PETALING JAYA: Every step of Nishan Velupillay’s (pic) rise in Australian football has been built on sacrifice, not only his own, but those of his parents. The 25-year-old winger, who was born in ...

Melbourne-born winger Nishan Velupillay made his much-anticipated FIFA World Cup debut on Sunday during Australia's 2-0 win over Turkiye in Vancouver. Coming on for the Socceroos as a second-half ...

Australian footballer Nishan Velupillay etched his name into history on Sunday, June 14, becoming the first player of Indian origin to appear in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. He spent more than 30 minutes ...

Nishan Velupillay, 25, made his FIFA World Cup debut during Australia's 2-0 win over Turkiye in the Group D clash on Saturday. The player, who has Indian heritage, was brought in the 61st minute. He ...

Tamil-origin football sensation Nishan Velupillay marked a significant milestone by making his FIFA World Cup debut for Australia, showcasing his rapid rise from academy football to the global stage.

Nishan Velupillay, an Australian footballer of Indian heritage, stepped onto the field for his FIFA World Cup debut on Sunday, June 14, 2026. It happened as Australia opened their Group D campaign ...

Can football rival cricket among Australia's South Asian communities? As the 2026 FIFA World Cup captures global attention, the rise of Indian-origin Socceroo Nishan Velupillay is inspiring a new ...

When Socceroos coach Tony Popovic replaced goalscorers Nestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe with A-League pair Nishan Velupillay and Mathew Leckie, the steady stream of cranky comments from fans ...