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Asian Games 2023 football: China thrash under-prepared and jaded India 1-5

It was heartening to see a third-string team holding the title contenders on an even keel during the first 45 minutes, which saw Indian custodian Gurmeet Singh Chahal valiantly save a spot-kick

Iranian fans flock Cristiano Ronaldo's hotel after he arrives in Tehran

Hundreds of soccer fans stormed into a hotel in Tehran on Monday, hoping for a glimpse of star player Cristiano Ronaldo after he arrived with his Saudi teammates ahead of a game

Prosecuting Spain's Rubiales for World Cup kiss illogical: UEFA president

Prosecuting Spanish soccer official Luis Rubiales for kissing a FIFA Women's World Cup-winning player on the lips without her consent seems completely illogical, UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin said

La Liga signs agreement to set up football academy in West Bengal

Spanish football league La Liga signed an agreement with the West Bengal government to set up an academy in the state for nurturing young talents, an official said on Friday

Three Real Madrid players arrested for sharing sexual video involving minor

Police said that the three players had been detained at the Real Madrid sports complex in Madrid, and a fourth player was being investigated

Asiad 2023: India football squad announced, Sunil Chhetri named captain

The Indian football governing body thanked clubs in the Indian Super League (ISL) and the FSDL for coordinating with the national body to release players in the Asian Games.

We have sent players list to AIFF for Asiad selection: East Bengal coach

Most of the clubs had shown unwillingness to release the 22 players named in the Indian squad as the Asian Games' football competition schedule clashes with the ISL, which starts on September 21

Messi-less Argentina beat Bolivia 3-0 in FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier

It's now two for two in qualifiers for coach Lionel Scaloni's team, which was led by veteran ngel Di Mara and a strong midfield

Euro 2024: Ticket sales for European Championship to start soon at $32

The most expensive seats of all the 2.7 million tickets for the 51 games will be in a new high-end Prime Seats category that more than doubles the highest prices from Euro 2020.

Germany beat France 2-1, ending winless run days after removing Hansi Flick

The win lifts some gloom around the team hosting the European Championship next year.

Bellingham stars as England beats Scotland 3-1 in international football

A Harry Maguire own goal provided the only moment of cheer for the hosts, Scotland

Time has come to put all cards on table: Stimac on astrologer controversy

In the eye of the storm for his alleged correspondence with an astrologer during the Asian Cup Qualifiers, India coach Igor Stimac on Tuesday hinted at major revelations ahead

Portugal routs Luxembourg in record 9-0 win without suspended Ronaldo

Portugal didn't need Cristiano Ronaldo to rack up its biggest-ever win in a competitive game.

Indian football coach Stimac picked team on astrologer's advice: Report

Then secretary-general of AIFF Kushal Das said that astrologer Bhupesh Sharma was paid Rs 12 to 15 lakh for his services for May and June 2022

Rubiales resigns as Spain's soccer president 3 weeks after the Kiss scandal

Luis Rubiales, the suspended head of the Spanish soccer federation, finally resigned three weeks after his kiss of a player on the lips overshadowed Spain's first-ever Women's World Cup title

King's Cup Football: India squander chances to lose 0-1 to Lebanon

A 77th-minute strike by Kaseem Al Zein put paid to India's hopes of retaining third place in the King's Cup football tournament as Lebanon emerged 1-0 winners here on Sunday

Premier League: Manchester United's Antony takes leave of absence from club

Manchester United winger Antony has been given a leave of absence in order to address allegations made against him of violence towards women

India emerge SAFF U-16 champions, make short work of Bangladesh in final

India's U-16 team became winners of the SAFF U-16 Championship by beating Bangladesh 2-0 in the title clash here on Sunday

India concede late to lose 1-2 to China in AFC U23 Asian Cup Qualifiers

India conceded a late goal to lose 1-2 against hosts China in the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qualifiers here on Saturday

After impressive show against Iraq, Indian football team face Lebanon

India and Lebanon played against each other three times this year and Stimac's side have won twice -- though one was via a penalty shootout in the SAFF Cup semifinal