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Spain's Nations League victory could get the country back on a winning streak, head coach Luis de la Fuente said after securing the country's first international trophy in over a decade through a hard-fought win on penalties against…

Cometh the hour, cometh the man. Extending his scoring run in the final of the Intercontinental Cup 2023 on Sunday, India's charismatic leader Sunil Chhetri netted the all-important opener for Igor Stimac’s men as the Blue Tigers…

After they became the first Indian shuttlers in 58 years to be crowned Asian champions last month, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty were asked by this correspondent what was the one thing they wanted to achieve at the earliest…

India vs Lebanon Live Score Intercontinental Cup Final: Playing XI IND: Gurpreet (GK), Anwar, Jhingan, Mishra, Thapa, Samad, Chhetri (C), Chhangte, Poojary, Kuruniyan, JeaksonLBN: El Hayek (GK), Zein, Maatouk (C), Saad, Darwich, Matar, Ali…

Croatia vs Spain in the 2023 UEFA Nations League final, on Monday (June 19), at the De Kuip Stadium in Rotterdam. The match could also turn into a goal fest as the last three encounters between both sides have seen 19 goals. Spain will…

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy/Chirag Shetty vs Aaron Chia/Soh Wooi Yik Highlights Indonesia Open 2023: India's Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, Chirag Shetty defeated Malaysia's Aaron Chia, Wooi Yik Soh 21-17, 21-18 in the men's doubles final of the…

Pakistan football team’s arrival in Bengaluru for the SAFF Football Championship has been delayed due to a visa issue but the squad is expected to reach in time for its opening fixture against India on June 21. Pakistan men's football…

Just a month after Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty scripted history to become the the first Indian men’s doubles pair to win a gold medal at the Badminton Asia Championships, ending the nation's 52-year wait, the pair ranked…

Cristiano Ronaldo was hugged by a fan and Portugal smothered Bosnia and Herzegovina 3-0 for a third win in as many qualifiers for the 2024 European Championship on Saturday. A supporter invades the pitch and grabs Portugal's forward…

The United States Men's National Team (USMNT) secured a 3-0 victory over Mexico to book a place in the finals of the CONCACAF Nations League. However, the high intensity semifinal encounter between the two rivals witnessed chaotic scenes…

India's crack doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty fought hard to advance to the final, but it was curtains for HS Prannoy in the men's singles semifinals of the Indonesia Open World Tour Super 1000 badminton event,…

Portugal captain and legend Cristiano Ronaldo’s position within the national team had come under question during the 2022 Qatar World Cup, when the talismanic striker was replaced in their knockout games against South Korea and Morocco.…

Departing PSG as a free agent, Lionel Messi made headlines as he joined MLS side Inter Miami, amid links with Al Hilal and former club FC Barcelona. Despite being one of the favourites to win the Ballon d'Or this year, Messi had an…

Strikers Olivier Giroud and Kylian Mbappé were on target as France won at Gibraltar 3-0 to maintain its perfect start to European Championship qualifying on Friday. (From L) France's forward Griezmann, Olivier Giroud and Kylian Mbappe…

Harry Kane scored a record-extending 56th goal for England as they routed Malta 4-0 in European Championship qualifying on Friday. England's forward Harry Kane (C) celebrates with teammates after scoring a penalty during the UEFA Euro…

Mohun Bagan Super Giant on Friday appointed its former head coach Antonio Lopez Habas of Spain as the team's new Technical Director ahead of the upcoming Indian Super League season. Antonio Lopez Habas. (ISL) Habas returns to India,…

Manchester United is continuing contract negotiations with David de Gea, the club said Friday, after the Spanish goalkeeper was left off its retained list of players for next season. Meanwhile, Mason Greenwood was included on the list,…

India's Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty stunned top seed Fajar Alfian and Muhammad Rian Ardianto in straight games to sail into the men's doubles semifinals of the Indonesia Open World Tour Super 1000 event here on Friday.…

Argentina’s friendly against Australia in Beijing was interrupted by an invader on the pitch — a young boy who ran onto the field of play and used his opportunity to embrace the legendary Lionel Messi. A video taken from the crowd shoes…

Since Cristiano Ronaldo's arrival to Al Nassr, Saudi Arabia has suddenly become an attraction for ageing stars nearing retirement. The Portugal international joined the Saudi Pro League club on a 2-1/2 year contract, estimated to be…

English football club Manchester United is negotiating granting exclusivity to the consortium led by Qatar's Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad al-Thani in talks to sell itself for more than $6 billion, people familiar with the matter said on…

Is this their moment? Beckham, into Sheringham... AND SOLSKJAER HAS WON IT! History is made, Manchester United are the Champions of Europe again & nobody will ever win a European Cup final more dramatically than this. Champions of…

Another weekend, another European final for Rodri. Spain's Joselu is celebrated by his team after he scored the decisive last goal against Italy(AP) The midfielder whose goal in Istanbul secured Manchester City’s first Champions League…

Kylian Mbappe on Thursday said staying at Paris Saint-Germain was his "only option for now" after the France superstar told the club he would not be extending his contract beyond 2024. PSG forward Kylian Mbappe holds up his trophy…

Bibiano Fernandes was emphatic. “Yes, of course,” he said when asked if the quarter-final was a target for India in the Asian under-17 championships which began in Thailand on Thursday. “But we are focusing on the first game against…

Bayern Munich has been reprimanded and fined by the Munich customs office for not paying its workers the minimum wage. Munich’s main customs office said on Thursday a “well-known Munich soccer club” underpaid its workers for five years…

Rising English superstar Jude Bellingham’s sensational transfer to Real Madrid was confirmed on Wednesday by the Spanish club as they continue to stock up on world-class talent for the present as well as the future. Bellingham, who is…

Lionel Messi had an unceremonious farewell during PSG's final 2022-23 Ligue 1 match, as the former Barcelona captain was jeered by fans. PSG went on to lose 2-3, but clinched the Ligue 1 title. Since his departure as a free agent, Messi…

Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr will lead a special FIFA anti-racism committee made up of players who will suggest stricter punishments for discriminatory behaviour in football, president Gianni Infantino told Reuters on Thursday. Brazil…

Lionel Messi had a disappointing end to his time with PSG, leaving them as a free agent after the end of 2022-23 Ligue 1 season. The former Barcelona man was also jeered in his final outing for PSG, and then joined MLS side Inter Miami…