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Defending champion Crystal Palace lose to 6th-tier Macclesfield 2-1 in massive FA Cup upset
January 11, 2026 00:34 IST
The fans sprinted onto the field at Moss Rose — a modest 5,900-capacity stadium in northwest England — in celebration at the final whistle while Dawson and Duffy were carried aloft.
AIFF asks ISL clubs to send details of venues for home matches by Monday noon
January 10, 2026 23:46 IST
On Tuesday, Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya announced that the ISL, which was on pause due to the lack of a commercial partner, will start on February 14 with all the 14 clubs taking part.
Espresso-Gate : When Tottenham Hotspur coach Thomas Frank was spotted sipping coffee from an Arsenal Cup
January 9, 2026 21:45 IST
Prior to the club’s match against Bournemouth at Vitality Stadium on Wednesday night, coach Thomas Frank was sipping coffee from an cup having logo of rivals Arsenal.
Roy Keane accuses Alex Ferguson of hanging on like a bad smell at Manchester United
January 9, 2026 20:15 IST
Former player asks whether the legendary manager is still involved in how the club is run as United still search for an interim manager.
‘My best football is yet to come’: Antoine Semenyo after signing for Manchester City from Bournemouth
January 9, 2026 18:38 IST
Semenyo, who has scored 10 goals this season, has been one of the brightest spots in Bournemouth's attack this season.
Rio Ferdinand on who he picks among Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo ‘I would take…’
January 8, 2026 18:32 IST
Earlier in 2021, Ferdinand spoke on TNT Sports about both players said: "We should just enjoy them."
Dominik Szoboszlai on Arsenal vs Liverpool clash: ‘I don’t think we are playing against the champions. They’re playing against the champions’
January 8, 2026 17:04 IST
"Of course they are one of the favourites for this year, unbelievable team, really good players," said Szoboszlai
Bengaluru FC owner Parth Jindal on why Indian football needs an IPL-style auction or player draft: ‘The free market doesn’t work’
January 9, 2026 09:19 IST
BFC owner Jindal, who also co-owns Delhi Capitals in the IPL, proposes a Major League Soccer model for Indian football with no relegation and strict financial discipline ,as the sport has been in doldrums and is looking for a long-term solution to make it sustainable
Cristian Romero issues apologies to fans after side’s 3-2 defeat against Bournemouth: ‘You who follow us everywhere…’
January 8, 2026 13:27 IST
“At times like this, it should be other people coming out to speak, but they don’t — as has been happening for several years now. They only show up when things are going well," he said
Liverpool’s Arne Slot says jibes about his team being ‘boring’ are hard to hear
January 8, 2026 01:22 IST
Liverpool are unbeaten in eight Premier League games but have looked unimpressive, drawing their last two games against Leeds United and Fulham and only narrowly beating bottom club Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Premier League leaders Arsenal have a point to prove against Liverpool, says Mikel Arteta
January 8, 2026 00:22 IST
Liverpool's title defence is in tatters as the club finds itself in fourth place in the Premier League, 14 points behind Arsenal. But Arteta said he would not take Arne Slot's team lightly.
‘Don’t see myself as a coach’: Lionel Messi reveals surprising role he wants after retirement
January 7, 2026 23:54 IST
Messi already partially owns a football club called Deportivo LSM which is currently in Uruguay’s fourth-division.
Indian football mess: Players anxious over salary cuts, ISL clubs say necessary for ‘survival’
January 8, 2026 09:30 IST
Multiple clubs have now asked the players to take a salary cut of up to 25 per cent as the owners find ways to cut costs ahead of a truncated season.
Darren Fletcher reveals why he spoke to Sir Alex Ferguson before taking up the interim manager role at Manchester United
January 7, 2026 18:32 IST
Darren Fletcher said that he wanted to ‘run it by’ the legendary manager about taking up the role and sought his blessings from him.
‘All happened very quickly’: Darren Fletcher opens up about his future as Manchester United manager following Burnley clash
January 7, 2026 18:33 IST
Darren Fletcher said that he was only focussing on managing United in the Burnley game before looking ahead.
Why Ruben Amorim’s axing signals end of super managers in football
January 7, 2026 08:01 IST
Manchester United too needs to realise they need a revivalist and not an idealogue.
Indian football restart: ISL set to resume from Feb 14, says Sports Minister; 4 clubs yet to commit
January 7, 2026 08:01 IST
Indian Super League will start from 14th February and will be played in single leg home and away format.
Who is Chelsea’s new head coach Liam Rosenior?
January 6, 2026 17:11 IST
A rather left field choice, Rosenior, who has signed a contract till 2032, led Strasbourg to European qualification for the first time in 19 years in his first season.
‘Just took them a year to see it’: Magnus Carlsen aims dig at Ruben Amorim after Manchester United sacking
January 5, 2026 20:39 IST
Amorim joined United after impressing at Portugal's Sporting Lisbon but struggled to make any immediate impact. In his 63 games, he oversaw 24 wins, 18 draws and 21 defeats, with a win percentage of 38.1.
The Ruben Amorim meltdown and a Back 3 stubbornness that led to the latest exit at Manchester United
January 6, 2026 10:42 IST
Hailed as someone who could resurrect the Red Devils' fortunes, the young manager couldn't improve the results and faced the sack after his words were deemed negative and emotional
‘There was a coldness about him’: Rio Ferdinand reacts to Ruben Amorim’s sacking as Manchester United manager
January 5, 2026 19:01 IST
Ruben Amorim was sacked by Manchester United on Monday, after 14 months in charge, with Darren Fletcher becoming the interim manager for the next match against Burnley on Wednesday.
‘He’s not Pep Guardiola or Jurgen Klopp’: Wayne Rooney on Ruben Amorim ahead of Manchester United sack
January 5, 2026 16:39 IST
After United's draw with Leeds, Amorim had taken part in a press conference and made comments stating that he came to Manchester United as a manager with full authority and not merely a coach taking orders.
Manchester United sack Ruben Amorim as head coach, Darren Fletcher to take over on interim basis
January 5, 2026 16:37 IST
Manchester United said in its statement that the club felt it is the right time to make the decision to "give the team the best opportunity of the highest possible Premier League finish."
Gabriel’s footballing journey: From a shy homesick Brazilian boy to Arsenal’s defensive heartbeat along with William SalibaSubscriber Only
January 5, 2026 08:13 IST
Football: Gabriel's father did not have the means to enrol at an academy, but he somehow knew his son’s football was the route out of poverty. But hurdles abound.
‘I’m not going to quit, will do my job until…’: Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim
January 5, 2026 00:38 IST
Amorim had looked downbeat on Friday when discussing potential transfers and the Portuguese coach grew visibly irritated when pressed about whether he still had the board's confidence.
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