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Organizers offer refunds as fans get angry over Messi's absence in HK

The grievances from Hong Kong fans stemming from Messi staying on the bench for the full 90 minutes in the game against a local team due to a groin injury earlier this week

Man Utd's Harry Maguire's appeal in Greek court postponed due to strike

The 30-year-old England international is appealing a 21-month suspended sentence following the incident in 2020. His case was due to be heard on Wednesday at a court on the island of Syros

Messi's Inter Miami beaten by Japanese club Vissel Kobe 4-3 on penalties

Messi came off the bench for the final half hour, energized his teammates and probably had the best chance of the match in the 80th with two point-blank shots that were both stopped by Vissel Kobe

AFC Asian Cup: Korean coach Jurgen Klinsmann questioned about his reaction

It remains to be seen what the fallout will be after Korea's defeat to Jordan, which had never reached the semifinals of the Asian Cup before and had advanced to the round of 16 as best 3rd place team

Anger over Lionel Messi's behaviour grows in China before Japan game

Many commentators drew comparisons between Messi's behaviour in Hong Kong and his demeanor in Japan, where he is scheduled to play in a friendly on Wednesday evening.

FIFA World Cup 2026 schedule, venues, groups, final and semifinal dates

The FIFA World Cup 2026 will begin on June 11, 2026 in Mexico and conclude on July 19 in US. A total of 104 matches will be played during the competition

New York to host FIFA World Cup 2026 in victory over Dallas, Los Angeles

The quarterfinals will be held in Boston, Los Angeles, Miami and Kansas City, Missouri

'Can't expect national team to do well...': Stimac's comment on football

Stimac was spot on in his comments as Indian clubs rarely make it to the knock-out rounds of the continental level tournaments.

Messi's first contract with Barca was signed on napkin, now up for auction

Lionel Messi's record-breaking career with Barcelona started with a contract written on a napkin. It's up for auction with a starting price of 300,000 pounds (USD 379,000)

FIFA chief refloats idea of using algorithm to set player transfer fees

Now more than ever, it is fundamental for us to talk about these and other topics, Infantino told soccer lawyers.

Al-Nassr vs Inter Miami friendly: Ronaldo to miss reunion with Messi

Ronaldo is recovering from a reported calf injury and will not be fit in time to play in the exhibition match between Al-Nassr and Inter Miami in Riyadh on Thursday.

Super Cup: East Bengal win title, book place in Asian Champions League 2

Brazilian recruit Cleiton struck the winner for East Bengal in the 111th minute of the match against Odisha FC at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneshwar

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami in Saudi Arabia on their pre season tour

Messi who had an offer to play in Saudi Arabia, which he turned down to join MLS and come to Inter Miami is a Saudi ambassador to help promote tourism

Soccer-mad Italy now obsessed with Australian Open winner Jannik Sinner

Ever since Sinner reached the ATP Finals championship in Turin and played a leading role in leading Italy to the Davis Cup title in consecutive weeks in November, he's been taking over the headlines

Afcon 2024: Congo knocks Egypt out, will play Guinea in quarterfinals

Egypt goalkeeper Mohamed Abou Gabal struck the crossbar with his spot kick before Congo counterpart Lionel Mpasi stepped up to send the Leopards into the quarterfinals

Messi to make his Super Bowl debut, set to appear in Michelob Ultra ad

It'll be Messi's first Super Bowl commercial and add to his massive advertising reach in the U.S. and globally. The game is on Feb. 11 in Las Vegas

Liverpool defends Salah against accusations he is not committed to Egypt

Salah, one of the most high-profile players at the Africa Cup, is scheduled to fly back to England on Wednesday and will begin an intensive rehabilitation program, Liverpool said

AFC Asian Cup: India knocked after losing 0-1 to Syria in last group match

India crashed out of the Asian Cup football tournament after suffering a 0-1 defeat to Syria in their last group match here on Tuesday.

AFC Asian Cup 2023: India must win against Syria to keep alive faint hopes

A 0-2 and 0-3 defeat to Australia and Uzbekistan laid bare India's inability to give strong competition to top teams of the continent but a win against Syria can salvage some pride for Blue Tigers

Africa Cup 2024: Egypt loses Mo Salah to injury in 2-2 draw with Ghana

Mohammed Kudus scored both goals for Ghana but the Black Stars were let down by defensive mistakes as Omar Marmoush and Mostafa Mohamed