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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
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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
 "Bellingham inspires another Madrid win; Chelsea rout Brighton with four")
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
Chhetri admits envy as India set to face Brazil and Uruguay in friendlies
Chhetri, who was the face of Indian football for more than two decades before retiring from international football, said the prospect of India taking on top-ranked opposition was exciting
 "Chhetri admits envy as India set to face Brazil and Uruguay in friendlies")
Lionel Messi stars with four goals, assist as Inter Miami rout Montreal 7-1
Messi snapped a 1-1 tie in the 40th minute when he found the net for the 15th time, scoring off a free kick
ottenham 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
3.41 lakh registered football players, 16,295 coaches in India: AIFF
The figures were furnished by the football federation in response to an RTI application seeking the number of registered players, coaches and referees in India for the 2015-25 period
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Enzo Maresca hails 'perfect day' as City rally 2-1 win; Liverpool draw late
A big welcome from the fans at the start. A stoppage-time winner at the end.
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Ceferin says no FIFA challenge but urges Infantino to step down from post
Infantino has come under increasing pressure to step down over his plan, now aborted, to sell stakes in soccer's biggest tournament
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Mourinho wins on Madrid return; Inter cruise while Man United stumble
In Italy, Inter Milan kicked off its title defense with a dominant 4-1 win over newly-promoted Monza in Serie A
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Paredes handed 10-match ban as FIFA punishes Argentina players for scuffle
FIFA banned three Argentina players on Friday, including a 10-match suspension for midfielder Leandro Paredes, for striking Spain opponents after losing the World Cup final.
Vijayan backs Brazil's India visit to inspire a new generation of players
"The young players will play and gain experience, which is a very big thing. It will become a memory for them for the rest of their lives," said the former captain Vijayan
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Winning starts for Arsenal, Marseille and Betis as new league seasons begin
Newcomer Christos Tzolis helped set up two goals as defending champion Arsenal opened the Premier League season by dismantling promoted Coventry 3-0
Why Premier League 2026-27 promises blockbuster drama from the very start
With the new season getting underway on August 22, here are five reasons why the Premier League promises to deliver another season of high-stakes drama.
The world already knows his name: Ronaldinho arrives at 3rd-tier Ravenna
Brazil great Ronaldinho has landed in Ravenna, a city more famous for its nearby beaches than its soccer team.
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New York Jets owner Woody Johnson acquires stake in F1 team Aston Martin
Johnson will join Aston Martin's board of directors as vice chairman but won't undertake any day-to-day management duties, the team said
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Arteta enjoying being 'hunted', urges players to show desire to retain PL
Mikel Arteta is enjoying the view from the top of English soccer as Arsenal's players "start from scratch" in their bid to retain the Premier League title.
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Rio's Maracana Stadium to host opening game and final of 2027 Women's WC
The Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro will host the opening match and the final of the Women's World Cup next year, FIFA announced Thursday.
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Why Man United want Baleba and how he could change Carrick's midfield
United have made an offer of around £60 million (€70m/$81m), plus £5 million in add-ons, with negotiations continuing over the final transfer fee.
 "Why Man United want Baleba and how he could change Carrick's midfield")
Messi scores and assists as Inter Miami play out 2-2 draw against Union
Lionel Messi had a goal and assist as Inter Miami and the Philadelphia Union played to a 2-2 draw.
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