspects from player recovery to improving our game model and also preparing tactically for SC Delhi," remarked Vaz Pinto. Highlighting the opponent's unique tactical identity, the Portuguese tactician added, "Their coach has a slightly different idea to what most others are doing here in India, be it their system or the way they approach the game." SC Delhi's morale-boosting maiden victory of the season against Mumbai City has not caught Vaz Pinto off guard. Acknowledging the psychological boost in the opposition camp, he noted, "Winning always gives extra confidence in football and that is reflecting in the way their coach and players have spoken about it since." Analyzing Delhi's tactical adaptability, Vaz Pinto stressed the need for thorough preparedness. "They have used a three-at-the-back system this season but their key moments and goals in the previous game came from playing in a back four so we have to be ready for both systems." For Inter Kashi, winger Rosenberg Gabriel has emerged as a vital component in the attacking third. The 27-year-old, who previously played under Vaz Pinto for two seasons at Sreenidi Deccan FC, delivered a stellar performance last time out, providing a pinpoint cross for Sumeet Passi to equalize. Reflecting on the team's trajectory, Gabriel emphasized steady progress despite early-season hurdles. "Despite less than ideal preparation at the start of the season, I feel we've managed to give a good account of ourselves and are still improving day by day to achieve the targets the coach has laid out," he stated. Outlining his personal objectives for the season, Gabriel added, "My priority is to stay fit, be consistent and available for every training session and game." Match Details & Broadcast Information * Fixture: Inter Kashi FC vs SC Delhi (MG Indian Super League 2026–27) * Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026 * Venue: Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex, Balewadi, Pune * Kick-off Time: 5:00 PM IST * Television Telecast: Sony Sports Network * Live Streaming: SonyLIV and the official MG ISL YouTube channel #InterKashi #SCDelhi #ISL

It's all over in Guwahati! NorthEast United FC and Bengaluru FC play out a thrilling draw at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium after a dramatic late equaliser from BFC salvages a crucial point for the Blues! Both sides left everything on the pitch in a high-octane battle. While the Highlanders thought they had all three points in the bag, a resilient Bengaluru FC fought until the dying minutes to claw their way back and split the spoils as the ISL season heats up. Rate the match out of 10! Who was your standout player tonight? 👇 #NEUFCBFC #ISL #IndianSuperLeague #Highlanders #Blues #IndianFootball #Matchday

FULL TIME DOMINANCE! 🔥🔴🟡 A masterclass performance from the champions as we put FIVE past Inter Kashi! Aké Loba leads the charge with a spectacular brace, alongside brilliant goals from Dani Ramírez, Vishnu P.V., and Łukasz Zwoliński! ⚽️💥 Inter Kashi FC 1 - 5 East Bengal FC The Red & Gold Brigade is absolutely flying! 🦅💪 #JoyEastBengal #ISL #KSHIEBFC #IndianFootball

Football meets festival! ⚽️✨ Kolkata’s legendary Halder Bagan Sarbojanin Durgotsav Samiti has turned its 82nd Durga Puja pandal into a stunning celebration of the beautiful game, spotlighting the FIFA U-15 World Cup. As India’s U-15 men’s team gears up for Baku, Azerbaijan, this incredible installation merges Bengal's deep footballing identity with the country's future sports aspirations. Beyond the striking flags, player figures, and matchday imagery, the organizers have a powerful message: inspiring the digital generation to put down their screens and rediscover the pure joy of playing outdoors. A beautiful reminder that football in India is more than just a sport—it’s an emotion woven into our culture. 🇮🇳🌍 #IndianFootball #DurgaPuja2026 #KolkataFootball #Vision2047 #NextGen

FC Goa secure a vital 2-1 victory over Fortis FC in our second Group C fixture of the AFC Challenge League! 🟠💪 A resilient performance from the Gaurs to bounce back and claim all three crucial points on the continental stage. #FCGoa #FortisFC #GaursInAsia #AFCChallengeLeague #IndianFootball #ForcaGoa