• 

  Joachim Low limps closer to exit after Germany's latest defeat against North Macedonia

  April 01, 2021 16:04 IST

  Germany faced a stunning defeat against North Macedonia in the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers on Wednesday.

• 

  2022 WC qualifiers: Spanish broadcaster downgrades 'unrecognised' Kosovo in hosts' win

  April 01, 2021 9:06 IST

  Spain’s national broadcaster disregarded normal protocol by not mentioning Kosovo as a country and using lowercase letters for “kos” in its graphics.

• 

  2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers: Maguire nets after Stones' mistake, England beat Poland 2-1

  April 01, 2021 8:50 IST

  England defeated Poland 2-1 in the World Cup qualifier, thanks to a late winning goal from Harry Maguire.

• 

  2022 WC qualifiers: North Macedonia stun Germany; end 20-year unbeaten run in qualifying stage

  April 01, 2021 8:35 IST

  Germany had gone 35 games unbeaten in World Cup qualifying since a 5-1 loss to England in Munich in 2001.

• 

  ATK Mohun Bagan retain head coach Antonio Habas

  March 31, 2021 21:37 IST

  Habas has been the coach of the Kolkata team for four years in total. Under him, ATK had won the ISL in 2014 and 2019. 

• 

  UEFA ends cap on fan limits in stadiums ahead of Euro 2020

  March 31, 2021 20:13 IST

  UEFA said the cap on stadiums being 30% full, which was imposed in October, was no longer needed. Local officials have the ultimate authority.

• 

  Watch: Referee collapses, stretchered off during World Cup qualifier match

  March 31, 2021 12:48 IST

  Referee Charles Bulu of Ghana appeared to become disorientated in the 81st minute of the Group K game at Stade Olympique Alassane Ouattara in Abidjan.

• 

  Watch: Japan rout Mongolia 14-0 in Asian World Cup Qualifiers

  March 31, 2021 12:10 IST

  The Japanese scored five goals in the first half, added nine more in the second and now lead Group F with 15 points.

• 

  FIFA World Cup qualifiers: Belgium and Netherlands gallop minnows in goal fest

  March 31, 2021 9:18 IST

  Belgium crushed Belarus 8-0 to stay at the top in Group E, while the Dutch trashed Gibraltar 7-0 to go second behind Turkey in Group G.

• 

  Watch: Cristiano Ronaldo inspires Portugal's crucial win over Luxembourg in World Cup qualifiers

  March 31, 2021 8:54 IST

  Ronaldo scored his 31st goal in World Cup qualifiers in the 51st with a touch from close range after a low cross by Joao Cancelo.

• 

  Robert Lewandowski out for 4 weeks, will miss Champions League quarters

  March 30, 2021 22:47 IST

  Lewandowski was hurt on Sunday as Poland beat Andorra 3-0 in World Cup qualifying, and returned to his club for a thorough exam by the medical staff.

• 

  Erling Haaland fits the bill as Sergio Aguero's replacement at Manchester City

  March 30, 2021 19:30 IST

  A major subplot in Tuesday’s Champions League quarterfinal between City and Borussia Dortmund — particularly in light of the announcement about Aguero’s departure — centers around Erling Haaland

• 

  Chelsea to face Porto in Champions League quarterfinals in Seville

  March 30, 2021 19:16 IST

  UEFA said Tuesday the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán Stadium in Seville will stage the games on April 7 and 13. 

• 

  UEFA won't finalise new Champions League format until April

  March 30, 2021 18:38 IST

  UEFA hoped to use an executive committee meeting on Wednesday to ratify the expansion of the group stage from 32 to 36 teams, jumping from six to 10 rounds of matches.

• 

  Cristiano Ronaldo's armband up for auction in Serbia

  March 30, 2021 16:20 IST

  A charity group that is trying to collect money for the surgery of a 6-month-old boy from Serbia with spinal muscular atrophy got the armband from a stadium worker who picked it up after the match ended in a 2-2 draw

• 

  FIFA World Cup qualifiers: 2 Poland players COVID-19 positive before England match

  March 30, 2021 15:48 IST

  Defender Kamil Piatkowski and midfielder Grzegorz Krychowiak tested positive before the team's scheduled flight to Britain.

• 

  Sergio Aguero to leave Manchester City at end of season after 10 years

  March 30, 2021 9:01 IST

  The 32-year-old Argentina striker has 257 goals for City, the most famous being his stoppage-time winner against Queens Parks Rangers on the final day of the 2011-12 season that clinched the team its first league title in 44 years.

• 

  India suffer 0-6 rout against UAE in second international football friendly

  March 29, 2021 23:14 IST

  The international friendly matches are being played as part of preparations for the joint qualification round of 2022 World Cup and 2023 Asian Cup to be played in June. 

• 

  Zlatan Ibrahimovic adapts to mentor role with Sweden after comeback

  March 29, 2021 21:28 IST

  At 39 years old, Ibrahimovic is about more than just goals at this stage of his career. He sees himself as a mentor to an exciting crop of young attackers, led by Alexander Isak.

• 

  Injured Robert Lewandowski out of England-Poland, doubtful for Bayern

  March 29, 2021 20:02 IST

  Lewandowski scored twice in a 3-0 win over Andorra on Sunday but was substituted in the 63rd minute with clear discomfort in his right knee.

• 

  Luis Enrique concerned about Spain's struggles in qualifiers

  March 29, 2021 15:56 IST

  Luis Enrique also had to answer questions after the match about his decision to leave captain Sergio Ramos off the squad.

• 

  Denmark becomes latest team to focus attention on Qatar

  March 29, 2021 12:11 IST

  Denmark players wore red T-shirts with the slogan “Football supports change” for the team photo before kickoff against Moldova. The Danes won 8-0 to extend a strong start in Group F.

• 

  Pandemic blamed for lack of VAR after Cristiano Ronaldo's complaints

  March 29, 2021 10:40 IST

  UEFA said it intended to use VAR in the World Cup qualifying campaign that began last week but decided it was too complicated to do so due to the prevailing situation.

• 

  Europe top teams win World Cup qualifiers as Switzerland move goalposts

  March 29, 2021 7:21 IST

  All of the continent’s heavyweight countries secured victories, though Spain left it late — the second minute of stoppage time, to be precise — to see off Georgia 2-1 after falling behind.

• 

  USA fail to qualify for Summer Olympics for third consecutive time after defeat to Honduras

  March 29, 2021 7:04 IST

  Honduras advanced to its fourth straight Olympics this summer in Japan, the U.S. extended its streak of futility

• 

  France beat Kazakhstan for first win in World Cup qualifying group

  March 28, 2021 20:45 IST

  France coach Didier Deschamps made a raft of changes from the 1-1 draw with Ukraine that opened the world champions’ Group B campaign

• 

  Coach Igor Stimac ready to experiment again as India face UAE

  March 29, 2021 10:08 IST

  Ten players made their debut against Oman on Thursday as India made a fine comeback in the second half to hold the gulf side who are 23 places above them in the FIFA charts.

• 

  Very happy with young players in the squad: India football coach Igor Stimac

  March 28, 2021 16:01 IST

  The team is currently in Dubai where they are preparing to face the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Monday.