Kalinga Super Cup: NorthEast United clinch first win after beating Shillong Lajong 2-1

The deadlock was broken by the I-League side in the 17th minute when Douglas Rosa Tardin's precise right-footed shot found the bottom corner

Meghalaya Games Day 1: Ri Bhoi and West Garo Hills men’s football teams win opening matches

While the Ri Bhoi team won by a comfortable 3-0 margin against East Jaintia Hills, the West Garo Hills annihilated the South Garo Hills 7-0.

Saya Maya Club wins Gopal Chandra Basumatary memorial football trophy in Kokrajhar

The Saya Maya Club of Kokrajhar organised the second edition of Gopal Chandra Basumatary Memorial Football tournament that ended yesterday.

German football legend Franz Beckenbauer passes away at 78

The former Bayern Munich player won the European Cup three times with the Bavarian powerhouse

Mizoram: I don’t see much difference between football and politics, says footballer-turned-MLA Jeje Lalpekhlua

The Indian football star won the election from the South Tuipui constituency

Football coaching centre inaugurated in Ri Bhoi

The centre will cater to five age groups which are U-16, U-14, U-12, U-10 and U-8 both for boys and girls.

Asian Games: Indian women’s football team losses to Chinese Taipei 1-2

Chinese Taipei increased its offensive intensity after equalising. Hsin Hui Lin came close to putting them ahead, but Shreya Hooda made a great stop at the near post.

Asian Games: Late Chhetri penalty helps India beat Bangladesh 1-0 in Group A encounter

With the win, India put their campaign and their fate for qualification firmly back into their own hands, with a final game against Myanmar to be played on September 24.

Asian Games: Women’s cricket, football, sailing teams to open campaign today

The men's and women's rowing teams will also look to build on their excellent performance in the Repechage round in a bid to qualify for the finals.