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Real Madrid closed the 2021-22 season with a profit of 13 million euros ($13.2 million) and a cash balance of 425 million euros ($430.3 million). The club said on Monday the loss of income because of the coronavirus pandemic since March…

India defeated Bangladesh 2-1 in the SAFF U-17 Championship semifinal on Monday to book their spot in the summit clash. Striker Thanglalsoun Gangte ( 51st, 59th) netted a second-half brace to win the match for India. Bangladesh pulled one…

Days after the departure of Thomas Tuchel from Stamford Bridge, former Manchester United and England defender Rio Ferdinand has slammed Chelsea owner Todd Boehly over the ruthless sacking of the UEFA Champions League-winning manager.…

Indian Super League champions Hyderabad FC entered the semifinals of the Durand Cup football tournament, defeating Rajasthan United FC 3-1 in the quarterfinals in Kolkata on Monday. Nigerian goal-machine Bartholomew Ogbeche (sixth minute)…

Two of the greatest footballers in the modern era of the beautiful game, goal machines Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have once again managed to feature in the list of top 10 highest-rated men's football players for the celebrated…

Thursday's Europa League group game between Arsenal and PSV Eindhoven has been postponed due to the lack of adequate security personnel following the death of Queen Elizabeth, UEFA said on Monday."This is due to the severe limitations on…

The English Football League, which manages the three divisions below the Premier League, said on Monday that matches will return as scheduled from Tuesday after the last round of games were postponed following the death of Queen…

Wolves signed former Chelsea and Atletico Madrid striker Diego Costa on Monday on a season-long deal.The 33-year-old has been without a club since leaving Brazilian side Atletico Mineiro in January.Wolves were in need of attacking options…

Manchester United has seen multiple changes in the managerial position ever since the departure of Sir Alex Ferguson. The Red Devils have been managed by David Moyes, Louis van Gaal, Jose Mourinho and also by one of their former player Ole…

New Chelsea manager Graham Potter has penned a farewell letter to the fans of his former club Brighton & Hove Albion, asking for forgiveness for his abrupt departure and hoping they understood his reasons.Potter was confirmed as…

Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe have formed one of the best attacking duos across all competitions in club football. Complementary in the French top flight, forward Mbappe and footballing icon Messi have propelled Paris Saint Germain (PSG)…

It looks like Cristiano Ronaldo's future has already been decided at Manchester United, with the wantaway star not expected to feature much in the playing XI for Erik ten Hag's side this year. According to The Sun, a source has claimed…

Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti has backed a Los Blancos superstar to deliver the goods in the absence of injured Karim Benzema, who will miss the home game against Real Mallorca. With Xavi's Barcelona taking the top spot after defeating…

Robert Lewandowski extended his sensational scoring run for FC Barcelona in La Liga by propelling Xavi and Co. to a comfortable win over Cadiz on Sunday. The Catalan giants thrashed minnows Cadiz in their backyard on matchday 5 of the La…

Barcelona’s game at Cádiz was temporarily halted in the final minutes when a fan suffered a heart attack in the stands on Saturday. Cádiz said in a statement that the man was successfully treated with a defibrillator by a medical team. He…

German soccer club Cologne has urged its fans to submit photos and videos to a police ‘evidence portal’ to identify those responsible for violence at the Europa Conference League game in Nice. Thirty-two people were injured at Thursday’s…

Seventy-two days before Argentina and Saudi Arabia meet here, Al Hilal coach Ramon Diaz said this could be Lionel Messi’s World Cup. “This time it will be his turn to win,” the Argentine said after his team Al Hilal beat Zamalek 5-1 (1-1)…

“We are always playing with pressure here,” said Saud Ghani. Lifting the bottle of water he was holding, Ghani told the international media contingent sat on lower tier seats of Al Janoub Stadium: “If you put oil in here, it would settle…

The Premier League has postponed all of its matches this weekend (including the Monday evening's game) as a mark of respect towards Queen Elizabeth II, who passed away on Thursday. "As a mark of respect to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II,…

Cristiano Ronaldo returned to the starting lineup but Real Sociedad still upset Manchester United 1-0 at Old Trafford in their Europa League opener on Thursday.After failing to secure a transfer to a Champions League club, the star striker…

Former national captain IM Vijayan believes a longer Indian Super League (ISL) season with weekend-centric matches from 2022-23 season onwards will usher in a cultural evolution in Indian football.ISL organisers Football Sports…

All eyes will be on Cristiano Ronaldo as the talismanic forward of Manchester United is set to make his debut in the UEFA Europa League. Often regarded as one of the greatest players in the history of the beautiful game, goal machine…

Match ticket holders of the 2022 FIFA World Cup will not need visas to enter Qatar. The announcement was made at a media conference here on Thursday by representatives of the World Cup organising committee who declared that Hayya cards…

Days after securing lucrative deals in the summer transfer window, Chelsea new owner Todd Boehly sacked manager Thomas Tuchel on Wednesday. Considered as one of the most shocking decisions in the modern era of the English Premier League,…

Graham Potter has agreed in principle to become Chelsea's new manager after the shock sacking of Thomas Tuchel, according to widespread reports on Thursday.Chelsea's new US owners are understood to have met a release fee in the Brighton…

Former Manchester United soccer player Ryan Giggs will face a retrial next year, a British judge ruled on Wednesday, after a jury was unable to reach a verdict on charges relating to his then girlfriend.Giggs, 48, faced charges of causing…

Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema is set to miss the rest of the month's action after being diagnosed with two thigh injuries sustained during his side's Champions League match at Celtic on Tuesday.Benzema was substituted on the half-hour…

ATK Mohun Bagan's attacking frailties were badly exposed as they suffer a 1-3 defeat to Kuala Lumpur City FC in the inter-zone semifinal match of the AFC Cup in Kolkata on Wednesday. KL City FC's Brazilian captain Paulo Josue struck once…

One of the most prolific goal-scorers in the UEFA Champions League (UCL), Lionel Messi failed to play the full 90 minutes of Paris Saint Germain's (PSG) campaign opener against former champions Juventus on Tuesday at the Le Parc des…

Some ambassadors for the 2022 World Cup have had more decorated careers but few have Tim Cahill’s credentials. The Australian, with an English father and Samoan mother, made a name for himself in a country that has won the World Cup and…