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Lionel Messi overtakes GOAT rival Cristiano Ronaldo to secure enormous goal-scoring milestone

Lionel Messi scored a brace on Saturday against NY Red Bulls and thereby secured a top most position on a goal-scoring chart, overtaking long-time rival Cristiano Ronaldo.

Snoop Dogg makes bold statement after buying stake in Swansea City: 'An underdog that bites back, just like me'

After being announced as the new co-owner and investor, US rapper Snoop Dogg labelled Swansea City club as 'An underdog that bites back, just like me'.

FC Barcelona reportedly agree to sign Marcus Rashford on loan from Manchester United

La Liga giants FC Barcelona have reportedly agreed to sign Marcus Rashford on loan from Manchester United. Rashford had recently completed a loan spell with Premier League club Aston Villa.

Manchester United reportedly agree to sign Brentford winger Bryan Mbeumo

Cameroonian winger Mbeumo had attracted the attention of Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim, who is eyeing an overhaul of his team's misfiring attack after a woeful 2024-25 run, with 20 goals in 38 Premier League games for Brentford last season.

Saudi Arabia plan Earth-shattering €350 million bid for Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior: Report

Saudi Arabia have set their sight on Real Madrid's star forward. Many football players have shifted their base to Saudi in the last few years, as the money pull Saudi Pro League clubs offers is second to none.

Inter Kashi awarded I-League title as CAS rejects AIFF Appeals Committee ruling

On appeal by Inter Kashi, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has asked the AIFF to reverse its decision of awarding the I-League title to Churchill Brother.

Explained: Why ISL's immediate future is closely associated with Supreme Court’s verdict in AIFF constitution matter

The Supreme Court is expected to announce its verdict on the All India Football Federation's constitution, which it had entrusted to former apex court judge L Nageswara Rao in May 2023.

Durand Cup 2025: Prize money triples but ISL participation drops amid uncertainty after suspension

The 2025 Durand Cup gets a massive prize money boost and SUVs for individual winners. However, in a major blow, only six ISL teams will participate in the tournament this year amid the AIFF-FSDL deadlock. The tournament kicks off on July 23 in Kolkata.

Canada's Olivia Smith smashes all-time transfer record in women's football after joining Arsenal

The new benchmark in women’s football would surpass the £900,000 ($1.1 million) Chelsea paid when signing Naomi Girma from the San Diego Wave in January. Smith's four-year deal highlights the increase in spending in women's football with transfer records regularly broken.

Explained: Why FIFA wants to scrap penalty rebounds among three radical changes at World Cup 2026

The already-radical FIFA World Cup 2026 could see even more drastic changes to the rules of play, as the global governing body is planning to scrap goals scored from penalty rebounds. Here's a look at why FIFA is considering these changes.

Lamine Yamal inherits Messi’s iconic Barcelona No.10 jersey and legacy, but the teenage sensation isn’t perturbed

Lamine Yamal remained unfazed as he interacted with the media after inheriting the iconic No.10 jersey at Barcelona, once worn by Lionel Messi.

FIFA World Cup 2026 tickets: When can you book them and how much will they cost?

If you want to attend FIFA World Cup 2026 matches, the biggest questions right now is when can you start booking tickets and how much will it cost? Here's everything you need to know about ticket release dates and prices.

Newcastle furious as Liverpool try to 'unsettle' striker Alexander Isak ahead of mega bid: Report

Newcastle are unhappy with Liverpool for trying to 'unsettle' Alexander Isak, as the defending Premier League champions look to sign the striker ahead of the new season.

Sunil Chhetri breaks silence on ISL's indefinite suspension: 'Football has to resume soon. It will'

Indian football's greatest striker, Sunil Chhetri, took to social media to express his concerns regarding indefinite suspension of the upcoming Indian Super League (ISL) season. He also shared a message for the stakeholders.

Barcelona star Lamine Yamal faces backlash and potential legal action for hiring dwarfs at 18th birthday party

Barcelona star Lamine Yamal is facing investigation over controversial 18th birthday party. The Spanish footballer reportedly hired dwarfs as part of entertainment at his birthday party.

Trump claims Club World Cup trophy will stay in Oval Office, says FIFA made a copy for Chelsea

US President Donald Trump has claimed the FIFA Club World Cup trophy will stay permanently in the Oval Office after Chelsea’s 3-0 win over PSG. FIFA allegedly made a copy for the champions and asked Trump to keep the original trophy.

Was the 32-team FIFA Club World Cup a success? Here's what the numbers suggest

The inaugural edition of the expanded FIFA Club World Cup, featuring 32 teams, concluded on Sunday with Chelsea inflicting a stunning 3-0 defeat on the red-hot Paris Saint-Germain in the final at the MetLife Stadium near New York.

Donald Trump booed but steals show as Chelsea left puzzled at FIFA Club World Cup trophy ceremony

The FIFA Club World Cup trophy ceremony turned chaotic and confusing as US President Donald Trump joined Chelsea players on the podium. Trump was also booed by sections of the crowd, but achieved what he came for.

Cole Palmer fires Chelsea to FIFA Club World Cup glory, outclasses PSG in front of President Donald Trump

Before US President Donald Trump stole the show at the FIFA Club World Cup final, it was Cole Palmer who delivered a sensational performance to help Chelsea win the trophy and outclass European champions PSG.

PSG vs Chelsea: Date, time, and streaming details of the FIFA Club World Cup final

Ahead of the start of the PSG vs Chelsea Club World Cup final, let's take a look at how to watch the match live. Get hold of the details.

FIFA president Gianni Infantino hails Club World Cup as 'huge success'

FIFA president Gianni Infantino triumphantly declared the Club World Cup to be "the most successful club competition in the world" Saturday ahead of this weekend's final between Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea.

FIFA and players' representatives agree to mandatory rest periods

FIFA president Gianni Infantino and representatives of players' unions from around the world met in New York, where the decision was taken.

AIFF confirms indefinite suspension of Indian Super League, urges patience amid uncertainty over rights agreement

The All India Football Federation's confirmation comes after a notice from the Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL), which informed the participating clubs that the 2025-26 edition of India's top-flight competition was being put on hold due to uncertainty over the Master Rights Agreement.

Magnus Carlsen has a message for Ronaldo ahead of Esports World Cup: 'Don't know what Ronaldo has done on chessboard'

World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen has dared Cristiano Ronaldo to a chess match as he prepares for the inaugural chess tournament at the Esports World Cup, set to take place in the footballer’s new 'home' Riyadh.

Liverpool retire No 20 jersey in honour of Diogo Jota: 'Unique tribute to uniquely wonderful person'

Liverpool will also pay tribute to late striker Diogo Jota as they return to action for the first time since the car crash against English Championship side Preston in a pre-season friendly on Sunday.

Indian men’s football team drops to lowest FIFA ranking in nine years

The downfall of the Indian men's football team continues in the FIFA ranking as it slumped to its worst ranking in the last nine years after suffering two defeats in June.

Explained: Why FIFA World Cup 2026 could be the ‘most climate-damaging’ ever

The FIFA World Cup 2026 will be the biggest in the tournament's history, but also potentially the most climate-damaging. With expanded teams, vast travel distances, and heavy infrastructure demands, environmental experts are sounding the alarm.

Lionel Messi makes MLS history with unprecedented goal-scoring feat in league’s 29-year run

Lionel Messi, who is in brilliant goal-scoring form, created a new MLS record on Wednesday as he scored twice in Inter Miami's victory over the New England Revolution at the Gillette Stadium in Massachusetts.

Ex-Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti sentenced to a year in jail by Spanish court for tax fraud

Ancelotti, who joined the Brazil national football team after his second stint with Real Madrid ended earlier this year, was found to have created a system of shell companies to hide extra earnings during his first spell with the club.

Red-hot PSG stun Real Madrid 4-0 to setup FIFA Club World Cup final showdown against Chelsea

Spanish midfielder Fabian Ruiz fired a brace while Ousmane Dembele and Goncalo Ramos collected a goal each as the European champions outplayed the Spanish giants at the MetLife Stadium outside New York.