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Sunil Chhetri's last-gasp goal breaks Goan hearts as Bengaluru FC progress to ISL 2024-25 Final
Sunil Chhetri's stoppage-time header sent Bengaluru FC to a record fourth ISL final despite a 2-1 second-leg loss to FC Goa. The Blues won the semi-final 3-2 on aggregate.

Lionel Messi on verge of breaking another record for Inter Miami, set to surpass former Argentine teammate
Lionel Messi is set to break another record for Inter Miami, aiming to surpass former Argentine teammate this weekend against Toronto FC. The 37-year-old recently returned from an injury and scored a goal just two minutes after coming off the bench.

Cristiano Ronaldo clinches incredible football goalscoring record with brace for Al-Nassr
Cristiano Ronaldo has added another milestone to his legendary career by scoring two goals for Al-Nassr on Friday. Ronaldo has also moved to 931 career goals as he aims to become the first footballer to score 1000 goals in official matches.

Manchester United will sack Ruben Amorim if defeats continue in the next Premier League season: Report
Manchester United could reportedly part ways with manager Ruben Amorim if the team fails to show significant improvement next season. United have struggled to climb the table and currently sit in the bottom half, leading to mounting pressure on Amorim to turn things around.

FIFA president Infantino hopes Russia will 'soon' rejoin global football community
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has expressed hope that Russia will 'soon' return to the global football fold. Infantino said Russia's return will signal return to normalcy.

ISL Semi-final: How Jamshedpur FC stunned Mohun Bagan in first leg
Despite having less than 30% possession, Khalid Jamil-coached Jamshedpur FC stunned Mohun Bagan at home in the first leg of the ISL 2024-25 semi-final as Javi Hernandez scored in the injury time.

Explained: Why Lionel Messi's personal bodyguard is banned from sidelines during Inter Miami matches?
Lionel Messi’s bodyguard, Yassine Cheuko, has been banned from the sidelines during Inter Miami matches, a decision made by the club itself. Find out why this move has left both Messi and Cheuko frustrated.

ISL Semi-final, Jamshedpur vs Mohun Bagan: Date, time, venue and live streaming details
Mohun Bagan Super Giant (MBSG) face Jamshedpur FC in the first leg of their Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 semi-final on Thursday. Check out all the details about the match including the live streaming details.

No Messi magic as Los Angeles beat Inter Miami in first leg of CONCACAF Champions Cup quarter-final
Despite recently returning from injury, Lionel Messi played the full match in Los Angeles as Inter Miami lost 1-0. He registered five shots, with two on target, but both were denied by Hugo Lloris.

Jose Mourinho pinches nose of Galatasaray manager after Turkish Cup loss marred by clashes between players
Legendary football manager Jose Mourinho once again finds himself at the centre of a controversy after he appeared to have pinched the nose of Galatasaray manager Okan Buruk following Fenerbahçe's loss to their local rivals in the Turkish Cup quarter-final. The match also witnessed clashes among players.

Bengaluru FC vs FC Goa, ISL semi-finals 1st leg Highlights: Blues in drivers' seat after 2-0 win at home
FC Goa Live vs Bengaluru FC Highlights: Edgar Mendez doubles Bengaluru FC's lead a few minutes into the second half after an own goal by Sandesh Jhingan puts the Blues in the lead. Bengaluru later hold on to their lead to give themselves a two-goal cushion heading into the second leg at Fatorda. Follow our live blog for the latest score and updates.

Explained: What is the semi-automated offside technology set to be introduced in the Premier League?
The Premier League is set to introduce Semi-Automated Offside Technology (SAOT) on 12 April to improve the accuracy and speed of offside decisions. Learn how SAOT works and its impact on VAR.

Mohamed Salah open to Saudi move but set to stay at Liverpool until Club World Cup: Report
Mohamed Salah’s future at Liverpool remains uncertain as Al-Hilal target the Egyptian star for a move to the Saudi Pro League. With his contract expiring, the question being raised is will Salah stay at Anfield or make a switch?

Spanish Cup: Real Madrid finish off Real Sociedad in thriller to reach Copa del Rey final
Real Madrid staged a dramatic comeback against Real Sociedad, securing a 4-4 draw (5-4 aggregate) to reach the Copa del Rey final. Antonio Rudiger’s extra-time header sealed the win after late goals from Jude Bellingham and Aurélien Tchouaméni forced extra time.

Bengaluru FC vs FC Goa Live Streaming: When and where to watch BFC vs FCG ISL 2024-25 Semi-Final 1st Leg?
Bengaluru FC and FC Goa face off in the 1st leg of the ISL 2024-25 playoff semifinals. Find out match timings, venue, squads, live streaming, and telecast details.

Saka scores in Arsenal win on return from injury; Man Utd suffer another defeat thanks to Elanga's wonder goal
Bukayo Saka marked his Arsenal comeback with a crucial goal in a 2-1 win over Fulham, keeping their Premier League title hopes alive. Meanwhile, Nottingham Forest stunned Manchester United as Anthony Elanga’s wonder goal boosted their Champions League push.

Explained: Why Indian-origin players cannot represent Blue Tigers the way Bangladesh got English-born Hamza Choudhury
Hamza Choudhury, who made his Bangladesh debut during the Asian Cup Qualifying game against India in Shillong last week, had represented England, the country of his birth, at the U-21 level. Here's why Indian-origin footballers cannot represent the Blue Tigers.

Bhaichung Bhutia criticises Manolo's decision to recall Chhetri to Indian team: 'Could have gambled on young strikers'
Bhaichung Bhutia disagreed with Indian football team coach Manolo Marquez's decision to recall 40-year-old Sunil Chhetri to national team for Asian Cup qualifiers. He felt the strategy showcased lack of long-term planning.

Will Bruno Fernandes leave Manchester United for Real Madrid? Manager Ruben Amorim responds
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim reflects on rumours linking star midfielder Bruno Fernandes to a move to Real Madrid. Amorim spoke about United's Premier League ambitions and Fernandes' ambitions.

Man City dealt major blow as Erling Haaland is expected to be out for at least two weeks
Erling Haaland suffered the injury in the FA Cup quarter-final against Bournemouth last weekend and the striker is set to be out of action for a few weeks.

Explained: Here's how Arsenal plans on bringing single fans together at Emirates Stadium
The 13-time English top-flight champions might find it difficult to deliver to their fans their first Premier League title in more than two decades. Instead, they are offering their single supporters the chance to meet the love of their life at the Emirates Stadium.

Former Man United striker Rashford says he’s ‘getting fitter and better’ at Aston Villa
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim had questioned Marcus Rashford's work ethics but the striker feels that he is getting better at Aston Villa. Rashford scored two goals for Villa in FA Cup.

Stimac calls for support for Indian football team coach Manolo but disagrees with Chhetri recall: ‘It’s always risky’
Former Indian football team coach Igor Stimac has urged the fans to continue supporting current head coach Manolo Marquez. He also said that Indian football stakeholders will have to priortise Blue Tigers for the team to qualify for FIFA World Cup.

Robert Lewandowski's brace fires Barcelona to three-point lead over Real Madrid in La Liga race
Robert Lewandowski scored twice as Barcelona defeated Girona 4-1 to extend their lead over Real Madrid in the La Liga title race. With his brace, Barca now holds a three-point advantage, piling pressure on their arch-rivals as the season heats up.

Kylian Mbappe matches Ronaldo with brace against Leganes as Real Madrid draw level with Barcelona atop La Liga
Kylian Mbappe delivered a stunning performance, scoring twice against Leganes to match goal-scoring record set by Cristiano Ronaldo in his debut season at Real Madrid. The club is now level with Barcelona at the top of the La Liga standings.

Lionel Messi scores two minutes into return from injury as Inter Miami win; watch video
Lionel Messi took just two minutes on his return to score a goal as Inter Miami defeated Philadelphia Union in an MLS game. This was Messi's fist match since mid-March.

Explained: Why Brazil have sacked coach Dorival Junior with FIFA World Cup Qualifiers still underway
Confederation of Brazilian Football (CBF) had appointed Dorival Junior coach of the five-time world champions in January last year, hoping the former Flamengo and Sao Paulo boss would end the nation's wait for a sixth world title that has spanned more than two decades.

Police case filed against Erling Haaland after allegedly hitting mascot, Man City deny allegations
Manchester City striker Erling Haaland is facing allegations of assault after reportedly striking the club’s mascot, Moonbeam, before a match against Southampton. Man City has denied any wrongdoing, citing lack of evidence. Read about the full controversy.

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti to stand trial in Spain next week on tax fraud charges
Spanish state prosecutors have accused the highly successful Italian coach of defrauding the state of 1 million euros ($1 million) in 2014 and 2015.

Xavi Hernandez, Rivaldo, Michael Owen among football icons joining Legends Faceoff in Mumbai
Eight football legends are set to join the historic showdown between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid Legends on April 6, 2025, at the iconic DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai.