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  Former India football captain Carlton Chapman passes away at 49

  October 12, 2020 11:35 IST

  Carlton Chapman was one of the leading midfielders in the country during his playing days.

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  Nations League: France play goalless draw against Portugal; England beat Belgium 2-1

  October 12, 2020 7:00 IST

  Rashford’s penalty canceled out Romelu Lukaku’s spot kick in the first half before Mason Mount’s looping, deflected shot clinched England’s first victory over a top-ranked team in nine years.

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  Mohammedan Sporting sack coach Yan Law on charges of 'leaking conversation' with top officials

  October 11, 2020 21:29 IST

  Mohammedan Sporting general secretary Sheikh Wasim Akram also said Yan Law was not gelling well with the team's support staff, with several complaints being lodged against him.

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  I-League Qualifiers: Mohammedan Sporting sack coach despite 4-1 win over ARA FC

  October 11, 2020 20:39 IST

  Mohammedan Sporting put up an improved performance in the I-League Qualifiers crushing ARA FC but coach Yan Law was soon sacked by the club in a statement.

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  Barcelona Vice President says Lionel Messi never was for sale

  October 11, 2020 19:46 IST

  A drop in revenues has forced Barcelona to jettison players for very little in return to lighten a salary burden that had become unsustainable during a recession and amid increasing uncertainty.

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  Liverpool, Manchester United in Premier League power grab with lower-league plan

  October 11, 2020 18:17 IST

  The plans were publicly announced and backed Sunday by the chairman of the English Football League, Rick Parry, who runs the competition featuring the 72 professional teams below the Premier League.

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  Nations League: Spain, Germany hold on for victories

  October 11, 2020 8:35 IST

  Spain and Germany secured victories in their Nations League matches against Switzerland and Ukraine respectively.

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  All players will be treated equally regardless of stature, says East Bengal coach Robbie Fowler

  October 10, 2020 20:11 IST

  Newly-appointed East Bengal head coach they would aim to create a team which dominates ball possession.

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  Mohammedan Sporting take on newcomers ARA FC in I-League Qualifiers

  October 10, 2020 17:34 IST

  Mohammedan head coach Yan Law stressed on improving on scoring chances in the attacking half after a draw in the previous game.

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  Queen honors Man Utd's Marcus Rashford for campaign against child poverty

  October 10, 2020 9:51 IST

  Marcus Rashford led a campaign against child poverty during the pandemic, which saw the UK government reinstate free meals.

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  ISL: East Bengal appoint Liverpool legend Robbie Fowler as head coach

  October 09, 2020 20:30 IST

  The former Liverpool striker is expected to join the team in a week time in Goa ahead of the ISL season kick-off.

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  Football clubs spent $1.9 billion less in European transfer window this year: FIFA

  October 09, 2020 18:29 IST

  The spending dropped by $1.9 billion in the European transfer window this year, according to FIFA.

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  Former FIFA official's ban for corruption cut to 15 years

  October 09, 2020 16:25 IST

  The Court of Arbitration for Sport says former FIFA Council member Kwesi Nyantakyi had his life ban for financial corruption cut to 15 years on appeal.

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  WC qualifiers: Lionel Messi scores on return for Argentina; Luis Suarez nets for Uruguay

  October 09, 2020 15:22 IST

  Lionel Messi scored from the spot in Argentina's World Cup qualifier against Ecuador.

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  AFC Champions League (East) to be played in Doha from November 18

  October 09, 2020 15:08 IST

  The league, which was suspended in March due to the Covid-19 pandemic, will resume from the group stage.

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  Serbia oust Norway, advance to Euro 2020 playoff finals

  October 09, 2020 7:00 IST

  Serbia kept Norway’s feared forward Erling Haaland quiet and found its own unlikely threat in the Lazio midfielder who had not previously scored for the national team.

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  Dominic Calvert-Lewin leads trio of 1st-time England scorers against Wales

  October 09, 2020 6:57 IST

  It was the least experienced lineup deployed by England in four decades, with only 54 international appearances among the starting XI and Calvert-Lewin one of two players making their debuts.

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  Rio judge ends Neymar's cybercrime probe linked to rape case

  October 08, 2020 15:33 IST

  Neymar was under investigation by the cybercrimes division of the Rio state police for posting images and messages of the accuser without her authorization in possible violation of her online privacy.

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  European Friendlies: France, Italy secure big wins; Germany held at 3-3 by Turkey

  October 08, 2020 10:16 IST

  While France put 7 goals past Ukraine, Italy secured a 6-0 win over Moldova. Germany, however, were left disappointed as they were held at 3-3 by Turkey.

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  FIFA president praises Qatar's World Cup preparations

  October 07, 2020 23:21 IST

  Infantino met with tournament organisers and took part in a seven-a-side match at Al Bayt Stadium, a 60,000-capacity venue designed to resemble a traditional Arab tent.

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  Arsenal's Kieran Tierney and two others out of Scotland squad for Euro playoff

  October 07, 2020 20:29 IST

  The Scottish football federation says midfielder Stuart Armstrong tested positive, and Tierney plus Ryan Christie are classed as “close contacts” and must self-isolate.

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  FIFA World Cup qualifiers: Spain's Oyarzabal won't travel because of COVID-19

  October 07, 2020 18:37 IST

  Real Sociedad forward's diagnostic test for the virus came back negative but that he was shown to have antibodies for SARS-CoV-2.

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  English FA bans player for two years in doping case

  October 07, 2020 18:22 IST

  Barnsley defender Bambo Diaby cannot play until January 2022 after testing positive for the banned substance higenamine.

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  Messi, Neymar aim for World Cup qualifying amid COVID-19 pandemic

  October 07, 2020 18:06 IST

  Lionel Messi and Neymar return to national team duty this week to launch World Cup qualifying campaigns that the South American superstars hope will lead to glory in Qatar in 2022.

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  I-League Qualifiers: Revamped Mohammedan Sporting firm favourites as sporting action resumes in coun

  October 07, 2020 16:51 IST

  Bhawanipore FC play FC Bengaluru United at Saltlake Stadium in the opener of the tournament, followed by the match between city-based Mohammedan Sporting and Garhwal FC of Delhi at Kalyani stadium on Thursday.

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  German football federation raided on suspicion of tax evasion

  October 07, 2020 15:20 IST

  The German federation is suspected of avoiding paying taxes of about 4.7 million euros ($5.5 million) for the period.

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  Liverpool's Marko Grujic joins FC Porto

  October 07, 2020 15:07 IST

  The 24-year-old completed a move to the reigning Portuguese champions on Tuesday evening, ahead of the Primeira Liga's transfer deadline.

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  Mesut Ozil wants to help unwanted Arsenal mascot by paying wages

  October 06, 2020 20:44 IST

  Mesut Ozil expressed sadness on Tuesday after discovering that Jerry Quy — the man who fills the Arsenal dinosaur mascot — was made redundant by the London club after 27 years.