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‘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.

Lyle Foster’s sweet strike fires South Africa to 2-1 victory over Angola

December 23, 2025 01:14 IST

South Africa also had a goal disallowed and struck ‍the ⁠crossbar, just about deserving the nervy victory as Angola also had chances and will be disappointed not to have got something from the game.

Arsenal Premier League table top Christmas

The stats say it all. Topping the Premier League at Christmas is no guarantee of the title

December 23, 2025 00:55 IST

Mikel Arteta knows from painful experience that festive standings guarantee nothing when it comes to eventually lifting the title.

FIFPRO ‘deeply concerned’ by AIFF plans to set up and control players’ body

December 23, 2025 13:58 IST

FPAI, an independent association already exists and there are concerns that one under federation's thumb would undermine players' interests

‘He’s the right one to take over’: Wayne Rooney earmarks Declan Rice as next England captain

December 22, 2025 22:16 IST

Rice has been in top form this season, scoring 2 goals and notching up 6 assists in all competitions.

Guardiola’s eternal gambit: mastering theories, then countering own theoriesSubscriber Only

December 22, 2025 12:52 IST

While the world gossips about the Man City manager's retirement, the maverick loves keeping the world guessing with his gnashing gridlocks and getaways plotted for opponents

‘They can eat, but I want to control them’: Pep Guardiola issues warning to Manchester City players ahead of Christmas break

December 22, 2025 12:29 IST

Pep Guardiola said that every player in the squad would be weighed when they return to training on Christmas, two days before the Premier League match against Nottingham Forest.

Superb Morgan Rogers double gives Aston Villa 2-1 win over Manchester United

December 22, 2025 00:30 IST

With seven goals and three assists in the league in 17 appearances this season, Rogers has helped Villa up ‍to ⁠third in the table on 36 points and into the title race, hot on the heels of leaders Arsenal (39 points) and Manchester City (37).

Excitement building as Morocco prepares to open 35th Africa Cup of Nations against Comoros

December 22, 2025 00:22 IST

The Atlas Lions, as the home team is known, are among the favorites to lift what would be just their second Africa Cup title 50 years after their only success in 1976. The final is Jan. 19 next year.

East Bengal crowned champions of inaugural SAFF Women’s Club Championship

December 20, 2025 23:45 IST

The Moshal Girls defeated home favourites APF FC 3-0 in the final to clinch the SAFF Women's club championship title in the first-ever edition of the tournament.

Newcastle squander two-goal lead in thrilling 2-2 draw with Chelsea

December 20, 2025 23:17 IST

Woltemade's double inside 20 minutes had Newcastle flying but once again Eddie Howe's side squandered a lead, extending their clean sheet drought to 10 Premier League games after a resurgent Chelsea made a stirring comeback in the second half.

AIFF rejects ISL clubs’ proposal to own the league

December 20, 2025 23:12 IST

The 'unacceptable' scheme got mixed reactions at the AGM and objections were put on record.

Since the adoption of the Supreme Court mandated Constitution, the AIFF has struggled to find bidders for the ISL

Inside the ISL clubs’ proposal to restart season: Owning the league, paying AIFF Rs 10 crore

December 20, 2025 09:38 IST

It is likely that the clubs’ plan will be discussed on Saturday during the AIFF’s Annual General Meeting on Saturday.

Gurpreet Singh Sandhu on Indian football crisis: The thought of having no football, no games scares me… I don’t have an MBA

December 19, 2025 14:24 IST

Bengaluru FC player and India goalkeeper shares the trauma a professional footballer like him faces without competitive tournaments

ISL clubs told to submit proposal regarding consortium

December 19, 2025 00:19 IST

Representatives of all ISL clubs have been invited to attend the upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the AIFF on Saturday, on the sidelines of which the matter will be discussed.

FIFA World Cup 2026: Trump’s updated visa guidelines could deny entry to fans from Senegal and Côte d’Ivoire

December 18, 2025 18:39 IST

Haiti and Iran are the other nations facing severe travel restrictions.

In its latest decision, FIFA's disciplinary committee also changed the results of three friendlies the players had appeared in

FIFA overturns three Malaysia matches amid player eligibility scandal

December 18, 2025 01:06 IST

FIFA had suspended seven naturalised players for 12 months and fined FAM 350,000 Swiss francs ($439,257) in September

The committee also ruled that Mohun Bagan would forfeit all subsidies linked to their participation in the 2025-26 ACL Two season

Mohun Bagan slapped with AFC ban and $1,00,729 fine

December 18, 2025 01:02 IST

The AFC Disciplinary and Ethics Committee ruled the reigning Indian Super League champions wrongfully withdrew from the 2025-26 AFC Champions League Two following their refusal to travel to Iran for a group-stage match against Sepahan SC and handed one-season ban from AFC competition.

India's domestic football has effectively come to a standstill, with no official broadcast partner in place and both the Indian Super League (ISL) and I-League yet to commence.

No willingness to invest in Indian football but crores spent on Messi tour: Sandesh Jhingan

December 18, 2025 00:56 IST

The India skipper said the unprecedented public response to the tour headlined by Lionel Messi alongside Rodrigo de Paul and Luis Suarez, revealed nation's priorities.

Amid ticket-price protests, FIFA announces 50 per cent spike in World Cup prize-fund

December 17, 2025 20:38 IST

The winner of the 2026 World Cup would grab $50 million; runner’s up stand to gain $33 million

(Left to right) FIFA President Gianni Infantino, US President Donald Trump, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney smile during the draw for the 2026 soccer World Cup at the Kennedy Center in Washington, Friday, Dec. 5, 2025. (Dan Mullan/Pool Photo via AP)

How much will cheapest Football World Cup tickets cost? After global fan backlash, FIFA reduces costs of some tickets

December 17, 2025 10:47 IST

This means that some fans will be able to see FIFA World Cup final at a price of just $60 (approximately Rs 5400) rather than the earlier anticipated $4,185.

Lionel Messi fans at Arun Jaitley Stadium chanted ‘AQI, AQI’ when Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta got on the stage. (Express photo by Abhinav Saha)

‘AQI, AQI’ chorus as Delhi CM arrives for Messi event amid spike in air pollution

December 16, 2025 10:51 IST

The foggy conditions also played a role in Messi's charter flight to the capital getting delayed. Scheduled to land at 10.45 am, he touched down at 2.30 pm resulting in him reaching the venue at 4:30pm.

What fans braved for a glimpse of Lionel Messi: Moving on crutches, taking 6 am train after completing night shift & travelling 36 hours

December 16, 2025 00:07 IST

It's hardly a surprise that many die-hard fans travelled long distances, sacrificed sleep, endured pain, and often paid a price normally beyond their means to watch their idol Lionel Messi in the flesh. The Indian Express talked to a few of them to know what the experience meant for them.

Sunil Chhetri says injury nearly prevented him from meeting Lionel Messi: ‘Almost didn’t make the trip to Mumbai’

December 15, 2025 22:06 IST

The Indian footballer also shared that he almost didn't make it to the event die to an injury but ultimately the fan in him won over and he took part in the memorable evening where the Argentine star also shared the stage with Indian icon Sachin Tendulkar.

Lionel Messi's arrival in the national capital was delayed by the adverse weather conditions in New Delhi on Monday. (Express Photo by Sankhadeep Banerjee/Pritish Raj)

Lionel Messi’s flight from Mumbai to Delhi delayed, meeting with PM Narendra Modi cancelled

December 15, 2025 14:29 IST

Lionel Messi's proposed meeting with the Prime Minister in Delhi also stood cancelled on Monday, with PM Narendra Modi embarking on a four-day visit to three countries.