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Clinical Mohun Bagan beat rivals East Bengal 1-0 in Durand Cup opener

Sahal Abdul Samad's 52nd-minute strike proved decisive as Mohun Bagan made the most of their best opportunity.

How Rodri could become the missing piece in Real Madrid's midfield puzzle

According to multiple reports, Madrid are increasingly confident of striking a deal with Manchester City for the Ballon d'Or-winning midfielder.

IOC rules out pursuing Infantino over FIFA World Cup 2026 red-card row

The IOC said on Friday it has no jurisdiction to investigate Infantino's alleged lack of political neutrality

Australian World Cup player Volpato allegedly tests positive for cocaine

He was subjected to a roadside drug test which returned a positive result for cocaine, police said in a statement on Friday

Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha to join Chilean football club Colo Colo

The 40-year-old Vozinha became one of the most talked-about players at the World Cup with a string of remarkable saves against top teams

Why Pep Guardiola said no to Italy despite craving international football?

Yet while the former Manchester City boss has rejected one of international football's biggest jobs, his long-held ambition of coaching a national team remains very much alive.

Jurgen Klopp named new Germany head coach with eyes on 2030 World Cup

Germany has hired Jurgen Klopp to coach its national team, giving the ex-Liverpool manager a daunting task to turn around the fortunes of a squad which failed yet again at the World Cup.

Argentina's conduct after WC final was 'unacceptable': De la Fuente

FIFA asked one of its disciplinary prosecutors Monday to report back on testy on-field confrontations after Spain's 1-0 win in extra time Sunday to dethrone the defending champion.

Germany's wait ends as Klopp set to be presented as the head coach

The German soccer federation has called a news conference for Friday when it is expected to present Jurgen Klopp as the next national coach.

Inter Miami sign Casemiro; MLS investigating club for possible tampering

The 34-year-old Casemiro - who appeared in all five of Brazil's matches at this year's World Cup, scoring one goal - is under contract with Inter Miami through the end of next year's sprint season.

England football icon Kevin Keegan, former Ballon d'Or winner, dies at 75

Keegan, one of just four Englishmen to win the Ballon d'Or, wasn't just a brilliant soccer player who dovetailed nimbleness and an eye for goal with a relentless hunger and work rate stemming

FIFA World Cup offered unique stage for US hospitality, says Brand USA

The football World Cup was a 48-team event that played out over the US, Canada and Mexico, and brought football fans to these countries from across the world

Spain's World Cup champions receive heroes' welcome from two million fans

The 26 players and their coaching staff met with the country's royals, and then with Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, after arriving in the Spanish capital

Argentina players under FIFA investigation after Spain World Cup clash

Spain captain Rodri also seemed to be hit in the stomach by Argentina defender Nahuel Molina as he ran past to join teammates celebrating the title win

Special Olympics Bharat felicitated for winning bronze medal at Gothia Cup

While Special Olympics Bharat failed to complete a trophy hat-trick, it still managed a podium finish in the Special Olympics category at Gothia Cup 2026

Mankind Pharma partners with Minerva Academy after Gothia Cup 2026 success

As part of the partnership, Mankind Pharma branding will appear on the jerseys of three Minerva Academy age-group teams throughout the year during competitions in India and overseas

From Euro glory to World Cup triumph: Luis de la Fuente's winning formula

Spain's greatest sides have always been associated with possession football. Under De la Fuente, possession became a means rather than the objective

Ronaldo to Neymar: Players who have made their last World Cup appearance

The 2026 FIFA World Cup likely marked the final appearance for Messi, Modrić, De Bruyne, Salah and others, ending a golden era alongside Ronaldo, Neymar, Neuer and Ochoa

Who is Ferran Torres? The striker who fired Spain to second World Cup title

The Barcelona forward scored the only goal of the FIFA World Cup 2026 final against Argentina in extra time, sealing a historic 1-0 victory and delivering Spain's second World Cup crown

From Rocafonda to the WC final: The extraordinary rise of Lamine Yamal

At 19, most footballers are still trying to establish themselves in a first team. Lamine Yamal could already be discussing what remains to achieve.