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Why Chelsea FC was fined and handed a 1-year suspended transfer ban?

The financial irregularities came to light in 2022, when American investors Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital acquired the club from Abramovich for £2.5 billion ($3.2 billion).

Why Chelsea FC was fined and handed a 1-year suspended transfer ban?
Updated On : 17 Mar 2026 | 12:58 PM IST

ISL 2025/26: FC Goa hold 10-men Punjab to a 1-1 draw away from home

Punjab's persistent pressure finally paid off in the 27th minute. Midfielder Kipgen delivered a perfectly weighted through ball into the box for Effiong, who got the breakthrough for Punjab.

ISL 2025/26: FC Goa hold 10-men Punjab to a 1-1 draw away from home
Updated On : 16 Mar 2026 | 9:28 PM IST

Champions League: Premier League clubs up for an uphill task in 2nd leg

Arsenal hosts Bayer Leverkusen on Tuesday with the tie locked at 1-1. The Gunners, currently topping the Premier League, look best placed to represent England in the quarterfinals.

Champions League: Premier League clubs up for an uphill task in 2nd leg
Updated On : 16 Mar 2026 | 5:36 PM IST

Fernandes closes in on PL assist record as Man Utd beat Aston Villa 3-1

Bruno Fernandes moved closer to breaking the Premier League 's assists record as Manchester United tightened its grip on Champions League qualification with a 3-1 win against Aston Villa on Sunday.

Fernandes closes in on PL assist record as Man Utd beat Aston Villa 3-1
Updated On : 16 Mar 2026 | 12:50 PM IST

ISL: Mumbai City hold off Inter Kashi fightback to secure 2-1 victory

Mumbai City FC held off a spirited Inter Kashi fightback to register a 2-1 victory in their Indian Super League match at the Kishore Bharati Krirangan here on Sunday.

ISL: Mumbai City hold off Inter Kashi fightback to secure 2-1 victory
Updated On : 16 Mar 2026 | 12:45 PM IST

Neymar struggles for Santos as World Cup hopes hang in the balance

Neymar's troubled path to the upcoming World Cup narrowed further after his subdued performance for Santos in a 1-1 home draw against rival Corinthians in a Brazilian league match.

Neymar struggles for Santos as World Cup hopes hang in the balance
Updated On : 16 Mar 2026 | 12:37 PM IST

Raphinha's hattrick helps Barca beat Sevilla and stay 4 points clear on top

Raphinha scored a hat trick, including two goals from the penalty spot, as Barcelona reclaimed its four-point lead over Real Madrid at the top of the Spanish league.

Raphinha's hattrick helps Barca beat Sevilla and stay 4 points clear on top
Updated On : 16 Mar 2026 | 12:31 PM IST

Barcelona members re-elect Joan Laporta for five more years as president

Joan Laporta was reelected as the president of FC Barcelona for another five years after winning a leadership vote among members of the Spanish soccer powerhouse.

Barcelona members re-elect Joan Laporta for five more years as president
Updated On : 16 Mar 2026 | 12:27 PM IST

West Asia conflict forces cancellation of Messi vs Yamal Finalissima clash

The Finalissima had initially been scheduled for March 27 in Qatar. However, organisers were forced to reconsider the venue after tensions in West Asia

West Asia conflict forces cancellation of Messi vs Yamal Finalissima clash
Updated On : 15 Mar 2026 | 9:04 PM IST

How Sergio Lobera's tactics are driving Mohun Bagan's ISL dominance

The Mariners have adapted seamlessly to the tactical approach introduced by head coach Sergio Lobera, whose attacking philosophy has helped the team produce fluid, entertaining football.

How Sergio Lobera's tactics are driving Mohun Bagan's ISL dominance
Updated On : 15 Mar 2026 | 4:14 PM IST

Manchester City drop the ball as Arsenal's PL title run gains momentum

Haaland's drop in form coincides with Pep Guardiola's tactical tinkering following the arrival of Antoine Semenyo in January.

Manchester City drop the ball as Arsenal's PL title run gains momentum
Updated On : 15 Mar 2026 | 3:04 PM IST

Lionel Messi faces backlash after White House visit with Donald Trump

Last week, Messi attended a reception at the White House celebrating his U.S.-based team, Inter Miami, winning the 2025 MLS Cup.

Lionel Messi faces backlash after White House visit with Donald Trump
Updated On : 15 Mar 2026 | 1:39 PM IST

Bayern Munich held to 1-1 draw at Bayer Leverkusen as Dortmund closes in

Luis Diaz, who scored the equalizer following Aleix Garcia's opener, was sent off in the 84th minute for a second yellow card. Nicolas Jackson had received a red card in the 42nd minute.

Bayern Munich held to 1-1 draw at Bayer Leverkusen as Dortmund closes in
Updated On : 15 Mar 2026 | 11:02 AM IST

ISL 25/26: Bengaluru FC hold Mohun Bagan Super Giant to goalless draw

Bengaluru FC held league leaders Mohun Bagan Super Giant to a goalless draw in an Indian Super League match here on Saturday.

ISL 25/26: Bengaluru FC hold Mohun Bagan Super Giant to goalless draw
Updated On : 15 Mar 2026 | 10:55 AM IST

Max Dowman becomes youngest Premier League scorer as Arsenal get late win

Dowman collected the ball midway in his own half, dribbled around two Everton players and raced clear unchallenged from the halfway line to tap into an empty net from the counter late in the game.

Max Dowman becomes youngest Premier League scorer as Arsenal get late win
Updated On : 15 Mar 2026 | 10:48 AM IST

Three Iran women football players withdraw asylum bid, leave Australia

Another three members of the Iran's women's soccer team who accepted refugee visas to stay in Australia have decided to return to their homeland, an Australian government minister said on Sunday.

Three Iran women football players withdraw asylum bid, leave Australia
Updated On : 15 Mar 2026 | 10:44 AM IST

Mexico hit by injury blow as Marcel Ruiz tears ACL and to miss World Cup

In the span of three days, Mexico has lost two players for the World Cup.

Mexico hit by injury blow as Marcel Ruiz tears ACL and to miss World Cup
Updated On : 14 Mar 2026 | 3:05 PM IST

China through to Women's Asian Cup semis with 2-0 extra-time win vs Taiwan

Defending champions China defeated Taiwan 2-0 in the Women's Asian Cup quarterfinals on Saturday to book a semifinal against host Australia and a place at the 2027 World Cup.

China through to Women's Asian Cup semis with 2-0 extra-time win vs Taiwan
Updated On : 14 Mar 2026 | 2:29 PM IST

Chelsea's Pedro Neto charged by UEFA for pushing ball boy at PSG game

Chelsea winger Pedro Neto was charged by UEFA on Thursday for pushing a ballboy during the Champions League loss at Paris Saint-Germain.

Chelsea's Pedro Neto charged by UEFA for pushing ball boy at PSG game
Updated On : 13 Mar 2026 | 4:11 PM IST

Former AIFF general secretary Kushal Das passes away at age of 65

Das was 65. He held the position of AIFF general secretary for 12 years before resigning in 2022 on health grounds.

Former AIFF general secretary Kushal Das passes away at age of 65
Updated On : 13 Mar 2026 | 4:01 PM IST