India, along with Iran, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Uzbekistan have submitted bid papers for the hosting rights of the 2027 AFC Asian Cup. While Iran and Qatar have hosted the showpiece event before, the other three countries are eyeing to stage the tournament for the first time in their history.

Roberto Martinez will remain the coach of the Belgian national football team till 2022, which will see him lead the side at the 2022 Qatar World Cup if they qualify. The Spaniard led Belgium to a third-place finish in the 2018 FIFA World Cup with that being the nation's best ever finish.

New NorthEast United FC coach Robert Jarni has revealed that it was Indian football team national coach and old friend, Igor Stimac who had convinced him to take up the managerial role. Jarni further stated that Stimac has been a good coach and India would be doing well under his tutelage.