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Mbappe transfer news: Why PSG forward not willing to meet Al Hilal?

Kylian Mbappe is not interested in meeting with Al Hilal representatives given he has already agreed to move to Spanish club Real Madrid

Kylian Mbappe transfer news: French star set to be highest-paid footballer

Saudi club Al Hilal are desperate to sign the 2018 World Cup winner and if reports have to be believed, Al Hilal could offer 700 million Euros to Mbappe.

Argentina forward defends her Ronaldo tattoo, says I'm not anti-Messi

Argentina forward Yamila Rodiguez has tattooed two footballers on her leg - Cristiano Ronaldo and Diego Maradona. Fans trolled her for not having a tattoo of Argentina legend Lionel Messi

WATCH: Lionel Messi's most watched goal for Inter Miami in America

Messi's second goal, for Inter Miami, just 22 minutes into the game against Atlanta United attained record 3.4 billion views in America

AIFF re-appoints Dennerby as women's team coach ahead of Olympic Qualifiers

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Monday re-appointed Swede Thomas Dennerby as the national women's team head coach ahead of the AFC Olympic Qualifiers Round 2, even though its technical committee had recommended Gokulam Kerala's Anthony Andrews. On July 13, the technical committee of the AIFF under the legendary IM Vijayan as the chairman, had recommended Andrews, who guided Gokulam Kerala FC to back-to-back Indian Women's League (IWL) titles in the last two seasons, to succeed Dennerby whose earlier contract had ended in March. But, it is learnt that many players in the national team wanted Dennerby's continuation and had requested for the same to the AIFF. Dennerby was in charge of the national team in the first round of Olympic qualifiers, against Kyrgyzstan on April 4 and 7 -- which India won -- before leaving. He is now at the helm again for the second round of the Olympic qualifiers in October. Andrews will also remain in the set-up as he was named as the coach, w

Is Mbappe going to Saudi Arabia? Al Hilal offers 300 million euros to PSG

In recent reports by top media outlets in Europe Saudi Arbaia's Al Hilal club has already offered 300 Million Euros to French Club Paris Saint Germain to sign Kylin Mbappe

WATCH: Messi vs Ronaldo - Rafael Nadal picks the best footballer in world

Nadal has been spending quality with his family after announcing that he would not play any competitive tennis in 2023 ahead of the French Open tournament early this year.

Messi scores game-winning goal on free kick in his Inter Miami debut

Some people paid hundreds of dollars to be able to say they were in the stadium for Lionel Messi's debut for Inter Miami. Some paid thousands for their seats. The team's owners committed well over $100 million just to have a chance at moments like this. So far, it looks like money well spent. From the you-can't-make-this-up department, Messi capped the opening night with his new club by delivering the unforgettable. His magical left foot sent a free kick into the upper left corner of the net in the 94th minute Friday night, giving Inter Miami a 2-1 win over Mexican club Cruz Azul in a Legends Cup match. What I saw was the goal, Messi said in an on-field interview amid the postgame celebration. I saw the goal. I knew that I had to score. He makes it sound so easy. Made it look so easy, too. The game's greatest active player a seven-time Ballon d'Or winner and a World Cup champion sent the ball over a wall of four Cruz Azul defenders for the winning goal, unquestionably the greate

FIFA Women's World Cup: Wilkinson takes New Zealand to 1-0 win over Norway

Hannah Wilkinson scored to open the second half and New Zealand went on to beat Norway 1-0 on Thursday for its first-ever win at the Women's World Cup, just hours after a shooting in downtown Auckland shocked the host nation. A gunman stormed a high-rise construction site near Norway's team hotel and opened fire, killing two people. The gunman was found dead after a police shootout. There was increased security at Eden Park stadium, where 42,137 a record crowd for a soccer match in New Zealand were on hand to cheer on the home team, co-hosts of the tournament with Australia. New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins was among those at the game. After an opening ceremony that honored New Zealand's Indigenous heritage, there was a moment of silence for the victims of the shooting. Four people were wounded in the attack, including an police officer. New Zealand got the nod to stage the first game, although co-host Australia's match against Ireland in Sydney started about an hour ...

Jordan Henderson is closing in on a move to Saudi Arabia with Al-Ettifaq

Jordan Henderson was a notable absentee as Liverpool beat Karlsruher 4-2 in a pre-season friendly as the England midfielder closes in on a move to Saudi Arabian team Al-Ettifaq. Liverpool has reportedly agreed in principle a deal worth 12 million pounds ($15.5 million) for its Premier League and Champions League-winning captain. The move would see Henderson link up with Liverpool great Steven Gerrard, who has just been hired as manager of the Saudi Pro League team. The potential signing of the 33-year-old Henderson is further evidence of the growing lure of Saudi soccer as the oil-rich kingdom targets leading players from Europe's top leagues. Karim Benzema and N'Golo Kante are among the star names to have headed there during the offseason, with Riyad Mahrez also expected to move to Al-Ahli after Manchester City reportedly agreed deal worth up to 30 million pounds ($38.7 million) for its winger. Henderson's former Liverpool teammate Roberto Firmino has joined Al-Ahli, while anothe

Jorge Mas: The billionaire who convinced Messi to pick MLS over Saudi

With Lionel Messi and Apple Inc. on his side, the 60-year-old construction executive is seeking to upend the business of US soccer and make it a lot more profitable

Lionel Messi reunites with Barcelona teammate Busquets at Inter Miami

Barcelona's iconic midfielder Sergio Busquets has signed a two-year deal with the Major League Soccer (MLS) side Inter Miami

Premier League: Arsenal breaks record, signs Rice for 105 million pounds

This singing has broken the previous Arsenal record of 72m Pounds paid to sign Nicolas Pepe from Lille in 2019

Premier League: Arsenal breaks record, signs Rice for 105 million pounds

This singing has broken the previous Arsenal record of 72m Pounds paid to sign Nicolas Pepe from Lille in 2019

Lionel Messi escapes accident after jumping red light in Miami, say reports

In a video shared by the Twitter account 'FCB Albiceleste', an Argentine TV channel is showing Lionel Messis' car jumping a red light and narrowly escaping an accident

Messi mania engulfs Miami ahead of Argentine soccer superstar''s arrival

A hamburger and drink combination called the Lionel Messi. A huge sketch of the soccer star's smiling face on a restaurant wall beside a viral meme from the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. A beer with a pink label matching the color of the Inter Miami jersey he will wear. Wherever you turn in Miami these days something reminds you of the imminent arrival of the Argentine soccer legend. There is no hiding the euphoria generated by Messi in Miami as he begins the new Major League Soccer phase of his career in one of the most Latino cities in the United States. But his arrival is also bringing a note of sadness as fans know that at age 36 he is nearing the end of his career. Messi announced on June 7 that he will play for Inter Miami in a move that is expected to revitalize soccer in the United States and South Florida with one of the sporting world's best-known figures. More than 100,000 Argentines live in Miami, which will host World Cup matches in 2026. The seven-time winner of the Ballon

FIFA bans Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nassr from registering new players

FIFA banned Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nassr from registering any new signing to the clubs. The club signed Ronaldo early this year with a staggering annual salary of £173 million in the Gulf state

Indian Super League Transfers: A look at big movers in off-season

The Indian Super League summer transfer is on and all top clubs are on the look-out to deck up their shelves with new additions to their squad

Champions League: More national derby games possible from 2024-25 - UEFA

Teams from the same country will have more chances to play each other when the Champions League and other European club competitions are revamped next year, UEFA said Monday. There will be an open draw for the round of 16 without so-called country protection and two teams from a high-ranked nation could also face each other in the new league stage to avoid a deadlock in the draw, UEFA acknowledged. Currently, teams from the same country are always separated in the traditional group stage and cannot meet in the knockout phase until the quarterfinals. That changes in the 2024-25 season when the Champions League, Europa League and re-branded Conference League each move to a 36-team format with a single standings table. Teams in the Champions League and Europa League will play eight games each in the league phase, which will end in January. Conference League teams will have six rounds ending in December. The extra games, drawn from four seeding pots each containing nine teams, means .

Durand Cup Schedule: Mohun Bagan, East Bengal to play season's first derby

Arch-rivals Mohun Bagan Super Giant and East Bengal are headed for the season's first Kolkata derby after finding themselves in the same group in the 132nd Durand Cup slated from August 3 to September 3. The two bitter rivals find themselves in Group A along with Roundglass Punjab FC, the first ever side to be promoted to the ISL, and the Bangladesh Army Team. The tournament fixtures, however, are yet to be announced. The Asia's oldest tournament will have 24 teams divided into six groups with the toppers and two best second-placed teams making the knock-outs. Kolkata will play host to A, B and C group teams in multiple venues, with the hallowed Salt Lake Stadium slated to host the tournament opener as well as the final. While most of the Group D and Group E games, barring two, have been slotted in Guwahati's Indira Gandhi Athletic stadium. Kokrajhar's SAI center ground, the newest host city venue, will host a total of nine games, including one of the four quarter-final games. Su