Page 21 - Football News

Barcelona pay tribute to Kobe Bryant with jersey featuring his logo

The five-time European champion said its new jersey will replace the usual Nike swoosh logo with the Kobe Sheath' the sword in the sheath logo

India football coach announcement on Aug 1; here are top contenders

The AIFF's executive committee is meeting on August 1 with a single focus: appointing the next head coach for the men's senior national team

Portugal's Joao Felix signs for Al Nassrin Saudi, reunites with Ronaldo

The Portugal forward has teamed up with compatriot Cristiano Ronaldo, joining from Chelsea for a reported initial fee of 30 million euros

AIFF to roll out one-time medical fund for retired football figures

AIFF President Kalyan Chaubey, who pledged Rs 1,00,000 to the fund, emphasised that the initiative was a humanitarian gesture

Women's Asian Cup 2026: India to face Japan, Vietnam, Taipei in Group C

The draw ceremony for the 12-team tournament to be run from March 1 to 21, 2026 was held at the Sydney Town

England boss demands more investment after Lionesses' Euro 2025 glory

The Lionesses successfully defended their Women's European Championship title with a penalty shoot-out victory over Spain in the final in Basel

AIFF to announce head coach on Aug 1; Constantine and Jamil top contenders

Jamil appears to be the preferred candidate of the technical committee of the All India Football Federation (AIFF) in the three-man short-list with former India coach Stephen Constantine also there.

Euro 2025: England defend their title; beat Spain 3-1 on penalties

Chloe Kelly lashed in her spot kick to give England a 3-1 win on penalties after a 1-1 draw after extra time.

Arsenal signs Sweden striker Viktor Gyokeres from Sporting Lisbon

Gyokeres completed a move from Sporting Lisbon worth a reported 63 million pounds ($85 million) and signed a five-year contract

AIFF clarifies Xavi, Guardiola didn't apply for India head coach role

The AIFF did not reveal the names in the pruned list but it is widely believed that Khalid Jamil, currently the head coach of Indian Super League side Jamshedpur FC, is the front-runner for the post.

Players' union slams FIFA and Infantino over Club World Cup fallout

FIFA announced two weeks ago it reached a consensus on key issues after Infantino hosted a group of mostly non-recognised officials in New York ahead of the Club World Cup final.

Did AIFF use Xavi's name to lure top applicants for India coach role?

World-renowned football journalist Fabrizio Romano denied the reports being circulated in India, "Despite recent reports, zero talks took place between Xavi Hernandez and Indian Federation."

EPL club Crystal Palace lands new backer as Woody Johnson joins Investors

I am honoured and privileged to be joining the ownership group of Crystal Palace Football Club, Johnson told the club website on Thursday

Barcelona goalkeeper Ter Stegen to miss three months due to back injury

Barcelona said Thursday that Ter Stegen will have the surgery next week to address lower back problems

Xavi Hernandez applied to coach India, but AIFF says cost too high

The experienced Anglo-Cypriot Stephen Constantine, Stefan Tarkovic of Slovakia and home-bred Khalid Jamil were among three candidates shortlisted on Wednesday by the technical committee of the AIFF.

Deja vu: England, Spain to clash again in Women's Euro Championship final

The two nations faced off in the World Cup final two years ago with Spain edging an open match 1-0.

AIFF chief Chaubey confirms ISL this season, coach to be named soon

Chaubey said that a new head coach of the Indian men's senior football team will be appointed within the next 10 days after the technical committee sent three shortlisted candidates.

Crystal Palace takes UEFA to court over Conference League demotion

The Switzerland-based CAS confirmed Tuesday that the Premier League club had filed an appeal against European soccer's governing body

Euro 2025: Italy's journey ends in tears after England semifinal loss

Less than an hour earlier, Italy had been little more than one minute away from advancing to a final few had imagined

Adil Rami blasts Lamine Yamal over Ronaldo handshake, parties, and bling

Former French international and 2018 World Cup winner Adil Rami launched into a furious tirade aimed at the young forward.