Talismanic former Indian footballer Sunil Chhetri on Saturday urged all stakeholders, including the AIFF, players, coaches and the media, to stop blaming each other for the sport's current downward spiral.

Former India captain Sunil Chhetri admitted he feels "a little jealous" watching the current generation get an opportunity to face footballing giants Brazil and Uruguay.

India will host two-time World Cup champions Uruguay for a football friendly on October 6 in Kolkata, the third international match the country will play at home against quality teams in the upcoming FIFA window.

The Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru has been chosen as the venue for the Indian senior men's team's international friendly against Panama on September 26.

India are unlikely to face Cape Verde in a football friendly match during the September-October FIFA international window, according to a report.

The fixture is currently scheduled to be the first of four matches India will play against nations that featured at the FIFA World Cup 2026.

East Bengal vs Mohun Bagan, Durand Cup Final Score Updates: East Bengal rode on an Edmund Lalrindika hattrick to clinch a sensational 4-1 win over Mohun Bagan in the Durand Cup 2026 final, in Kolkata on Sunday.

Football legend IM Vijayan has expressed his excitement over the upcoming India-Brazil international friendly on October 3 in Kolkata, saying the visit to the country by the five-time World Cup-winning team will be a lifetime memory for young players.

The AIFF and the Government of West Bengal have joined hands to ensure that football fans across the country are treated to a truly world-class experience during the much-awaited India-Brazil international friendly in Kolkata.

Brazil vs India Football Match Boycott: A source close to the Brazilian Football Confederation has told NDTV that the team has no plans to pull out of the friendly match against India despite the 'boycott' chatter.

Former Indian football team head coach Igor Stimac believes that the upcoming friendly clash against Brazil could turn into a "day of embarrassment".

Former India captain Bhaichung Bhutia urged football fans to boycott the upcoming high-profile friendly match against Brazil in Kolkata.

A five-member delegation from the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) conducted a detailed inspection of the Salt Lake Stadium on Thursday, spending more than two hours assessing the facilities and preparations for India's fixture against Brazil slated on October 3.

Mohun Bagan vs NorthEast United Score Updates, Durand Cup 2026: Goalkeeper Vishal Kaith proved to be the hero once again, as Mohun Bagan beat NorthEast United on penalties in the Durand Cup semi-final.

The upcoming season of the Indian Super League (ISL), which was earlier scheduled to kick off on September 4, is set to be postponed by more than a month and will start only after October 6.

Another footballing bonanza could be in store for Indian fans, with the Blue Tigers likely to host recent World Cup sensation Cape Verde between September 30 and October 6, according to sources.

Indian football icon Bhaichung Bhutia on Friday questioned the AIFF's decision to pull out of the inaugural FIFA ASEAN Cup to prioritise a high-profile friendly against Brazil.

India have withdrawn from the inaugural FIFA ASEAN Cup, opting to prioritise their high-profile international friendly against five-time world champions Brazil in October