Football India Held to Draw by Afghanistan in World Cup Qualifier Afghanistan's resilience and India's attacking deficiencies played out in a stalemate as the two teams drew 0-0 in their 2026 World Cup qualifier on Friday. Despite a significant gap in FIFA rankings, Afghanistan held their ground against India, who remain winless in 2023. India, ranked 106th,
Football FC Goa Triumphs Over Bengaluru FC, Ascends to Third Place in ISL FC Goa emerged victorious in their Indian Super League encounter against Bengaluru FC, securing a 2-1 win that propelled them to third place in the standings. The Gaurs now boast 36 points from 19 games, while the Blues remain in the lower half of the table. Bengaluru FC drew first
Football Sister-in-Law of South Korean Star Hwang Ui-jo Jailed for Blackmail Hwang Ui-jo's Sister-in-Law Sentenced for Blackmail and Privacy Violation South Korean international Hwang Ui-jo's sister-in-law has been sentenced to three years in prison for posting explicit videos of the footballer online and attempting to blackmail him. The defendant, who remains unnamed, shared the videos on social
Football India Eyes World Cup Qualifying History in Afghanistan Clash India's football team is gearing up for their crucial World Cup qualifying matches against Afghanistan, with the aim of securing a spot in the third phase of the qualifiers for the first time. Coach Igor Stimac emphasized the team's determination to win the upcoming games and
Football Odisha FC's AFC Cup Journey Ends with Goalless Draw Indian Super League club Odisha FC's hopes of reaching the Inter-Zone final of the AFC Cup were dashed after a goalless draw in the home leg against Australia's Central Coast Mariners in Bhubaneswar on Thursday. Having lost the first leg 4-0 to the A-League side, Odisha
Football De Bruyne Out of Belgium Squad for Friendlies Due to Groin Injury Manchester City's midfield maestro Kevin De Bruyne has been omitted from the Belgium squad for upcoming friendlies against Ireland and England due to a persistent groin issue. Belgium coach Domenico Tedesco confirmed the news on Thursday, citing concerns over De Bruyne's fitness ahead of the European
Football Messi and Suarez Lead Inter Miami to CONCACAF Champions Cup Triumph Inter Miami's star-studded duo, Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez, once again proved their dominance as they led their team to a resounding 3-1 victory over Nashville in the second leg of the CONCACAF Champions Cup Round of 16. The win secured a 5-3 aggregate triumph for the hosts
Football Dortmund Cruise into Champions League Quarterfinals with PSV Victory Borussia Dortmund secured their place in the Champions League quarterfinals with a convincing 2-0 victory over PSV Eindhoven in the second leg of their last 16 tie. Jadon Sancho's early strike and Marco Reus' late goal sealed the deal for the German giants, who advanced with a
Football Atletico Madrid Reach Champions League Quarterfinals After Penalty Shootout Win Over Inter Milan Diego Simeone's Atletico Madrid overcame a 1-0 first-leg deficit to defeat Inter Milan 3-2 on penalties and advance to the Champions League quarterfinals. The match at the Metropolitano Stadium was a tense affair, with both teams creating chances throughout. Inter took the lead in the 33rd minute through
Football AFC Demands Evidence in Corruption Allegations Against AIFF President The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has taken cognizance of the corruption allegations leveled against All India Football Federation (AIFF) President Kalyan Chaubey by the organization's former legal head, Nilanjan Bhattacharjee. The AFC has requested Bhattacharjee to submit a detailed written report outlining his allegations and supporting evidence by
Football Al Hilal Sets World Record with 28th Consecutive Victory Saudi Arabia's Al Hilal has etched its name in football history by setting a new world record for consecutive victories. The Riyadh-based club extended its winning streak to an astonishing 28 matches, surpassing the previous record of 27 held by Welsh team The New Saints. Al Hilal'
Football Football-Inspired App Empowers Students in Brazil's Underprivileged Schools In the heart of football-obsessed Brazil, a unique educational initiative is transforming classrooms into virtual soccer pitches, inspiring young minds to academic excellence. The Vini Jr Institute, founded by Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior, has launched an innovative app that harnesses the power of football to enhance learning in underprivileged
Football Barcelona Return to Champions League Quarterfinals with Napoli Triumph Barcelona's Champions League resurgence continued on Tuesday as they secured a 3-1 victory over Napoli at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys, advancing to the quarterfinals with a 4-2 aggregate score. The Catalan giants, who had been eliminated in the group stage for the past two years, took an
Football Arsenal End 14-Year Champions League Quarterfinal Drought with Penalty Shootout Win Arsenal's 14-year wait for a Champions League quarterfinal berth has come to an end, thanks to a heroic performance from goalkeeper David Raya in a penalty shootout victory over Porto. Raya's heroics in the shootout, where he saved two penalties, secured a 4-2 win after the
Football Kerala Blasters Face Tough Test Against Resurgent Mohun Bagan The Indian Super League (ISL) is a highly competitive league where fortunes can change rapidly. Last year, Kerala Blasters pulled off a stunning 1-0 victory over Mohun Bagan Super Giant in Kolkata. Days later, Bagan sacked its coach Juan Ferrando and brought back Antonio Habas, the league's most
Football Ederson Injury Blow for Manchester City in Premier League Title Race Manchester City's title hopes have been dealt a significant blow with the news that goalkeeper Ederson is set to miss a crucial clash against Arsenal in the Premier League title race due to a thigh injury. The Brazilian goalkeeper sustained the injury during City's 1-1 draw
Football Premier League Title Race Heats Up: Arsenal, Liverpool, City in Three-Horse Race The Premier League title race is heating up with just 10 matchdays remaining, as Arsenal, Liverpool, and Manchester City battle it out for the coveted trophy. Arsenal currently sit atop the standings, but Liverpool and City are hot on their heels, separated by just one point. The Gunners have not
Football Chelsea Ease Pressure on Pochettino with Newcastle Victory Chelsea's 3-2 victory over Newcastle on Monday provided a much-needed respite for manager Mauricio Pochettino, who had faced mounting pressure from fans. The win propelled the Blues back into contention for European football next season. Nicolas Jackson opened the scoring for Chelsea within six minutes, flicking in Cole
Football Ronaldo's Al-Nassr Ousted from Asian Champions League in Penalty Shootout Cristiano Ronaldo's debut in the Asian Champions League ended in disappointment as his new club, Al-Nassr, was eliminated in the quarterfinals on Monday. Despite a valiant effort in the second leg, Al-Nassr fell short in a penalty shootout against Al-Ain of the United Arab Emirates. Ronaldo, who joined
Football Pulisic Fires Milan to Second, Juve Stalled by Atalanta Christian Pulisic's solitary strike propelled AC Milan to second place in Serie A with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Empoli on Sunday. The American winger's deflected effort proved decisive, as Milan extended their unbeaten run to seven matches in all competitions. Pulisic's goal came
Football Real Madrid Regain Seven-Point Lead with Comfortable Win over Celta Vigo Real Madrid extended their lead atop La Liga to seven points on Sunday with a comfortable 4-0 home victory over Celta Vigo, aided by two own goals. Vinicius Junior opened the scoring in the first half, tapping in a rebound from Antonio Rudiger's header. Rudiger's subsequent
Football PSG Held to Draw by Reims, Maintain 10-Point Lead Paris Saint-Germain's stuttering form continued on Sunday as they were held to a 2-2 draw by Reims in Ligue 1, despite going 10 points clear at the top of the table. Without Kylian Mbappe in the starting lineup, PSG fell behind to a Marshall Munetsi goal after an
Football Leverkusen Edge Closer to Bundesliga Title with Wolfsburg Win Bayer Leverkusen's relentless pursuit of their maiden Bundesliga title received a significant boost on Sunday as they secured a 2-0 victory over 10-man Wolfsburg. The triumph extended their lead over Bayern Munich to 10 points, with nine games remaining in the season. Leverkusen's dominance was evident
Football Inter Miami's Unbeaten Run Ends with 2-3 Home Loss to Montreal Inter Miami's unbeaten start to the season came to an abrupt end on Sunday as they succumbed to a 2-3 home defeat against Montreal. The absence of talisman Lionel Messi, who was sidelined with a shin injury, proved costly for the hosts. Montreal took the lead in the
Football Mohun Bagan Triumphs in Kolkata Derby, Tops ISL Standings Mohun Bagan Sporting Club (MBSC) emerged victorious in the highly anticipated return derby of the Indian Super League (ISL) against its arch-rival East Bengal FC (EBFC) at the Salt Lake Stadium on Sunday. The 3-1 triumph propelled MBSC to the top of the league standings with 36 points from 17
