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  Despite being a legend, Sunil Chhetri is still kid at heart: Lyngdoh

  June 10, 2020 15:54 IST

  Sunil Chhetri is a legend all right but at heart he is still a kid who jumped out of his bed and celebrated like anything during India's U-17 World Cup tie against Colombia in 2017, said his former teammate Eugeneson Lyngdoh.

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  Nemanja Matic expresses solidarity with hunger-striking players

  June 10, 2020 14:53 IST

  Popular Serbian footballer Matic offered his support to the players. "I want to say that you are not alone," he told them in a video which was posted on the union's Facebook page. "I am with all of you."

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  Thought football can't resume before Christmas, says Gareth Southgate

  June 10, 2020 14:30 IST

  German Bundesliga showed the way by becoming the first league to resume matches behind closed door and now, other leagues like Premier League, LaLiga and Serie A are also set to follow suit.

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  Quique Setien confident over Lionel Messi's availability for Mallorca clash; Luis Suarez doubtful

  June 10, 2020 11:06 IST

  Quique Setien feels it will be hasty for Luis Suarez to play the full match against Mallorca.

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  Stoke City manager Michael O'Neill diagnosed with COVID-19

  June 10, 2020 10:06 IST

  O'Neill will now follow the relevant guidance and undergo a period of isolation, whilst continuing to be in regular virtual contact with his coaching staff and players.

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  Ligue 1: French court suspends relegation of Amiens, Toulouse

  June 10, 2020 9:32 IST

    The LFP decided the bottom two sides Amiens and Toulouse should be relegated to the second division following French prime minister Edouard Philippe's announcement on April 28 to cancel all professional football events until September.

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  Adam Lallana to leave Liverpool at end of season after 6 years

  June 10, 2020 8:44 IST

  Lallana has agreed to a short-term extension to his contract, allowing him to complete the rest of the pandemic-affected season.

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  Ronaldinho opens up on house arrest following fake passport row

  June 10, 2020 8:10 IST

  After serving 32 days in a Paraguayan prison, Ronaldinho was put under house arrest after he paid his bail bond.

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  3 hotbeds of European soccer ready to resume in earnest

  June 09, 2020 22:26 IST

  This will be soccer in a very different form, though, as already demonstrated in countries like Germany, Denmark and Poland, which were among the first to restart.

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  Indian football domestic season to begin on August 1

  June 09, 2020 19:22 IST

  In a circular sent on Tuesday to all the state units, the AIFF said it has got clearance from the world body FIFA to hold the season from August 1, 2020 to May 31, 2021.

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  Manchester United built on players coming through the youth system: Ole Gunnar Solksjaer

  June 09, 2020 18:14 IST

  The likes of Marcus Rashford, Scott Mctominay, Jesse Lingard and Andreas Perreira have worked their way from the academy to first team in recent times and Solksjaer revealed few others could be upgraded to first-team soon.

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  Would be 'very nice' to play for Lionel Messi's Barcelona: Paulo Dybala

  June 09, 2020 17:42 IST

  Paulo Dybala said the Barcelona is a huge team and Messi's presence makes it even bigger.

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  Mario Balotelli turned away from Brescia training ground

  June 09, 2020 17:04 IST

  Balotelli walked up to the gate of Brescia’s training ground and, following a brief conversation with a club employee, he turned around.

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  Madrid mayor expresses interest to host Champions League final

  June 09, 2020 16:26 IST

  Istanbul, Turkey was originally scheduled to host the Champions League final on May 30.

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  Gareth Bale possibly the best athlete I've seen: Former Real Madrid doctor

  June 09, 2020 15:49 IST

  Jesus Olmo, who was with medical services at Santiago Bernabeu when Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo was also part of the squad, believes that Bale's unusual genetics make him the best in business.

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  Sunil Chhetri wasn't my first option, I had my doubts: Sukhwinder Singh

  June 09, 2020 15:28 IST

  India football captain and country's football icon Chhetri is on the verge of adding another feather to his already illustrious cap as he is set to complete 15 years on the international arena on June 12.

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  East Bengal players send notices to club's former investors to clear salaries

  June 09, 2020 14:36 IST

  In case the salaries are not paid for two months or more, the player is a free agent with the right to terminate his/ her contract and join other clubs, the guidelines say.

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  Brazil withdraw bid to host 2023 Women's World Cup

  June 09, 2020 10:35 IST

  The Brazilian Football Confederation also said in a statement it will support Colombia's bid against Japan and the joint candidacy of Australia and New Zealand.

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  Serie A could finish with play-off or no champion if COVID-19 halts league again

  June 09, 2020 8:42 IST

  There are 12 rounds remaining, plus four matches that were postponed in the 25th round of Serie A.

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  Mario Balotelli reportedly fired by his hometown club Brescia

  June 08, 2020 21:50 IST

  The former Italy striker was reportedly fired by his hometown club for failing to report to training as the Italian soccer league prepares to resume from a three-month break amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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  Sunil Chhetri urges people to help those affected by Cyclone Amphan

  June 08, 2020 16:46 IST

  The cyclone left scores of people dead in various coastal cities and towns after it made landfall on May 20, lashing the area with ferocious wind and rain.

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  Spanish league president not ruling out fans in stadiums this season

  June 08, 2020 16:34 IST

  League president Javier Tebas said Sunday he is in favor of having fans back as soon as regions are cleared by health authorities, contradicting an earlier message by Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez

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  Wayne Rooney explains difficulties of being a captain

  June 08, 2020 15:13 IST

  Rooney stated that as a captain, players look up to you and expect you to be their voice in tough situations and sometimes it creates problems for the skipper itself.

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  Teams will lose home advantage due to empty stadiums, feels former Barca midfielder Luis Garcia

  June 08, 2020 15:06 IST

  The La Liga is set to return on June 11 and all the matches will be played behind closed-doors.

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  Just like COVID-19 pandemic, need to find solution for racism too: Raheem Sterling

  June 08, 2020 14:10 IST

  Protests are being held across various parts of the world, especially the United States, following the death of George Floyd last month.

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  COVID-19: Mohun Bagan club tent to open on June 15

  June 08, 2020 13:57 IST

  The sale of Championship merchandise will also begin a date after the opening of the tent.

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  Indian football captain Sunil Chhetri set to complete 15 years in international football

  June 08, 2020 13:47 IST

  Since making his international debut in 2005, Sunil Chhetri has made 115 appearances for India, scoring 72 goals.

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  Australian goalkeeper Mitchell Langerak tests positive for coronavirus

  June 08, 2020 10:57 IST

  Australian goalkeeper Mitchell Langerak becomes the second player from J-League side Nagoya Grampus to test positive for COVID-19.