 | Asian Games football: China thrashes under-prepared and jaded India 5-1 in Group A matchHours after arriving in Hangzhou, Stimac's boys show early resilience before fizzling out in second half. |
 | India face formidable China in Asian Games football openerChina is a much stronger side than India at the continental stage, and they will also have the advantage of playing in familiar surroundings at the Huanglong Sports Center Stadium. |
 | Certain elements stopped us from taking best team to Asiad: Stimac's veiled dig at ISL organizersThe AIFF named a 22-member squad for the Asian Games, more or less the near full-strength senior national team with the likes of Sunil Chhetri, Sandesh Jhingan and Gurpreet Singh Sandhu in it. |
 | Spain's World Cup-winning women reject squad call-upsSpanish football has been in turmoil since Rubiales forcibly kissed midfielder Jenni Hermoso on the lips in front of the world's media after Spain defeated England in the Women's World Cup final. |
 | Luis Rubiales arrives at Spanish court to be questioned over his kiss of player at Women's World CupJudge Francisco de Jorge issued the order earlier this week for Rubiales to answer his questions at Spain’s National Court. |
 | Sunil Chhetri only notable face in Indian football team for Asian Games as ISL clubs refuse to play ballThere is talk of manager Igor Stimac, the loudest voice in the chorus to send a team to the Asiad, not even accompanying this side to China. It wouldn’t be a surprise if he chose not to. |
 | Indian football bodies bicker off the pitchIn Indian sports, the backroom stories are sometimes more fascinating than the game itself. They have their share of intrigue, mystery, plots and subplots. |
| Heartbreak in tie-break for India in Kings CupIndia was just minutes away from a famous victory but Sandesh Jhingan gave away a penalty with just ten minutes left on the clock, bringing down Iraq's Aymen Hussein inside the box. |
 | King-size challenge awaits IndiaThe Indian football team’s report card for 2023 is unusually impressive. |
 | Roberto Mancini announces surprise resignation as Italy coach after up-and-down tenureThe Italian soccer federation issued a short announcement saying that Mancini communicated his resignation “late last night,” adding that a new coach would be named “over the next days.” |
 | We need to utilise chances in attacking third: Indian women's football team coach DennerbyThe Blue Tigresses will launch their campaign in the 19th Asian Games and AFC Women’s Olympic Qualifiers Round 2 in September and October, respectively. |
 | Indian men's and women's football teams receive draw for Asian GamesThe Indian men's team currently occupies the 18th spot among countries under the Asian Football Confederation, while the women's side is ranked 11th. |
 | Indian football team's FIFA ranking moves below 100 for first time since 2018India had beaten strong teams Lebanon and Kuwait in penalty shoot-outs in the semifinal and final respectively in the SAFF Championships in Bengaluru earlier this month. |
 | Indian football coach Stimac appeals to PM Modi to allow team's participation at Asian GamesIt was only last week that Modi had spoken about Kylian Mbappe being a "superhit" among the youth in India and that the World Cup winner is probably known to more people in India than in France. |
 | Chhetri backs coach Stimac's demand for long camp ahead of Asian CupThe 38-year-old Chhetri, who will be playing his last Asian Cup in Doha, also pitched for at least one international friendly match against a top-seven-ranked country in Asia. |
 | Real Madrid boss Ancelotti will coach Brazil at Copa America next year says confederation chairmanAncelotti has still not publicly confirmed any deal with the five-time World Cup champions. Brazil has never had a full-time foreign coach in charge of its national team. |
 | FIFA Rankings: India move up by one spot, reach top 100 for first time in five yearsSunil Chhetri and Co. will look to continue their unbeaten streak as they face Lebanon in the SAFF Championship semi-finals on Saturday. |
 | Own goal, Stimac’s red mar Chhetri’s opener in Kuwait clashThe bad came at the end of the other half. After a disciplined and spirited performance by the defence, repelling the Kuwaiti attack all day, one careless error undid all the hard work. |
 | Two days before first match, Pakistan football team issued Indian visa for SAFF Cup in BengaluruPakistan is scheduled to play their opening match against India on January 21 at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru. |
 | Indian football team donates Rs 20 lakh to families of victims of Balasore train accidentThe team took a collective decision to donate the money after the accident happened in Odisha, which claimed the lives of nearly 300 passengers and left over 1,000 injured. |
