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Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer retires from international football

The 38-year-old Neuer debuted for Germany in 2009 and won the World Cup in 2014. His last game for the national team was the 2-1 extra-time loss to eventual champion Spain in the quarterfinals.

Gundogan set for Man City return after reportedly agreeing to leave Barca

Gundogan left City after the 2022-23 season, during which he was captain of the team that won the Premier League-FA Cup-Champions League treble.

Conor Gallagher moves from Chelsea to Atletico Madrid for $47 million

Chelsea wanted to sell Gallagher, an academy product and the team's vice-captain last season, to help the club meet the Premier League's financial requirements

No Sandesh Jhinghan in India's Intercontinental Cup probable squad

Mohun Bagan SG right-back Ashish Rai and East Bengal goalkeeper Prabhsukhan Singh Gill, who are yet to play for the senior India team, also received call-ups for the camp.

Durand Cup should return to Maidan, demands the big three of Kolkata

Sunday's Durand Cup derby between Mohun Bagan and East Bengal at Salt Lake Stadium was cancelled fearing "security concerns" in the wake of the widespread protests

Man City's Phil Foden and Khadija Shaw voted PFA player of the year

The 24-year-old Foden helped Man City win a fourth consecutive Premier League title, scoring 19 times and providing eight assists.

Cristiano Ronaldo aiming to end Al-Hilal's dominance in Saudi Pro league

Ronaldo signed for Al-Nassr in December 2022 and has yet to win a domestic trophy with the club. In a social media post this week, he wrote: New season, same goal.

Bayern loses defender Josip Stanisic for several weeks to knee injury

Stanisic tore a ligament in his right knee during a practice session Monday and will be "sidelined for several weeks, Bayern said.

Brighton buys French forward Georginio Rutter for club record transfer fee

Brighton said Rutter signed a five-year deal, with the move reportedly valued at a club record 40 million pounds ($52 million).

No Messi in Argentina's squad for WC qualifiers against Chile and Colombia

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni announced his 28-man squad on Monday for the matches against Chile on September 5 and Colombia five days later.

Vardy scores on Premier League return as Leicester hold Tottenham at home

The 37-year-old striker rescued a point for Leicester in its return to the Premier League on Monday by heading home a second-half equaliser in a 1-1 draw against Spurs.

Serie A: Debutants grab goals for Juventus and Atalanta in winning starts

New Juventus coach Thiago Motta surprised fans by handing a debut to youth academy graduate Samuel Mbangula on Monday and the 20-year-old winger responded by scoring the opening goal vs Como.

Premier League: Leicester sign Tottenham midfielder Oliver Skipp for $26M

Newly promoted Leicester reached a deal with Tottenham to sign midfielder Oliver Skipp ahead of the teams' meeting in their opening Premier League game on Monday.

Ex-French footballer Henry quits coaching job after winning Olympic silver

The France great had a contract through the next season and was due to resume coaching the France under-21 team next month in its qualifying group for the 2025 European Championship.

Bagan captain leads protest march against doctor's alleged rape in Kolkata

Protests were witnessed outside the Saltlake Stadium as Mohun Bagan captain Subhasish Bose, his wife Kasturi Chetri, and the All India Football Federation president Kalyan Chaubey also joined in.

No goal for Mbappe on Spanish league debut as Mallorca hold Real Madrid

In his second game with Madrid after debuting midweek, Mbappe failed to break through on Sunday. The France great had scored in Madrid's 2-0 win against Atalanta in the UEFA Super Cup on Wednesday.

Conte has work to do after Napoli 'melted like snow in the sun' at Verona

Conte became Napoli's fifth coach in little more than a year when he was hired in June and on Sunday he saw his new team crumble 3-0 at Hellas Verona in his first match back in Serie A.

Premier League 2024/25 HIGHLIGHTS: Manchester City beat Chelsea 2-0 in campaign opener

Pep Guardiola's men entered the tie hoping to start yet another season dominantly as they aim to win a record-extending 5th title on the trot this year and didn't disappoint either.

East Bengal, Mohun Bagan supporters join hands to protest Kolkata horror

The supporters gathered outside the stadium even as a Durand Cup match between the two major Indian football clubs was cancelled amid concerns over the law and order situation.

Bayer Leverkusen beat Stuttgart on penalties to win maiden German Supercup

Patrik Schick equalized in the 88th minute to secure a 2-2 draw and Leverkusen went on to defeat Stuttgart 4-3 on penalties in the German Supercup on Saturday.