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India moved into the top 100 of the FIFA rankings

Indian football's improvement in recent times is clearly visible as they climbed to the 100th position in the latest FIFA rankings.

Jun 29, 2023, 11:46 AM5 min read

It's looking like the golden years are coming back to Indian Football as they are improving like an AI at this moment. The Blue Tigers are back in the top 100 in the FIFA rankings after waiting for five long years. There were many ups and downs but somehow they managed to pull this off and if they continue like this, the dream to play in the World Cup is not so far. In the latest FIFA World Rankings, they rose from 101 to 100 by surpassing big dogs like Lebanon and New Zealand.

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The Blue Tigers have created a fortress at home. They are unbeaten for almost four years on Indian soil. Their last defeat came against Oman in a 1-2 loss in the FIFA World Cup qualifiers at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium in Guwahati. India won the Tri-Nations Series in Manipur in March and the Intercontinental Cup this year. They registered comfortable victories against higher-ranked Kyrgyzstan and Lebanon in the process.

India will face Lebanon in the Semi-Final of the SAFF Championship 2023 on July 1st and it will give a huge boost to India in terms of rankings if they go on and win the title. The Blue Tigers' skipper Sunil Chhetri has scored in all 3 matches in the ongoing competition and it has helped India a lot. India will also compete in two consecutive editions of the AFC Asian Cup for the first time.

India's FIFA Rankings from 2018 to 2023:

  • March 15, 2018 – 99
  • June 7, 2018 – 97
  • August 16, 2018 – 96
  • September 20, 2018 – 97
  • February 7, 2019 – 97
  • April 4, 2019 – 101
  • July 25, 2019 – 103
  • September 19, 2019 – 104
  • October 24, 2019 – 106
  • November 28, 2019 – 108
  • September 17, 2020 – 109
  • October 22, 2020 – 108
  • November 26, 2020 – 104
  • April 7, 2021 – 105
  • September 16, 2021 – 107
  • October 21, 2021 – 106
  • November 19, 2021 – 104
  • March 31, 2022 – 106
  • June 23, 2022 – 104
  • October 6, 2022 – 106
  • April 6, 2023 – 101
  • June 29, 2023 – 100

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FIFA World Rankings (1-50):

RK Team Total Points Previous Points +/-
1 Argentina 1843.73 1840.93 2.80
2 France 1843.54 1838.45 5.09
3 Brazil 1828.27 1834.21 -5.94
4 England 1797.39 1792.43 4.96
5 Belgium 1788.55 1792.53 -3.98
6 Croatia 1742.55 1730.02 12.53
7 Netherlands 1731.23 1731.23 0.00
8 Italy 1726.58 1713.66 12.92
9 Portugal 1718.25 1707.22 11.03
10 Spain 1703.45 1682.85 20.60
11 USA 1673.34 1653.77 19.57
12 Switzerland 1661.12 1664.24 -3.12
13 Morocco 1655.5 1677.79 -22.29
14 Mexico 1639.19 1631.87 7.32
15 Germany 1636.32 1647.42 -11.10
16 Uruguay 1633.13 1631.29 1.84
17 Colombia 1624.91 1617.08 7.83
18 Senegal 1612.61 1613.21 -0.60
19 Denmark 1597.37 1594.53 2.84
20 Japan 1595.96 1588.59 7.37
21 Peru 1561.2 1561.2 0.00
22 IR Iran 1556.59 1553.23 3.36
23 Sweden 1547.11 1558.7 -11.59
24 Ukraine 1541.25 1530.04 11.21
25 Serbia 1539.03 1541.52 -2.49
26 Poland 1536.99 1553.76 -16.77
27 Australia 1530.45 1532.79 -2.34
28 Korea Republic 1529.3 1536.01 -6.71
29 Austria 1528.06 1508.24 19.82
30 Scotland 1520.24 1500.52 19.72
31 Tunisia 1516.66 1535.76 -19.10
32 Chile 1511.31 1511.32 -0.01
33 Algeria 1511.23 1504.19 7.04
34 Egypt 1509.89 1500.67 9.22
35 Wales 1506.04 1538.95 -32.91
36 Hungary 1504.57 1504.24 0.33
37 Czechia 1503.69 1495.04 8.65
38 Russia 1495.53 1495.53 0.00
39 Nigeria 1486.48 1480.8 5.68
40 Ecuador 1486.47 1478.13 8.34
41 Türkiye 1484.47 1465.7 18.77
42 Costa Rica 1478.3 1491.12 -12.82
43 Cameroon 1470.97 1470.21 0.76
44 Norway 1458.47 1463.77 -5.30
45 Canada 1454.12 1442.66 11.46
46 Slovakia 1447.05 1433.77 13.28
47 Romania 1443.98 1444.58 -0.60
48 Paraguay 1442.64 1440.65 1.99
49 Greece 1441.06 1433.01 8.05
50 Mali 1438.01 1430.75 7.26

FIFA World Rankings (50-100):

RK Team Total Points Previous Points +/-
51 Côte d'Ivoire 1433.38 1449.95 -16.57
52 Republic of Ireland 1426.26 1436.31 -10.05
53 Saudi Arabia 1421.46 1421.46 0.00
54 Finland 1419.47 1405.31 14.16
55 Burkina Faso 1419.18 1433.91 -14.73
56 Venezuela 1417.23 1410.47 6.76
57 Panama 1399.23 1399.23 0.00
58 Qatar 1393.52 1388.61 4.91
59 Ghana 1391.13 1396.01 -4.88
60 Slovenia 1391.04 1398.47 -7.43
61 Bosnia and Herzegovina 1381.1 1403.04 -21.94
62 South Africa 1369.49 1350.08 19.41
63 Jamaica 1367.83 1381.87 -14.04
64 Northern Ireland 1361.17 1385.93 -24.76
65 Albania 1357.39 1344.95 12.44
66 Cabo Verde 1354.65 1337.05 17.60
67 Iceland 1352.98 1369.03 -16.05
68 North Macedonia 1350.53 1363.07 -12.54
69 Congo DR 1350.11 1338.61 11.50
70 Iraq 1345.21 1347.84 -2.63
71 Montenegro 1343.45 1343.28 0.17
72 United Arab Emirates 1336.28 1336.28 0.00
73 Oman 1332.45 1333.54 -1.09
74 Uzbekistan 1327.58 1318.36 9.22
75 Israel 1323.81 1307.41 16.40
76 El Salvador 1317.64 1318.3 -0.66
77 Bulgaria 1315.48 1315.74 -0.26
78 Georgia 1312.8 1311.51 1.29
79 China PR 1304.78 1297.98 6.80
80 Guinea 1296.75 1305.92 -9.17
81 Honduras 1296.42 1300.38 -3.96
82 Jordan 1296.26 1293.26 3.00
83 Bolivia 1295.09 1296.42 -1.33
84 Zambia 1290.2 1280.52 9.68
85 Gabon 1285.25 1296.74 -11.49
86 Bahrain 1282.05 1282.05 0.00
87 Haiti 1275.96 1275.96 0.00
88 Curaçao 1267.87 1272.26 -4.39
89 Luxembourg 1262.72 1245.78 16.94
90 Armenia 1252.6 1224.08 28.52
91 Equatorial Guinea 1251.83 1232.78 19.05
92 Uganda 1250.32 1257.3 -6.98
93 Benin 1248.13 1240.45 7.68
94 Syria 1241.62 1246.75 -5.13
95 Vietnam 1238.23 1229.69 8.54
96 Palestine 1233.02 1239.19 -6.17
97 Kyrgyz Republic 1224.8 1225.44 -0.64
98 Belarus 1212.28 1210.17 2.11
99 Mauritania 1205.18 1194.28 10.90
100 India 1204.9 1200.66 4.24
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They have won it all: Here is trophy cabinet of Chelsea FC

From domestic league titles to European glory, they have won it all. With the recent addition of the UEFA Conference League 2025 to complete their historic collection; here is trophy cabinet of Chelsea FC for you to explore!

May 29, 2025, 3:11 PM3 min read

They have won it all: Here is trophy cabinet of Chelsea FC | sportzpoint.com

In the world of football, few clubs stand out like Chelsea FC. Their trophy cabinet tells a story of incredible success, proving that they have truly won it all!

With their recent UEFA Conference League 4-1 victory over Real Betis, Chelsea completed a historic sweep of all major UEFA titles.

Here is trophy cabinet of Chelsea FC that defines their successful journey in the football world. Take a look.

European Royalty: Conquering the Continent

Chelsea won the UEFA champions league 2021 and they have won it all: Here is trophy cabinet of Chelsea FC | sportzpoint.com
Chelsea FC lifting the trophy of UEFA Champions League 2021 after their 1-0 victory over Manchester City in the final. Image | Twitter

Chelsea have battled across the continent's most prestigious stages and won every major UEFA club trophy, a feat few clubs can claim.

Their crowning achivements including 2 UEFA Champions League titles, notable defeating Bayern Munich [1-1 (4-3 pens)] in 2012 and Manchester City (1-0) in 2021.

Beyond the Champions League, Chelsea also lifted the UEFA Europa League twice (2013, 2019), and the now-defunct UEFA Cup Winners' Cup in 1971, famously against Real Madrid in the replay, and also in 1998.

Additionally, two UEFA Super Cup victories (1998, 2021) further highlight their continental dominance.

The collection was completed with their 2025 UEFA Conference League triumph, where Chelsea FC beat Real Betis 4-1 in the final.

The domestic dominance of Chelsea FC

Chelsea won the FA Cup in 1997 and they have won it all: Here is trophy cabinet of Chelsea FC | sportzpoint.com
Chelsea lifting their second FA Cup title in 1997 after defeating Middlesbrough (2-1) in the final. Image | Facebook

Beyond their European conquests, they have also established as masters of England by securing highest domestic honors.

The Blues clinched the First Division/Premier League title and impress six times (1955, 2005, 2006, 2010, 2015, 2017) along with eight FA Cup victories (1970, 1997, 2000, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2018). This makes them the competition's most successful team.

Their domestic dominance also extends to League Cup, which they have won five times in the following years: 1965, 1998, 2005, 2007, 2015.

Completing the Set: Global and Historic Honors

Chelsea FC won the FIFA Club World Cup in 2021 and they have won it all: Here is trophy cabinet of Chelsea FC | sportzpoint.com
Chelsea FC lifting the FIFA Club World Cup trophy after their 2-1 victory over Palmeiras in 2021. Image | Wikipedia

Chelsea's trophy cabinet truly lives upto the "won it all" status by having a collection of unique, historical, and global titles.

The FIFA Club World Cup win over Palmeiras (2-1) in 2021, made them only London club to win the Champions League as well as FIFA Club WC.

Further adding to their phenomenal collection are four Charity/Community Shield triumphs (1955, 2000, 2005, 2009), which mark their traditional early-season dominance.

As we move down to the final count, Chelsea also holds two Full Members' Club Victories (1986, 1990).

A look at Chelsea's Trophy Cabinet:

Competition  Total Years
UEFA Champions League  2 2012, 2021
First Division/Premier League 6 1955, 2005, 2006, 2010, 2015, 2017
FA Cup 8 1970, 1997, 2000, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2018
League Cup 5 1965, 1998, 2005, 2007, 2015
UEFA Europa League  2 2013, 2019
UEFA Cup Winners' Cup 2 1971, 1978
UEFA Conference League 1 2025
FIFA Club World Cup 1 2021
UEFA Super Cup  2 1998, 2021
Charity/Community Shield 4 1955, 2000, 2005, 2009
Full Members' Club 2 1986, 1990

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Manolo Márquez announces 28-member Indian football team travelling squad for Thailand friendly

Manolo Márquez announces 28-member Indian football team travelling squad for Thailand friendly. Get the full list and updates of this key preparatory match for the AFC Asian Cup qualifiers.

May 28, 2025, 8:47 AM2 min read

Manolo Márquez announces 28-member Indian football team travelling squad for Thailand friendly

Head coach Manolo Márquez announces 28-member Blue Tigers travelling squad for Thailand friendly on May 28, 2025. All the 28 players, who are currently a part of the ongoing camp in Kolkata, will travel to Thailand for the FIFA friendly for the June 4 fixture.

With a crucial AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers Final Round on the horizon, the Indian Men's National Football Team is gearing up for a significant test. The squad will leave for Thailand on Wednesday evening for their friendly on June 4, at the Thammasat Stadium in Pathum Thani at 18:00 IST.

Subsequently, the team will depart for Hong Kong on the next day (June 5) for the AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers Final Round fixture.

Kolkata: The Blue Tigers' pre-Thailand training hub

Manolo Márquez announces 28-member Blue Tigers travelling squad for Thailand friendly | sportzpoint.com
Sunil Chhetri along with the other squad members in Day 2 of training camp in Kolkata. Image | Facebook

The Blue Tigers' intensive training camp kicked off in Kolkata on May 19. The men in Blue underwent six full days of structured training and gym sessions. These were focused on refining patterns, defensive organisation, attacking transitions, and all other crucial elements for the gameplay.

A highlight of the camp was the inclusion of two practice matches:

  • On May 26, the Blue Tigers faced Santosh Trophy Champions Bengal, securing a 2-1 victory. (goal scorers: Brandon Fernandes and Ashique Kuruniyan)
  • On May 27, they faced North 24 Parganas, securing a 3-0 victory. (goal scorers: Sunil Chhetri, Chinglensana Singh Konsham and Udanta Singh Kumam)

Blue Tigers’ 28-member squad for the FIFA Friendly against Thailand

Goalkeepers: Hrithik Tiwari, Vishal Kaith, Gurmeet Singh, Amrinder Singh.

Defenders: Naorem Roshan Singh, Rahul Bheke, Chinglensana Singh Konsham, Anwar Ali, Boris Singh Thangjam, Sandesh Jhingan, Asish Rai, Subhasish Bose, Mehtab Singh, Abhishek Singh Tekcham.

Midfielders: Suresh Singh Wangjam, Mahesh Singh Naorem, Ayush Dev Chhetri, Udanta Singh Kumam, Lalengmawia Ralte, Liston Colaco, Ashique Kuruniyan, Brandon Fernandes, Nikhil Prabhu.

Forwards: Sunil Chhetri, Edmund Lalrindika, Manvir Singh, Suhail Ahmad Bhat, Lallianzuala Chhangte.

Head Coach: Manolo Márquez

Assistant Coach: Mahesh Gawali

Assistant Coach: Benito Montalvo

Goalkeeper Coach: Marc Gamon

Strength and Conditioning Coach: José Carlos Barroso

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Indian Football: Rahul KP creates history, signs for West Ham United

Rahul KP, the Indian winger, will play for English Premier League club West Ham United in The Soccer Tournament (TST), an elite 7 v 7 football competition featuring 48 teams from across the globe.

May 24, 2025, 6:20 AM2 min read

Indian Football: Rahul KP creates history, signs for West Ham United | sportzpoint.com

In a groundbreaking moment for Indian football, Rahul KP, the dynamic winger of Odisha FC, has been extended a prestigious invitation to represent English Premier League powerhouse West Ham United in the highly anticipated summer edition of The Soccer Tournament (TST), an elite 7 v 7 football competition featuring 48 teams from across the globe.

This is the first time in Indian football history that an Indian player will represent a top-division English Premier League club men’s team. This is a monumental achievement not only for Rahul's burgeoning career and Odisha FC but also for the continued growth and recognition of the state of Odisha and Indian football on the international stage.

The tournament is scheduled to take place from June 4 to June 9, 2025, in Raleigh, North Carolina, United States. The tournament boasts a diverse international roster, with participating teams and players hailing from countries including the United Kingdom, Spain, Switzerland, Brazil, Mexico, Nigeria, and India. The star-studded event will notably feature teams led by legendary footballers such as Luis Nani, Sergio Agüero, and Hope Solo.

Rahul KP will join a distinguished West Ham United squad that includes notable personalities like actor Hero Fiennes Tiffin, former Argentina international Mauro Zárate, and several professional athletes who have represented the United States in the World Indoor Football Cup.

The three group stage games featuring West Ham United will be broadcast live on YouTube channels. Additionally, these matches will be televised live on ESPN.

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Donald Trump: 2026 World Cup an 'incentive' for Russia to end Ukraine war

Speaking alongside FIFA president Gianni Infantino at the meeting, Trump admitted he was unaware that Russia are banned from the 2026 World Cup.

May 8, 2025, 11:27 AM2 min read

Donald Trump: 2026 World Cup an 'incentive' for Russia to end Ukraine war

US President Donald Trump has made a claim that the FIFA 2026 World Cup could help end Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and shut down the war. The Russian national football team has been banned from international competition by FIFA and UEFA since the country's invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

Trump, during his 2024 campaign, vowed to end the Russia-Ukraine war on the first day back in. But his efforts to broker a deal between the countries have so far stuttered.

Also Read: FIFA World Cup 2026: Teams qualified so far

Trump was unaware of the ban

Trump was questioned about the possible participation of Russia at next year's World Cup. Speaking alongside FIFA president Gianni Infantino at the meeting, Trump admitted he was unaware that Russia are banned from the 2026 World Cup.

During the meeting at the White House, a reporter asked the president for his stance on the ban, which was part of global sporting sanctions imposed on Russia following its 2022 invasion of Ukraine.

Trump said, "I didn't know that, is that right? You want to explain that?"

"That is right," replied Infantino. "They are banned for the time being from playing but we hope that something happens and peace will happen so that Russia can be readmitted."

Trump on Russia-Ukraine war

The United States are hosting the World Cup next year along with Canada and Mexico but Russia are currently banned by both FIFA and UEFA from participating in international competitions due to their invasion of Ukraine.

Trump has now said that reinstating Russia for the tournament could help end the war in Ukraine, feeling that it ‘could be a good incentive’ for Putin.

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"That's possible. Hey, could be a good incentive, right?" Trump replied to Infantino.

"We want to get them to stop. We want them to stop. 5,000 people a week are being killed -- it's not even believable. We're going to get that war stopped."

Russia haven't played a competitive fixture since a 2022 World Cup qualifying defeat to Croatia in November 2021. They have played 16 friendlies since then, winning 11 of them.

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AIFF Awards 2025: Subhasish Bose and Soumya Guguloth Shine as Top Players

Subhasish Bose and Soumya Guguloth won the Best Men's and Women's Player of the Year Awards, respectively, in the recently concluded AIFF Awards 2025. Here are all the winners this season.

May 2, 2025, 5:13 PM3 min read

AIFF Awards 2025: Subhasish Bose and Soumya Guguloth Shine as Top Players | sportzpoint.com

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) celebrated the best of Indian football at the AIFF Awards 2025, held today in Bhubaneswar, honouring outstanding players, coaches, referees, and member associations for their contributions during the 2024-25 season.

AIFF Awards 2025: Subhasish Bose and Soumya Guguloth Shine as Top Players | sportzpoint.com
Subhasish Bose recieving the Best Men's Footballer of the Year Award. Image | AIFF
AIFF Awards 2025: Subhasish Bose and Soumya Guguloth Shine as Top Players | sportzpoint.com
Soumya Guguloth won the Women's Footballer of the Year Award. Image | AIFF

The ceremony highlighted the growing competitiveness of Indian football, with Mohun Bagan SG’s Subhasish Bose and East Bengal FC’s Soumya Guguloth crowned Men’s and Women’s Player of the Year, respectively. 

AIFF Awards 2025 Winners

Individual Awards

  • Men's Player of the Year: Subhasish Bose (Mohun Bagan SG, Defender)
    • Recognised for his leadership as captain and stellar performances for Mohun Bagan SG as the mariners became the first team to defend the ISL Shield, along with reclaiming the ISL Cup. Bose kept 13 clean sheets as a defender and scored 6 goals as well. 
  • Women's Player of the Year: Soumya Guguloth (East Bengal FC, Forward)
    • Honoured as the top Indian scorer in the Indian Women’s League (IWL) and a key player for the Blue Tigresses. She helped East Bengal FC win the IWL 2024-25 title.
  • Men's Goalkeeper of the Year: Vishal Kaith (Mohun Bagan SG)
    • Awarded for holding the record for the most clean sheets in Indian Super League (ISL) history. Kaith had a record 15 clean sheets in ISL 2024-25 and conceded only 19 goals across 26 appearances
  • Most Promising Men's Player of the Year: Brison Fernandes (Midfielder)
    • Noted for his midfield mastery and potential as a rising star.
  • Most Promising Women's Player of the Year: Neha (Haryana, Winger)
    • Recognised for her performances, including 2 goals in the SAFF U19 Women’s Championship and 3 goals in the Senior Women’s National Championship.
  • Men's Coach of the Year: Khalid Jamil (Jamshedpur FC)
    • Won for the second consecutive year for leading Jamshedpur FC to the Kalinga Super Cup semifinals.
  • Women's Coach of the Year: Sujata Kar (Sreebhumi FC)
    • Awarded for guiding newly-promoted Sreebhumi FC to a third-place finish in the IWL.
  • Male Referee of the Year: Venkatesh R
    • Acknowledged for consistent officiating on the pitch.
  • Female Referee of the Year: Tekcham Ranjita Devi
    • Recognised for her officiating excellence.
  • Male Referee of the Year: Venkatesh R
  • Male Assistant Referee of the Year: Vairamuthu P

Member Association (MA) Awards

  • Most Successful MA (Club Competitions): Indian Football Association (West Bengal)
    • For dominance in men’s competitions, Mohun Bagan and East Bengal winning major titles.
  • Most Successful MA (NFC Competitions): All Manipur Football Association
    • Recognised for success in the National Football Championships.
  • Best MA for Supporting Women’s Football: Punjab Football Association
    • Honoured for contributions to women’s football development.
  • Best MA for Hosting Most AIFF Competitions: Football Association of Odisha and Goa Football Association
    • For hosting numerous AIFF events.
  • MA with Most Player Registrations (Men’s): Kerala Football Association
    • For the highest number of male player registrations.
  • MA with Most Player Registrations (Women’s): Western India Football Association (Maharashtra)
    • For leading in female player registrations.
  • Special Award for MA Launching New Projects: Gujarat State Football Association
    • For innovative football initiatives.
  • MA with Most Grassroots Activities: Gujarat State Football Association
    • For extensive grassroots programs.
  • MA with Most Youth Tournaments Conducted: Karnataka State Football Association
    • For organising numerous youth tournaments.
  • MA with Most Coaching Courses: Punjab Football Association
    • For conducting the most coaching courses.
  • MA with Most Refereeing Courses: Gujarat State Football Association
    • For leading in referee training programs.
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