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  FIFA Best Awards: Ronaldo and Messi nominated for men's player award, Rapinoe and Morgan for women's

  August 01, 2019 13:31 IST

  Other contenders among the men were Eden Hazard, Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappe while USA's Julie Ertz and Rose Lavelle also made the cut among the women.

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  US Women's coach Jill Ellis steps down after winning 2 World Cup titles

  July 31, 2019 11:01 IST

  Jill Ellis was named coach of the team in 2014 and has led it to eight overall tournament titles, including victories at the World Cup in 2015 and 2019.

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  Lionel Scaloni appointed as Argentine coach at least till 2022 World Cup

  July 31, 2019 9:19 IST

  Lionel Scaloni replaced Jorge Sampaoli after the 2018 World Cup in Russia, where the Albiceleste were eliminated in the last 16 by eventual champions France.

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  Premier League Transfer Rumours: Pepe to Arsenal; United target Maguire, Savic

  July 30, 2019 23:29 IST

  While Arsenal look to make their third and a record signing, Manchester United are finally cashing in on improving their defence and midfield for the new season.

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  Indian football has progressed but still lot of catch-up to do: Sunil Chhetri

  July 30, 2019 15:31 IST

  Chhetri said the country still needs to do a lot of work to narrow the gap with the Asian powers and reach the top 10 in the continent.

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  Brazilian police decline to charge Neymar with rape due to insufficient evidence

  July 30, 2019 16:36 IST

  Prosecutors now have two weeks to decide whether to accept the police recommendation, to pursue additional investigations or to seek an indictment of Neymar.

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  Brazilian police finish investigation of rape accusation against Neymar, report to be released on Tuesday

  July 30, 2019 8:53 IST

  Brazilian model Najila Trindade has accused the 27-year-old striker of raping her in a Paris hotel in May. He denied the accusation and says their relations were consensual.

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  Amidst mounting public pressure, US Soccer says women's team has been paid more than men's

  July 30, 2019 8:27 IST

  The federation released the figures as it moves toward mediating a federal lawsuit in which players for the women's team accused U.S. Soccer of "institutionalized gender discrimination"

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  Real Madrid block Gareth Bale's 'big money' move to China

  July 29, 2019 14:58 IST

  Gareth Bale has three years left on his contract with Real Madrid, where he has won four Champions Leagues, one La Liga title, a Copa del Rey, three Uefa Super Cups and three Club World Cups.

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  Neymar to not take part in PSG's next pre-season friendly, French Super Cup in China

  July 29, 2019 9:30 IST

  Neymar will also be on the sideline during the French Super Cup on August 3 in China against Stade Rennais FC.

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  Carles Perez scores brace as Barcelona beat Japan's Vissel Kobe 2-0

  July 27, 2019 21:57 IST

  Shortly before the one-hour mark, Carles Perez broke the scoreless deadlock, as he put the ball between Daiya Maekawa's legs.

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  Indian women's footballer Brishti Bagchi set to play for Madrid CFF in Spain's top-tier, creates history

  July 27, 2019 10:20 IST

  Brishti Bagchi has been picked up by Spain's top-tier side Madrid CFF to play in the upcoming season.

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  ISL: Jamshedpur FC appoint Spain's Antonio Iriondo as head coach for the 2019-20 season

  July 26, 2019 17:30 IST

  After his first stint with Rayo Majadahonda, Antonio Iriondo managed Tercera Division B clubs Amoros, Manchego, Madridejos and Atletico Pinto.

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  Arsenal stars Mesut Ozil, Sead Kolasinac attacked by armed carjacking gang

  July 26, 2019 9:52 IST

  Arsenal's star footballers Sead Kolasinac and Mesut Ozil were unharmed from a carjacking attack by two armed robbers.

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  AIFF clears stance on state of Indian football, says will find solution in 2-3 years

  July 25, 2019 21:44 IST

  I-League clubs wrote to FIFA asking them to intervene and solve the impasse since reports came out that the Indian Super League will be given top tier status by the AIFF.

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  RB Leipzig complete Ademola Lookman signing from Everton

  July 25, 2019 16:56 IST

  Ademola Lookman was on loan at RB Leipzig and impressed during his stay at the club last summer.

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  Goalkeeper Subrata Pal calls for European style football league competition in India

  July 25, 2019 16:31 IST

  Subrata Pal said that for Indian football to rise through the ranks, it is important to have a solid league system.

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  India drop down further by 2 places in latest FIFA rankings

  July 25, 2019 15:38 IST

  In April, India had jumped to 101. Before that, the Blue Tigers had dropped six spots to 103 in the February edition after ending last year on 97.

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  Lionel Messi suspended from Argentina's opening World Cup qualifier

  July 24, 2019 9:27 IST

  The Argentine great lashed out at the CONMEBOL calling them corrupt after Argentina were ousted from the Copa America and later received a red card during their clash with Chile.

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  Academy founded by Oliver Kahn wants to set up centre of excellence in Guwahati

  July 23, 2019 23:12 IST

  Goalplay, with which former German goalkeeper Oliver Kahn is associated as founder and chief executive officer, will set up four centres of excellence in India as a part of its expansion plan, a press release said.

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  Former Barcelona legend Andres Iniesta becomes La Liga Icon

  July 23, 2019 15:08 IST

  The 35-year-old currently playing his football in Japan becomes the newest star to be named a ‘La Liga Icon' after his Spanish teammate Iker Casillas.

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  Guwahati likely to host India's opening FIFA World Cup qualifier against Oman

  July 23, 2019 14:53 IST

  India have been grouped with Oman, Bangladesh, Afghanistan and Qatar in the qualifier, and Guwahati could be the place where Igor Stimac's men kickstart their FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign.

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  Cristiano Ronaldo to not face criminal charges over rape allegations

  July 23, 2019 9:32 IST

  The victim's claim could not be proven, according to new investigations led by Las Vegas Police.

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  Zinedine Zidane reveals Real Madrid have found a new club for Gareth Bale

  July 23, 2019 9:10 IST

  Gareth Bale is set to leave Real Madrid after manager Zinedine Zidane confirmed that he is not in the part of his future plans for the side.

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  Sevilla beat Liverpool 2-1 in Fenway Park friendly

  July 22, 2019 8:57 IST

   Despite finishing with 10 men and facing an increasingly hostile crowd, Alejandro Pozo scored in the 90th minute on an assist from Munir El Haddadi to give the Spanish side a 2-1 victory.

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  Gareth Bale's time in Madrid could come to an end as Real find suitor for Welshman

  July 21, 2019 16:33 IST

  Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane said on Saturday following a friendly in Houston, Texas, that he expects Madrid to conclude a transfer for Bale to another club "in the coming days."

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  Manchester United reject 60m euro Inter Milan bid for Lukaku

  July 21, 2019 11:33 IST

  Inter Milan boss Antonio Conte, on Saturday, reiterated that he is willing to sign the 26-year-old in order to strengthen the team. 

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  WATCH: Zlatan Ibrahimovic scores stunning hat-trick to lead LA Galaxy to 3-2 win over Los Angeles FC

  July 20, 2019 15:37 IST

  MLS superstar Zlatan Ibrahimovic has done it again - and in style, as he scored a brilliant hat-trick against derby rivals Los Angeles FC.