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Defending champions Mohun Bagan Super Giant will lead the charge as 24 teams prepare for the 133rd edition of the Durand Cup, the inaugural competition of Indian football's new season. Mohun Bagan SG, also the holders of the Indian Super League shield title, will face Srinagar-based club Downtown
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Zico's Paris Ordeal: Stolen Bag, Olympic Flame's Arrival Former Brazilian football legend Zico has become the victim of a theft in Paris, with his bag containing valuables worth hundreds of thousands of euros stolen. The incident occurred while Zico, 71, was in transit, leaving his car
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The All India Football Federation (AIFF) is facing scrutiny from FIFA over the delay in adopting its new constitution. In a letter dated June 22, FIFA and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) expressed concern that they had not received an update from AIFF since July 31, 2023, and requested a
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Canadian Women's Football Team Hit by Spying Scandal, Coach Withdraws from Opener The Canadian women's football team has been rocked by a spying scandal, resulting in the dismissal of two staff members and the voluntary withdrawal of head coach Bev Priestman from the opening match of
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French Police on High Alert for Israel-Mali Football Match Amid Protest Concerns Around 1,000 French police officers will be deployed on Wednesday to safeguard the Israel-Mali football match at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris, as security forces anticipate potential protests. The match has been designated as high
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Argentina's Olympic football campaign got off to a dramatic start as they came from two goals down to draw 2-2 with Morocco in a hostile atmosphere in Saint-Etienne. Javier Mascherano's side were booed by the crowd, who were largely supporting Morocco, and trailed 2-0 to a
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Football ignited the flame of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games on Tuesday, with Spain and Argentina, the reigning FIFA World Cup and Copa America champions, respectively, taking center stage in Paris and Saint-Etienne. At Parc des Princes in western Paris, Spain faced Uzbekistan, while Argentina, without Lionel Messi, encountered Morocco
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Cristiano Ronaldo's move to the Saudi Pro League has made him the highest-paid footballer in the world, earning double the salary of Neymar. The Portuguese superstar's astronomical wages have set a new benchmark in the league, which has emerged as a lucrative destination for global stars.
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In a thrilling pre-season friendly, Celtic emerged victorious over Manchester City with a 4-3 scoreline at the University of North Carolina's Kenan Memorial Stadium. Nicolas Kuhn's brace and Luis Palma's decisive goal in the 68th minute proved crucial for the Scottish champions. Manchester City,
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UEFA has charged Spain captain Alvaro Morata and midfielder Rodri with violating its "basic rules of decent conduct" after they sang about a sovereignty claim on Gibraltar at the team's European Championship title celebration. The charges also include "bringing the sport of football, and UEFA
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FIFA Faces Legal Challenge from European Leagues and Player Unions over Match Calendar The European Leagues and FIFPRO Europe have joined forces to file a formal complaint with the European Commission against FIFA over the international match calendar. The complaint alleges that FIFA's actions violate EU competition law
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The 133rd Durand Cup, India's oldest football tournament, is set to kick off the 2024-25 season on July 27 in Kolkata. Defending champions Mohun Bagan Super Giant will face Downtown Heroes FC in the opening match. The tournament will feature 24 teams competing in a round-robin league format,