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The 5-second FIFA World Cup blackout that had BBC apologising
June 15, 2026 11:39 am
While BBC apologised to fans, the issue faced by viewers all over the world meant it was a global feed glitch
Vinicius Jr's gushing about LeBron James, his bond with Neymar & respect for Yamal
June 14, 2026 11:47 am
The Brazilian who scored an elegant equaliser to start their World Cup campaign warding off dangerous Morocco, has grown up admiring the NBA legend, has mutual respect for Barca rival Yamal and looks up to Neymar
Brahim Diaz's assist against Brazil was redemption, one daring pass at a time
June 15, 2026 1:02 pm
A Panenka that cost Morocco the AFCON title, a new word coined for spectacular failure, and a World Cup assist that changed nothing and everything. The story of Brahim Diaz.
Vinicius Jr starts setting Club vs Country credentials right with beautiful equaliser
June 15, 2026 1:11 pm
With former Real Madrid boss Don Carlo Ancelotti, Vinicius Jr is a cool, calculating Michael, not a combustible Sonny, as the 25-year-old brings the only fireworks for Brazil in the 1-1 Morocco opener
Tacos & tortillas, Pele & Maradona in shops: What makes Mexico City special
June 15, 2026 1:17 pm
The football-mad capital is an assault on the senses, with vibrant colour and delicious food combining for an unforgettable experience
'Ronaldo cannot be replaced': Martínez hails Portugal legend ahead of his 6th World Cup
June 10, 2026 6:47 pm
Ronaldo has represented Portugal at the FIFA World Cups of 2006, 2010, 2014, 2018, 2022 and 2026, making him one of the few players in history to appear in six editions of the tournament.
'World Cup of chaos': Ian Wright blasts USA entry denials after Somali referee sent back
June 10, 2026 11:32 pm
Omar Abdulkadir Artan, who was set to become the first Somali official to referee at a FIFA World Cup, was stopped at Miami International Airport and subjected to an 11-hour immigration interview.
Argentina look like 2022 again. Can Lionel Messi and the old guard win?
June 10, 2026 6:44 pm
Argentina's successful title defence at the 2026 World Cup could hinge on whether an ageing core that conquered the world in Qatar can summon one more deep run.
Brazil beyond Vinicius, Neymar: Older, taller, tougher and built to win?
June 10, 2026 6:42 pm
Carlo Ancelotti’s squad is the oldest and tallest in Brazil’s World Cup history; it also doesn’t rely on two superstars – Guimaraes is capable of controlling tempo, Paqueta provides creativity, Marquinhos remains the leader of the back line, and teen forward Rayan brings freshness and unpredictability
Will Crown Prince & Euro winner Lamine Yamal succeed King Messi at World Cup
June 08, 2026 8:35 am
18-year-old Spaniard is already one of the biggest sports stars in the world but needs to shine on the biggest stage to confirm the coronation
FOOTBALL NEWS PHOTOS
Tributes and protests: When football is more than just a game
June 24, 2020 8:54 pm
Since the start of football after three months of halt to control the spread of coronavirus, the top European leagues have been all about tributes to virus victims and taking a knee in support of 'Black Lives Matter' movement.
Pandemic turns Egyptian football player into a street vendor
May 27, 2020 4:05 pm
Professional football player Mahrous Mahmoud, who has been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic. heads to work in a crowded market in an Upper Egypt town.
50,000 attend Boca Juniors open training session before River Plate second leg
November 24, 2018 11:46 am
Boca Juniors' decision to hold an open training session ahead of their Copa Libertadores final against River Plate backfired on Thursday when authorities closed the ground for exceeding spectator limits.
Real Kashmir's stunning home in Srinagar
November 24, 2018 7:49 am
The TRC Football Ground in Srinagar is the newest addition to the list of venues for I-League matches.
Somalia's first female soccer club score a breakthrough for gender equality
October 05, 2018 8:02 am
Mogadishu in Somalia has over one hundred private soccer fields that are hired out day and night to amateur male teams. Mohamed said many were off limits for her two teams of mainly 16-18-year-olds, who play for two hours every day at a cost of $14
Euro 2016: Germany on target against Ukraine, register 2-0 win
June 13, 2016 12:54 pm
Germany, Poland, Croatia notch up wins on third day of Euro 2016.
Euro 2016: England, Russia share spoils; fans spoil Marseillie with violence
June 12, 2016 5:53 am
Violence continued in Marseille after the Russia-England match which ended in a draw.
France vs Romania: In Paris, a fairytale start to Euro 2016
June 11, 2016 12:06 pm
Euro 2016 got underway in Paris on Friday and France won their first match against Romania.
Zinedine Zidane arrives in Mumbai for promotional event
June 10, 2016 3:26 pm
Zinedine Zidane was signed up as the brand ambassador of Indian reality developer, Kanakia Spaces.
Euro 2016: A chance for young players to shine on the big stage
June 02, 2016 7:06 pm
Some of the top nations have included up-and-coming players in their squads for Euro 2016 tournament.
FOOTBALL NEWS VIDEOS
FIFA World Cup 2018 Preview: Which teams will face each other in the Quarterfinals?
June 22, 2020 6:24 pm
After England defeated Colombia in the penalty shootouts, they cemented their spot in the quarterfinals of the World Cup. Which teams will face each other in the quarterfinals in Russia?
12th South Asian Games conclude
February 24, 2016 3:44 am
Guwahati, Feb 24 (ANI): The 12th South Asian games were declared close in a glittering ceremony that saw performances by eight live bands from across the northeastern states. India's regional supremacy went unchallenged as the hosts were crowned overall champions for the 12th consecutive time after notching up a record-breaking haul of 188 gold, 90 silver and 30 bronze medals taking the overall tally to 308. While Sri Lanka with a total of 186 medals came second, Pakistan begged third position with 106 medals. Afghanistan stood at fourth with a medal tally of 35, Bangladesh at fifth with 75 medals, Nepal secured sixth position with 60 medals, Maldives stands at seventh with a medal tally of 3 and Bhutan stands at eighth with a total of 16 medals. Cycling, football, hockey, squash, volleyball were among 23 sport disciplines of which 16 were held in Guwahati and 7 in Shillong. The hosting of the major international sporting event is part of the government's efforts to develop India's northeast region. The two hosting cities Guwahati and Shillong showcased the culture and heritage of northeast India. The mega sports extravaganza will help boost the state's tourism besides pushing infrastructural growth. The objective of decentralizing sports to centres outside the metros is laudable and the effort will boost economic growth and bring prosperity to the region, making India a global destination for sports.
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