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India’s eighth-place finish at the 2026 Men’s Hockey World Cup was disappointing for a team coming off two consecutive Olympic medals. Despite flashes of attacking quality, defensive lapses, inconsistency and dependence on Harmanpreet Singh’s penalty corners prevented India from challenging the world’s best.

East Bengal produced a stunning 4-1 victory over Mohun Bagan in the 2026 Durand Cup final, with Edmund Lalrindika scoring a memorable hat-trick. Antonio Lopez Habas’ tactical masterclass delivered the Red & Gold brigade their first Durand Cup title since 2004 and added another chapter to the historic Kolkata Derby rivalry.

India’s 39-medal haul in Glasgow included 13 golds and a fourth-place finish, with historic performances in boxing, judo, athletics and para sports. But with the Asian Games next, the Commonwealth Games also offered an important measure of where Indian sport really stands.

The 135th Durand Cup features 24 teams across six groups, with matches being played in Kolkata, Ranchi, Imphal, Shillong and Guwahati. Check the complete schedule, timings, venues and knockout fixtures.

Ferran Torres became Spain’s World Cup hero with a dramatic extra-time winner against Argentina. La Roja dominated the final but needed 106 minutes to break down an inspired Emiliano Martinez and lift their second world title.

Lionel Messi scored a stunning hat-trick on his 200th senior international appearance as Argentina defeated Algeria 3-0 in their FIFA World Cup 2026 opener in Kansas City.

Harry Kane scored twice as England began their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign with a thrilling 4-2 win over Croatia in Group L. Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford added second-half goals as Thomas Tuchel’s side sealed an impressive opening victory at Dallas Stadium.

Vinicius Jr scored a brilliant first-half equaliser as Brazil were held to a 1-1 draw by Morocco in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group C opener at the New York/New Jersey Stadium.

East Bengal FC ended their Indian Women’s League 2025-26 campaign with a 2-0 win against Sribhumi Football Club at the East Bengal Ground. Goals from Fazila Ikwaput and Sulanjana Raul helped the Red and Gold brigade successfully defend their IWL crown.

From abandoned matches lost in thick London fog to a fake Brazilian footballer who fooled clubs for two decades, football has always produced stories stranger than fiction. This piece revisits some of the most bizarre and unforgettable moments in the history of the game, reminding us why football remains gloriously unpredictable and deeply human.

An 85th-minute strike from Edmund looked enough to hand East Bengal FC the ISL title in a dramatic Kolkata Derby. But a late Jason Cummings header rescued a point for Mohun Bagan Super Giant in front of a packed Salt Lake Stadium. From tactical battles to defensive errors, missed chances, and last-minute drama, this was a derby that truly lived up to its legacy.

A ruthless East Bengal FC dismantled Mohammedan SC 7-0 in a one-sided Kolkata derby, showcasing attacking brilliance, tactical dominance, and clinical finishing to break into the top four.

Mohun Bagan Super Giants took on Mumbai City FC in a crucial top half clash in the ISL on 20th March at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata. Both teams mostly went in with unchanged starting lineups. The match started with both teams trying to control the midfield. Mohun Bagan was depending more in winf play with Dimi Petratos and Colaco shifting wings constantly. Mumbai depended more on the counter through the usual route of Kauko, Pereyra Diaz and Ortiz.

India’s latest T20 World Cup triumph was not just another trophy-winning campaign. It reflected a deeper transformation in the way Indian cricket approaches leadership, team culture, and white-ball dominance. From Surya Kumar Yadav’s fearless captaincy to Gautam Gambhir’s non-celebrity team philosophy, this victory may well represent a complete paradigm shift in Indian cricket.

Imran Khan’s first-half strike and a standout performance from goalkeeper Mohammad Nawaz helped Chennaiyin FC defeat Kerala Blasters 1-0 in Kochi to secure their first win of the ISL 2025–26 season.

India suffered a heavy 0-11 defeat against Japan in their AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 Group C clash in Perth, but the Blue Tigresses remain alive in the quarter-final race with a decisive final group match still to play.

First-half goals from Ryan Williams and Ashique Kuruniyan helped Bengaluru FC secure a narrow 2-1 win over Mohammedan Sporting in Kolkata, despite a spirited second-half fightback from the home side.

A Jamie Maclaren hat-trick powered Mohun Bagan Super Giant to a dominant 5-1 victory over Odisha FC, as the Mariners ran riot in the first half to strengthen their position at the top of the league table.

Sanju Samson’s explosive 89, Jasprit Bumrah’s clutch spell, and two stunning Axar Patel catches powered India to a thrilling seven-run victory over England at Wankhede, sealing a place in the T20 World Cup 2026 final against New Zealand.