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The teenager's first goal since his move from Palmeiras ensured Liverpool goes into the international break having been knocked off the top of the standings. (AP Photo)

Chelsea beat Liverpool 2-1 in fast and furious Premier League clash

October 5, 2025 01:00 IST

Estevao struck in added time to inflict a third straight defeat on Premier League champion Liverpool.

Manchester United fans sang Amorim's name on Saturday (AP Photo)

Manchester United’s players showed they don’t want to change coach, says Ruben Amorim

October 5, 2025 00:53 IST

Coming into the game, Amorim had overseen nine Premier League wins in 33 matches since taking charge in November, with some supporters turning on the Portuguese manager after such a disappointing start to the new campaign.

A look at the official balls from past editions of the FIFA World Cup. (PHOTOS: FIFA)

A look at history of FIFA World Cup balls as FIFA unveils Trionda, 2026 World Cup’s official match ball

October 4, 2025 07:00 IST

For the maiden World Cup final of the 1930 edition, the captains of Uruguay and Argentina disagreed over which ball to use. With neither side willing to budge, it was decided that both balls would be used for each half each.

Tuchel said that lack of game time was why Bellingham hadn’t made a return to the squad. (Reuters Photo)

‘No personal problem’: England boss Thomas Tuchel explains why Jude Bellingham, Jack Grealish and Phil Foden didn’t make national team cut

October 3, 2025 22:35 IST

The expectation was that the England mainstay would make an immediate return after his shoulder surgery but Tuchel said that he got on a phone call with him and explained the situation.

Rooney felt that the competition for attacking positions at Liverpool was affecting Wirtz and that all of the new signings combined mean that the club’s forward line isn’t cohesive at the moment (AP Photo)

Wayne Rooney details why Florian Wirtz has struggled at Liverpool

October 3, 2025 22:28 IST

Florian Wirtz has struggled to run into space and hasn’t been able to counter the intensive pressure that he is put under when with the ball.

Khalid Jamil admitted that India will have an uphill task against Singapore in the crucial AFC Asian Cup qualifier. (Photo Credit: AIFF)

Khalid Jamil interview: ‘Whether clubs release players for India camp or not, those who come have to give 100 percent in training… won’t be easy vs Singapore’Subscriber Only

October 4, 2025 13:25 IST

India's football head coach Khalid Jamil is upbeat after CAFA Nations Cup, but is wary of the steep challenge in qualifying for the 2027 AFC Asian Cup

Named Trionda, meaning three (Tri) waves (Onda), the ball’s red, green and blue design pays homage to the three host countries of the FIFA World Cup 2026. (PHOTO: FIFA)

Trionda, FIFA World Cup 2026’s official match ball, has 500Hz motion sensor chip in it. Here’s why

October 3, 2025 14:43 IST

“We gave a heartbeat to the ball,” an Adidas technician said in a recent video to a journalist after cutting open the ball and explaining why it has a chip with an accelerometer and a gyroscope in it. But it's most than just a beating heart.

Even as Messi prepares for his December commitments, the Argentina national football team has included India in its schedule for a November FIFA international window. (AP Photo)

Lionel Messi confirms India visit: ‘Have good memories from my time there 14 years ago’

October 2, 2025 19:39 IST

Lionel Messi will embark on a four-city tour of India spanning Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Mumbai and Delhi starting on December 12.

FC Goa suffered their second defeat, having lost to Iraq's Al Zawraa SC in their opener at home. (AFC Photo)

FC Goa go down to FC Istiklol 0-2 in AFC Champions League Two

October 2, 2025 01:41 IST

Second-half strikes from Rustam Soirov and Reza Dehghani gave the Tajik champions their first win following their 0-5 loss to Saudi Arabia's Al Nassr Club on matchday one.

Adding to some of the uncertainty, President Donald Trump, who has a close relationship with Infantino, has suggested that the host cities could be changed if he wants to move some events away from places his administration considers unsafe. (AP Photo)

FIFA World Cup 2026 tickets go on sale amid high demand and many uncertainties

October 1, 2025 19:10 IST

Tickets to next year's FIFA World Cup officially go on sale Wednesday.

Yamal has made a fast start to the season, scoring two goals and jotting three assists in four games already. (AP Photo)

Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal warned by Flick over defensive effort ahead of Champions League tie against PSG

September 30, 2025 21:09 IST

The Spanish attacker will be Barcelona’s go-to player against the defending Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday.

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

Mohun Bagan Super Giant to not travel to Iran for Asian Champions League 2 match, to approach CAS instead for change of venue

September 29, 2025 00:01 IST

At the root of the problem is the club's six foreign players declining to travel to Iran following "advisories from their respective countries".

‘Results have not matched expectations’: West Ham sack Graham Potter, appoint Nuno Espirito Santo as new coach

September 27, 2025 23:46 IST

West Ham has had a horrid start to the campaign, losing 4 out of 5 matches and are firmly placed at 19th while also having been eliminated from the League Cup.

Danny Welbeck scores twice for Brighton to stun Chelsea 3-1

September 27, 2025 23:10 IST

It was a humiliating turnaround for the home side who had dominated the game before the break with Enzo Fernandez scoring a 24th-minute header for a deserved lead.

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Julian Alvarez scores twice as Atletico beats Real Madrid 5-2 in La Liga derby

September 27, 2025 22:57 IST

Alvarez’s performance was redemption after his controversial double-kick penalty contributed to Atletico losing to Madrid in last season’s Champions League.

EPL | WATCH: Liverpool lose for first time this season, Eddie Nketiah scores late goal to help Crystal Palace win 2-1

September 27, 2025 22:14 IST

Palace have had the Reds' numbers for the last couple of matches having defeated Liverpool on penalties in the Community Shield.

European football body UEFA moves toward vote to suspend Israel

September 26, 2025 00:09 IST

A majority of UEFA's 20-member executive committee is expected to support any vote in favor of suspending Israeli teams from international play, two sources told The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the subject.

Rooney, who finished his club career with 313 club goals in 763 games for Everton, United, DC United and Derby, is also United’s all-time top goal scorer with 253 goals.

‘If she weren’t there, I’d be dead: Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney credits wife Coleen for helping him deal with alcohol problem

September 25, 2025 14:06 IST

Wayne Rooney burst onto the scene for Everton at the age of 16 and went on to become one of the best players of his generation.

Ekitike is also suspended as a result for their Saturday Premier League match against Crystal Palace away from home. (AP Photo)

Liverpool’s Hugo Ekitike apologises to fans after receiving red card for shirtless celebration

September 24, 2025 21:37 IST

Hugo Ekitike was already on a yellow card when he scored the winner and took off his shirt to celebrate, leading to him getting a second yellow card and a red card and picking up a suspension for Liverpool's upcoming Premier League game against Crystal Palace

AIFF is hoping to host the Asian Cup in 2031. Indian football team in action with Sunil Chhetri back in the side. (AIFF Media)

Asian Games 2026: Indian football team’s participation unlikely after government issues strict guidelinesSubscriber Only

September 24, 2025 18:22 IST

Sports Ministry’s rules state teams ranked outside the top-8 in Asia will not be sent for next year’s multi-sport event; the men’s team, ranked 24th, and the 12th-placed women’s side do not meet the criteria

Paris Saint-Germain's Ousmane Dembélé receives the 2025 Men's Ballon d'Or during the 69th Ballon d'Or awards ceremony. (AP)

Ballon d’Or Winners list: Ousmane Dembele joins Lionel Messi in elite club with maiden win, full winners list from 1956 to 2025

September 23, 2025 10:38 IST

Ballon d'Or winners: Here is a look at the full list of Ballon d'Or winners across 69 seasons since 1956, with Ousmane Dembele joining the likes of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo in the elite charts.

Dembele is the sixth Frenchman to have won the award, with the most recent Ballon d'Or winner from the country being Karim Benzema in 2022. (AP Photo)

Paris St Germain and France forward Ousmane Dembele wins 2025 Ballon d’Or

September 23, 2025 06:18 IST

Ousmane Dembele powere PSG to a treble last season, including the Champions League that they had been chasing for well over a decade.

Ballon d'Or Live Updates: Ousmane Dembele is the sixth Frenchman to have won the covetted award. (AP Photo)

Ballon d’Or 2025 Ceremony HIGHLIGHTS: Ousmane Dembele wins 2025 Ballon d’Or

September 23, 2025 08:10 IST

Ballon d’Or 2025 Award Ceremony Date, Time, Winners List Updates: Ousmane Dembele beat Lamine Yamal to the 2025 men's Ballon d'Or while Aitana Bonmati won the women's award for a record third consecutive time.

Pep Guardiola's Manchester City, known for playing a fluid passing style, started morphing into a different machine after Erling Haaland's goal. (AP)

EPL: Why Manchester City had just 32.8% possession against ArsenalSubscriber Only

September 22, 2025 15:11 IST

Having got a early lead through Erling Haaland, Guardiola's Manchester City played it safe at Emirates with a strong backline, says fixtures congestion made him to be dynamic.

Ballon d'Or 2025 Live Streaming: The winner of the 69th edition will be announced in Paris tonight. (Reuters)

Ballon d’Or 2025 Ceremony: Live Streaming details, full list of men’s and women’s nominees, time and other details

September 22, 2025 12:42 IST

Ballon d’Or 2025 Award Ceremony Date, Time, Live Streaming: Here is how you can watch the full Ballon d'Or 2025 awards ceremony to be held tonight at the Theatre du Chatalet in Paris.