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  Sunil Chhetri, Gurpreet raise voice, foreigners join in appeal to FIFA to 'save Indian football'

  January 02, 2026 22:13 IST

  India icon Sunil Chhetri and other star footballers have asked FIFA to intervene and save Indian football amidst the uncertainty over the Indian Super League. The ISL was put on hold in July 2025 due to the non-renewal of the Master Rights Agreement (MRA)

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  'I am recovering well': Roberto Carlos shares health update following heart attack rumours

  January 01, 2026 23:51 IST

  Former Real Madrid and Brazilian footballer Roberto Carlos recently came forward and provided his fans with a health update after reports had spread about his suffering through a heart attack, which saw him being admitted to the hospital.

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  Chelsea sack manager Enzo Maresca with immediate effect after poor run of form

  January 01, 2026 18:54 IST

  Premier League side Chelsea FC recently came forward and announced that they would be parting ways with manager Enzo Maresca with immediate effect. The sacking comes after the side's poor run of form in recent games.

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  Gary Lineker advises Arsenal forward Viktor Gyokeres to learn from Premier League star

  December 30, 2025 20:45 IST

  Former footballer Gary Lineker took centre stage and advised Arsenal striker Viktor Gyokeres to replicate the showings of star forward in hopes of scoring more goals for Arsenal in the upcoming Premier League games.

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  Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta reflects on his side's January signings ahead of transfer window

  December 29, 2025 23:53 IST

  Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta recently came forward and talked about the potential signings that they could look to make in the upcoming transfer window, and talked about the injury situation as well.

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  City Football Group officially exits Mumbai City, other investors to follow suit as ISL in turmoil?

  December 25, 2025 13:35 IST

  City Football Group exits Indian football by selling its 65% stake in Mumbai City FC after six years, citing prolonged uncertainty and lack of league action. The move highlights deeper structural issues in Indian football as ISL remains stalled and investors grow wary.

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  Real Madrid demand full access to FC Barcelona's financial records, as Negreira case intensifies

  December 25, 2025 8:20 IST

  Real Madrid have requested full access to Barcelona’s financial records in the Negreira case, seeking audits, internal reports, and documents on payments to former referee Jose Mara Enriquez Negreira. RM president Florentino Perez called it “the most serious controversy the sport has faced.”

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  FC Goa players pause play during ACL 2 to highlight ISL's uncertainty

  December 24, 2025 23:44 IST

  FC Goa paused play briefly in their AFC Champions League Two match against FC Istiklol to highlight uncertainty in Indian football, amid the ISL’s stalled operations following the MRA expiry and rejected club proposals for league ownership.

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  Erling Haaland credits 'genius' Pep Guardiola to turn him into goal-scoring machine

  December 23, 2025 17:13 IST

  Erling Haaland credited Pep Guardiola for refining his movement and mentality at Man City. The striker spoke about handling pressure, adapting to life as a father, and maintaining form after already scoring 25 goals in the 2025-26 season.

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  Viktor Gyokeres expects Arsenal to break Premier League jinx in 2025-26 season, hails Mikel Arteta

  December 22, 2025 19:50 IST

  Viktor Gyokeres says Arsenal is optimistic about breaking the Premier League jinx in the 2025-26 season, as the Gunners head to Christmas with a two-point lead over second-placed Manchester City. He also hailed gaffer Mikel Arteta and spoke about the team's relentless press.

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  Ruben Amorim provides injury update on Bruno Fernandes after loss against Aston Villa

  December 22, 2025 14:37 IST

  Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim recently came forward and provided an update on Portuguese star midfielder Bruno Fernandes after he injured himself in the side's recent loss against Aston Villa.

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  'I could have left': Bruno Fernandes opens up on opportunities he got to leave Manchester United

  December 19, 2025 12:49 IST

  Star Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes recently came forward and talked about the various chances he got to leave the club in recent times, but decided to stay just for the love he has for the team.

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  A match you’ll never see: Messi plays football with Maneklal during Vantara visit | Video

  December 18, 2025 12:24 IST

  Legendary Argentine forward Lionel Messi was captured playing football with a baby elephant named Maneklal as he visited Vantara, a wildlife rescue and conservation centre founded by Anant Ambani in Gujarat's Jamnagar.

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  Lionel Messi thanks fans for warm welcome during GOAT tour, hopes bright football future for India

  December 17, 2025 8:26 IST

  Lionel Messi departed from India on Wednesday after visiting Vantara, concluding his GOAT tour. After the end of the tour, he thanked the fans for warm welcome across four cities and also hoped that football has a bright future in India.

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  Mamata Banerjee accepts Sports Minister Aroop Biswas' resignation over chaos at Messi event

  December 16, 2025 16:00 IST

  Mamata Banerjee has accepted the resignation of West Bengal sports minister Aroop Biswas after the chaos that erupted at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata during day 1 of Lionel Messi's GOAT India tour.

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  Lionel Messi delivers speech at Arun Jaitley Stadium, says will definitely return to India: Watch

  December 15, 2025 18:13 IST

  Lionel Messi visited New Delhi today during his GOAT tour of India. He was greeted by a jam-packed Arun Jaitley Stadium where the fans chanted his name. Overwhelmed with all the love showered on him during his tour, Messi said he will definitely return to India again.

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  Lionel Messi to not leave India today, Argentine legend to visit another state

  December 15, 2025 17:45 IST

  Lionel Messi took part in a special event at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi as part of his third day of the GOAT India tour. Messi will now be staying in India for another night and will travel to another state.

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  Lionel Messi Day 3 GOAT tour schedule: Check Argentine icon's itinerary for final day of India visit

  December 15, 2025 0:01 IST

  Lionel Messi will complete his GOAT India tour with his visit to Delhi, where he is set to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Here is Messi's schedule for Day 3 of his tour to India.

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  Lionel Messi holds India's flag as Day 2 of GOAT tour ends at Wankhede, footballer to meet PM Modi

  December 14, 2025 21:09 IST

  Lionel Messi visited the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai during his second day of the GOAT India tour. Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar and India icon Sunil Chhetri were among the dignitaries present at the iconic venue as Messi marked an end to the second day of his India visit.

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  Sachin Tendulkar gifts Lionel Messi with his jersey, Argentine icon presents World Cup ball | WATCH

  December 14, 2025 20:33 IST

  Sachin Tendulkar met Lionel Messi as two legends of their sport graced the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Sachin gifted Messi with his India jersey and received a World Cup ball from the Argentine star during the GOAT India tour.

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  Lionel Messi India Goat Tour 2025 Day 2 Highlights: Argentine icon wraps up Mumbai visit

  December 15, 2025 0:05 IST

  Lionel Messi India Goat Tour 2025 Day 2: The 38-year-old Argentine forward Lionel Messi ended his Mumbai visit with a special event at the Wankhede Stadium. Messi met some high-profile dignitaries, including Sachin Tendulkar, Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis, among others.

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  Lionel Messi India tour organiser Satadru Dutta denied bail, sent to 14-day police custody

  December 14, 2025 13:48 IST

  The organiser of the Lionel Messi GOAT India tour, Satadru Dutta, has been denied bail after he was arrested by the police on December 13. He has also been sent to police custody for 14 days after being denied.

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  Lionel Messi GOAT tour: Day 2 schedule of Messi's India tour as he travels to Mumbai, check details

  December 14, 2025 7:13 IST

  With Lionel Messi all set to continue his GOAT India tour by travelling to Mumbai on day 2, let us have a look at the schedule that the Argentine forward is expected to follow as he continues his India tour.

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  Lionel Messi GOAT tour: From chaos in Kolkata to Hyderabad's hospitality, here's how day 1 fared

  December 14, 2025 13:24 IST

  With day 1 of the ongoing Lionel Messi GOAT India tour coming to an end, let us have a look at what the first day of the tour had in store for the fans. From chaos in Kolkata to the brilliant event held in Hyderabad.

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  Rahul Gandhi meets Lionel Messi in Hyderabad on Argentine legend's GOAT India tour | WATCH

  December 13, 2025 22:27 IST

  Lionel Messi ended his Day 1 of his three-day GOAT India tour at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Hyderabad. He met LoP Rahul Gandhi and Telangana CM Revanth Reddy during his Hyderabad visit.

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  Lionel Messi GOAT India tour: Messi plays football with Telangana CM Revanth Reddy in Hyderabad

  December 13, 2025 21:06 IST

  As Lionel Messi visited Hyderabad for the GOAT India tour, the veteran Argentine forward was captured playing football alongside Revanth Reddy, Luis Suarez, and Rodrigo de Paul as well at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium.

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  Lionel Messi GOAT India tour: Argentine forward meets Telangana CM Revanth Reddy

  December 13, 2025 18:35 IST

  With Lionel Messi continuing his India tour, the star Argentine forward, upon arriving in Hyderabad as part of the tour, was captured having a meeting with Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy.

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  Lionel Messi GOAT India tour: AIFF issues statement after fans vandalise Salt Lake Stadium

  December 13, 2025 17:16 IST

  With the fans vandalising the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata during Lionel Messi's tour, the AIFF (All India Football Federation) took to social media, where they released a statement and urged the fans to cooperate.