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Cristiano Ronaldo’s Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr will have its FIFA ban on registering new players lifted when it settles a debt with Leicester, soccer’s governing body said Thursday. Al Nassr was ordered to pay English club Leicester…

Olympic medallist shuttler PV Sindhu defeated her American opponent of Indian origin Disha Gupta while Lakshya Sen began his men's singles campaign with a convincing win over Finland's Kalle Koljonen at the US Open Super 300 badminton…

The ₹134.33 crore budget of the All India Football Federation (AIFF), approved in Bengaluru last week, is an increase of nearly ₹49 crore from last year. With commercial partners due to pay ₹50 crore as per the 15-year agreement from…

For over three months, the senior India women’s football team has been without a head coach. This in the year of the Asian Games in September and the second round of the Olympic qualifiers in October-November. And it comes six months…

After links to Bayern Munich, Harry Kane returns to work at Tottenham this week for preseason training. The uncertainty around the England captain's future at Spurs, however, is not going away. England's Harry Kane celebrates(Action…

With China’s Li Shifeng unable to return Lakshya Sen’s booming body smash, the Indian shuttler fell to the floor in sheer joy, and relief, at the Markin-MacPhail Centre in Calgary. His forehead, and the freshly coloured golden strands of…

Brazilian midfielder Casemiro had a transformative role during his first season at Manchester United, playing a key role as Erik ten Hag’s team finished solidly in the top 3 and won their first trophy since 2017 earlier this year.…

Real Madrid will lose their current manager Carlo Ancelotti at the end of the current season, with the legendary Italian manager taking on the Brazilian national team job from the 2024 season onwards. Madrid will have the task of…

Fans will be eagerly waiting as Lionel Messi gears up for his Inter Miami debut, with the MLS side facing Mexico's Cruz Azul in their Leagues Cup opener on July 21. Messi departed PSG after the 2022-23 Ligue 1 season, and his contract…

Kylian Mbappe stunned football fans after the 2022-23 Ligue 1 season, when he sent a letter to the PSG board, stating that he would not be triggering a 12-month extension on his contract. He needs to agree to an extension by July 31. If…

If there's one name on every Indian's lips right now, it's that of Sunil Chhetri, the captain of the Indian football team, who lifted the 2023 Bangabandhu SAFF Championship in Bengaluru last week. The 38-year-old, however, humbly…

Commonwealth Games gold medallist Lakshya Sen defeated reigning All England champion Li Shi Feng to win the men's singles title at the Canada Open 2023. Lakshya secured a confident straight games win over the world no. 10, defeating him…

Commonwealth Games champion Lakshya Sen stormed into the final of the Canada Open Super 500 badminton tournament with a straight-game win over Japan's Kenta Nishimoto here. Lakshya Sen defeated Kenta Nishimoto to enter final at Canada…

Indian football captain Sunil Chhetri on Sunday backed head coach Igor Stimac's demand to have a long camp of at least four weeks ahead of the Asian Cup early next year, saying the team needs to have enough preparation time to face the…

Former Liverpool forward Roberto Firmino, who joined Saudi club Al-Ahli, was mobbed by fans on his arrival in the oil rich country. The Brazil international was given the most fanatical experience by excited fans, the video of which went…

Former Netherlands goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar's condition remains stable but “still concerning” after suffering a bleed around his brain, his former club Ajax said on Saturday. Edwin van der Sar during his playing days at Manchester…

Mauricio Pochettino was unveiled as the new head coach for Chelsea on Friday, and spoke to the press about what his ambitions are for the summer transfer window and the season that lies ahead. Pochettino joins a Chelsea team which…

Manchester United's star goalkeeper David de Gea on Saturday confirmed his departure from the club. De Gea, who joined United in 2011, established himself as side's key player, while also gaining stature as one of the best goalkeepers in…

Commonwealth Games champions PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen notched up contrasting wins to advance to the semifinals of the Canada Open Super 500 badminton tournament. PV Sindhu(AP) Sindhu, a double Olympic medallist, stamped her authority…

Lionel Messi's next club, Inter Miami, announced Friday it will hold a presentation event, called 'The Unveil', on July 16 at its home stadium. Jorge Mas, Inter Miami owner, flaunts the Messi jersey Argentine seven-time Ballon d'Or…

Former Netherlands and Manchester United goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar was in intensive care in hospital after suffering a bleed around his brain, his former club Ajax said on Friday. Former Netherlands and Manchester United goalkeeper…

Neymar Jr has been in news stories for all the wrong reasons in recent weeks, and it seems to be getting worse for the Brazilian superstar. Back in his home country during the football off-season, Neymar was reportedly caught having an…

FC Barcelona were left disappointed as former captain and club legend joined Inter Miami in the ongoing transfer window. The 36-year-old departed PSG as a free agent and was linked to his former club, whom he left for the Ligue 1 side.…

Manchester United signed a new number 7, with midfielder Mason Mount making the move from Chelsea in a 64 million pound move. Mount, a Champions League winner with the Blues, inherits the famous 7 shirt from Cristiano Ronaldo, and becomes…

Star Indian shuttlers PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen progressed to the quarterfinals of the women's and men's singles competitions respectively at the Canada Open Super 500 tournament. India's PV Sindhu(AFP) While Sindhu advanced to the…

Sergio Aguero is widely recognized as one of the finest strikers of the Premier League era, racking up 184 goals in 275 appearances for Manchester City. His career came to a premature end with FC Barcelona, after he was diagnosed with…

Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez mesmerised football fans in Kolkata during his two-day visit to the city. Martinez was more than happy to acknowledge the chants of his illustrious Argentina teammate Lionel Messi that came his way…

Star Indian shuttlers PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen entered the pre-quarterfinals of the Canada Open after registering straight-game wins over their respective rivals in the BWF World Tour Super 500 event. Lakshya Sen of India hits a…

The new coach of the Brazilian national team, Fernando Diniz, said on Wednesday he will have autonomy to work and will not suffer any interference from Italian Carlo Ancelotti, who will replace him in the position in the second half of…

Wearing the iconic No. 7 shirt adorned by Manchester United greats like Cristiano Ronaldo and David Beckham, Mason Mount became the club's first signing of the off-season on Wednesday. And upon completion of his 55 million pounds ($69…