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FIFA challengers seek $10m grants for federations from post-World Cup funds

The letter says FIFA should have cash reserves of USD 6 billion after the World Cup and can afford such a "one-off release" - which would total USD 2.1 billion to the 211 federations

Ronaldo gets Nations League call-up as new Portugal coach takes charge

The 41-year-old Ronaldo said that this summer's World Cup was his last, but the global star has yet to say when he plans to retire from international play

Raphinha hat-trick fires Barcelona past Racing; Man United suffer upset

The Catalan club had never won seven games in a row. It has won six straight in the league and another in the Champions League

Saudi club fined and handed closed-door game over apparent Jota taunts

Footage appeared online over the weekend showing Portugal international Ruben Neves reacting to what sounded like chants of Jota's name during Al-Hilal's 6-0 win against Al-Taawon

Lionel Messi's 100th Inter Miami goal seals 2-0 win over Cruz Azul

Messi opened the scoring in the 24th minute, heading in a cross from Luis Suarez for his 100th goal in 115 appearances across all competitions with Miami

Camp Nou wins bid to host 2029 Champions League final, Munich gets 2028

The choice gives Barcelona a marquee game one year before Spain co-hosts the 2030 World Cup with Portugal and Morocco

Raheem Sterling admits dangerous driving following highway collision in UK

Sterling pleaded guilty at Basingstoke Magistrates' Court to driving his Lamborghini Urus dangerously before he crashed on the M3 in southern England on May 28

Lionel Messi named in Argentina roster for Benin friendly as farewell match

Messi has yet to confirm whether he will join the team, but the head of Argentina soccer said the icon accepted the invitation for the Oct. 6 game against Benin in Buenos Aires

Messi's 13th assist helps Casemiro level for Inter Miami against Chicago

Inter Miami (12-4-8) evened the score three minutes into the second half when Messi sent the ball Casemiro's way off a free kick for his third goal in his eighth MLS appearance

Ronaldo's Al-Nassr target Asian Champions League glory in Saudi title bid

Ronaldo's Al-Nassr is one of five Saudi Pro League teams in the tournament. Combined, they've spent more than $2 billion on foreign players since 2023

Vinicius Jr, Raphinha lead Brazil's squad for historic clash against India

Vinicius Jr and Raphinha headline Brazil's star-studded squad for a historic clash against India, bringing two of football's biggest names into the spotlight.

Champions League: Odegaard seals Arsenal win at Napoli with late strike

Martin Odegaard's 75th-minute strike secured Arsenal's 1-0 Champions League win at Napoli, extending their perfect start to the season.

Champions League round-up: PSG, Barcelona score big; Arsenal edge Napoli

PSG beat Slovan Bratislava 6-1, Barcelona crushed Feyenoord 5-1 and Arsenal edged Napoli 1-0, while Liverpool rallied to beat Atletico Madrid 2-1.

Lionel Messi set to become majority shareholder at Spain's Eldense club

Lionel Messi is set to become the majority shareholder at Eldense, the Spanish second-division football club, marking a move into club ownership.

Ranjit Bajaj moves court seeking early AIFF polls amid election delay

Bajaj has also sought directions for completion of the entire electoral process, including declaration of results, within a timeframe to be fixed by the court

Indian Football League 2026-27 season set to begin on October 30, says AIFF

As part of regulatory updates for the upcoming season, the Council approved a rule permitting a maximum of three foreign players on the pitch at a time during matches

India SAF Games participation in Pakistan guided by sports policy says MEA

MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said this in his response to a query at his media briefing, where he was asked about some reports related to India and the SAF Games

Dembele, Kane, Mbappe lead Ballon d'Or race as Putellas leads womens field

Dembele and Mbappe both played for France at the World Cup, where their team lost to eventual champion Spain in the semifinals

Real Madrid, Man City off to winning starts in UEFA Champions League

Mbappe gave record 15-time champion Madrid an early lead en route to 2-1 victory over Inter Milan at the Santiago Bernabeu

Modric included in Croatia squad for Nations League 2026-27 edition

When Croatia plays at Czech Republic in its opening Group A game of the Nations League on Sept. 26, Modric will earn his 203rd cap at age 41