Feuillassier strike completes Kerala Blasters’ comeback against 10-man Bengaluru Kerala Blasters FC secured their first victory of the Indian Super League 2025-26 season with a hard-fought 2-1 win against 10-man Bengaluru FC at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium on Saturday, April 11, 2026. The match, marked by dramatic twists and resilient performances, saw the Blasters overturn a deficit to claim three crucial points. The result lifted Kerala to 13th in the league standings with four points, while Bengaluru remained fifth with 14 points. The game began with Bengaluru FC showing early promise, as center back Fallou Ndiaye’s header in the seventh minute was comfortably saved by Kerala’s goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu. Moments later, Ebindas Y fired wide from distance, but the visitors struggled to maintain pressure. Bengaluru gradually grew into the contest, with winger Ryan Williams becoming a constant threat down the right flank. His deliveries troubled Kerala’s defense, and Sunil Chhetri came close in the 23rd minute, heading wide from a Nikhil Poojary cross. Williams tested Arsh Shaikh again in the 49th minute with a driven effort from the right side of the box. The breakthrough came in the 28th minute when Williams broke past his marker and delivered a dangerous ball into the center. Fallou Ndiaye, attempting to intercept the ball ahead of Chhetri, inadvertently diverted it into his own net, giving Bengaluru an early lead. The match took a dramatic turn in the 34th minute when Braian Sánchez was shown a straight red card for violent conduct following an altercation with Matías Hernández, leaving Bengaluru a man down. Kerala Blasters sought to capitalize on their numerical advantage, with Kévin Yoke leading the charge.#bengaluru_fc #kerala_blasters_fc #ryan_williams #fallou_ndiaye #sunil_chhetri
Australian-Born Ryan Williams Likely To Make India Debut As Khalid Jamil Names Squad For Hong Kong Qualifier Australian-born forward Ryan Williams is set to make his debut for the Indian national team after being included in head coach Khalid Jamil’s 23-player squad for the AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifier against Hong Kong on March 31 in Kochi. The 31-year-old winger, who previously played for Australia, has been cleared by FIFA to switch his allegiance to India, allowing him to represent the country at the senior international level. Williams was part of India’s preparatory camp for the Bangladesh qualifier but did not feature in the final squad due to pending documentation. With all formalities now completed, he is expected to debut against Hong Kong. Williams, whose mother is of Anglo-Indian descent, will become the second foreign-born player of Indian origin to represent India after Japan-born Arata Izumi, who played for the national team between 2013 and 2014. Currently a key attacker for Bengaluru FC in the Indian Super League, Williams renounced his Australian passport last year to pursue a career with India. Born in Perth in 1993, he began his professional career in England, joining Portsmouth’s academy in 2010. He made his senior debut for Portsmouth in 2011 and later played for clubs including Fulham and Barnsley. On the international stage, Williams represented Australia at the youth level, participating in the 2012 AFC U-19 Championship and the 2013 FIFA U-20 World Cup. His only senior appearance for Australia came in a 2019 friendly against South Korea, a non-competitive match that allowed him to switch national teams under FIFA rules. India’s squad for the Hong Kong qualifier includes a mix of experienced players and young talent.#india #ryan_williams #hong_kong #khalid_jamil #afc_asian_cup_2027_qualifier
Ryan Williams, an Australian-born footballer of Indian origin, is set to make his debut for the Indian national team in the AFC Asian Cup 2027 qualifier against Hong Kong on March 31 in Kochi. The 31-year-old forward was included in the 23-player squad after FIFA approved his switch to represent India at the senior level. His inclusion follows the completion of necessary paperwork, which allowed him to join the team for the match. Williams had previously participated in the preparatory camp for the Bangladesh qualifier but was not selected due to pending administrative procedures. Born in Perth, Australia, in 1993, Williams began his professional career in England with Portsmouth FC in 2010. He made his senior debut for the club a year later against Middlesbrough FC and later played for Fulham FC and Barnsley FC. At the international level, he represented Australia in youth tournaments, including the AFC U-19 Championship in 2012 and the FIFA U-20 World Cup in 2013. His only senior appearance for Australia came in a 2019 friendly against South Korea, which was a non-competitive match. This allowed him to switch allegiance under FIFA rules, as he gave up his Australian passport last year to be eligible for India. Williams, whose mother is from an Anglo-Indian family in Mumbai, will become the second foreign-born player of Indian origin to represent the country after Arata Izumi, who played for India between 2013 and 2014. Currently with Bengaluru FC in the Indian Super League (ISL), he is set to join the Indian squad for the qualifier. India, already out of contention for qualification, aims to end their campaign on a positive note by combining experienced players with younger talents. The Indian team began their camp in Kochi on Tuesday, with 20 players and staff assembling.#india #kochi #bengaluru_fc #ryan_williams #afc_asian_cup_2027
Alabama's Ryan Williams Makes Jersey Changes Ahead of Potential Bounce-Back Season Alabama wide receiver Ryan Williams is set to enter the 2026 college football season with a new jersey number and a revised name, signaling a fresh start as he prepares for his junior season. The rising junior, who previously wore number 2, will switch to number 1—a tribute to his high school days at Saraland High in Alabama. His name will also change to Ryan Coleman-Williams, incorporating his mother’s last name, Tiffany Coleman, as part of a personal branding effort. The update was hinted at during the 2025 season when Williams wore the names “Coleman” and “Williams” across his eye black during Alabama’s victory over Tennessee in October. He explained the decision afterward, stating, “It’s both of my last names. I just wanted to represent. That’s pretty much it.” The jersey change carries sentimental weight for Williams, as he starred in high school with number 1, emerging as a five-star recruit and one of the most sought-after prospects in the 2024 class. However, his college career has been marked by uneven performance. As a freshman in 2024, Williams made an immediate impact, recording 48 receptions for 865 yards and eight touchdowns, including a standout 177-yard performance against then-No. 2 Georgia. That season established him as a breakout star in college football. Yet, his sophomore year in 2025 saw a decline in consistency. Despite finishing second on the team with 49 receptions and 689 yards, Williams struggled with a 16.9% drop rate, one of the highest among FBS receivers. The explosive plays that defined his freshman campaign became less frequent, raising questions about his ability to maintain his high-level production.#ryan_williams #tiffany_coleman #saraland_high #alabama #derrick_nix
