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Chhetri, Gurpreet and other top Indian footballers post heartfelt plea amid AIFF-ISL crisis: 'Do whatever it takes...'

The All India Football Federation's inability to attract a single bid in its hunt for a new commercial partner for the Indian Super League has cast a shadow on the 2025-26 Indian football season, leading to an impassioned plea from top footballers including Sunil Chhetri.

Lionel Messi drops major hint after Barcelona icon pays secret visit to Camp Nou: 'I hope one day I can...'

Lionel Messi, who currently represents Inter Miami in Major League Soccer, visited Camp Nou for the first time since bidding Barcelona an emotional goodbye in the summer of 2021 after a 17-year run.

Neymar blasts 'arrogant' referee over yellow card, later directs frustration towards Santos coach

Santos' away game against Flamengo in the Brazilian Serie A witnessed dramatic scenes on Sunday with Neymar getting into a heated exchange with referee Savio Pereira Sampaio over a yellow card and later directing his ire towards coach Juan Pablo Vojvoda after getting substituted.

Manchester United reportedly identy Atletico Madrid midfielder as latest winter transfer target

After splurging around £250 million primarly on their attacking options as well as on a new goalkeeper, Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim has identified several midfield options for the upcoming January transfer window, one of whom is currently with Atletico Madrid.

AIFF turns to Supreme Court after no bids for commercial rights of ISL: 'Next step in the process'

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has decided to approach the Supreme Court after failing to attract any bids for the Indian Super League’s (ISL) commercial rights. With the 2025-26 ISL season yet to begin, uncertainty grows over the league’s future.

Ryan Williams joins India training camp ahead of Asian Cup qualifier against Bangladesh

Ryan Williams has played for Australia U-20 and U-23 teams and also represented the senior team as a second-half substitute during a friendly in 2019. He relinquished his Australian passport in a bid to play for India

Ruben Amorim underlines Manchester United's flaws after late collapse against Spurs: 'We have a lot of problems'

Manchester United led Tottenham 1-0 till the 84th minute when two goals in the next seven minutes from the Spurs turned around the scoreline. Matthijs de Ligt then scored in the 96th minute to help Ruben Amorim's side take a point from the game.

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A day after the All India Football Federation failed to secure a single bid in its hunt for a new commercial partner for the Indian Super League, defending champions Mohun Bagan announced they were suspending first-team operations amid uncertainty over the 2025-26 season.

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Tottenham vs Man United Highlights: Matthijs de Ligt fires a last-gasp equaliser for Manchester United in stoppage time after Mathys Tel and RIcharlison's strikes put hosts Tottenham Hotspur ahead, extending the Red Devils' unbeaten run. Follow our live blog for the latest score and updates.

Cristiano Ronaldo finally breaks silence on missing Portugal teammate Diogo Jota's funeral: 'Wherever I go, it is...'

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Crisis in Indian football worsens after AIFF fails to attract single bid for ISL

The AIFF had launched a tender process last month to hunt for a new commercial partner for the Indian Super League. On the 7 November deadline, however, the Kalyan Chaubey-led body failed to attract a single bid for its premier football league.

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Cristiano Ronaldo has sparked controversy after saying that winning the World Cup is not his dream, contradicting his emotional 2022 statement calling it his biggest ambition. Fans accused the Portuguese star of hypocrisy following his latest comments.

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