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A win over Malta will see the Dutch take a three-point lead at the top of the group.

Memphis Depay’s passport ‘stolen’, to miss Netherlands’ World Cup qualifier

October 7, 2025 00:55 IST

Memphis Depay is expected to leave on Monday for Amsterdam having missed his scheduled Sunday departure.

UEFA reluctantly allows Barcelona to play league game in US and face Milan in Australia

October 7, 2025 00:47 IST

Amid fierce opposition from fan groups across the continent, UEFA consent was a key step for La Liga’s plan to stage Villarreal vs. Barcelona in Miami on Dec. 20 and Serie A’s AC Milan vs Como in Perth in February.

Mbappé limped off late in the second half of Real Madrid's 3-1 win against Villarreal on Saturday. (AP Photo)

Kylian Mbappe’s status for France’s World Cup qualifiers is unclear as coach awaits medical update

October 7, 2025 09:12 IST

Moments after scoring Real Madrid's third goal Kylian Mbappe fell to the ground and then sat up clutching his right ankle, before walking off slowly but unassisted.

Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk gestures during the English Premier League soccer match between Chelsea and Liverpool at Stamford Bridge in London, Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025. (AP Photo)

Lack of balance in defence, players not used to pressing system: Liverpool’s tactical conundrum after summer of massive spendingSubscriber Only

October 7, 2025 16:56 IST

Three consecutive defeats in one week shows manager Arne Slot is struggling to find right combination after Premier League champions shelled out £450 million.

19 matches and out: Crystal Palace’s remarkable 6-month unbeaten streak is over

October 6, 2025 00:57 IST

German champion Bayern Munich is now the team with the longest active undefeated streak, having won all 10 of its matches this season in all competitions.

The Indian team will depart for Singapore on Monday. (AIFF Photo)

Sunil Chhetri in Khalid Jamil’s 23-member India squad for crucial Asian Cup qualifier match vs Singapore

October 5, 2025 23:42 IST

The 41-year-old Chhetri, who has come back from his international retirement earlier this year, was rested for the CAFA Nations Cup in August-September but will travel to Singapore for the Group C match on October 9.

The teenager's first goal since his move from Palmeiras ensured Liverpool goes into the international break having been knocked off the top of the standings. (AP Photo)

Chelsea beat Liverpool 2-1 in fast and furious Premier League clash

October 5, 2025 01:00 IST

Estevao struck in added time to inflict a third straight defeat on Premier League champion Liverpool.

Manchester United fans sang Amorim's name on Saturday (AP Photo)

Manchester United’s players showed they don’t want to change coach, says Ruben Amorim

October 5, 2025 00:53 IST

Coming into the game, Amorim had overseen nine Premier League wins in 33 matches since taking charge in November, with some supporters turning on the Portuguese manager after such a disappointing start to the new campaign.

A look at the official balls from past editions of the FIFA World Cup. (PHOTOS: FIFA)

A look at history of FIFA World Cup balls as FIFA unveils Trionda, 2026 World Cup’s official match ball

October 4, 2025 07:00 IST

For the maiden World Cup final of the 1930 edition, the captains of Uruguay and Argentina disagreed over which ball to use. With neither side willing to budge, it was decided that both balls would be used for each half each.

Tuchel said that lack of game time was why Bellingham hadn’t made a return to the squad. (Reuters Photo)

‘No personal problem’: England boss Thomas Tuchel explains why Jude Bellingham, Jack Grealish and Phil Foden didn’t make national team cut

October 3, 2025 22:35 IST

The expectation was that the England mainstay would make an immediate return after his shoulder surgery but Tuchel said that he got on a phone call with him and explained the situation.

Rooney felt that the competition for attacking positions at Liverpool was affecting Wirtz and that all of the new signings combined mean that the club’s forward line isn’t cohesive at the moment (AP Photo)

Wayne Rooney details why Florian Wirtz has struggled at Liverpool

October 3, 2025 22:28 IST

Florian Wirtz has struggled to run into space and hasn’t been able to counter the intensive pressure that he is put under when with the ball.

Khalid Jamil admitted that India will have an uphill task against Singapore in the crucial AFC Asian Cup qualifier. (Photo Credit: AIFF)

Khalid Jamil interview: ‘Whether clubs release players for India camp or not, those who come have to give 100 percent in training… won’t be easy vs Singapore’

October 4, 2025 13:25 IST

India's football head coach Khalid Jamil is upbeat after CAFA Nations Cup, but is wary of the steep challenge in qualifying for the 2027 AFC Asian Cup

Named Trionda, meaning three (Tri) waves (Onda), the ball’s red, green and blue design pays homage to the three host countries of the FIFA World Cup 2026. (PHOTO: FIFA)

Trionda, FIFA World Cup 2026’s official match ball, has 500Hz motion sensor chip in it. Here’s why

October 3, 2025 14:43 IST

“We gave a heartbeat to the ball,” an Adidas technician said in a recent video to a journalist after cutting open the ball and explaining why it has a chip with an accelerometer and a gyroscope in it. But it's most than just a beating heart.

Even as Messi prepares for his December commitments, the Argentina national football team has included India in its schedule for a November FIFA international window. (AP Photo)

Lionel Messi confirms India visit: ‘Have good memories from my time there 14 years ago’

October 2, 2025 19:39 IST

Lionel Messi will embark on a four-city tour of India spanning Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Mumbai and Delhi starting on December 12.

FC Goa suffered their second defeat, having lost to Iraq's Al Zawraa SC in their opener at home. (AFC Photo)

FC Goa go down to FC Istiklol 0-2 in AFC Champions League Two

October 2, 2025 01:41 IST

Second-half strikes from Rustam Soirov and Reza Dehghani gave the Tajik champions their first win following their 0-5 loss to Saudi Arabia's Al Nassr Club on matchday one.

Adding to some of the uncertainty, President Donald Trump, who has a close relationship with Infantino, has suggested that the host cities could be changed if he wants to move some events away from places his administration considers unsafe. (AP Photo)

FIFA World Cup 2026 tickets go on sale amid high demand and many uncertainties

October 1, 2025 19:10 IST

Tickets to next year's FIFA World Cup officially go on sale Wednesday.

Yamal has made a fast start to the season, scoring two goals and jotting three assists in four games already. (AP Photo)

Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal warned by Flick over defensive effort ahead of Champions League tie against PSG

September 30, 2025 21:09 IST

The Spanish attacker will be Barcelona’s go-to player against the defending Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday.

Last year, when Mohun Bagan didn't travel to Iran to face Tractor SC of Tabriz citing player security amid political tension in the West Asian region, the AFC deemed the ISL champions "withdrawn" from the continent's second tier club competition.

Mohun Bagan Super Giant to not travel to Iran for Asian Champions League 2 match, to approach CAS instead for change of venue

September 29, 2025 00:01 IST

At the root of the problem is the club's six foreign players declining to travel to Iran following "advisories from their respective countries".

‘Results have not matched expectations’: West Ham sack Graham Potter, appoint Nuno Espirito Santo as new coach

September 27, 2025 23:46 IST

West Ham has had a horrid start to the campaign, losing 4 out of 5 matches and are firmly placed at 19th while also having been eliminated from the League Cup.

Danny Welbeck scores twice for Brighton to stun Chelsea 3-1

September 27, 2025 23:10 IST

It was a humiliating turnaround for the home side who had dominated the game before the break with Enzo Fernandez scoring a 24th-minute header for a deserved lead.

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Julian Alvarez scores twice as Atletico beats Real Madrid 5-2 in La Liga derby

September 27, 2025 22:57 IST

Alvarez’s performance was redemption after his controversial double-kick penalty contributed to Atletico losing to Madrid in last season’s Champions League.

EPL | WATCH: Liverpool lose for first time this season, Eddie Nketiah scores late goal to help Crystal Palace win 2-1

September 27, 2025 22:14 IST

Palace have had the Reds' numbers for the last couple of matches having defeated Liverpool on penalties in the Community Shield.

European football body UEFA moves toward vote to suspend Israel

September 26, 2025 00:09 IST

A majority of UEFA's 20-member executive committee is expected to support any vote in favor of suspending Israeli teams from international play, two sources told The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the subject.

Rooney, who finished his club career with 313 club goals in 763 games for Everton, United, DC United and Derby, is also United’s all-time top goal scorer with 253 goals.

‘If she weren’t there, I’d be dead: Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney credits wife Coleen for helping him deal with alcohol problem

September 25, 2025 14:06 IST

Wayne Rooney burst onto the scene for Everton at the age of 16 and went on to become one of the best players of his generation.

Ekitike is also suspended as a result for their Saturday Premier League match against Crystal Palace away from home. (AP Photo)

Liverpool’s Hugo Ekitike apologises to fans after receiving red card for shirtless celebration

September 24, 2025 21:37 IST

Hugo Ekitike was already on a yellow card when he scored the winner and took off his shirt to celebrate, leading to him getting a second yellow card and a red card and picking up a suspension for Liverpool's upcoming Premier League game against Crystal Palace