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Isak is a surefire first choice strike option for Liverpool, having scored 27 goals in all competitions last season. (Photo: Liverpool FC)

‘Happy I became a Liverpool player’: Isak focuses on football after frosty Newcastle exit

September 9, 2025 19:18 IST

The 25-year-old completed a 125 million pounds ($169.46 million) switch from Newcastle United to Liverpool on transfer deadline day, bringing an end to a transfer saga that had dragged on throughout the close season.

Keane got in a brace to extend his fine form for Italy scoring three goals in 3 World Cup qualifiers. (Reuters Photo)

What is Gennaro Gattuso’s KRA (Kean-Retegui Attack) Italian mode that turned chaotic in 5-4 win against Israel?Subscriber Only

September 9, 2025 17:24 IST

'If there is something Italy can celebrate, it is the emergence of a growing attacking partnership between Kean and Mateo Retegui', declared Manuel Locatelli who scored an own goal, then stopped a third own goal frim going in but loved the rampaging of the duo up front

Italy scraped past Israel 5-4 in a pulsating WC 2026 qualifier match. (Reuters)

‘It was murder…’: Gennaro Gattuso calls Italy’s 5-4 Israel win his ‘craziest game’ as coach, World Cup hopes stay alive

September 9, 2025 09:36 IST

World Cup qualifiers 2026: In a madcap contest, the Italians scored two own goals, twice came from behind and conceded a late equaliser but scrambled a win to stay in the hunt in Group I.

India didn't go into a shell after conceding in the second half. (Photo Credit: AIFF)

India stun Oman on penalties, start Khalid Jamil era by finishing third at CAFA Nations CupSubscriber Only

September 9, 2025 08:26 IST

India showed they can be tough to score against, can capitalise on chaos in opposition but remain toothless in attack, while finishing 3rd out of 8 teams in Central Asian Cup

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.

‘I used to pretend to be Michael Owen…’: Wayne Rooney amid debate over who’s betterSubscriber Only

September 8, 2025 23:01 IST

Owen had won the Ballon d'Or in his early years but injuries derailed his career. Roonely, on the other hand, finished as England and Manchester United's all-time highest goalscorer

India vs Oman Football Today Match Live Score Updates, CAFA Nations Cup 2025: India will be hoping for a win but they haven't been able to beat Oman in their last 10 attempts.

India vs Oman, CAFA Nations Cup 2025 third-place playoff highlights: IND beat OMA on penalties, finish third in CAFA Nations Cup

September 8, 2025 22:29 IST

India vs Oman, CAFA Nations Cup 2025 third-place playoff highlights: India managed to beat Oman 3-2 on penalties and thus sealed third place against all expectations in the CAFA Nations Cup.

India vs Oman 3rd place playoff CAFA Nations Cup livestreaming

India vs Oman Football CAFA Nations Cup 2025: When and where to watch IND vs OMA match?

September 14, 2025 08:33 IST

The Indian Express gives all the live-streaming details of the clash on Saturday from Tajikistan.

Cristiano Ronaldo struck a stunning 46th-minute goal to double his tally against Armenia. (Reuters)

‘First Step Taken’: Cristiano Ronaldo breaks Messi’s World Cup qualifying record to kickstart Portugal’s 2026 bid

September 7, 2025 13:14 IST

WC Qualifiers 2026: With his 140th strike for Portugal, Cristiano Ronaldo surpassed his long-time rival Lionel Messi on the all-time goal-scoring charts in FIFA World Cup qualifiers, moving up to 38 goals in 48 appearances

Germany football loss

‘Can’t detect any DNA in national team’: Lothar Matthaus slams Germany after loss to Slovakia in World Cup qualifiersSubscriber Only

September 6, 2025 22:14 IST

The sporting director Voller says he backs the coach Julian Nagelsmann and the team to rebound quickly 

Inter Milan's Lautaro Martinez during UEFA Champions League semi-final against Barcelona. (PHOTO: AP)

The Bull, Lautaro Martinez on Ballon d’Or: ‘They underestimate me. I’m among the top five in the world, but…’Subscriber Only

September 6, 2025 18:20 IST

Martinez says the 0-5 drubbing his Inter-Milan suffered at the hands of PSG caused him the “deepest pain” he has ever faced.

Luis Suarez has been banned for six matches following his spitting incident against Seattle Sounders. (AP)

Luis Suarez spitting incident: Inter Miami star banned for six games, issues apology

September 6, 2025 08:32 IST

As the Sounders concluded a 3-0 victory in Seattle to win the Leagues Cup, the teams got in a scuffle that featured the Luis Suarez spitting incident as well as Miami midfielder Sergio Busquets appearing to throw a punch.

Lionel Messi has fulfilled his World Cup winning ordainment, but to savour the success again would linger

Lionel Messi casts doubt on playing 2026 World Cup? ‘Logically, it was unlikely I’d play in a World Cup at 39’

September 5, 2025 23:25 IST

Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni decided that Messi should rest and not travel with the national team to the final qualifying match against Ecuador in Guayaquil on Tuesday.

Sandesh Jhingan was one of three players that Khalid Jamil had appointed as captain of the Indian team ahead of the CAFA Nations Cup. (Photo Credit: AIFF)

Injured Sandesh Jhingan in medical care in Goa after suffering cheekbone fracture during CAFA Nations Cup

September 5, 2025 15:26 IST

Jhingan was a vital cog for the Men in Blue in the event, as the central defender scored the winning goal against Tajikistan in the opener.

Lionel Messi during FIFA World Cup Qualifier match against Venezuela. (Photo: Reuters & X/Selección Argentina)

Just a goodbye to home, or the start of a final farewell for Argentina star Messi?

September 5, 2025 12:40 IST

Messi scored twice in front of a raucous sellout crowd that had gathered at Estadio Monumental to bid him farewell.

India vs Afghanistan CAFA

CAFA Cup football: Toothless India fails to pose any threat in goalless draw against AfghanistanSubscriber Only

September 5, 2025 19:47 IST

Defensive approach and poor passing show how far they have fallen as two saves by custodian Gurpreet Singh Sandhu save Khalid Jamil's blushes

India vs Afghanistan Live Score

India vs Afghanistan, CAFA Nations Cup 2025 Highlights: IND vs AFG end in a 0-0 stalemate as both sides fail to score

September 5, 2025 00:00 IST

India vs Afghanistan Football Today Match Live Score, CAFA Nations Cup 2025 Football Match Highlights: Catch updates as India face Afghanistan in their final group match of the CAFA Nations Cup at the Central Stadium in Hisor, Tajikistan.

Tottenham Hotspur's Djed Spence is in line to become first Muslim footballer to play for England. (Photo: Reuters)

Tottenham’s Djed Spence in line to become first Muslim footballer to play for EnglandSubscriber Only

September 4, 2025 13:41 IST

England play Andorra at Villa Park on Saturday before travelling to Belgrade to face Serbia on Tuesday.

FIFA World Cup 2022

FIFA unveils first steps for fans who want to register for chance at buying World Cup tickets

September 3, 2025 23:25 IST

For now, single-game ticket prices range from as low as $60 for group stage matches to $6,710 for a spot at the World Cup final. Those prices may, and probably are likely to, change somewhat over the coming months.

Mallorca suspends its captain Dani Rodríguez

Mallorca suspends its captain Dani Rodríguez after he complained his kids didn’t get to see him play at Madrid

September 3, 2025 22:15 IST

Mallorca issued a statement Wednesday saying Rodríguez “has been suspended from duty and pay,” and that the club “has stripped him of his captaincy with immediate effect.”

India football team vs Afghanistan

India eye victory against Afghanistan in push for CAFA Nations Cup play-offs

September 3, 2025 21:00 IST

The Blue Tigers have so far won one match (2-1 against Tajikistan) and lost one (0-3 against Iran). They are tied on three points with Tajikistan, but ahead by virtue of a better head-to-head record.

Mohamed Salah Fan Account

Mohamed Salah rips into Liverpool fan account for ‘disrespectful’ post on former teammates

September 3, 2025 18:14 IST

The fan account named Anfield Edition posted a photo of Diaz and Nunez along with new Liverpool signings Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz, bought from Newcastle and Bayer Leverkusen respectively, and captioned it with "Name a bigger upgrade in footballing history."

India vs Afghanistan

India vs Afghanistan, CAFA Nations Cup 2025: When and where to watch live?

September 5, 2025 12:54 IST

India will take on Afghanistan, The Indian Express gives all the live-streaming details of the clash on Thursday from Tajikistan

Newcastle confirmed the British record sale but omitted any mention of Isak's goals or the League Cup trophy he helped them win last season. (AP Photo)

Alexander Isak grateful to Newcastle United despite cold send-off

September 3, 2025 00:35 IST

Newcastle fans were left with a bitter taste on Monday as the English champions secured the 25-year-old for 125 million pounds ($168.86 million) after the Sweden striker's standoff with the club ended with burned bridges and frayed loyalties.

The AIFF and FSDL had put the 2025-26 season ‘on hold’ due to the uncertainty over the renewal of the agreement between the two parties. (Photo Credit: ISL)

Supreme Court paves way for ISL 2025/26 to start in December, no mention of fresh AIFF electionSubscriber Only

September 2, 2025 21:42 IST

The new season of the top-tier competition was shrouded in uncertainty because of the impending expiry of the 15-year contract between the AIFF and its current partners, Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL), in December.

Donnarumma is expected to wear the No 99 shirt after he became Man City's seventh and final summer signing. (Reuters Photo)

Why might Pep Guardiola have pivoted to Gianluigi Donnarumma, signing him for Man City from PSG in £26m deal?Subscriber Only

September 2, 2025 19:42 IST

While the Italian is one of the finest goal-savers, there's concern if he's the right pick for Guardiola given the manager needs them to be good with the ball at their feet, and also on crosses and corners

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