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No time for tests, Germany have only World Cup qualification in sight, coach Julian Nagelsmann says

November 11, 2025 00:30 IST

The Germans, who travel to Luxembourg on Friday before hosting Slovakia on November 17, will secure top spot in Group A and automatic qualification to next year's World Cup with two wins in their final two matches.

‘I hope one day I can come back’: Lionel Messi says after secret visit to Camp Nou

November 10, 2025 18:53 IST

Messi left Barcelona in tears at the end of the 2020-21 season because the Blaugrana’s financial issues did not allow the Argentine to sign a new contract.

Neymar was seen arguing with the referee, and received a yellow card in the 36th minute in the match that his team Santos lost 2-3. (X)

‘Arrogance’: Neymar blasts referee and gets angry with coach for substituting him

November 10, 2025 11:26 IST

Neymar’s frustration seems to have extended to his coach too, when he was replaced in the 85th minute.

When Luis Diaz shot, his left shoulder and half his body was well behind the upright at the near post. (AP/X)

Bayern Munich’s Luis Diaz’s improbable goal shows not all skills are taught in football schoolsSubscriber Only

November 10, 2025 08:40 IST

With a strike from a near-impossible angle, Diaz shows what Liverpool are missing as he proves instinct sometimes trumps conventional football thinking

Italy's Sandro Tonali, center, runs with the ball during a Group I, World Cup qualifier soccer match between Israel and Italy at the Nagyerdei Stadium in Debrecen, Hungary, Monday, Sept. 8, 2025. (AP Photo)

Is FIFA planning to change seeding rule that could help Italy? P.S: This possibility applies only after, and if they qualify for the FIFA World Cup

November 10, 2025 08:00 IST

Italy missed the last two World Cups, and are precariously placed possibly needing to go via final round of playoffs, if they finish second behind Norway in groups

Djokovic also missed last year's season-ender with injury, having won his seventh title in 2023. (AP Photo)

Novak Djokovic withdraws from ATP Finals due to shoulder injury

November 9, 2025 22:32 IST

Finalist Lorenzo Musetti will take his place in Turin, where the ATP Finals begin on Sunday, after Djokovic took almost three hours to beat the Italian 4-6 6-3 7-5.

The interested parties had till November 7, 5pm to submit the tenders. But on Friday, when the deadline expired, the AIFF, embarrassingly, did not have a single bid. (Photo Credit: ISL)

AIFF to submit report to Supreme Court after failed ISL tender process

November 9, 2025 22:25 IST

The AIFF had said that it will meet over the course of the weekend to decide on a way forward after its invitation for bids on the tender it floated for the ISL's commercial rights drew a blank.

Manchester City vs Liverpool, Premier League Highlights: Jeremy Doku, Erling Haaland and Nico Gonzalez on scoresheet as MCI thrash LIV 3-0

November 10, 2025 00:27 IST

Manchester City FC vs Liverpool FC, Premier League Football Today Match Highlights: Man of the match Jeremy Doku scored a stunning goal that turned out to be the final nail in Liverpool's coffin as Manchester City defeated the Reds 3-0 and went within 4 points of league leaders Arsenal

Even Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta lauded Sunderland's never-say-die spirit and their disrupting prowess. (AP Photo)

How moving the advertising boards helped Sunderland halt Arsenal juggernaut

November 9, 2025 20:36 IST

Arsenal's set-play prowess is the talk of football circles, and apart from free-kicks and corners, they also do a lot of drills on long throws.

Williams’ decision comes at a pivotal time in Indian football where the homegrown strikeforce is facing an acute shortage (ISL Photo)

Ryan Williams joins India camp after giving up Australian citizenship

November 9, 2025 19:02 IST

The AIFF on Sunday said that Ryan Williams has joined the Khalid Jamil-led camp that is taking place in Bengaluru in the run-up to India's AFC Asian Cup 2027 qualifier against Bangladesh away from home.

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Manchester City vs Liverpool Live Streaming, Premier League Match: When and where to watch MCI vs LIV live?

November 9, 2025 17:45 IST

Manchester City vs Liverpool Live Streaming, Premier League 2025 Football Today Match Streaming Online: The Indian Express provides all the info on how you can watch MCI vs LIV on Sunday.

Mohun Bagan's Super Cup campaign ended with a 0-0 draw against East Bengal in the group stage. (Photo Credit: AIFF)

Mohun Bagan suspends first team operations as ISL limbo continues, East Bengal urges BCCI to step in

November 8, 2025 19:10 IST

Mohun Bagan Super Giant, the defending champions in the ISL, has suspended its first team operations citing continuing lack of clarity in the future of the league.

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

For me, it’s easier to score in Spain than in Saudi, says Cristiano Ronaldo

November 7, 2025 23:08 IST

Last year, Ronaldo had made the claim that saying that the SPL was more competitive than its French counterpart i.e. the Ligue One.

ISL, India’s top tier league, finds no takers – on terms set by the All India Football FederationSubscriber Only

November 8, 2025 08:00 IST

Four parties showed interest initially, but none have come forward on deadline day, primarily due to the financial model proposed by federation, including clauses like paying the AIFF Rs 37.5 crore each year

Cristiano Ronaldo paid tribute to his teammate Diogo Jota who passed away on Thursday in a car crash. (X)

Cristiano Ronaldo opens up about why he did not attend Diogo Jota’s funeral: ‘Wherever I go, it is a circus’

November 7, 2025 19:07 IST

Ronaldo also said that he had avoided going to the cemetery since his father passed away.

Amorim credited internal reforms for United's recent turnaround. (AP Photo)

Manchester United’s Ruben Amorim urges focus on future after Cristiano Ronaldo criticism

November 7, 2025 01:02 IST

Ronaldo, who won eight trophies at United, told Piers Morgan in an interview this week that United were “not in a good path” and warned that Amorim was “not going to do miracles” at Old Trafford.

SC Delhi fought back through Sourav (61') and Alan Saji (90+4') to secure their only point in the campaign. (AIFF Photo)

Sporting Club Delhi hold Rajasthan United to 2-2 draw in Super Cup

November 7, 2025 00:57 IST

Pedro Astray (22') and Robinson Blandón (35') struck in the opening half to give Rajasthan United a 2-0 lead, but SC Delhi fought back through Sourav (61') and Alan Saji (90+4') to secure their only point in the campaign.

Ryan Williams’ decision comes at a pivotal time in Indian football where the homegrown strikeforce is facing an acute shortage. (Ryan Williams - Instagram)

Ryan Williams, son of Anglo-Indian mother settled in Perth, and Kathmandu-born Abneet Bharti added to Indian football teamSubscriber Only

November 7, 2025 10:39 IST

27-year-old Abneet and Williams, 32, will join the India training camp in Bengaluru ahead of the AFC Asian Cup qualifier against Bangladesh on November 18

Pochettino took over his current role with US in September 2024, a few months after he quit as Chelsea manager after managing the London club for one season. (AP)

‘I am missing it’: Mauricio Pochettino speaks about returning to manage in Premier League in future

November 6, 2025 16:01 IST

Mauricio Pochettino said the Premier League was the most competitive league of all, adding that he still has ambitions of winning the league and the Champions League.

Punjab FC held their nerves to prevail over Bengaluru FC 5-4 (Photo Credit: Punjab FC)

Punjab FC stun Bengaluru FC 5-4 in penalty shootout to seal maiden Super Cup semi-final berth

November 6, 2025 00:44 IST

Both Punjab and Bengaluru finished with seven points apiece, with two wins and a draw to their name.

Prosecutors in Milan have opened an investigation into alleged bid-rigging in the deal. (AP Photo)

AC Milan and Inter complete acquisition of San Siro for new stadium project

November 5, 2025 22:39 IST

AC Milan and Inter, owned by US investment funds RedBird and Oaktree respectively, have hired architectural firms Foster + Partners and Manica to work on a new stadium with a capacity of 71,500