Lionel Messi-led world champions Argentina will enthrall their millions of fans in India during their visit in October this year for an international friendly, the Argentine Football Association (AFA) announced on Wednesday. Argentina clinched their third FIFA World Cup at Qatar 2022 and qualified for their title defence in the 2026 edition by beating traditional…
A goalkeeper facing possible sanctions from the Irish soccer federation has issued an apology following an incident last week in which he appeared to shove a ball boy to the ground.The incident occurred during the first half of a Northern Ireland Football League match between Cliftonville and Carrick Rangers. Video footage published by the BBC…
Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi controls the ball during a CONCACAF Champions Cup match. (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Lionel Messi made a triumphant return to action on Thursday night, coming off the bench to score Inter Miami’s second goal in a 2-0 victory over Jamaica’s Cavalier FC. The win sealed a 4-0 aggregate triumph and…
Sunil Chhetri (Photo: @chetrisunil11 on X) NEW DELHI: “SUNIL CHHETRI IS BACK,” announced the All India Football Federation (AIFF) on their official X (formerly Twitter) account almost a week ago. The all-caps post of Chhetri’s return included an Indian flag and a message: “The captain, leader, legend will return to the Indian national team for…
Cristiano Ronaldo of Al-Nassr FC (Photo by Abdullah Ahmed/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Football legend Cristiano Ronaldo had a lighthearted exchange with a devoted fan who was imitating his appearance and style during a recent Saudi Pro League match.The footballer, known for his charismatic personality both on and off the pitch, spotted the look-alike as he…
NEW DELHI: FIFA has suspended the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) after it failed to implement constitutional amendments deemed essential by the global governing body for the fair and efficient administration of the sport in the country. FIFA stated that the suspension would remain in place until the PFF Congress adopts the required amendments.Pakistan football has…
Sunil Chetrri and Albino Gomes (Photo Credits: X / Albino Gomes Instagram) NEW DELHI: In the 2015-16 football season, a storm of unexpected events swept across England, rocking the entire world. At its heart was a team that had barely secured the Premier League promotion just a season earlier. Leicester City, a squad set up…
NEW DELHI: Saudi Arabia has been designated as the host for the 2034 FIFA World Cup in men’s football, marking a significant milestone in the kingdom’s extensive investment in international sports, a move largely influenced by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. This announcement came without any competing bids, receiving unanimous acclaim from over 200 FIFA…
Represetational image (Reuters Photo) Clashes erupted at a football match in N’Zerekore, Guinea, on Sunday, leaving many dead. According to hospital sources quoted by AFP, “There are bodies lined up as far as the eye can see in the hospital. Others are lying on the floor in the hallways. The morgue is full.” “There are…
YouTube personality MrBeast and football legend Cristiano Ronaldo (Photo: YouTube grab) When Cristiano Ronaldo started his YouTube channel ‘UR Cristiano‘ earlier this year, his kids told him, “Daddy, MrBeast is better than you.” That gave the football legend the idea to host one of the most famous internet personalities in a video on his channel.The…
