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Aston Villa stun Arsenal with Emiliano Buendia’s last-gasp winner

December 7, 2025 00:22 IST

It looked as though Leandro Trossard's equaliser would extend Arsenal's run without a defeat to 19 games in all competitions but a scintillating duel was decided in dramatic fashion when Buendia fired home after a late scramble.

Ferdinand expressed disappointment over England’s draw for the quadrennial event, admitting that games against teams like Croatia and Ghana won’t be easy for The Three Lions.

‘I’ve never been this nervous for anything’ : Rio Ferdinand reacts after the FIFA World Cup 2026 draw

December 6, 2025 14:42 IST

Rio Ferdinand was the conductor at the FIFA World Cup 2026 draw, which saw some interesting developments, including U.S. President Donald Trump winning the first-ever FIFA Peace Prize.

For the first time at a World Cup, FSE said, there will be no consistent prices across all group-stage games, with FIFA instead introducing variable pricing based on opaque notions such as the "attractiveness" of a fixture.

Fifa World Cup 2026 draw: Easy group for Argentina, ceremony overshadowed by peace prize for Trump from gleeing friend InfantinoSubscriber Only

December 7, 2025 00:41 IST

World Cup 2026 Draw: Donald Trump was awarded the inaugural FIFA peace prize and gave a surprisingly short speech, in an American interlude, while all attention was on Argentina who were placed with Algeria, Austria and Jordan in the same group

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

All ISL clubs except East Bengal raise alarm over situation approaching ‘commercial impossibility’, AIFF refers letter to ‘relevant authorities’

December 5, 2025 20:37 IST

The communication comes three days before Marketing Rights Agreement (MRA) between the AIFF and its commercial partner Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL) for the organisation of the stricken Indian Super League (ISL) ends.

(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)

FIFA World Cup 2026 Draw Highlights: Argentina start title defence vs Algeria, England vs Croatia and Spain vs Uruguay big clashes after draw

December 6, 2025 01:43 IST

FIFA 2026 World Cup Draw Today Highlights: 48 teams have found out their fate as they now know which opponents they'll be getting in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group stage.

Coach Thomas Tuchel says he’ll consider leaving England subs in locker room in case of rising temperature during World Cup

December 5, 2025 18:46 IST

The next FIFA World Cup which is scheduled for 2026, returns to the same country i.e. the USA with the conditions expected to remain the same as during the Club World Cup in June-July this year.

The UEFA Playoff tree is shown on a screen next to Manolo Zubiria, Chief Tournament Officer for the FIFA World Cup 2026, left, and host Melanie Winiger during the FIFA World Cup 2026 playoff draw in Zurich, Switzerland, Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025. (Claudio Thoma/Keystone via AP)

FIFA 2026 World Cup Draw Live Streaming: 48 teams to find out their fate tonight

December 5, 2025 19:09 IST

FIFA 2026 World Cup Draw Date, Time, Live Streaming: The 48 teams will be divided into 12 groups of four teams each. The top four teams as per FIFA ranking — Spain, Argentina, France and England — will be drawn in a way that, should they win their groups, they would not face each other before the semifinals

Alexander-Arnold, who joined Real in the close season, is expected to miss up to 13 matches, including the rest of the Champions League opening stage and a string of domestic games. (AP Photo)

Real Madrid’s Trent Alexander-Arnold out for two months with new muscle injury

December 5, 2025 00:51 IST

The Englishman had an MRI scan on Thursday, which confirmed the severity of the injury and deepened Real's concerns after he was forced out of Wednesday's 3-0 LaLiga win at Athletic Bilbao.

East Bengal FC players during Super Cup semifinal against Punjab FC. (PHOTO: AIFF)

Super Cup: East Bengal beat Punjab FC 3-1, to meet FC Goa in summit clash

December 5, 2025 00:26 IST

The win over Punjab FC marks a second final for East Bengal in this season, following a narrow IFA Shield defeat to Mohun Bagan SG.

Messi said that head coach Lionel Scaloni wants the Argentina legend to be around the team in some capacity or the other. (AP Photo)

‘At worst, I’ll be watching 2026 World Cup live’: Lionel Messi hoping to play in Argentina’s title defence

December 4, 2025 23:59 IST

Lionel Messi stopped just short of confirming his availability for the 2026 World Cup but stated that Argentina have a good chance of retaining the title.

The Nobel Academy denied him, much to his wrath. Infantino, his good friend for years, sympathises with him. The US co-hosts the biggest World Cup ever next year. The full portrait emerges. (AP Photo)

FIFA World Cup draw: As Donald Trump-Gianni Infantino bromance deepens, the US president may finally get a peace prizeSubscriber Only

December 5, 2025 08:40 IST

US president Donald Trump will be at the FIFA World Cup draw on Friday; the awarding of a new Fifa Peace Prize will also take place, with Trump expected to be the recipient; Trump and Infantino have developed a strong friendship over the years

Liverpool's Mohamed Salah, centre, warms up before the English Premier League match against Sunderland. (PHOTO: AP)

‘Mo Salah is an elite player, there’s no way he wants to be sitting on the bench’: Jamie Redknapp after Liverpool star benched again

December 4, 2025 18:05 IST

Salah was brought on at half-time against Sunderland as Liverpool sought a breakthrough but struggled to make a significant impact.

East Bengal players celebrate a goal in the Super Cup tournament. (AIFF Media)

East Bengal vs Punjab FC Live Streaming, Super Cup Semifinal: Teams with unbeaten streaks fight it out for final spot

December 4, 2025 16:18 IST

East Bengal FC (EBFC) vs Punjab FC (PFC) Live Score Streaming, AIFF Super Cup Semifinal 2025-26 Football Match Today Streaming Online: While East Bengal are champions of the 2024 edition, Punjab are first-time semi-finalists.

How the FIFA World Cup 2026 draw works with 48 teams in the fray

December 4, 2025 13:01 IST

Going into the draw, 42 teams have qualified and 6 are left to punch their tickets with 4-time champions Italy the biggest name among them

As of now, VAR is employed to look into four specific areas: goals, penalties, red cards and mistaken identity. If FIFA has its way, it would need a change in protocol. (Reuters)

VAR set to adjudicate on awarding of corners at 2026 FIFA World Cup

December 3, 2025 17:05 IST

The proposal didn’t find support at an October meeting of the International Football Association Board (IFAB) – which frames the laws of the game – where a green light was given to VAR adjudicating on incorrectly-handed second yellow cards, which result in a sending off.

‘Poor Florian Wirtz’: Bayern chief Uli Hoeness slams Liverpool’s ‘catastrophic season’, accuses Mo Salah and others of keeping the ball instead of passing

December 1, 2025 18:16 IST

Liverpool had lost 6 of their last 7 matches in all competitions before defeating West ham on Sunday.

West Ham's Lucas Paqueta leaves the field after getting a red card during the English Premier League soccer match between West Ham United and Liverpool, in London. (PHOTO: AP)

‘I’m sorry I’m not perfect’: Lucas Paqueta reacts to his red card in West Ham United’s 2-0 defeat to Liverpool in Premier League

December 1, 2025 17:18 IST

Lucas Paqueta was sent off by the referee, Darren England, for going overboard with his argument, surrounding a foul awarded against the Hammers in the final stages of the match, which his side lost 2-0.

Hollywood star Robin Williams had provided the laughs at the 1994 FIFA World Cup draw ceremony. (Screengrab via YouTube)

Could the FIFA World Cup draw kill the excitement of the Group of Death?Subscriber Only

December 2, 2025 00:50 IST

With 48 teams in the fray for the first time, the buzzing central narrative of the preliminary stages could be a non-starter due to scattering of higher-ranked teams in the four-team pools

Barcelona's Marcus Rashford, right, runs with the ball past Chelsea's Wesley Fofana during the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Chelsea and Barcelona in London, Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025. (AP Photo)

Deco explains why Marcus Rashford ‘suffered’ at Manchester United but is thriving at Barcelona

December 1, 2025 10:22 IST

Manchester United castaway Rashford may just have found a new home for himself at Barca.

Arsenal's Jurrien Timber, left, kicks the ball ahead of Chelsea's Marc Cucurella during the English Premier League soccer match between Chelsea and Arsenal in London, England, Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025. (AP Photo)

Arsenal held by 10-man Chelsea, Isak sets up much-needed Liverpool win and Man United beats Palace

December 1, 2025 01:34 IST

Arsenal is five points clear of second-placed Manchester City, with Chelsea a point further back in third.

Liverpool's Mohamed Salah applauds after the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Liverpool and PSV in Liverpool, England, Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025. (AP Photo)

Mo Salah left out of Liverpool team for Premier League clash with West Ham

November 30, 2025 20:38 IST

After their defeat in the Champions League to PSV Eindhoven, Slot had said: "There’s a lot of pressure if you work or play at a top club and even more so if you start losing more games than this club, or these players or this manager, is used to. So then there’s always pressure.”

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