Legendary striker Sunil Chhetri will make a surprising return to the national team, confirmed the All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Thursday.

Subrata Paul, 38, played 67 matches for India.

India will play against Maldives and Bangladesh in the last week of March as preparation for the AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers Final Round.

Former Indian footballer Bhaichung Bhutia expressed hope that this year will be a fine one for the Indian football.

Dishing out an impressive show on debut, forward Lhingdeikim struck four goals in Indian women team's comprehensive 11-1 win over Maldives in its second FIFA friendly contest.

Year 2024 gave the average Indian sports fan unprecedented reasons to celebrate as peaks outnumbered the valleys in a confident march towards a promising future.

As far as results are concerned, 2024 was arguably the worst year ever for the Indian men's football team.

India was on Sunday drawn in a tricky group along with Bangladesh, Hong Kong and Singapore for the 2027 Asian Cup Qualifiers final round matches, beginning March 25 next year.

Sunil Chhetri, one of India's most iconic footballers, has seen it all -- from humble beginnings to becoming the face of Indian football.

Former India footballer Sunil Chhetri showered praise on talisman cricketer Virat Kohli and said that he's genuinely a nice guy and can crack anyone up.

India are all set to make their debut in the FIFAe World Cup 2024 featuring eFootball, which will be held between December 9 and December 12 at the SEF Arena, Boulevard Riyadh City, Saudi Arabia.

Speaking of the grassroots, Rajasthan's Udaipur is gradually becoming a new hub of Indian football and Hindustan Zinc Limited are working round the clock for the same.

India can break into the top-50 in the FIFA rankings, Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said on Thursday, according to a release issued by All India Football Federation (AIFF).

The Indian men's football team will end the year without a win as it was held to a 1-1 draw by visiting Malaysia in an international friendly on Monday.

India vs Malaysia Highlights: India drew 1-1 against Malaysia in their international friendly football match at the GMC Balayogi Gachibowli Stadium in Hyderabad.

India vs Malaysia Football LIVE Streaming: India take on Malaysia in a friendly match at the GMC Balayogi Gachibowli Stadium in Hyderabad on Monday.

Under Manolo Marquez, who was appointed head coach in July, India has so far lost once while drawing twice.

have so far played three games under Manolo Marquez, who was appointed head coach in July in place of Igor Stimac, and lost once while drawing twice.