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India crowned tri-nation football champion
Imphal: India got the better of higher-ranked Kyrgyz Republic 2-0 to bag the Tri-National International Tournament Trophy with an all-win record under their belt here on Tuesday.
The hosts won the tourney without conceding a goal…
Liverpool crush Manchester United 7-0 in Premier League
LIVERPOOL: A lethal Liverpool on Monday crushed Manchester United 7-0 in their Premier League match at Anfield on Sunday. Cody Gakpo, Darwin Nuñez and Mohamed Salah all scored twice in Liverpool's win.
"It was one of the best…
Real Madrid ex-coach Zidane refuses to train US Football team
Washington: Former player and coach of Spanish team Real Madrid, Zinedine Zidane has rejected an offer to become a new coach of the US national men’s team, US media reported on Sunday, citing sources.
The United States Soccer Federation…
Pele, ‘The King of Football’ dies at 82
Sao Paulo: Former Brazilian football star Pele, three-time World Cup champion, died on Thursday at the age of 82 in a hospital in Sao Paulo, victim of colon cancer, his doctors officially reported.
The 'Athlete of the Century 'had been…
AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey chairs meeting with State Associations
New Delhi: All India Football Federation (AIFF) president Kalyan Chaubey on Tuesday chaired a meeting with its member associations (State FAs) after completing 100 days in office.
" We have completed over 100 days in office, and I am glad…
Russia plans to enter FIFA World Cup 2026 thru AFC route
Moscow: The International Football Federation (FIFA) will not prevent Russia from participating in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers if Moscow joins the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), Russian media reported on Monday.
Russian Football…
Ronaldo bats for foreign coach for Brazil Football team
Doha: Brazil legend Ronaldo has lent his support to appoint a foreign manager following the team's elimination from the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
Friday's quarterfinal loss to Croatia on penalties marked the fifth consecutive time that…
Apple eyeing Manchester United takeover: Reports
Washington: Apple is interested in buying Manchester United for 5.8 billion pounds ($7 billion) in a deal that will make it the richest football club in the world, media reported Thursday.
The British club’s American billionaire owners,…
FIFA World Cup 2022 to open in Doha today
Doha: Richarlison on Saturday said Brazil's players "will do everything" they can to win a record-extending sixth FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
"If we will win? I don't know, but we will do everything to win the World Cup. I prefer that we work…
FIFA: Japan announces squad for Qatar World Cup
Tokyo: Japan head coach Hajime Moriyasu announced a 26-man squad for the Qatar World Cup here on Tuesday.
Only six players are from Japanese first-division teams. German clubs have contributed the most players for Moriyasu's side with…