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Two tournaments, two titles and a return to the top 100 in FIFA rankings. Nine games, which is one more than what India played in all of 2022, in 26 days. Seven wins and two draws, seven clean sheets. That was the India story in the…

Kylian Mbappe is the hottest property in world football at the moment, but where his future will be is a question that is still in the air. At 24, Mbappe is approaching the peak years of his career, and only has one year left on his Paris…

Ligue 1 champions Paris St Germain parted ways with manager Christophe Galtier on Wednesday, bringing the curtain down on a tumultuous campaign under the Frenchman who had a year left on his contract. Galtier had signed a two-year deal…

Lionel Messi was at his brilliant best in Qatar last year, leading Argentina to FIFA World Cup 2022 glory. The CONMEBOL side defeated France in a thrilling final to win the trophy and their captain was adjudged as the best player of the…

Real Madrid's Italian coach Carlo Ancelotti is set to become the first foreigner in almost 60 years to coach Brazil's national team a source at the national football federation told AFP on Tuesday. The 64-year-old has a season remaining…

Roberto Firmino signed for Al-Ahli on Tuesday to become the latest star to head to Saudi Arabia's lucrative Pro League. The Brazil striker left Liverpool at the end of last season after a trophy-filled eight-year spell, which saw him…

A full house at Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru was graced with yet another commanding display by the India football team, who clinched their ninth SAFF Cup title on Tuesday. Led by the talismanic forward Sunil Chhetri, the team…

Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu dropped three spots in the latest BWF rankings released on Tuesday. The ace Indian shuttler is currently ranked No. 15 in the world. India's PV Sindhu(AFP) The former No. 2 has witnessed a…

Brazil has appointed a new national team coach. Sort of. Fernando Diniz has been hired as head coach of Brazil's national team on a 12-month contract that will be due to expire when Carlo Ancelotti's deal with Real Madrid ends. Fernando…

Lionel Messi was not there, Emiliano Martinez was. But still, Messi dominated the discourse on a Tuesday afternoon that was reserved for Martinez, who was glad to play ball. FIFA World Cup 2022 winner Argentinian footballer Emiliano…

“Jeakson Singh, Mahesh Singh, Udanta Singh. These three were part of the Indian team that won the SAFF Championship 2023 and they are from Manipur. Yes Manipur, that has been burning for the last two months. So when you celebrate the win…

Goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu stood tall to pull off a blinder of save in the penalty shootout as India completed an unbeaten run to successfully defend the SAFF Championship crown against Kuwait in the final at the Sri Kanteerava…

As India striker, Bhaichung Bhutia was used to being alone near the penalty box. Over a decade into retirement, Bhutia finds himself isolated again, this time in the executive committee of the All India Football Federation (AIFF). There…

SAFF Championship Final Live: What Gawli said “It was a tense affair last time out against Kuwait... We've spoken to the boys to be calm and cool and direct all the focus on winning the final. It will be a totally different game.”Gawli won…

Portuguese winger Jota swapped Scotland for Saudi Arabia after completing a move from Celtic to Al-Ittihad. Celtic's Jota celebrates(Action Images via Reuters) He has signed a three-year contract and will join up with Karim Benzema and…

FIFA Golden Glove winner of the 2022 World Cup Emiliano Martinez on Monday arrived in Kolkata for a two-day visit, which has already hosted some of the legendary footballers in the past. However, this is the first time the city will host…

Anirudh Thapa is not sure of his place in the Asian Cup squad next January but what he is sure about is the time India will need to get ready for the continent’s biggest men’s football event. “A minimum of four weeks,” he said. That is…

Steven Gerrard has been appointed coach of Saudi side Al-Ettifaq, having previously decided against taking up the position, the Saudi Pro League club said on Monday. Steven Gerrard has been appointed coach of Saudi side…

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) approved a budget of ₹134 crore for 2023-24. It accepted all five bids for this season’s I-League, making it a 17-team competition with teams from Varanasi and Ambala, and decided to resume the…

An 18-member Indian badminton team will leave for Indonesia on Tuesday to participate in the Junior Asia Championships following a rigorous two-week preparatory training camp at the Tau Devilal Stadium in Panchkula. The continental…

Before the discussion shifts to Harry Kane’s possible move, whether Kai Havertz can bed in at Arsenal, Mason Mount at Manchester United and Ilkay Guendogan at Barcelona, Saudi Pro League has dominated the conversation around the summer…

It was yet another night filled with jubilation for the Indian national team, and this time it was showstopper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, who rose to the occasion. The unit, who were meeting Lebanon for the third time in two weeks, started…

Former Manchester United midfielder Tom Cleverley announced his retirement from soccer at the age of 33, citing lingering injuries. Watford's Tom Cleverley reacts during a Premier League game (Action Images via Reuters) The ex-England…

Former Barcelona and Spain midfielder Cesc Fabregas announced his retirement from soccer at the age of 36 -- nearly 20 years after making his debut for Arsenal as a 16-year-old. Cesc Fabregas reacts during Spain's Euro 2012 football…

The Indian football team registered a thrilling win over Lebanon to book a place in the final of the SAFF Championship on Saturday night. After both teams remained goalless at the end of 90 minutes as well as extra time, India produced a…

Clinical with penalties and combative through 120 and more goalless minutes, defending champions India beat Lebanon 4-2 in the tie-breaker on Saturday to enter the final of the SAFF Championships where Kuwait lie in wait. Indian players…

Andres Iniesta said goodbye to Japanese soccer on Saturday with his first league start of the season as title-chasing Vissel Kobe had to settle for a 1-1 draw at home to Consadole Sapporo. Vissel Kobe's Andres Iniesta controls the ball…

India vs Lebanon, SAFF Championship 2023 Live Updates: India lock horns with Lebanon at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru.

Barcelona has reached a deal with defender Samuel Umtiti to end his contract two years in advance, the club said Friday. FC Barcelona's Samuel Umtiti(REUTERS) The French defender was was under contract with Barcelona through the end of…

India head coach Igor Stimac will have no further part in the SAFF Championship after being handed a two-match ban and a $500 fine on Friday. Stimac was shown a straight red card against Kuwait and in India’s tournament opener against…