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‘First Step Taken’: Cristiano Ronaldo breaks Messi’s World Cup qualifying record to kickstart Portugal’s 2026 bid
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
‘Can’t detect any DNA in national team’: Lothar Matthaus slams Germany after loss to Slovakia in World Cup qualifiers
The sporting director Voller says he backs the coach Julian Nagelsmann and the team to rebound quickly
The Bull, Lautaro Martinez on Ballon d’Or: ‘They underestimate me. I’m among the top five in the world, but…’
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 spitting incident: Inter Miami star banned for six games, issues apology
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 casts doubt on playing 2026 World Cup? ‘Logically, it was unlikely I’d play in a World Cup at 39’
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.
Injured Sandesh Jhingan in medical care in Goa after suffering cheekbone fracture during CAFA Nations Cup
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.
Just a goodbye to home, or the start of a final farewell for Argentina star Messi?
Messi scored twice in front of a raucous sellout crowd that had gathered at Estadio Monumental to bid him farewell.
CAFA Cup football: Toothless India fails to pose any threat in goalless draw against Afghanistan
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, CAFA Nations Cup 2025 Highlights: IND vs AFG end in a 0-0 stalemate as both sides fail to score
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’s Djed Spence in line to become first Muslim footballer to play for England
England play Andorra at Villa Park on Saturday before travelling to Belgrade to face Serbia on Tuesday.
FIFA unveils first steps for fans who want to register for chance at buying World Cup tickets
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 after he complained his kids didn’t get to see him play at Madrid
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 eye victory against Afghanistan in push for CAFA Nations Cup play-offs
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 rips into Liverpool fan account for ‘disrespectful’ post on former teammates
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, CAFA Nations Cup 2025: When and where to watch live?
India will take on Afghanistan, The Indian Express gives all the live-streaming details of the clash on Thursday from Tajikistan
Alexander Isak grateful to Newcastle United despite cold send-off
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.
Supreme Court paves way for ISL 2025/26 to start in December, no mention of fresh AIFF election
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.
Why might Pep Guardiola have pivoted to Gianluigi Donnarumma, signing him for Man City from PSG in £26m deal?
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
After prolonged drama Liverpool buy Alexander Isak, but the £125 million transfer has potential to backfire
The striker’s acquisition could force a frontline reshuffle and complicate their established and successful playing style.
CAFA Cup football: Khalid Jamil’s India park the bus but eventually fall to Iran’s might
A resolute defensive performance kept team ranked inside the top 20 in the world to a one-goal lead till 89th minute before two late goals reflect the gulf the class
Suarez doesn’t bite but spits at opposition coaching staff member after Leagues Cup Final defeat
Suarez turned his attention to a Sounders staff member and just as he was held back by teammate Oscar Ustari, Suarez seemed to have spit in the coach’s direction
Former Manchester United coach Erik ten Hag sacked by Bayer Leverkusen after 3 games
The 55-year-old Ten Hag becomes the third former United manager to be sacked in the space of a week, after Ole Gunnar Solskjær by Besiktas and José Mourinho by Fenerbahce.
India vs Iran CAFA Nations Cup 2025 Highlights: India’s dogged defence buckles to Iran’s superstars
India vs Iran CAFA Nations Cup 2025 Highlights: India had kept Iran out for the entire first half and the first 10 minutes of the second before finally conceding.
Give Ruben Amorim’s Man Utd project more time, else Bruno Fernandes’s tears would be in vainSubscriber Only
For all his unwavering dogma, Ruben Amorim’s grand scheme is assuming outlines, but rough rather than definite.
Can Dominik Szoboszlai’s wonder goal against Arsenal revive the art of free kicks?
Dominik Szoboszla's goal against Arsenal was pure gold, turned more golden when it turned out to be the decider.
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