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Will Brazil's Neymar Jr. get one final go at the FIFA World Cup in 2026?

Brazil's director of football said that if Neymar is fit, there's no question about his place in the squad.

Spurs captain Son Heung-min set to exit amid interest from LAFC

After 10 years with Tottenham, captain Son Heung-min announced on Saturday that he plans to leave the English Premier League club.

Messi's India Tour: Kolkata to kick off, Delhi & Mumbai await the icon

The sources privy to the development informed PTI that all arrangements have been finalised including booking the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, but an official confirmation from Messi is still awaited.

Tennis legend Novak Djokovic invests in Le Mans FC alongside Ex-F1 drivers

Le Mans said in a statement that they have joined other new financial investors in the club, including Latin American sports investment firm OutField and Georgios Frangulis

Son Heung-Min to bid farewell to EPL club Tottenham after ten-year spell

At a media conference in Seoul, Son said his decision to leave the Spurs was 'the most difficult of his career and said the club was supporting him as he looks to move on to another team

FIFA rulings are open to challenge beyond Switzerland, says EU court

CAS director general Matthieu Reeb said the court's decision limited the review of CAS rulings by EU courts to matters of EU public policy

Who is Khalid Jamil? Meet India's 1st local football coach in over a decade

India is set to participate in the CAFA Nations Cup later this month, facing tough opponents like defending champions Iran and 2023 Asian Cup quarterfinalists Tajikistan.

India football coach announced! Khalid Jamil is 1st Indian coach in 13 yrs

His coaching credentials also include an AFC Pro License, and he has twice won the AIFF Men's Coach of the Year award (2023-24 and 2024-25).

Save the date! Messi to visit India for an event at Wankhede on Dec 14

A source within the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) confirmed that the organizers, Wizcraft, have received the green light to host a ticketed event featuring the football icon.

West Ham's Lucas Paqueta free of spot-fixing blame after FA investigation

The English Football Association confirmed Thursday that an independent panel had found the charges unproven

Dog bite injury prevents ex-Barca player from taking field in Greece

Perez rose through Barcelona's youth system and made his La Liga debut in 2019. He later transferred to Roma and then Celta

UCL winners PSG fined for fan misconduct, 'UEFA mafia' flag at final

UEFA said its disciplinary panel judged six charges including transmitting message that is not fit for a sports event and bringing UEFA into disrepute.

Bayern Munich optimistic Musiala returns before end 2025 after leg fracture

The 22-year-old attacking midfielder was stretchered off in pain after colliding with Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma

Premier League: What motivated Walker to choose newly promoted Burnley?

Walker revealed that joining Burnley felt like a natural progression in his career, citing the club's family-oriented atmosphere and ambitious vision.

Messi's last-second assist helps Inter Miami edge Atlas 2-1 in Leagues Cup

Lionel Messi had two assists, including one in the final seconds of the match, to help lift Inter Miami over Atlas 2-1 in their Leagues Cup opener.

Why Isak's $160m tag is not stopping clubs chasing him in summer 2025

While some may scoff at the staggering $160-million valuation, insiders argue the figure reflects Isak's rare blend of attributes suited to the modern game

Sunderland sign Granit Xhaka from Leverkusen in surprise transfer

The former Arsenal captain joined from Bayer Leverkusen and signed a three-year contract at the Stadium of Light

Bayern Munich rope in Luis Diaz from Liverpool on 4-year contract

Diaz had been with Liverpool since 2022 and scored 17 goals in 50 games across all competitions last season as the club won the Premier League title

Mohun Bagan look to regroup in Durand Cup before ACL2 challenge

Bagan lost the season's first Kolkata Derby 2-3 to East Bengal, which featured a mixed squad and was not part of their main pre-season plan

Barcelona confirm Ter Stegen has undergone successful back surgery

The 33-year-old German missed nearly all of last season because of a tendon rupture in his knee, and in 2023 he missed about two months because of another back operation