Football
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Gary Lineker advises Arsenal forward Viktor Gyokeres to learn from Premier League star
Football | Dec 30, 2025, 08:45 PM ISTFormer 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
Football | Dec 29, 2025, 11:53 PM ISTArsenal 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?
Football | Dec 25, 2025, 01:35 PM ISTCity 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
Football | Dec 25, 2025, 08:20 AM ISTReal 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
Football | Dec 24, 2025, 11:44 PM ISTFC 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
Football | Dec 23, 2025, 05:13 PM ISTErling 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
Football | Dec 22, 2025, 07:50 PM ISTViktor 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
Football | Dec 22, 2025, 02:37 PM ISTManchester 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
Football | Dec 19, 2025, 12:49 PM ISTStar 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
Football | Dec 18, 2025, 12:24 PM ISTLegendary 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 prays, performs puja, poses with tiger during his visit to Vantara: In pics
Sports | Dec 17, 2025, 11:07 PM ISTLionel Messi made a special visit to Vantara, a wildlife rescue, rehabilitation, and conservation centre founded by Anant Ambani. Luis Suarez and Rodrigo de Paul also accompanied them, as they also performed puja at the centre. Here are the pictures of Messi's visit to Vantara.
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Lionel Messi thanks fans for warm welcome during GOAT tour, hopes bright football future for India
Football | Dec 17, 2025, 08:26 AM ISTLionel 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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Lionel Messi delivers speech at Arun Jaitley Stadium, says will definitely return to India: Watch
Football | Dec 15, 2025, 06:13 PM ISTLionel 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
Football | Dec 15, 2025, 05:45 PM ISTLionel 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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Jay Shah gifts India's T20 World Cup jerseys to Lionel Messi, presents ticket for India vs USA match
Cricket | Dec 15, 2025, 06:13 PM ISTLionel Messi visited the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi as part of his GOAT India tour. Messi was gifted with India's T20 World Cup 2026 jersey by ICC chairman Jay Shah.
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Messi GOAT tour India, Day 3 Highlights: Lionel Messi to spend night at Vantara after Delhi visit
Cricket | Dec 16, 2025, 12:04 AM ISTArgentine legend Lionel Messi visited the national capital, New Delhi, as part of his GOAT India tour on Monday. Messi took part in a special event at the Arun Jaitley Stadium and met various dignitaries. He arrived in Gujarat to spend his night in the state.
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Lionel Messi Day 3 GOAT tour schedule: Check Argentine icon's itinerary for final day of India visit
Football | Dec 15, 2025, 12:01 AM ISTLionel 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
Football | Dec 14, 2025, 09:09 PM ISTLionel 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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Lionel Messi India Goat Tour 2025 Day 2 Highlights: Argentine icon wraps up Mumbai visit
Football | Dec 15, 2025, 12:05 AM ISTLionel 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
Football | Dec 14, 2025, 01:48 PM ISTThe 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.