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Mumbai City FC extends Matix partnership for ISL 2026-27
Mumbai City FC has renewed its commercial partnership with Matix Fertilisers and Chemicals Limited as Associate Partner for the upcoming Indian Super League season.
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Al Nassr host Diriyah in key Saudi Pro League clash
Defending champions Al Nassr, led by Cristiano Ronaldo, face newly promoted Diriyah at Alawwal Park with just four points separating the sides in the 2026-27 Saudi Pro League table.
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India women host Russia in historic Kolkata friendly
India's women's football team will face Russia at Kolkata's Kishore Bharati Krirangan on 8 October 2026, seeking to extend a five-match winning run against a side that has dominated past encounters.
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India's heavy defeats to Brazil and Uruguay expose defensive frailties
India conceded 11 goals across three September-October friendlies, with heavy losses to Brazil and Uruguay prompting coach Khalid Jamil to admit tactical shortcomings and concentration lapses ahead of a historic New Zealand tour.
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Alrajhi Bank named AFC Official Global Supporter for 2026-2029
Saudi Arabia's Alrajhi Bank has expanded its partnership with the Asian Football Confederation, becoming an Official Global Supporter of the AFC's three major club competitions for the 2026-2029 cycle.
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Uruguay dominate India 6-1 in Kolkata friendly
Uruguay thrashed India 6-1 in an international friendly in Kolkata on October 6, 2026, with Darwin Nunez, Maximiliano Araujo, Rodrigo Zalazar, Juan Sanabria, and Rodrigo Aguirre all scoring in a dominant second-half display.
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Uruguay face India in Kolkata as Forlán seeks momentum
Uruguay, ranked 20th globally, conclude their international break against India in Kolkata.
Competitions
Kombans win Super League Kerala shootout
Thiruvananthapuram Kombans FC defeated defending champions Kannur Warriors FC 3-0 on penalties on October 4, 2026, after a 1-1 draw.
Competitions
India U17 Women Crush Iraq 14-0 in Historic Qualifier Win
India's U17 women's team began their AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2027 qualifying campaign with a record-breaking 14-0 victory over Iraq in Group E.
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Comoros vs Senegal: first-ever meeting set for 2026 friendly in Marseille
Comoros and Senegal meet for the first time ever in a 2026 international friendly at Marseille's Stade Velodrome.
Competitions
India U17 Women's Squad Named for AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers
Head coach Joakim Alexandersson has named a 23-player squad for the AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers.
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Brazil defeats India 4-0 in Kolkata friendly
Brazil's rotated squad secured a 4-0 victory over India in a Kolkata friendly, with goals from Estêvão, Pedro, and a Samuel Lino brace.
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Ancelotti Leads Brazil into Historic Kolkata Friendly
Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti has studied India's recent draw with Panama, singling out Ryan Williams as a threat.
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