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Amid fines and bans, Chelsea boss Maresca defends his players’ discipline after Villa defeat sparks fresh scrutiny
December 30, 2025 01:09 IST
Maresca himself was served his second touchline ban of the season during the Aston Villa game, had to watch from the back of the press box following an accumulation of too many yellow cards of his own.
‘I cannot change because of you’: Man United boss Amorim says early formation change would have meant ‘succumbing to media pressure’
December 30, 2025 00:13 IST
Amorim has been clear in his stance, showing his unwillingness to change the formation of the side despite some poor results. He now believes his squad is ready to change because they understand his philosophy.
‘FIFA received 150 million World Cup ticket requests’: Infantino on the craze of 2026 WC
December 29, 2025 23:44 IST
Despite huge uproar for the ticket prices on social media, FIFA president Gianni Infantino has defended the ticket prices for the next year's World Cup.
‘Still motivated to score 1,000 career goals’: Cristiano Ronaldo
December 29, 2025 15:37 IST
Football: Recently, Ronaldo scored a brace for his club Al-Nassr and took his tally of total career goals to 956 for club and country. With his career going well at the Saudi club, it looks like Ronaldo can easily achieve the milestone of 1000 goals
African Nations Cup needs a World Cup winner to get the recognition it deservesSubscriber Only
December 29, 2025 11:49 IST
African Nations Cup, a joy to follow, is under-watched, existing as the upstart cousin of Euro and COPA, despite a history as old as those tournaments and socio-cultural influences as overarching as those in Europe.
2025 Reimagined: What if… Cristiano Ronaldo had joined Inter Miami
December 29, 2025 08:55 IST
Miami could have been football’s Hollywood; a Messi-Ronaldo collaboration would look like the instances when Al Pacino and Robert de Niro have come together for the odd caper.
South Africa coach Hugo Broos blasts lack of ‘AFCON vibe’ at Africa Cup in Morocco
December 29, 2025 01:36 IST
Even Morocco games, which were all sold out, have featured empty seats with touts blamed for snapping up tickets, frustrating fans’ efforts to get access to the near 70,000-capacity Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, where the home team is playing all its group games.
AFCON 2025: Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi asks fans to stop whistling the team at Africa Cup
December 29, 2025 01:18 IST
“It’s not normal for the supporters to whistle,” Hakimi said Sunday before Morocco’s final group game against Zambia on Monday. “We need that 12th man.”
‘It’s not too clever to say outside’: Former Man United midfielder Eriksen slams Ruben Amorim for his “worst in history” comments
December 28, 2025 18:09 IST
Amorim, who took over the managerial role from Erik ten Hag, had claimed that last season's side was the "worst in history".
Manager Slot asks Writz to keep going after breaking his goal drought
December 28, 2025 15:15 IST
Liverpool signed Wirtz in June for a reported fee of 100 million pounds ($135 million), with a further 16 million pounds in potential bonuses.
Premier League: Manchester City continue winning run, hand Nottingham Forest 2-1 loss
December 28, 2025 01:31 IST
City dominated possession in a goalless first half but struggled to break down Forest's compact defensive shape, with striker Erling Haaland largely isolated up front.
Premier League: Wolves record longest winless start in league’s history after losing to Liverpool
December 28, 2025 01:19 IST
Ruthless strikes from Ryan Gravenberch and Florian Wirtz a minute apart in the first half secured victory for the holders to leave them on 32 points after 18 matches, 10 behind leaders Arsenal.
Premier League: Odegaard back on target as Arsenal beat Brighton 2-1 to reclaim top spot
December 28, 2025 01:05 IST
Should Arsenal go on to claim the title for the first time since 2004, the narrow wins they have become so adept at grinding out will likely be a huge factor.
Why Roy Keane called Man United’s victory over Newcastle “an ugly win”?
December 28, 2025 00:21 IST
Speaking after the game, Keane said: "We have seen a big win for Man Utd. To come out and win an ugly game, specifically from a defensive point of view, keeping that clean sheet.
Diogo Jota’s son will join mascots as his former clubs Liverpool and Wolves face each other
December 27, 2025 16:51 IST
Portuguese forward Jota, who played for both Premier League clubs, died in a car crash alongside his younger brother in July in northwestern Spain. He was 28
Inside AIFF’s 20-year plan for ISL clubs: Rs 1 crore participation fee, promotion and relegation, June to May cycle
December 27, 2025 09:04 IST
Clubs will discuss the proposal internally before reverting to AIFF; concerns remain over cost, player salary caps
Manchester City owners’ exit from Mumbai City made ‘in light of ongoing uncertainty’ around future of ISL
December 26, 2025 14:04 IST
CFG had announced Mumbai City as its newest acquisition in November 2019.
ISL clubs seek clarity on league structure from AIFF ahead of key meeting
December 26, 2025 00:05 IST
Under the supervision of a Supreme Court-appointed committee, a tender was floated for ISL's commercial rights but there was no taker for it.
‘Impossible to replace’: Ruben Amorim praises Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes ahead of Boxing Day match against Newcastle United
December 25, 2025 18:06 IST
Bruno Fernandes sustained a hamstring injury during the Premier League match against Aston Villa and was substituted after the first 45 minutes.
My grandfather encouraged me to play for Algeria, Luca Zidane says
December 25, 2025 17:21 IST
Luca Zidane kept a clean sheet against Sudan on Wednesday as his team won 3-0 with two goals from former Manchester City star Riyad Mahrez.
Manchester City owners exit Mumbai City: Indian football’s sorry saga claims first victim, will more follow?
December 26, 2025 09:31 IST
As Indian football’s sorry saga claims first victim, the fear would more clubs rush for the exit door
FC Goa players pause play during ACL 2 match against FC Istiklol to highlight ISL’s uncertainty
December 25, 2025 00:01 IST
FC Goa, who are already out of reckoning for the next stage, lost the match 1-2 to end their campaign with six defeats in six games.
Riyad Mahrez at the double as Algeria outclass 10-man Sudan
December 24, 2025 23:24 IST
The captain opened the scoring in the second minute and added to the tally on the hour mark against a Sudan side who had to play with 10 men for most of the match. Ibrahim Maza came on as a substitute to score Algeria's third five minutes from time.
2025 reimagined: What if… Luciano Spalletti had stayed back as Italy coach
December 24, 2025 11:28 IST
Luciano Spalletti could've enforced those tactical patterns given the paucity of technical geniuses.
‘This was, for me, a reckless challenge’: Arne Slot on Micky van de Ven’s tackle on Alexander Isak resulting in Liverpool striker’s broken ankle
December 23, 2025 21:12 IST
Following the tackle that injured him, Isak will be laid up for two months with a broken ankle and fibula.
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