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FC Goa players pause play during ACL 2 match against FC Istiklol to highlight ISL’s uncertainty
December 25, 2025 00:01 IST
FC Goa, who are already out of reckoning for the next stage, lost the match 1-2 to end their campaign with six defeats in six games.
Riyad Mahrez at the double as Algeria outclass 10-man Sudan
December 24, 2025 23:24 IST
The captain opened the scoring in the second minute and added to the tally on the hour mark against a Sudan side who had to play with 10 men for most of the match. Ibrahim Maza came on as a substitute to score Algeria's third five minutes from time.
2025 reimagined: What if… Luciano Spalletti had stayed back as Italy coach
December 24, 2025 11:28 IST
Luciano Spalletti could've enforced those tactical patterns given the paucity of technical geniuses.
‘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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
‘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.
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