Messi retires from international football after 21-year Argentina career
Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international football, ending a 21-year career with Argentina after the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Football Plus Academy wins U16 ASMITA Football League in Peren
The U16 ASMITA Football League for Women 2026-27 was organised by the Peren District Football Association (PDFA) at the Turf Ground, Jalukie, on August 29, under the direction of the…
United Nyenching Club wins inaugural Longleng District Football League
United Nyenching Club defeated Irenic FC 2-1 in the final to win the inaugural Longleng District Football League, which concluded on August 22. Organised by the Longleng District Football Association,…
Football: 25th Dr T Ao Trophy from October 12
The 25th edition of the Dr T Ao Football Tournament will be held from October 12 to 31 at the Renpo Lu Astro Turf Ground in Ungma, with the Mokokchung…
Medziphema United FC lifts Rokonicha Champions Trophy 2026
Medziphema United FC clinched the Rokonicha Champions Trophy 2026 with a convincing 3-0 victory over Outlaws FC in the final at Chümoukedima Football Stadium on August 15. The final, organised…
Wangshem Konyak felicitated for historic international football achievements
The Konyak Civil Societies comprising the Konyak Union (KU), Konyak NyupuhSheko Khong (KNSK) and Konyak Students’ Union (KSU), in collaboration with the Mon district administration, organised a felicitation programme at…
4th Metümnyo Festival Football Tournament underway at Sangphur
SDFA to select promising players for upcoming Dr T Ao Football Tournament The 4th Metümnyo Festival Football Tournament, organised by Sangphur Village Students Union in association with Shamator District Football…
Football: India to face Brazil in international friendly in Kolkata on Oct 3
The Indian football team will face five-time FIFA World Cup champions Brazil in an international friendly at the iconic Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (Saltlake Stadium) in Kolkata on October 3,…
Kiphire: GBC Youth Ministry organises successful two-day football tournament
The GBC Youth Ministry, Kiphire, in collaboration with the NTCP Cell, Kiphire, successfully organised a two-day football tournament on 16 and 17 July 2026 at Kohri Arena, Kiphire, under the…
Football needs development, not dilution
The reported proposal to expand the FIFA World Cup 2030 to 64 teams raises serious questions about the future direction of international football. While the idea may appear attractive as…