Page 30 - Football News
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.
 "Messi's last-second assist helps Inter Miami edge Atlas 2-1 in Leagues Cup")
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
 "Why Isak's $160m tag is not stopping clubs chasing him in summer 2025")
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
 "Bayern Munich rope in Luis Diaz from Liverpool on 4-year contract")
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
 "Mohun Bagan look to regroup in Durand Cup before ACL2 challenge")
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
 "Barcelona confirm Ter Stegen has undergone successful back surgery")
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
 "India football coach announcement on Aug 1; here are top contenders")
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
 "Portugal's Joao Felix signs for Al Nassrin Saudi, reunites with Ronaldo")
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
 "AIFF to roll out one-time medical fund for retired football figures")
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
 "England boss demands more investment after Lionesses' Euro 2025 glory")
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.
 "AIFF to announce head coach on Aug 1; Constantine and Jamil top contenders")
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
 "Arsenal signs Sweden striker Viktor Gyokeres from Sporting Lisbon")
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.
 "AIFF clarifies Xavi, Guardiola didn't apply for India head coach role")
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.
 "Players' union slams FIFA and Infantino over Club World Cup fallout")
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."
 "Did AIFF use Xavi's name to lure top applicants for India coach role?")
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
 "EPL club Crystal Palace lands new backer as Woody Johnson joins Investors")
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