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AFC welcomes FIFA initiative on two-year World Cup cycle

FIFA aims to optimise the new international match calendar by looking into the feasibility of a World Cup every two years instead of the current four-year interval.

Durand Cup: Bengaluru FC to open campaign against Kerala Blasters

Gary Neville picks Cristiano Ronaldo as 'greatest player of all time' over Lionel Messi

On Saturday, Ronaldo marked his return to United, scoring twice in United's 4-1 victory over Newcastle in the Premier League tie.

SC East Bengal will be ready for Kolkata derby: Manuel Diaz

SC East Bengal and ATK Mohun Bagan go head-to-head on November 27 in the first Kolkata derby of the season at the Tilak Maidan Stadium.

Messi less Barcelona take on Bayern Munich in Champions League opener

Barcelona's ability to compete in Europe without Lionel Messi and Antoine Griezmann will be put to the test when they host Bayern Munich who dealt them a humiliating 8-2 defeat last time.

German footballer banned 8 weeks racist abuse

German football player Dennis Erdmann was found to have racially abused opposing players during a third division game and banned for eight weeks

Real Madrid fans embrace Vinicius Junior after not getting Mbappe

Madrid fans were frustrated with the failed negotiations to bring in Mbappe at the transfer deadline last month, but a few matches into the new season they have found that they can count on Vinicius.

Real Madrid fans embrace Vinicius Junior after not getting Kylian Mbappe

Madrid fans were frustrated with the failed negotiations to bring in Mbappé at the transfer deadline last month, but a few matches into the new season they have found that they can count on Vinícius Júnior.

Barcelona forward Martin Braithwaite to undergo knee surgery

Barcelona said the Danish player has not responded well to conservative treatment and will undergo surgery in the coming days.

Durand Cup: FC Goa move into quarters with win over Sudeva Delhi

FC Goa became the third team to make it through to the quarter-finals of the 130th Durand Cup football tournament, after getting the better of Sudeva Delhi FC 2-1.

Durand Cup: Mohammedan SC, Bengaluru United fight for top spot in group

Mohammedan SC and Bengaluru United will lock horns in a battle of supremacy and will look to enter the quarter-finals as group leaders

Mohun Bagan to meet Kerala Blasters in ISL opener on Nov 19, Kolkata derby on Nov 27

ATK Mohun Bagan will clash with Kerala Blasters FC in the season-opening clash of the Indian Super League on November 19 and then take on SC East Bengal in the first derby, a week later.

Big spenders threaten to upset Champions League hierarchy

The Champions League group stage starts Tuesday with a match between traditional heavyweights Barcelona and Bayern Munich, but big-spending upstarts elsewhere are the title favourites this season.

Karnataka Police form special teams to crack murder inside football stadium

Miscreants with weapons surrounded Aravind (27), a history-sheeter and a football enthusiast who was playing at the BBMP grounds opposite the stadium.

La Liga: Benzema hat trick as Real Madrid trumps Celta Vigo at Bernabeu

The game marked Madrid's return to the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium more than 18 months after it was closed because of the coronavirus pandemic and a massive renovation project.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic scores after 7 minutes as AC Milan stay perfect

That’s all that Zlatan Ibrahimović required after four months out for a left knee injury — including surgery — before he scored in his first match back Sunday.

Mohamed Salah reaches 100 Premier League goals, Harvey Elliott hurt in Liverpool win

Salah converted a cross by Trent Alexander-Arnold in the 20th minute at Elland Road to become the 30th player to reach the milestone, with only four getting there quicker than the Egypt winger's 162 appearances.

Inter make 1st misstep in title defense with draw at Sampdoria

The result left the Nerazzurri two points behind Napoli, which extended its perfect start with a 2-1 win over Juventus on Saturday.

Atletico Madrid rally late to win in Antoine Griezmann's return

Griezmann had a lackluster performance in his first match back on loan from Barcelona, being substituted early in the second half.

La Liga: Iker Muniain keeps Athletic Bilbao undefeated with win over Mallorca

Muniain helped Daniel Vivian take the opener in the 67th minute when he met his run into the area with a free-kick for the defender to head home.

No Ronaldo, no win for Juventus: Allegri's side defeated 2-1 at Napoli

The Bianconeri remained winless in Serie A and slumped to their second consecutive defeat since Ronaldo went back to Manchester United after losing at Napoli 2-1 on Saturday.

Ligue 1: PSG debut Donnarumma and win without Messi, Neymar

Italy's European Championship star goalkeeper, Gianluigi Donnarumma, made his debut in goal for PSG, whose home fans must wait a while longer to see Lionel Messi at Parc des Princes.

Premier League: Aubameyang ends wait for Arsenal's first goal and win

The win relieves some of the pressure on Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta, whose team opened with three straight losses without scoring.

Cristiano Ronaldo scores twice on Manchester United return as Newcastle beaten 4-1

There was a tap-in from Ronaldo in the first half and a low strike after the break to restore the lead after Javier Manquillo equalized.

Cristiano Ronaldo scores brace on his return to Old Trafford

The five-time world player of the year was a part of Manchester United from 2003-09, where he netted 118 goals in 292 games.

Premier League: Tottenham lose perfect record in 3-0 loss at Palace

Spurs won their opening three games of the season under new manager Nuno Espirito Santo.

Cristiano Ronaldo returns to Old Trafford as Manchester United player after 12 years

On August 27, United had signed Ronaldo on a two-year contract with an obligation to extend for a further year.

Important to play at least 10 games ahead of AFC Asian Cup: India women's team coach Dennerby

The 62-year-old Dennerby, who was earlier in charge of the Indian U-17 women's World Cup squad, was last month roped in to help the senior team prepare for the AFC Women's Asian Cup.