Word of caution: India’s win over Mauritius should not hide the team’s struggles

The Blue Tigers faltered in the initial phase of the game, failing to get a foothold on the game as Mauritius overran them.

Arka Bhattacharya

· Aug 20, 2017 · 06:31 pm

Gurpreet Singh's European stint is sadly over, but it should inspire young Indian footballers

He played 11 games for the Norwegian top flight game, including 1 game in the UEFA Europa League.

Arka Bhattacharya

· Aug 17, 2017 · 05:13 pm

Manchester United fans shouldn’t expect too much from a team that scored just 54 goals last season

All the talk of a title run looks fancy at the moment, but a top four finish is more likely.

Arka Bhattacharya

· Aug 11, 2017 · 11:00 am

For a sport rocked by doping, Usain Bolt’s legacy will be that of a clean champion

Bolt, winner of eight Olympic gold medals, came as a saviour for athletics.

Arka Bhattacharya

· Aug 03, 2017 · 07:24 pm

‘What you see is what you get’: Interview with Stephen Constantine

The head coach of the Indian national team opens up about his footballing journey across five continents.

Arka Bhattacharya

· Jul 28, 2017 · 02:42 pm

Newly appointed Indian women’s football coach Maymol Rocky wants more games for her players

The Kerala-born footballer is a former international for India, and is the first woman to take charge of the Indian women’s team.

Arka Bhattacharya

· Jul 26, 2017 · 02:41 pm

ISL Draft: FC Goa, NorthEast United bank on local talent, Bengaluru FC goes for continuity

Chennaiyin FC and Mumbai City FC will need to invest in quality foreigners as their squads currently look under-par

Arka Bhattacharya

· Jul 24, 2017 · 10:59 am

‘We are not playing against extra-terrestrials’: India Under-17 coach on tough World Cup group

Luis Norton de Matos spoke about the team’s chances in the upcoming Under-17 World Cup at home and their intended style of play.

Arka Bhattacharya

· Jul 20, 2017 · 07:12 pm

Two of India’s boxers-turned-unbeaten MMA fighters look to dominate the boxing ring in rare face-off

Both women quit boxing due to “politics” in the sport to take up Mixed Martial Arts and have returned to the sport thanks to Super Fight League

Arka Bhattacharya

· Jul 20, 2017 · 03:16 pm

How two former Real Madrid men are masterminding the Delhi Dynamos’ makeover

There is a sea of change at the capital outfit, with the old setup being ripped apart to bring a new structure in place.

Arka Bhattacharya

· Jul 18, 2017 · 06:15 pm

The curious case of footballer Abinash Ruidas’ contract situation at East Bengal

The East Bengal player signed a blank piece of paper with the club and now finds himself in a pickle.

Arka Bhattacharya

· Jul 18, 2017 · 09:30 am

Integration of OCI/PIO players into Under-13 and Under-15 youth teams receives mixed reactions

Some experts are against the introduction of any foreigners while the OCI/PIO step may prove to be fruitful, according to others.

Arka Bhattacharya

· Jul 15, 2017 · 04:48 pm