Winless in the first two matches of the SAFF Championship 2021 so far, India’s desperation for a victory and three points for a possible place in the final was released by Chhetri’s goal in the 82nd minute.

The 2021 South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Championship has not gone according to plan for India so far. Two disappointing draws against Bangladesh and Sri Lanka have placed the Blue Tigers fourth on the table and in a precarious position to qualify for the SAFF Championship final.

NIVIA – the leading Indian sports manufacturing brand has launched the official match ball for the Hero Indian Super League 2021-22 season named ‘Astra’.

2020-21 Hero Indian Super League champions Mumbai City have announced that Sergio Lobera will be stepping down as Head Coach to continue his coaching journey with City Football Group (CFG). The Club’s new Head Coach will be Des Buckingham, who joins from CFG-owned A-League Champions Melbourne City FC. Des joins the Islanders ahead of the 2021-22 season on a two-year contract.

Football Sports Development (FSDL) today announced an increase in the prize money for Hero Indian Super League ‘Shield Winners’ by INR 3 Crore starting from the 2021-22 season.

The Indian football team experienced yet another frustrating evening at the National Football Stadium in Malé, as they played out a 0-0 draw against Sri Lanka. The Sri Lankan team were resolute in defence, offering very little space for the Indian team to play through.

The games come thick and fast in the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Championship 2021, as just after a two-day interval, the action resumes, with India facing off against Sri Lanka on Thursday.

Ten men Bangladesh came back from behind to steal a point against India, which turned out to be an exhilarating affair. The Blue Tigers took the lead around the half-hour mark through Sunil Chhetri, which was later canceled out by Yeasin Arafat of the Bengal Tigers.

When it comes to the South Asian Football Federation Football Championship, no other team has enjoyed success as much as India. Having emerged triumphant in seven out of 12 editions in the competition, the Blue Tigers have dominated the competition more than any other nation. They will be looking to build on that record as they lock horns with Bangladesh in their opening game at the National Football Stadium, Maldives on Monday.

Captain Edu Bedia led from the front as his goal in extra-time helped FC Goa beat Mohammedan SC 1-0 to bag their maiden Durand Cup title.

It’s been 13 years since Sunil Chhetri first appeared for India in a SAFF Championship match. Since then, he has been part of the Blue Tigers in four editions, with the forthcoming Championship (set to kick-off tomorrow October 1 – India begin their campaign on October 4) being his fifth one. In a candid chat, Sunil takes a walk down memory lane and picks up his favourites from editions of the Championship that he has been a part of.

FC Goa beat Bengaluru FC 7-6 on penalties (2-2 in regulation-and-extra time) to reach the final of the Durand Cup at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (VYBK) in Kolkata on Wednesday night.