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The Hockey India League is back on its glorious comeback path once again with the highly awaited mini auctions to be held on September 24 in New Delhi, another turning point in the league's glorious comeback since it started again after a seven year hiatus.

The much awaited India vs. Pakistan matches in the Asia Cup 2025 turned into an arena of political drama instead of unadulterated cricketing excellence, as political tensions following the recent military confrontation spilled onto the pitch with ferocity. India won over Pakistan by seven wickets in their September 14 group stage match in Dubai, but the result of the match was marred by the political gesture that followed.

East Bengal Football Club wrote their name further into Calcutta football history on September 22, 2025, securing their historic 41st Calcutta Football League Premier Division title with a heart stopping 2-1 win over United Sports Club at the East Bengal Ground. The victory was a historic double occasion, as the Red and Gold Brigade also accepted their 40th CFL trophy on the same historic day.

The Hon'ble Supreme Court of India, has finally delivered its long awaited verdict, approving the All India Football Federation's Constitution. With this judgment, the Hon'ble Apex Court does not only resolve an eight year old judicial procedure but also clears the air of uncertainty that was looming over the head of Indian football and all of its stakeholders.

Mohun Bagan Super Giant suffered a shocking defeat in their opening day match of the AFC Champions League 2, at the Vivekanada Yuba Bharati Krirangan at the hands of Turkmenistan side Ahal FK on Tuesday. Mohun Bagan Super Giant started with their traditional 4-3-3 formation, with Deepak Tangri and Apuia playing as pivots. Kiyan Nassiri got a rare chance to feature in the starting XI on the right flank.

FC Goa began their AFC Champions League Two campaign at Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Margao, Goa, on Wednesday against Al Zawraa SC of Iraq. FC Goa were missing their star defender, Sandesh Jhingan, who suffered an injury on international duty against Iran. As a result, Nim Dorjee started alongside Spanish centre back Pol Moreno. When in possession, FC Goa looked like a secure 4-2-3-1, with Timor anchoring the double pivot.

East Bengal FC and Anthony Andrews are writing a fairytale. East Bengal FC, a club so much associated with continental participation has created another historic chapter when their “Moshal girls” dominated the Indian Women’s League to become champions and as a result of winning the league, they got a chance to represent India in the continental stage.

India Dominate The Defending Champions; End 8 Years Drought for Asian Supremacy

India won the third place at the CAFA Nations Cup 2025 by beating Oman 3-2 on penalties in a thrilling shootout, ending the tournament on a great note under new national team coach Khalid Jamil.

The Indian U-23 football team's dreams of creating history took a significant blow as they fell 2-1 to hosts Qatar in a thrilling Group H encounter of the AFC U-23 Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers at the Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium in Doha on Saturday, September 6, 2025.

India booked their spot in the Asia Cup Hockey 2025 final with a commanding 7-0 victory over China in Rajgir, setting up a title clash with South Korea, the only team to avoid defeat against them so far. Earlier, South Korea staged a dramatic comeback to beat Malaysia 4-3 in a heated encounter, while Kazakhstan outscored Chinese Taipei 6-4 in a high-scoring dead rubber.

India produced a commanding 4-1 win over Malaysia to move top of the Super 4s standings at the Asia Cup 2025 in Rajgir. Earlier, China shocked South Korea with a disciplined 3-0 victory, while Bangladesh beat Kazakhstan 5-1 in the classification round. With one round of Super 4s matches left, the tournament is set for a thrilling finish.

Patrick “Paddy” Upton, who has mentored world champions across multiple sports, spoke to PixelSports on the sidelines of the Asia Cup 2025. Upton underlined that hockey requires elite fitness and constant mental conditioning from all eleven players, praising Craig Fulton, Alan Tan, and the Indian team’s dedication in Rajgir’s heat.

Malaysia moved a step closer to the Asia Cup 2025 final with a 2-0 win over China, while India were held to a 2-2 draw by South Korea in a thrilling Super 4s clash. In the classification round, Japan overcame Chinese Taipei 2-0 to set up a 5th place playoff against Bangladesh.

The Supreme Court has ordered the All India Football Federation to initiate an open tender process for ISL and Super Cup 2025–26 commercial rights, supervised by Justice L. Nageswara Rao, with a deadline of October 15, 2025. The Court acknowledged FSDL’s cooperation and postponed its ruling on AIFF’s draft constitution pending the National Sports Governance Act.

The Super 4 stage of the Asia Cup 2025 is set with India, Malaysia, South Korea, and China qualifying after decisive Day 4 results. India routed Kazakhstan 15-0, Malaysia thrashed Chinese Taipei by the same margin, South Korea defeated Bangladesh 5-1, while China and Japan played out a dramatic 2-2 draw.

India secured their place in the Super 4s with a 3-2 win over Japan on Day 3 of the Asia Cup 2025, thanks to goals from Harmanpreet Singh and Mandeep Singh. Meanwhile, China demolished Kazakhstan 13-1, led by a hat-trick from LU Yuanlin, to revive their Super 4s hopes.

East Bengal FC Women became only the second Indian club to reach the AFC Women’s Champions League Group Stage after drawing 1-1 with Kitchee SC in Phnom Penh. Sangita Basfore’s ninth-minute goal ensured the IWL champions topped Group E with four points from two matches.