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Rankings don't matter, says Brazil legend Cafu ahead of IND vs BRA friendly

Brazil are currently ranked fifth in the world, while India are 138th, making the Kolkata fixture the highest-ranked opposition the Indian team has faced since the FIFA World Rankings were introduced

Here's why AIFF has preponed India vs Panama football match in Bengaluru

The match was originally scheduled for September 26, as part of India's three-match friendly series against South American teams, including Brazil and Uruguay

How fans can watch India's football matches vs Brazil, Panama and Uruguay

India will first face Panama at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru before travelling to Kolkata for back-to-back fixtures against Brazil and Uruguay on October 3 and 6

Here's why Jamil doesn't want the return of Chhetri in India national side

Jamil also stressed that players would have to take greater responsibility on the field, while acknowledging that the pressure would increase as the team prepares for important assignments

PSG continue their $460m summer sell-off as Ibrahim Mbaye joins Aston Villa

The 18-year-old Mbaye, a product of PSG youth academy, has 15 caps with Senegal and became the youngest African player to score at the World Cup this summer in a 3-1 defeat against France

Barcelona complete deadline-day transfer for Arsenal forward Gabriel Jesus

The 29-year-old Brazil striker was part of Arsenal's Premier League title-winning squad last season after lifting four league crowns with Manchester City

FC Bengaluru United reappoint Mohanraj as head coach ahead of new campaign

The reappointment comes on the back of Mohanraj leading FCBU to qualification to the Indian Football League

India name 26-member squad for Panama, Brazil and Uruguay friendlies

India will take on Panama on September 26 at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru before travelling to Kolkata to face five-time world champions Brazil on October 3

Arsenal win again as Malen shines for Roma in another four-goal victory

Osasuna beat Getafe 1-0 to continue its unbeaten start in La Liga, while Atalanta had to wait until the final minute to get the goal that beat Bologna in Serie A

Man City boost attacking options with Allan signing, Ndiaye deal agreed

The 22-year-old Allan moved from Palmeiras for 34 million pounds ($46 million) and takes the place in the City squad vacated by Savio

USA's Folarin Balogun set for Premier League move with Everton: Report

The 25-year-old Balogun, who had two years remaining on a contract at Monaco, gained attention this summer scoring three goals for the United States as it reached the knockout stage of the World Cup

World Cup to Copa America: How Messi performed for Argentina on big stage

Messi featured in six World Cups and seven Copa Americas before bringing the curtain down on his international career with Argentina

Messi's Argentina legacy: Records and milestones that are tough to match

In his 21-year-long career with the Argentina national team, Messi went on to break multiple records that would be hard to match or break for generations to come

Top 5 iconic moments that defined Lionel Messi's international legacy

If one moment defines Messi's international legacy above all others, it is the image of him lifting the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Lusail

The pain before the glory: Messi's 5 biggest heartbreaks with Argentina

Messi ended his Argentina career as one of their greatest, but in his 21-year journey in the blue and white jersey, he also had to endure his fair share of heartbreaks before achieving success

From 2016 retirement to World Cup glory: Messi's Argentina redemption story

The retirement of 2016 looked like the end of Messi's Argentina story. Instead, it became the beginning of his greatest chapter

Tottenham suffer another Premier League loss; Liverpool rescue another draw

Big-spending Spurs are still searching for their first goal of the campaign after being beaten 2-0 at home by Newcastle on Saturday

End of an era: Messi announces retirement from international football

Messi retires as Argentina's most-capped player and its all-time leading goalscorer, with 207 appearances and 125 goals

Bellingham inspires another Madrid win; Chelsea rout Brighton with four

Bellingham scored one goal and created another, and Kylian Mbappe and substitute Arda Guler also scored, as Madrid eased to a 4-0 at home

UEFA vs Infantino: How the battle for FIFA's future is escalating

According to media reports, UEFA has launched legal proceedings in the US and Switzerland over Infantino's handling of a controversial proposal to bring private-equity investment into FIFA