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NBA legend LeBron James’ love for football is an open secret. His enthusiasm was on full display when he showed up for Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami debut last month. The two superstars also shared a hug ahead of Inter Miami’s match against…

Real Madrid and Chelsea have reached an agreement for goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga's season-long loan to the Spanish club, the clubs announced on Monday. The 28-year-old Arrizabalaga will arrive as a temporary replacement for Thibaut…

Having played just five matches for Inter Miami, Lionel Messi has already enthralled football fans in America. In his last Inter Miami appearance, Messi scored a goal to clinch a convincing 4-0 win against Charlotte FC. It helped Inter…

Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nassr will begin their Saudi Pro League against Al Ettifaq, at the Prince Mohammed Bin Fahd Stadium in Dammam on Monday. Despite playing a major role in the Arab Club Championship Cup final win, Al Nassr captain…

Barcelona have failed to kick off their La Liga title defence on a promising note after they were held by Getafe in a goalless draw at the Coliseum Alfonso. The fixture turned into a heated affair as three red cards were brandished by…

There was a lot of complaining but no celebrating for Barcelona as it began the defense of its Spanish league title on Sunday. Barcelona's Frenkie de Jong, centre, and Barcelona's Raphinha, centre left, talk to referee Guillermo Cuadra…

Neymar's time in France has been disappointing. The Brazilian has failed to sparkle consistently for PSG, and has been plagued by injuries. To make matters worse, the club are also trying to offload the attacker, who joined them from FC…

Mauricio Pochettino's return to the Premier League didn't start with a win, but there was plenty to like for the Argentine manager in his first game in charge of Chelsea. Pochettino saw his team dominate possession in a manner that few…

Tottenham Hotspur gave new manager Ange Postecoglou a rollercoaster Premier League debut when they started life after Harry Kane with a 2-2 draw in their opening game at Brentford on Sunday. New signing James Maddison, taking on departed…

Cristiano Ronaldo finally won his first trophy with Al Nassr, guiding them to a 2-1 win against Al Hilal on Saturday in the Arab Club Champions Club final, at the King Fahd Stadium. Ronaldo moved to Al Nassr after the 2022 FIFA World…

Tensions between Kylian Mbappe and Paris Saint-Germain eased a little on Sunday after the star striker was allowed to return to training following “constructive and positive talks” between the two parties. French forward Kylian Mbappe…

A maiden medal at the Asian Games and breaking into the world's top 5 remain on his radar but Lakshya Sen's first priority is to extend his rich vein of form at the World Championships. Lakshya Sen of India hits a return against Jonatan…

East Bengal sealed a 1-0 victory against arch-rivals Mohun Bagan, in their Durand Cup fixture, on Saturday. Nandhakumar Sekar scored the solitary goal, and it proved to be the difference maker. Lionel Messi during the 2022 FIFA World…

Jude Bellingham enjoyed a dream debut for Real Madrid after the England midfielder scored his team's second goal in a 2-0 win at Athletic Bilbao in their Spanish league opener on Saturday. Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham celebrates…

Cristiano Ronaldo on Saturday added to his sensational trophy cabinet a 35th career title as he single-handedly guided a nine-man Al Nassr to Arab Club Championship Cup win at the King Fahd International Stadium in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia…

Greek prosecutors on Saturday filed charges against 40 individuals in connection with the tragic stabbing incident that claimed the life of a football supporter in Athens prior to a Champions League match. The indicted individuals have…

Harry Kane was denied a long-awaited trophy in his first game with Bayern Munich after his team lost 3-0 to Leipzig in the German Super Cup on Saturday. Bayern Munich's English forward #09 Harry Kane reacts during the German Super Cup…

After Arsenal left fans standing in line for an extra 30 minutes to get into the stadium, Gabriel Martinelli and Bukayo Saka proved they were worth the wait. Arsenal's English midfielder #07 Bukayo Saka celebrates scoring the team's…

The 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup (WWC), now in its final breathless week, is already a triumph, for the football it has put on show and from there, women’s sport, audience engagement and dynamic marketing/promotion. This is the first WWC…

The road to redemption is long but with survival in the 132nd Durand Cup at stake, with tifos mocking them, East Bengal have laid down a marker alright. With a wonder goal in the Kolkata derby that is 98 years old. Nandhakumar Sekar…

Arsenal secured a 2-1 victory over Nottingham Forest in their Premier League opener at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday. Eddie Nketiah and Bukayo Saka scored a goal each for Arsenal, but the Gunners had to dig deep as Taiwo Awoniyi, who…

Kylian Mbappe, Neymar and Marco Verratti were all left out of the squad for Paris Saint-Germain's season opener against Lorient later Saturday. PSG's Neymar, left, and Kylian Mbappe , right, train at the new Paris Saint-Germain…

Alessia Russo's second-half goal lifted England to a thrilling 2-1 quarter-final victory over Colombia on Saturday and into the Women's World Cup semi-finals for the third consecutive time. England's Alessia Russo (23) celebrates after…

In a rare and unfortunate event, East Bengal players were forced to use e-rickshaws and cabs to reach the training ground on Saturday evening. As reported by the Indian Express, the players were forced to take alternate mode of transport…

Australia edged France on penalty kicks Saturday to reach the Women’s World Cup semifinals for the first time. Australia's Cortnee Vine celebrates with teammates after scoring the winning penalty during the penalty shootout and …

Lionel Messi continued his goal-scoring streak as Inter Miami sealed a 4-0 win vs Charlotte in their Leagues Cup quarter-final, at the DRV PNK Stadium in Florida on Saturday. It was his eighth goal in five appearances and Inter Miami…

Ever since his introduction to Major League Soccer (MLS), Lionel Messi has been a nightmare for the opposition in the pink jersey, scoring eight goals in five appearances for Inter Miami. But what has been even more interesting is…

German giants Bayern Munich on Saturday announced the signing of Harry Kane on their official Twitter profile. The Bundesliga champions posted a 22-second video featuring Kane towards the end, minutes after the English forward had himself…

Portugal superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has been ruling the roost in Saudi Arabia, where he is part of Al Nassr. In the ongoing Arabian Club Champions Cup, Ronaldo is currently the highest goal-scorer, as his Al Nassr side will take on…

Erling Haaland has started his second season in English soccer just like his first — with two goals in a win to open Manchester City's title defense in the Premier League. Manchester City's Erling Braut Haaland celebrates scoring their…