Football India Secures Spot in AFC Asian Cup 2023 Round of 16 India, 12 December 2025 — The Indian national football team has advanced to the Round of 16 in the AFC Asian Cup 2023 after a decisive victory over Lebanon on Friday. The match, held at the Khalifa International Stadium in Qatar, saw India triumph with a 2-1 scoreline, securing their position
Football India's Football Team Faces Saudi Arabia in AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers India, 12 December 2025 — The Indian national football team is set to face Saudi Arabia in a crucial match of the AFC Asian Cup 2027 qualifiers. The match will take place on December 13, 2025, at the King Fahd International Stadium in Riyadh. This encounter is significant for India as
Football Chennaiyin FC Secures Dominant Victory in Indian Super League India, 12 December 2025 — Chennaiyin FC delivered a commanding performance against Hyderabad FC in the Indian Super League (ISL) fixture held on Tuesday night in Chennai. The home team clinched a 3-0 victory, with star striker Rafael Crivellaro leading the charge with two goals. The match, which took place at
Football India to Host AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026 India, 12 December 2025 — The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has officially announced that India will host the AFC Women's Asian Cup in 2026. This major football tournament will see top women's national teams from across Asia compete on Indian soil, marking a significant moment for the
Football Indian Women's Football Team Shines in Olympic Qualifiers India, 12 December 2025 — The Indian women's football team delivered a commendable performance in their third match of the AFC Olympic Qualifiers, defeating Kyrgyzstan 3-1. The match took place at the D.Y. Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Wednesday. Indian forward Manisha Kalyan was instrumental in the
Football India Advances to SAFF U-19 Women's Championship Finals India, 12 December 2025 — The Indian U-19 women's football team secured a place in the finals of the SAFF U-19 Women's Championship with a decisive victory over Nepal. The semi-final match, held at the Bir Shreshtha Shaheed Shipahi Mostafa Kamal Stadium in Dhaka, saw India dominate
Football India Secures Spot in Asia Cup Football Final with Victory Over Lebanon India, 12 December 2025 — The Indian national football team clinched a spot in the Asia Cup final after defeating Lebanon 2-1 in a closely contested semi-final match on Thursday. The match, held at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata, saw India take an early lead with a goal from Sunil
Football India Clinches Victory in SAFF U-19 Championship Opener India, 11 December 2025 — The Indian U-19 football team secured a decisive victory against Bangladesh in their opening match of the SAFF U-19 Championship held in Kathmandu, Nepal. The match concluded with a score of 3-0 in favor of India, showcasing the team's promising talent and strategic prowess
Football Pep Guardiola Extends Manchester City Contract, Securing Future at Etihad Pep Guardiola has extended his contract with Manchester City, ensuring his continued reign at the helm of the Premier League giants. The Spanish manager, whose previous deal was set to expire at the end of this season, has agreed to a new contract that will keep him at the Etihad
Football Argentina and Brazil Face Contrasting Fortunes in World Cup Qualifiers Argentina and Brazil, the South American powerhouses, faced contrasting fortunes in their World Cup qualifying matches on Tuesday. Argentina secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Peru, while Brazil was held to a 1-1 draw by Uruguay. Argentina's triumph was courtesy of a stunning volley from Lautaro Martinez in
Football Argentina Football Team to Visit Kerala for International Match in 2025 Kerala is set to witness a historic sporting event as the Argentina football team, led by legendary player Lionel Messi, will visit the state for an international match in 2025. The announcement was made by Kerala Sports Minister V. Abdurahiman on Wednesday, November 20, 2024. The match will be conducted
Football Nations League: Germany, Netherlands Draw; Wales Promoted Germany's Nations League campaign ended with a 1-1 draw in Hungary, while the Netherlands were held to the same scoreline by Bosnia and Herzegovina. The Germans had already secured top spot in Group A3, while the Dutch were assured of second place. Hungary, despite the draw, remained four
Football Spain Edge Switzerland in Nations League Thriller Spain concluded their triumphant 2023 campaign with a thrilling 3-2 victory over Switzerland in a Nations League dead rubber on Monday. Despite already securing top spot in Group A4, the reigning European champions displayed their resilience and determination in Tenerife. Coach Luis de la Fuente fielded an entirely new starting
Football San Marino Makes History with Nations League Promotion San Marino, the tiny microstate nestled within Italy, has etched its name in football history by securing a remarkable promotion to the third tier of the UEFA Nations League. After trailing at halftime, the team rallied with an inspiring second-half performance to defeat Liechtenstein 3-1, marking their second-ever competitive victory.
Football Lookman, Williams Among Five Shortlisted for African Player of the Year Nigeria's Lookman, South Africa's Williams Nominated for African Player of the Year Nigerian striker Ademola Lookman and South African goalkeeper Ronwen Williams have been shortlisted for the prestigious African Player of the Year award, along with three other standout performers. The Confederation of African Football (CAF)
Football India Held to Draw by Malaysia in International Friendly The Indian men's football team's winless streak extended to four matches as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Malaysia in an international friendly on Monday. The match, played at the Balayogi Stadium, marked the debut of Chennaiyin FC's Irfan Yedwad for India.
Football England, France, and Norway Secure Nations League Promotion England's emphatic 5-0 victory over 10-man Republic of Ireland secured their promotion to the Nations League top flight, with four players marking their international debuts with goals. Interim manager Lee Carsley's final game in charge saw England dominate from the start, but it was a second-half
Football England's Kane-Inspired Scoring Spree Secures Nations League Promotion England's resurgence under interim manager Lee Carsley culminated in a resounding 5-0 victory over Ireland on Sunday, securing promotion back to the top tier of the UEFA Nations League. Harry Kane's 69th international goal, a record-extending strike, ignited a second-half scoring spree that propelled England to
Football India Face Malaysia in Friendly, Seeking First Win of the Year India, still seeking their first victory of the year under head coach Manolo Marquez, will face familiar rivals Malaysia in an international friendly football match in Hyderabad on Monday. The match holds significance as it could be India's last before the 2027 Asian Cup Qualifiers in March next
Football Netherlands and Germany Secure Nations League Quarterfinal Berths In a thrilling Nations League encounter, the Netherlands secured their place in the quarter-finals with a dominant 4-0 victory over Hungary. The match was marred by a medical emergency involving Hungary's assistant coach, Adam Szalai, who received treatment on the sidelines before being stretchered off. The Oranje took
Football Portugal Thrash Poland 5-1, Ronaldo Scores Twice to Reach Nations League Quarter-Finals Cristiano Ronaldo's brace propelled Portugal to a resounding 5-1 victory over Poland in the UEFA Nations League on Friday, securing their place in the quarter-finals. Portugal dominated the second half, scoring four goals in the final 20 minutes. Rafael Leao opened the scoring with a powerful header, followed
Football Messi and Vinicius Frustrated in South American World Cup Qualifying Argentina's Lionel Messi and Brazil's Vinicius Júnior endured frustrating nights in South American World Cup qualifying on Thursday, November 14, 2024. Messi's Argentina suffered a 2-1 defeat at Paraguay, while Vinicius Júnior missed a second-half penalty as Brazil was held to a 1-1 draw
Football Italy, France, England, Austria, and Norway Secure Nations League Quarterfinal Berths Italy secured their place in the Nations League quarter-finals with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Belgium in Brussels. The visitors dominated the early stages and took the lead after 11 minutes when Sandro Tonali tapped in a deflected cross from Giovanni Di Lorenzo. Belgium pressed for an equalizer but could
Football Nigeria and Tunisia Qualify for 2025 AFCON; South Africa, Gabon, Uganda Also Secure Spots Nigeria and Tunisia have secured their spots in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after crucial matches on Thursday. Nigeria's qualification was sealed by a late equalizer from Victor Osimhen, while Tunisia's victory came in a thrilling 3-2 win over Madagascar. Despite not playing on
Football Rajasthan Royals CEO's Ancestor Invented the Penalty Kick in Football Rajasthan Royals CEO's Great-Great Grandfather Invented the Penalty Kick in Football A fascinating connection between cricket and football has emerged on social media, revealing that the great-great grandfather of Rajasthan Royals (RR) CEO Jake Lush McCrum invented the penalty kick in football. William McCrum, an Irish businessman and
