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AFCON 2025: Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi asks fans to stop whistling the team at Africa Cup
December 29, 2025 01:18 IST
“It’s not normal for the supporters to whistle,” Hakimi said Sunday before Morocco’s final group game against Zambia on Monday. “We need that 12th man.”
‘It’s not too clever to say outside’: Former Man United midfielder Eriksen slams Ruben Amorim for his “worst in history” comments
December 28, 2025 18:09 IST
Amorim, who took over the managerial role from Erik ten Hag, had claimed that last season's side was the "worst in history".
Manager Slot asks Writz to keep going after breaking his goal drought
December 28, 2025 15:15 IST
Liverpool signed Wirtz in June for a reported fee of 100 million pounds ($135 million), with a further 16 million pounds in potential bonuses.
Premier League: Manchester City continue winning run, hand Nottingham Forest 2-1 loss
December 28, 2025 01:31 IST
City dominated possession in a goalless first half but struggled to break down Forest's compact defensive shape, with striker Erling Haaland largely isolated up front.
Premier League: Wolves record longest winless start in league’s history after losing to Liverpool
December 28, 2025 01:19 IST
Ruthless strikes from Ryan Gravenberch and Florian Wirtz a minute apart in the first half secured victory for the holders to leave them on 32 points after 18 matches, 10 behind leaders Arsenal.
Premier League: Odegaard back on target as Arsenal beat Brighton 2-1 to reclaim top spot
December 28, 2025 01:05 IST
Should Arsenal go on to claim the title for the first time since 2004, the narrow wins they have become so adept at grinding out will likely be a huge factor.
Why Roy Keane called Man United’s victory over Newcastle “an ugly win”?
December 28, 2025 00:21 IST
Speaking after the game, Keane said: "We have seen a big win for Man Utd. To come out and win an ugly game, specifically from a defensive point of view, keeping that clean sheet.
Diogo Jota’s son will join mascots as his former clubs Liverpool and Wolves face each other
December 27, 2025 16:51 IST
Portuguese forward Jota, who played for both Premier League clubs, died in a car crash alongside his younger brother in July in northwestern Spain. He was 28
Inside AIFF’s 20-year plan for ISL clubs: Rs 1 crore participation fee, promotion and relegation, June to May cycle
December 27, 2025 09:04 IST
Clubs will discuss the proposal internally before reverting to AIFF; concerns remain over cost, player salary caps
Manchester City owners’ exit from Mumbai City made ‘in light of ongoing uncertainty’ around future of ISL
December 26, 2025 14:04 IST
CFG had announced Mumbai City as its newest acquisition in November 2019.
ISL clubs seek clarity on league structure from AIFF ahead of key meeting
December 26, 2025 00:05 IST
Under the supervision of a Supreme Court-appointed committee, a tender was floated for ISL's commercial rights but there was no taker for it.
‘Impossible to replace’: Ruben Amorim praises Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes ahead of Boxing Day match against Newcastle United
December 25, 2025 18:06 IST
Bruno Fernandes sustained a hamstring injury during the Premier League match against Aston Villa and was substituted after the first 45 minutes.
My grandfather encouraged me to play for Algeria, Luca Zidane says
December 25, 2025 17:21 IST
Luca Zidane kept a clean sheet against Sudan on Wednesday as his team won 3-0 with two goals from former Manchester City star Riyad Mahrez.
Manchester City owners exit Mumbai City: Indian football’s sorry saga claims first victim, will more follow?
December 26, 2025 09:31 IST
As Indian football’s sorry saga claims first victim, the fear would more clubs rush for the exit door
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).
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