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Union Berlin denounce sexist attacks on Marie-Louise Eta after historic appointment
April 14, 2026 01:28 IST
Eta's appointment, however, has been followed by derogatory and sexist comments on social media.
Why Dominik Szoboszlai apologized to Liverpool fans before Champions League clash with PSG
April 14, 2026 00:52 IST
Ahead of Tuesday's Champions League quarterfinal second leg against Paris Saint-Germain, Szoboszlai tried to put the record straight.
Comebacks & redemption in the script as European football giants eye Champions League semisSubscriber Only
April 13, 2026 08:39 IST
Real Madrid, Barcelona and Liverpool aim for fightback after first-leg defeats; Arsenal look to get season back on rails
History in Berlin: Marie-Louise Eta takes charge of Union Berlin as Bundesliga’s first female head coach
April 12, 2026 15:30 IST
Eta was coaching the Under-19 men's team previously and was also handed the reins of the Union Berlin women’s team next season.
Pep Guardiola demands that his Manchester City be perfect after inconsistent season
April 11, 2026 01:25 IST
City have 61 points from 30 matches and trail leaders Arsenal by nine points, although they hold a game in hand. The title challengers now face a demanding stretch of fixtures, beginning with Sunday's trip to Chelsea, followed by a home clash against Arsenal on April 19.
Italy federation seeks betting cash, youth incentives to halt decline
April 9, 2026 01:30 IST
The proposals by Gabriele Gravina, who resigned as head of the federation (FIGC) on April 2, aim to map a way out of the historic low point for the four-time World Cup winners that has sharpened criticism of the entire Italian soccer system.
What Gennaro Gattuso doesn’t understand: A World Cup cannot be just about strongest teams and richest pedigreeSubscriber Only
April 6, 2026 09:42 IST
The FIFA World Cup is richer for following the spots-allocation system rather than choosing teams purely on rankings.
Erling Haaland bags hat-trick as Manchester City hammer Liverpool 4-0 in FA Cup quarter-final
April 4, 2026 21:53 IST
Champions Liverpool played well in the opening half-hour with Mohamed Salah wasting an early chance, but once Haaland had scored from the spot in the 37th minute after a foul on Nico O'Reilly their resistance crumbled.
Gennaro Gattuso resigns as Italy manager after World Cup debacle
April 4, 2026 00:05 IST
Former Italy international Gennaro Gattuso's reign as Italy manager ended on Friday, the country's football federation (FIGC) said, making it third high profile resignation in the last two days.
Roberto de Zerbi’s huge challenge at Tottenham: His tactics take time to bear fruit, have Spurs taken too big a risk?
April 3, 2026 19:44 IST
His earlier reservation about taking over a club mid-season is well within reason, something Tottenham must have considered but ultimately decided was worth the risk. Simply put, De Zerbi’s tactics take a while to set in.
Soaring cost of FIFA World Cup: One car parking pass equals 9 IPL final tickets
April 4, 2026 11:29 IST
For a single Category 1 Fifa World Cup final ticket this year, one could purchase 13 hospitality tickets for the T20 World Cup final, 10 Category 1 tickets for a Euros final, or 26 top-end tickets for the Wimbledon final.
Gianluigi Buffon announces resignation, Italy football federation president quits after another World Cup failure
April 3, 2026 00:01 IST
Buffon, former Italy goalkeeper and part of the 2006 World Cup-winning side, wrote on Instagram that he had initially offered his resignation immediately after the loss to Bosnia, but had been asked to take time to reflect.
Japan thrash India 6-0 in U20 Women’s Women’s Asian Cup
April 2, 2026 23:54 IST
India held out well in the first half but then collapsaed in the second, with Japan scoring as many as five goals in it.
After World Cup debacle, Italy warned of being dropped as Euro 2032 co-hosts due to poor infrastructure
April 2, 2026 21:44 IST
The development comes a day after the country failed to qualify for the FIFA World Cup for an unprecedented third consecutive time.
Why former AC Milan defender Alessandro Costacurta thinks it wasn’t Bastoni’s fault alone that Italy was out of World Cup qualification
April 2, 2026 20:28 IST
The central defender stuck his foot out, ending with a red card, leaving Italy with 10 men for most part
Italy miss out on FIFA World Cup again: The Good, The Bad, The Italy… the Worst
April 2, 2026 20:19 IST
Spinazzola says he's been with the team for 9 years and never played World Cup, hoping the curse ends
The 900-page plan Italy ignored: How Roberto Baggio’s vision was lost as Azzurri miss third straight FIFA World Cup
April 2, 2026 19:10 IST
Long before the Azzurri’s unprecedented absence from three consecutive World Cup the former forward had drafted a sweeping, 900-page document titled “Renew the Future”.
Why Iraq’s World Cup success would be celebrated in Europe
April 2, 2026 14:11 IST
Almost half of the team is drawn from migrant community displaced by war
Police investigate Islamophobic chants during Spain-Egypt match
April 1, 2026 23:48 IST
At the RCDE Stadium near Barcelona, the home ground of LaLiga club Espanyol, Spain supporters chanted "who doesn't jump is a Muslim" during the World Cup warm-up match which ended in a goalless draw.
Coach Graham Arnold praises Iraq’s World Cup feat after banning social media
April 1, 2026 22:52 IST
Iraq qualified for the World Cup by beating Bolivia 2-1 in Mexico in their inter-confederation playoff on Wednesday, sealing a return to the finals after a 40-year absence.
Will be a privilege if he plays World Cup, says Argentina coach Scaloni after Lionel Messi stars in 5-0 win over Zambia
April 1, 2026 22:41 IST
Scaloni said that Messi has some weight off his shoulder now that he finally has a World Cup title in his back, with Argentina having womn the 2022 edition in Qatar.
Lamine Yamal slams anti-Muslim chants during Spain vs Egypt match: ‘As a Muslim, it remains disrespectful and utterly intolerable’
April 1, 2026 19:37 IST
At the RCDE Stadium near Barcelona, the home ground of LaLiga club Espanyol, Spain supporters chanted "who doesn't jump is a Muslim" during the World Cup warm-up match which ended in a goalless draw.
Spain FA, coach condemn Islamophobic chants during pre-FIFA World Cup friendly against Egypt
April 1, 2026 16:08 IST
The Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) denounced the chants in a statement put out on their social media.
FIFA World Cup: Coach stuck in UAE, 20-hour road trip during war, visa trouble, cancelled training camp – Iraq’s route to football showpiece
April 1, 2026 15:00 IST
A request to postpone inter-confederation playoff against Bolivia was struck down, but Lions of Mesopotamia roared in Monterrey to seal a spot after 40 years
Who has qualified for the 2026 World Cup? Full list by Confederation after Italy miss out in European playoff final
April 1, 2026 11:22 IST
Check full list of 47 out of 48 countries qualified for the FIFA World Cup 2026
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