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Among the many anecdotes in circulation after Bobby Charlton’s death, there’s one where older brother Jack barged into the Manchester United change room to share the news of his England call-up. This was moments after Jack’s Leeds United…

Cristiano Ronaldo showcased a vintage performance, netting two extraordinary goals to propel his Al Nassr team to a thrilling 4-3 victory over Qatar's Al Duhail in the AFC Champions League. In this premier Asian club competition, Al…

A night of remembrance for Bobby Charlton turned into a night of redemption for Harry Maguire and Andre Onana. Manchester United's GK Andre Onana after saving a penalty kick at the end of the UEFA Champions League Group A football match…

India’s PV Sindhu quelled a strong challenge from Indonesia’s Gregoria Mariska Tunjung to enter the women’s singles second round of the French Open Super 750 badminton tournament here on Tuesday. PV Sindhu reacts after her badminton…

Everton chairman Bill Kenwright has died at the age of 78, the Premier League club said on Tuesday. Kenwright, who was Everton's longest-serving chairman for more than a century, succeeded Philip Carter in 2004. Everton's Iranian owner…

Aston Villa's incredible home form could provide a platform for a run at the Champions League spots in the Premier League this season. A 4-1 hammering of West Ham on Sunday made it four straight wins — and 17 goals in the process — for…

The Champions League resumes Tuesday at Manchester United where one of the competition's most storied clubs is mourning its all-time great Bobby Charlton. Charlton, who died Saturday aged 86, survived the fatal air crash at Munich in…

Former Milan player Manuel Locatelli scored the only goal in the 63rd minute after Rossoneri defender Malick Thiaw was sent off shortly before halftime. HT Image The goal came exactly seven years to the date after Locatelli fired…

Sevilla ejected a fan from its Spanish league match against Real Madrid and filed a complaint with police after the spectator allegedly displayed “xenophobic and racist behavior,” with Vinícius Júnior once again the target. Sevilla's…

Messi shared the spotlight with Charlotte's bid to qualify for the postseason on the last day of the regular season in a game that drew 66,101 at Charlotte's 74,000-seat Bank of America Stadium. HT Image Messi, who led Argentina to the…

In a statement Sevilla did not specify what the behavior was, or name any intended target, but the Madrid star, who is Black, later posted on social media about being on the receiving end of racism during Saturday's match. HT Image…

Ashley Young picked up what appeared to be a soft yellow card in the 18th minute, then was sent off in the 37th for another foul on Liverpool winger Luis Diaz, handing the hosts a numerical advantage at Anfield. HT Image That was…

One of the greatest strikers in English history, Bobby Charlton passed away on Saturday. An iconic figure in English football, Charlton was one of the survivors of the tragic plane crash in Munich that devastated a promising Manchester…

The Blue Tigresses will face Japan (October 26), Vietnam (October 29) and hosts Uzbekistan (November 1) in Group C matches of the Round 2 qualifiers. HT Image The team that finishes at the top of the three groups, and the best out of…

Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu's journey came to an end at the Denmark Open Super 750 tournament in Odense on Saturday. Sindhu, who has not been at her best in recent outings, endured a tough 18-21, 21-19, 7-21 defeat against…

Star Indian shuttler PV Sindhu showed glimpses of her old self, dishing out a compact game to storm into the semifinals of Denmark Open Super 750 tournament with a comfortable win over world No. 19 Supanida Katethong at Odense (Denmark)…

Manchester City are aiming to avoid a third straight Premier League defeat for the first time in seven years when they host Brighton on Saturday, while Arsenal will provide a stiff test for resurgent Chelsea. Manchester City's Nathan…

In what has become an all-too familiar sight, Neymar left the soccer field in tears after yet another injury — this time with a torn ACL and meniscus. Brazil's Neymar reacts after sustaining an injury(REUTERS) Quite a contrast to Lionel…

The Women's World Cup-winning player kissed on the lips by the former president of the Spanish soccer federation was called up again by the national team on Wednesday. FILE PHOTO of Spain's Jennifer Hermoso(AP) Jenni Hermoso was…

Lionel Messi says he will play in Inter Miami's season finale on Saturday, although the club hasn't confirmed that is the actual plan. Argentina's forward Lionel Messi shoots the ball during the 2026 FIFA World Cup South American…

Brazilian football star Neymar suffered a painful knee injury during a FIFA World Cup qualifier against Uruguay at the Centenario stadium in Montevideo on Tuesday, raising doubts about his participation in next month’s AFC Champions…

Classy England beat Italy 3-1 at Wembley to become the latest country to book a berth at next year’s European Championship after Tuesday’s round of qualifiers but Hungary’s hopes were held up by a draw away to Lithuania. England's…

Neymar was in tears as he left the field with an apparent knee injury at the end of the first half of Brazil's World Cup qualifying match at Uruguay on Tuesday. Brazil's Neymar is brought off the pitch after sustaining an…

Denmark and Hungary also could have qualified on Tuesday but both must wait until the next qualifying games in November. And tiny San Marino briefly looked on track for a historic draw in its narrow loss to the Danes. HT Image Italy…

Nearly a year after Manchester United was put up for sale, the storied English soccer club could still remain in the hands of the Glazer family — much to the dismay of the team's most fervent supporters. General view of the Manchester…

“That's something that U.S. Soccer leadership is discussing, and as of now, nothing's been put in place,” coach Gregg Berhalter said Monday, a day ahead of the Americans' exhibition against Ghana. HT Image Gio Reyna didn't play in…

Belgium's Euro 2024 qualifier against Sweden was abandoned at half-time and fans were kept in the stadium for security reasons after two Swedes were shot dead in an attack in Brussels on Monday. Supporters are on the stands after the…

Austria qualified for Euro 2024 on Monday with a 1-0 victory away to Azerbaijan in Baku that ensures they will finish in the top two of Group F. Austria's Marcel Sabitzer celebrates scoring their first goal(REUTERS) Borussia Dortmund…

From hug to headline! CR7 giving a warm hug and posing for a picture with his fan Cristiano Ronaldo is facing unexpected controversy and potential punishment for a seemingly innocent act of kindness. Although Iran denied any potential…

From hug to headline! CR7 giving a warm hug and posing for a picture with his fan Cristiano Ronaldo is facing unexpected controversy and potential punishment for a seemingly innocent act of kindness. Although Iran denied any potential…