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Bayern Munich held to 1-1 draw at Bayer Leverkusen as Dortmund closes in

Luis Diaz, who scored the equalizer following Aleix Garcia's opener, was sent off in the 84th minute for a second yellow card. Nicolas Jackson had received a red card in the 42nd minute.

ISL 25/26: Bengaluru FC hold Mohun Bagan Super Giant to goalless draw

Bengaluru FC held league leaders Mohun Bagan Super Giant to a goalless draw in an Indian Super League match here on Saturday.

Max Dowman becomes youngest Premier League scorer as Arsenal get late win

Dowman collected the ball midway in his own half, dribbled around two Everton players and raced clear unchallenged from the halfway line to tap into an empty net from the counter late in the game.

Three Iran women football players withdraw asylum bid, leave Australia

Another three members of the Iran's women's soccer team who accepted refugee visas to stay in Australia have decided to return to their homeland, an Australian government minister said on Sunday.

Mexico hit by injury blow as Marcel Ruiz tears ACL and to miss World Cup

In the span of three days, Mexico has lost two players for the World Cup.

China through to Women's Asian Cup semis with 2-0 extra-time win vs Taiwan

Defending champions China defeated Taiwan 2-0 in the Women's Asian Cup quarterfinals on Saturday to book a semifinal against host Australia and a place at the 2027 World Cup.

Chelsea's Pedro Neto charged by UEFA for pushing ball boy at PSG game

Chelsea winger Pedro Neto was charged by UEFA on Thursday for pushing a ballboy during the Champions League loss at Paris Saint-Germain.

Former AIFF general secretary Kushal Das passes away at age of 65

Das was 65. He held the position of AIFF general secretary for 12 years before resigning in 2022 on health grounds.

Donald Trump says Iran team welcome at World Cup but warns of safety risks

His statement came in response to comments from Iranian officials suggesting that the national side 'cannot' participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup due to escalating conflict in West Asia

Canada's Alphonso Davies out with injury again, Bayern Munich says

Bayern Munich left back Alphonso Davies strained his right hamstring in a Champions League win over Atalanta, the Bundesliga club said.

Iran says it can't take part in FIFA World Cup 2026 amid US attacks

Iran was expected to take part in the WC that will be held across North America in June, but Iranian Sports and Youth Minister Ahmad Donyamali told state television that the players aren't safe in US.

Valverde scores first-half hat trick as Real beat City in Champions League

There was an uncertainty among Real Madrid fans before their Champions League match against Manchester City.

Chelsea's Pedro Neto apologizes for shoving ball boy during UCL loss at PSG

Chelsea's Pedro Neto apologized for shoving a ball boy late in his team's 5-2 loss to Paris Saint-Germain in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 match.

Champions League: Bodo Glimt shines again beating Sporting Lisbon 3-0

The Champions League's Cinderella club Bod/Glimt wrote another chapter in its fairytale run through the competition.

Champions League: Neves, Dembele return from injury as PSG beat Chelsea 5-2

Joao Neves and Ousmane Dembele returned from injury to help Paris Saint-Germain rout Chelsea 5-2 in the last 16 of the Champions League.

How fans are becoming biggest casualties of FIFA's expensive 2026 World Cup

Rising ticket prices, dynamic pricing models, and the logistical complexity of a three-country hosting format are creating a situation where the very fans might be priced out of the experience.

India ready for must-win match vs Chinese Taipei in AFC Women's Asian Cup

India women's football team face a must-win clash as they take on Chinese Taipei in their last Group C match of the AFC Women's Asian Cup here on Tuesday.

Iran women's football team faces threats after anthem protest in Australia

The situation escalated after members of the Iranian squad refused to sing the national anthem before their opening match against South Korea women's national football team.

FIFA chief Infantino congratulates Jay Shah after T20 WC 2026 success

The global football chief praised the tournament's management and also extended his greetings to the India national cricket team after their historic triumph in the final.

Iran football team out of Women's Asian Cup, face uncertain return home

Iran's soccer team lost its last group match at the Women's Asian Cup and had to contemplate returning home to a country embroiled in war.