FILE – The trophy is placed on display for the photographers before the soccer Champions League draw in Istanbul, Turkey, Thursday, Aug. 26, 2021. (AP Photo/Emrah Gurel, File) The Champions League has its 36-team field, its four seeding pots and, following Thursday’s draw in Monaco, a complete set of league-phase opponents. This season’s draw has…
Indian football will witness one of its biggest matches when the Blue Tigers take on five-time FIFA World Cup champions Brazil in an international friendly at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata on October 3.The All India Football Federation (AIFF) confirmed the game on Thursday following reports in the Brazilian media over the past few…
Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter criticizes World Cup investment plan as fans accuse him of hypocrisy / Image: AP Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter has strongly criticized FIFA’s proposal to sell a minority stake in a new company that manages the commercial rights to the World Cup and other major tournaments, arguing that soccer’s biggest…
FIFA blames Argentina’s stars for World Cup final brawl FIFA has initiated disciplinary proceedings against several Argentine players, coaching staff and the Argentine Football Association (AFA) following incidents during and after the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The charges stem from the aftermath of Argentina’s 1-0 extra-time defeat to Spain in the World Cup final, as…
FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during a press conference at the stadium in Mexico City, Wednesday, June 10, 2026, a day before the opening match of the FIFA World Cup between Mexico and South Africa. (AP Photo/Eduardo Verdugo) FIFA’s proposal to sell a minority stake in a new commercial subsidiary has sparked growing opposition from…
Cape Verde’s goalkeeper Vozinha leaves the field at halftime during the World Cup Round of 32 soccer match against Argentina in Miami Gardens, Florida, Friday, July 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell) Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha is set to begin the next chapter of his career with Chilean giants Colo-Colo, but the name that made him…
Will Ferrell reveals Lionel Messi’s strict 30-minute filming rule / Image: AP, Youtube Lionel Messi’s meticulous approach to his commercial commitments has been revealed by Hollywood actor Will Ferrell, who says the Argentina captain follows a non-negotiable rule every time he steps onto a film set.According to Ferrell, Messi allows the production crew only 30…
Marc Cucurella immortalizes Spain’s World Cup triumph with a tattoo tribute to coach Luis de la Fuente/Image: Instagram Spain defender Marc Cucurella has honored one of the more unusual promises made during the 2026 FIFA World Cup by unveiling a tattoo of coach Luis de la Fuente after helping La Roja lift the trophy.The former…
Brazil’s all-time leading scorer Neymar has officially confirmed his retirement from international football, bringing the curtain down on a glittering international career spanning more than 16 years with the five-time FIFA World Cup champions.The 34-year-old announced his decision after helping Santos secure a 4-2 victory over Universidad Central de Venezuela in the Copa Sudamericana, ending…
Argentina’s Lionel Messi (10), center, reacts after the World Cup Round of 32 soccer match between Argentina and Cape Verde in Miami Gardens, Florida, Friday, July 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell) Lionel Messi left one of his World Cup opponents pleasantly surprised after greeting him in English before Argentina’s qualifier against Cape Verde, despite rarely…
World Cup Final Referee Slavko Vinčić retires after Spain-Argentina World Cup Final Slovenian referee Slavko Vinčić has officially ended his refereeing career, with the 2026 FIFA World Cup final between Spain and Argentina becoming the final match of a distinguished career spanning nearly two decades at the highest level of world football.The announcement comes a…
File Pic: FIFA President Gianni Infantino, right, with US President Donald Trump. (AP Photo) Uefa has launched a scathing attack on FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s ambitious proposal to set up a $20 billion business company to manage the World Cup and other major tournaments, saying soccer’s governing institutions have crossed a dangerous line.The European football…
Roberto Mancini (AP Photo) Roberto Mancini has been handed the daunting task of rebuilding Italy once again, with the former European Championship-winning coach returning to the Azzurri dugout as the four-time world champions look to end their alarming World Cup drought.Italian Football Federation (FIGC) president Giovanni Malagò confirmed the appointment of Mancini as Italy’s new…
New France national soccer team coach Zinedine Zidane, left, poses with French Football Federation president Philippe Diallo (AP Photo) France has finally returned to one of its greatest icons, nomina Zinedine Zidane as the new head coach after Didier Deschamps resigned after 2026 FIFA World Cup. The French Football Federation (FFF) confirmed the appointment on…
Cape Verde’s Sidny Lopes Cabral celebrates his team’s second goal against Argentina during the World Cup Round of 32 soccer match in Miami Gardens, Florida, Friday, July 3, 2026. (AP Photo) Cape Verde added another chapter to their World Cup journey on Monday after Sidny Lopes Cabral won the public vote for Goal of the…
Kylian Mbappe (Photo PTI) Captain of France Kylian Mbappé shared an emotional message with supporters following Les Bleus’ disappointing end to their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign, admitting the pain of missing out on the trophy will stay with him despite his historic individual achievements.France’s title bid ended with a 2-0 semi-final defeat to Spain,…
A week later FIFA World Cup Ultimately, FIFA president Gianni Infantino defended the tournament and criticized what he called negative coverage, accusing some detractors of “spreading hatred and false rumours.”“In a 900-word statement published in a 15-page post on his Instagram account and on the FIFA website late Sunday, Infantino said that FIFA had succeeded…
Cristiano Ronaldo takes on an acting and producing role in the new football drama with Thierry Henry and Damian Lewis / Iamge: Instagram Cristiano Ronaldo is set to add another chapter to his post-playing career after signing on to executive produce and appear in a new TV drama centered around British football.The Manchester United and…
Spain’s Dani Olmo (10) reacts during the World Cup semifinal soccer match between France and Spain in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Tuesday, July 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr) Spain midfielder Dani Olmo has spoken publicly for the first time about the altercation that followed his team’s 2026 FIFA World Cup final victory over Argentina, rejecting…
FIFA President Gianni Infantino attends the World Cup Group D soccer match between the United States and Paraguay in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Friday, June 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Andre Penner) FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s travel during the 2026 World Cup has come under renewed scrutiny after reports detailed the extent of his use of…
Messi makes first public appearance after World Cup debacle, watching a local match in Rosario before returning to Inter Miami / Image: X Lionel Messi made his first public appearance since Argentina’s defeat to Spain in the 2026 FIFA World Cup finals, with the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner opting to spend time closer to home…
Argentina’s Lionel Messi reacts after losing to Spain in the World Cup final soccer match between Spain and Argentina in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Sunday, July 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Pamela Smith) Ángel Di María has urged Lionel Messi not to retire from international football following Argentina’s defeat to Spain in the 2026 FIFA…
FILE – FIFA President Gianni Infantino watches an international friendly soccer match between Iran and Costa Rica in Antalya, southern Turkey, Tuesday, March 31, 2026. (AP Photo/Riza Ozel, File) A leaked letter from FIFA president Gianni Infantino congratulating Argentina on finishing as a finalist at the 2026 FIFA World Cup has sparked fresh debate after…
Photo credit: X/@thedurandcup Mohun Bagan Super Giant started their Durand Cup campaign with a 1-0 win over arch-rivals East Bengal in the opening match of the tournament at the Salt Lake Stadium on Saturday.Sahal Abdul Samad scored the only goal of the game in the 52nd minute, while goalkeeper Vishal Kaith made a series of…
Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha has found a new club after his memorable FIFA World Cup campaign, signing for Colo Colo as a free agent. The move ends weeks of speculation linking the veteran shot-stopper with Lionel MessiInter Miami during the summer transfer window.The 40-year-old was without a club after leaving the Portuguese port of Chaves…
Argentine players react at the end of the World Cup final soccer match between Spain and Argentina in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Sunday, July 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough) Argentina FA urges fans to accept Spain’s World Cup win as viral replay petition surpasses 100,000 signatures.The Argentine Football Association (AFA) has urged supporters…
Argentine President Javier Milei speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference in Asuncion, Paraguay, Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Jorge Saenz) The fallout from Argentina’s dramatic 2026 FIFA World Cup final defeat to Spain continues to intensify, with president Javier Milei launching a defiant social media response after an online petition calling for Argentina to…
Australia’s Cristian Volpato reacts during the World Cup Round of 32 soccer match against Egypt in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Friday, July 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez) Australian international Cristian Volpato has tested positive for cocaine after being stopped twice by police for speeding in Sydney on the same night, just days after representing the…
Bayern Munich’s Harry Kane celebrates scoring during the Bundesliga soccer match between Borussia Dortmund and FC Bayern Munich in Dortmund, Germany, Saturday, February 28, 2026. (Federico Gambarini/dpa via AP) Harry Kane is set to begin formal talks with Bayern Munich over a new contract as the Bundesliga champions look to secure the long-term future of…