Mauricio Pochettino appointed as head coach of US men’s national soccer team ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup | Football News – Times of India

Argentine Mauricio Pochettino has been named the new head coach of the United States men’s national soccer team, the U.S. Soccer Federation announced on Tuesday. Pochettino, 52, takes over from Gregg Berhalter, who was dismissed in July after the team’s poor performance in the Copa America.Pochettino, a former manager of Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea, and Paris…

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149 own goals in one match: The most bizarre football game ever! | Football News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: One of the strangest moments in football history occurred in 2002 during a match in Madagascar’s national league, where Stade Olympique de L’Emyrne (SOE) deliberately scored 149 own goals against their opponents, AS Adema. The final score, 149-0, remains a world record for the highest-scoring football match, but the reasons behind it are…

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Cristiano Ronaldo opens up on retirement talks, says quitting Portugal never crossed my mind – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Portuguese captain Cristiano Ronaldo has firmly refuted rumours suggesting his imminent retirement from international football.Speaking at a press conference ahead of Portugal‘s upcoming Nations League matches against Croatia and Scotland, the 39-year-old forward emphasized his continued motivation and commitment to the national team.“That’s all from the press.It never crossed my mind that my…

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Barcelona sensation Lamine Yamal’s father stabbed; suspects in custody | Football News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Mounir Nasraoui, father of Spanish football star Lamine Yamal, was attacked in a car park in Mataro, Catalonia on Wednesday, July 12th at approximately 19:10 GMT. The incident occurred in the Rocafonda neighbourhood, the same area where Yamal grew up. According to the Mossos d’Esquadra, the Catalan regional police force, Nasraoui sustained multiple…

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Stadium emptied after chaos and crowd trouble as Morocco beat Argentina 2-1 in men’s Olympic football opener | Paris Olympics 2024 News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Wednesday’s match between Morocco and Argentina in the men’s Olympic football tournament was marked by a tumultuous sequence of events that culminated in a 2-1 victory for Morocco. The game, which was the opener for both teams, descended into chaos following a disallowed late equalizer for Argentina and was further disrupted by crowd…

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Manolo Marquez appointed head coach of Indian men’s football team | Football News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Manolo Marquez has been appointed as the new head coach of the Indian men’s football team on Saturday. During the 2024-25 season, Marquez will continue his role as the head coach of first team at FC Goa, handling both responsibilities concurrently before assuming the national coaching role on a full-time basis.Marquez, 55, possesses…

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Dani Carvajal, Vinicius Junior star as Real Madrid strike late to beat Borussia Dortmund and win 15th Champions League title | Football News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Real Madrid secured a record-extending 15th Champions League title with a 2-0 victory over Borussia Dortmund at Wembley Stadium. The Spanish side, known for their resilience and experience in high-stakes matches, weathered a dominant first-half performance from Dortmund before capitalizing on their opportunities in the second half.Dortmund, appearing in their first Champions League…

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