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Bellingham and the license to thrill

Jude Bellingham after his first goal against Mexico in Mexico City on Monday.

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Published on Jul 10, 2026 08:00 am IST

Scorn in the USA

Uruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa at his last match at the World Cup, against Spain in Zapopan, Mexico.

football

Published on Jul 03, 2026 08:00 am IST

The other Lionel

In his quiet, understated way Lionel Scaloni has built a formidable side where Lionel Messi can play with freedom.

football

Published on Jun 19, 2026 08:00 am IST

What India can learn from Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan's Eldor Shomurodov (14) fends off Canada's Niko Sigur (23) and Alistair Johnston during their international friendly in Edmonton, Canada on Monday. Uzbekistan lost 0-2.

football

Published on Jun 05, 2026 08:00 am IST

Quote of the day by Vicky Kaushal: ‘Wolf climbing the hill is always hungrier…’

Vicky Kaushal advocated for the importance of self-determination and to always keep honing yourself.

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Published on Jun 05, 2026 07:02 am IST

Mohun Bagan, AIFF and the wrong kind of buzz

Mohun Bagan Super Giant's last-minute refusal to release players led to India fielding a depleted side against Jamaica, the first match in London in 24 years, on Wednesday. India lost 0-2.

football

Published on May 29, 2026 08:00 am IST

What next after a fantastic finish?

East Bengal with the ISL12 trophy at Kishore Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on Thursday.

football

Published on May 22, 2026 08:00 am IST

From rejection to redemption, Mainoo’s journey

Kobbie Mainoo's goal against Liverpool on Sunday was his first Premier League strike in nearly two years.

football

Published on May 08, 2026 08:00 am IST

A title race, a report and a roster

Noufal PN after his goal against Mohun Bagan Super Giant took Mumbai City FC to the top of ISL12.

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Published on Mar 27, 2026 08:00 am IST

HT Kick Off: “A leader who knew how to trust”

A minute's silence in the East Bengal-Kerala Blasters match of ISL12 to mourn the death of former AIFF general secretary Kushal Das.

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Published on Mar 20, 2026 08:00 am IST

HT Kick Off: AFC Women’s Asian Cup: A chastening experience

Chinese Taipei’s Su Yu-Hsuan’s expression says everything you wanted to know about the wonder goal Manisha Kalyan (left) scored in Sydeny on Tuesday.

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Published on Mar 13, 2026 08:00 am IST

HT Kick Off: The most crucial 18 days in AIFF’s history?

A lot will depend on the terms offered by bidders, if any, for the commercial rights of the ISL and other club properties.

football

Published on Mar 06, 2026 08:00 am IST

HT Kick Off: Finally, Mohun Bagan and East Bengal look even

Tom Aldred and Jamie Maclaren after scoring in Mohun Bagan Super Giant's opening match of ISL12 in Kolkata's Salt Lake stadium on Saturday.

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Published on Feb 20, 2026 08:00 am IST

HT Kick Off: Never the twain shall split

Defending champions Mohun Bagan Super Giant will play the first match of ISL12 which could have been a non-starter had the union sports ministry not intervened.

football

Published on Feb 13, 2026 08:00 am IST

HT Kick Off: Goalkeepers' coaches not essential, really?

ISL clubs have proposed omitting a specialist coach for Vishal Kaith (in blue, celebrating with Mohun Bagan Super Giant teammates) for this season.

football

Updated on Feb 06, 2026 11:35 am IST

Goalkeeper's 98th-minute goal vs Real Madrid seals knockouts in CL classic

Anatoliy Trubin is surrounded by teammates after scoring an incredible 98th minute goal.

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Published on Jan 29, 2026 10:16 am IST

HT Kick Off: Why AIFF, clubs need to keep talking

AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey (centre) and federation vice-president N A Haris at the first meeting between the federation and ISL clubs on August 7 last year. (Right) FC Goa CEO Ravi Puskur at the same meeting.

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Published on Jan 23, 2026 08:00 am IST

HT Kick Off: Rising wages: whose fault is it?

The wait is over and boy, isn't Jamie Maclaren glad?

football

Published on Jan 09, 2026 06:30 am IST

HT Kick Off: Escape to victory

India under-17 head coach Bibiano Fernandes (fourth from left) with his staff after the comeback win against Iran in Ahmedabad on Sunday.

football

Published on Dec 05, 2025 12:00 pm IST

HT Kick Off: "Happy with what we achieved as we were not expected to win a game"

A goal in the eighth minute of stoppage-time prevented East Bengal from being among the top eight women’s clubs in Asia.

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Published on Nov 28, 2025 08:00 am IST

HT Kick Off: Dhaka déjà vu

This was the first time in 22 years that India had lost to Bangladesh.

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Published on Nov 21, 2025 08:00 am IST

HT Kick Off: The darkest hour

The wait continues for the new season seven months after Mohun Bagan Super Giant won the ISL,

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Published on Nov 14, 2025 12:02 pm IST

HT Kick Off: Sudden impact

Amarildo (left: being hugged by Pele) and Mario Götze were star acts in two World Cup finals.

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Published on Nov 07, 2025 08:00 am IST

HT Kick Off: Sound of silence

For most of the IFA Shield final, Mohun Bagan Super Giant supporters had stayed silent.

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Published on Oct 24, 2025 08:00 am IST

HT Kick Off: Hello, emptiness

Who cares? Goa didn’t heed Khalid Jamil’s call for energy from the stands.

football

Published on Oct 17, 2025 08:00 am IST

HT Kick Off: Diaspora delights

With a population of 6 lakh, Cape Verde Islands are one win away from making the 2026 World Cup finals.

football

Published on Oct 10, 2025 08:00 am IST

HT Kick Off: It could start to hurt now

Most players in the India squad for Singapore would have played zero competitive matches between the CAFA Nations Cup and next month’s Asian Cup qualifier.

football

Published on Sept 26, 2025 09:03 am IST