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Racism row: Member of Vinicius Jr’s entourage presented with banana, Police investigating
June 21, 2023 11:41 IST
After Brazil’s 4-1 victory, Vinicius Jr said in a Twitter post: “While I was playing with the already historic black shirt and getting emotional, my friend was humiliated and mocked at the entrance to the stadium.
N’Golo Kante leaves Chelsea to join Saudi Arabia champions Al-Ittihad
June 21, 2023 09:28 IST
Kante has been a mainstay at Chelsea, winning the Champions League, Premier League, Europa League and FA Cup during his time with the club.
Watch: Cristiano Ronaldo receives Guinness World Record award, scores late winner for Portugal in European qualifying
June 21, 2023 08:22 IST
Cristiano Ronaldo had missed several chances and was booked for diving in the 83rd, before he finally got the winner.
Lionel Messi expected to make his Inter Miami debut on July 21
June 21, 2023 10:33 IST
Messi's contract will be worth $50 million to $60 million per year, the team said Tuesday. He cannot sign until sometime in July, after his contract with Paris Saint-Germain expires.
Soccer faces wave of racial and offensive abuse incidents amid FIFA pledge to stop games
June 20, 2023 20:21 IST
All these incidents in the past week are evidence of an “urgent crisis” facing soccer, an anti-discrimination group that works with FIFA and European soccer body UEFA said Tuesday.
World Cup women’s soccer players ‘at risk’ from poor pitches
June 20, 2023 18:54 IST
Nearly 30% of international female players polled for the FIFPRO report said that they have been playing for nothing, while two-thirds said they had to take unpaid leave from their jobs to represent their country in confederation championships.
England have hit sweet spot since World Cup heartache, says Southgate
June 20, 2023 18:15 IST
There were suggestions that Southgate could walk away after England fell short in Qatar, just as they did when reaching the 2018 World Cup semi-finals and Euro 2020 final.
Forget about FIFA rankings, says Stimac on eve of SAFF Championship opener
June 20, 2023 17:35 IST
India have been drawn with Pakistan, Nepal and Kuwait in Group A in the tournament. India will open their campaign against Pakistan on Wednesday here at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium.
Remembering Moideen Kutty, the ‘iron man’ from Kerala who captained Pakistan football team
June 21, 2023 07:54 IST
Partition proved to be a life-changing moment for the soldier from Malappuram who became one of the pioneering footballers in Pakistan.
SAFF Championship: India-Pakistan match set to be played on schedule
June 20, 2023 15:54 IST
Uncertainty had shrouded the arrival of Pakistan team from Mauritius after the delay in processing their visa.
Belgium’s Thibaut Courtois ‘deeply disappointed’ by Domenico Tedesco’s remarks
June 20, 2023 12:27 IST
Courtois played in Saturday's 1-1 home draw with Austria in Euro 2024 qualifiers but told Tedesco after the match he would not make himself available for Tuesday's game against Estonia.
Saka hat trick and Kane double in England 7-0 rout of North Macedonia
June 20, 2023 08:35 IST
Following elimination in the World Cup quarterfinals in Qatar, England is rekindling optimism that Euro 2024 could deliver a first trophy since the 1966 World Cup.
Kylian Mbappe eclipses Fontaine as France beats Greece in Euro qualifying
June 20, 2023 08:18 IST
Mbappé almost turned provider when his cross from the left was headed wide by Randal Kolo Muani midway through the first half.
New Zealand abandon friendly against Qatar amid racism allegations
June 20, 2023 08:09 IST
Racism has dominated football headlines in recent months.
Without Lionel Messi, Argentina labours to 2-0 win over Indonesia in friendly
June 19, 2023 23:40 IST
There were times when the reigning world champions were seemingly frustrated at their inability to break down a team ranked 149th in the world.
Without Lionel Messi, Argentina labors to 2-0 win over Indonesia in friendly
June 19, 2023 22:33 IST
Holding midfielder Leandro Paredes scored a long-range opener in the first half just as the team was growing frustrated at its inability to break down a team ranked 149th in the world. Tottenham defender Cristian Romero added the second soon after the break.
Soccer fan chuckles after getting ban for wearing offensive jersey related to Hillsborough tragedy
June 19, 2023 21:53 IST
White, 33, pleaded guilty at Willesden Magistrates' Court in London to displaying threatening or abusive writing likely to cause harassment, alarm or distress.
SAFF Cup football: Visas issued, Pakistan likely to reach a day before tournament opener vs India
June 20, 2023 10:13 IST
Pakistan football team could land less than 12 hours before the match as the earliest flight option available is Tuesday evening, via Mumbai.
Spain bid bye-bye Tika-Taka, say hello to direct and vertical football
June 20, 2023 20:21 IST
Spain are still not a finished product but the signs are there that this younger team is venturing into the next phase in their football
Chhangte, at heart of India’s attack, living out grandfather’s football dream
June 20, 2023 10:14 IST
In Des Buckingham at Mumbai City FC, the Mizo has found a coach who gives him confidence and backs him to the hilt
Mumbai City FC announce signing Akash Mishra from Hyderabad FC
June 19, 2023 17:49 IST
Left-back Mishra will join the club on a five-year contract which runs until May 2028, according to an MCFC release.
No guarantees for wins but Germany are on good path-coach Hansi Flick
June 19, 2023 17:26 IST
After crashing out of the World Cup in the first round in December last year for the second consecutive tournament, they have won just one of their four international matches since then -- a victory over Peru in a friendly.
Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois to miss Euro qualifier amid reports of captaincy row
June 19, 2023 17:02 IST
The Belgian federation confirmed to The Associated Press that Courtois had left the camp and would miss Tuesday's match in Estonia, but did not give a reason for his departure.
Man City chairman Al Mubarak says he has ‘strong views’ on Premier League charges
June 19, 2023 16:43 IST
City, who won their first Champions League title just over a week ago, were charged by the Premier League in February with more than 100 alleged breaches of the league's financial rules between 2009 and 2018.
‘Now almost at the end of my career…’: Lionel Messi reveals how he is enjoying being a champion of ‘everything’
June 19, 2023 16:06 IST
Lionel Messi is a true legend of the game, and he will be remembered as one of the greatest footballers of all time.
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