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  FIFA fines Russia after fans racially abused France players

  May 09, 2018 12:16 IST

  Monkey chants were aimed at black players, including Paul Pogba, during France's 3-1 win over Russia in a friendly in March at a marquee stadium which will host seven World Cup games.

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  West Brom relegated from Premier League after Southampton beat Swansea 1-0

  May 09, 2018 12:12 IST

  Southampton moved three points above the drop zone and almost guaranteed its place in the Premier League next season thanks to a superior goal difference to its rivals.

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  PSG beat valiant minnow Les Herbiers 2-0 to win French Cup

  May 09, 2018 12:06 IST

  Paris Saint-Germain won a record-extending 12th French Cup and claimed a 42nd straight victory in domestic cup competitions since January 2014.

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  EPL: Yaya Toure set for Manchester City farewell after guiding club into big time

  May 08, 2018 21:02 IST

  Toure's arrival from Barcelona in 2010 heralded the start of the most successful period in City's 138-year history.

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  India need to be physically, mentally prepared for AFC Asian Cup: Bhaichung Bhutia

  May 08, 2018 19:15 IST

  India were thrashed by their opponents in 2011 and returned home without a point, but this time around, things could be different, believes Bhutia.

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  I don't take FIFA rankings seriously: Sunil Chhetri

  May 07, 2018 16:55 IST

  According to Chhetri, India require the best of preparations to make it count in the 2019 AFC Asian Cup.

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  Arsene Wenger sees Arsenal beat Burnley 5-0 in final home game

  May 07, 2018 12:04 IST

  Arsene Wenger is leaving Arsenal after 22 years in charge and he now only has two away fixtures remaining before signing off next Sunday after his lowest-ever Premier League finish in sixth.

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  'Win this one': Manchester United's plea after Alex Ferguson's brain surgery

  May 07, 2018 11:59 IST

  Social media continued to be awash with tributes and get-well messages for Ferguson, who spent almost 27 years in charge before retiring in 2013 as the most successful manager in British football history.

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  Zinedine Zidane plays down Cristiano Ronaldo injury in Barcelona game

  May 07, 2018 11:42 IST

  Cristiano Ronaldo's right ankle was hurt when Gerard Pique stepped on it while unsuccessfully trying to stop him from scoring an equalizer in the 15th minute.

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  El Clasico: Lionel Messi gives 10-man Barcelona 2-2 draw with Real Madrid; Cristiano Ronaldo hurt

  May 07, 2018 10:49 IST

  With Barcelona already Spanish league champion and Madrid focused on its Champions League final later this month, it was supposed to be the most low-key "clasico" in years.

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  Manchester City get hands on EPL trophy; Chelsea heat up Champions League chase by beating Liverpool

  May 06, 2018 23:28 IST

  As Manchester City finally collected the Premier League trophy on Sunday, Chelsea closed in on salvaging Champions League qualification from a lackluster title defense and further weakened Liverpool's grip on a top-four finish.

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  Cardiff promoted to the EPL, promotion record for Warnock

  May 06, 2018 20:00 IST

  With a 0-0 draw at home to Reading, Cardiff joined champion Wolverhampton Wanderers in going up to the world's most lucrative league.

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  Juventus beat Bologna 3-1 to be on verge of Serie A crown

  May 06, 2018 13:01 IST

  Juventus moved seven points clear of second-placed Napoli and, with two rounds remaining, can secure the title on Sunday.

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  Sir Alex Ferguson in intensive care after brain surgery, football world wishes speedy recovery

  May 06, 2018 11:55 IST

  Since retiring from Manchester United after almost 27 years in charge in 2013, Sir Alex Ferguson has continued to attend matches at Old Trafford.

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  EPL: Stoke relegated, West Bromwich Albion beat Tottenham

  May 05, 2018 23:27 IST

  Stoke were relegated from the English Premier League after a 10-year stay while West Bromwich Albion earned a stay of execution, at least for a few hours.

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  Brighton defeat Manchester United 1-0 to secure EPL safety

  May 05, 2018 15:27 IST

  United arrived on the south coast knowing a win would all-but seal second place, but a poor effort led to its first loss to Brighton since 1982.

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  India clubbed with UAE, Thailand and Bahrain in Asian Cup football

  May 04, 2018 23:21 IST

  India have been clubbed with hosts United Arab Emirates, Thailand and Bahrain in Group A of the 2019 AFC Asian Cup football.

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  Steven Gerrard hired to coach Scottish club Rangers

  May 04, 2018 20:15 IST

  Since ending his playing career in 2016 with the LA Galaxy, Gerrard has been a youth team coach at Liverpool, where he played 17 seasons.

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  Juergen Klopp the motivator making Liverpool dream again

  May 04, 2018 12:29 IST

  Klopp has not only made those fans believe and dream during Liverpool's remarkable run to Kiev, he has done the same with his players.

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  Real Madrid not going to give Barcelona guard of honor

  May 04, 2018 12:19 IST

  Barcelona and Real Madrid will meet on Sunday in the final "clasico" of the season with very little to play for in the Spanish league.

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  English Premier League relegation battle heads into final week

  May 04, 2018 12:04 IST

  Three clubs out of West Bromwich Albion, Stoke, Southampton, Swansea, Huddersfield and West Ham will soon be preparing for life in the second-tier League Championship.

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  Putin wants tough soccer from Russia at World Cup

  May 04, 2018 11:51 IST

  The host nation goes into the tournament with no victories from its last five friendlies, and also failed to win a game at the 2016 European Championship or 2014 World Cup.

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  Late Rolando winner sends Marseille to Europa League final

  May 04, 2018 11:46 IST

  Marseille will meet Atletico Madrid in the final in Lyon on May 16 after the Spanish side beat Arsenal 1-0 with a goal from Diego Costa to win 2-1 on aggregate.

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  Diego Costa helps Atletico sink Arsenal to reach Europa League final

  May 04, 2018 11:40 IST

  The result also meant Arsenal will not qualify for the Champions League for a second straight season.

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  Real Madrid keep adding to their European dominance

  May 03, 2018 12:55 IST

  Two-time defending champion Madrid reached yet another Champions League final by eliminating Bayern Munich in the semifinals. 

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  FIFA bans coach for 2 years in World Cup match-fixing case

  May 03, 2018 12:29 IST

  A former El Salvador coach was found guilty of offering players money to perform well in a World Cup qualifying game.

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  Champions League: Liverpool players pay tribute to injured fan after win against Roma

  May 03, 2018 12:12 IST

  A Liverpool fan was seriously injured in clashes ahead of the first leg of the Champions League seminal against Roma.

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  'An absolute joke': Roma furious over referee's decisions after loss against Liverpool

  May 03, 2018 12:03 IST

  Roma players have questioned the referee's decisions following their loss against Liverpool in the Champions League semi-final.