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.

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.

Sangita Basfore views the AFC Women’s Asian Cup not as the destination but as a stepping stone to the FIFA Women’s World Cup. From her decisive goals in qualification to India’s structured preparation in Australia, the midfielder remains focused on taking the Blue Tigresses one step closer to the global stage.

The AIFF has released the ISL 2025–26 fixtures, with the season starting on February 14 and featuring 14 teams in a single-leg format. Mohun Bagan Super Giant face Kerala Blasters in the opener as the race for the title begins.

Suryakumar Yadav’s unbeaten 84 rescued India from early collapse and powered them to a tense 29-run win over USA in the opening match.

A sensational 175 from 14-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi powered India to a dominant 100-run win over England in the ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup final, sealing a record sixth title.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru pulled off a record chase in the Women’s Premier League final, defeating Delhi Capitals by six wickets in Vadodara to claim their second WPL title.

Hockey India has named a 24-member Indian men’s squad for the FIH Men’s Pro League 2025–26 Rourkela leg, blending experienced campaigners with emerging talent ahead of home clashes against Belgium and Argentina.

Vedanta Kalinga Lancers held their nerve in a high-intensity Final to defeat Ranchi Royals 3–2 at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium, clinching the Men’s Hero Hockey India League title in front of their home crowd after a gripping contest that went down to the final minute.

SG Pipers lifted the Women’s Hero Hockey India League 2025–26 title after edging past Shrachi Bengal Tigers in a tense shootout, following a 1–1 draw in regulation time in a gripping Final.

India’s 2–0 defeat to South Africa at home was more than a scoreline. It exposed deeper issues in preparation, selection and approach. From an Eden surface shaped by external influence to a free-flowing South African batting display in Guwahati, the series underlined the widening gap between stability and improvisation. As questions arise over India’s Test structure, this result stands as a clear reminder that the long format rewards clarity, not uncertainty.

Exclusive Pixel Sports interview with Asia Cup’s Man of the Tournament, Abhishek Nain. His journey, struggles, mentors, Ronaldo influence, and vision for Indian hockey.

Australia defeated India by seven wickets in the rain-curtailed first ODI at Perth, with Mitchell Marsh starring in a composed unbeaten 46.