Ikhtisar Botev Galabovo

PSV Eindhoven captain Mauro Junior is currently riding the crest of a wave after receiving his first-ever call-up to the Brazil national team. The versatile defender has been a standout performer in the Eredivisie, and his hard work has finally been rewarded by the Selecao coaching staff.

Slovan Ljubljana goalkeeper Som Kumar has received his first senior India call-up for an ambitious set of upcoming international fixtures. As the solitary overseas-based player in the squad, the Slovenian second-tier shot-stopper is in line for a dream test against South American heavyweights Brazil and Uruguay.

The first stop of Lionel Messi's India tour took an unexpected turn as angry fans ripped up seats and hurled objects onto the pitch as chaos descended at Kolkata's Salt Lake Stadium. The unsavoury scenes came due to fan disgruntlement at Messi's brief 20-minute appearance, where they 'could not see his face'. The event organiser has been detained as a result of the incident and an enquiry is ongoing.

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) have confirmed that two high-profile coaching applications, allegedly sent by former Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez and current Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola, were fraudulent. The revelation comes as the federation continue their search for a new head coach for the Indian men’s national football team.