Maradona died on November 25, 2020 at age 60, while recovering at home from brain surgery for a blood clot. He had battled cocaine and alcohol addiction for decades. His seven-person medical team is on trial for what prosecutors have called the "horror theater" of the final days of his life.
With a little over a year left for the 23rd FIFA World Cup, which is set to be bigger than ever with the tournament expanding to 48 teams from 32, we take a look at the teams that have already made it to the Finals as well as a detailed look at the qualification process.
South Korean authorities will inspect elite football pitches nationwide after Son Heung-min blamed poor playing surfaces for affecting their World Cup campaign.
The FIFA Club World Cup is set to witness the biggest event in its 25-year history with 32 teams taking part in the tournament that runs from 14 June to 13 July in the United States. Here's a breakdown of the prize fund that has been allocated for the tournament by the Zurich-based global governing body for the sport.
Lionel Messi and the Argentina national football team will visit India for an exhibition match in Kerala in October 2025, marking their return after 14 years.
A former bodyguard of Diego Maradona, Julio Cesar Coria, was arrested for allegedly lying in court during the trial of Maradona’s medical team, who are accused of negligence in his 2020 death. Prosecutors claim Coria withheld key information.
This would be the English club's first football academy in the country, and would be known as Man City Football School, officials said. It would provide opportunities to youngsters not only from West Bengal but across India to nurture their talents, they said.
Defending champions Argentina celebrated qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a 4-1 victory over arch-rivals Brazil in Buenos Aires on Tuesday. Lionel Scaloni's men ended up outplaying the five-time world champions despite the absence of superstar Lionel Messi.
Manchester City star Erling Haaland was among four Norwegians scoring in their Group B clash against Israel in Hungary. Wales, meanwhile, handed North Macedonia an added-time present but managed to hold their opponents to a stalemate with a last-gasp equaliser.
Manolo Marquez said he was "angry and disappointed" by the Indian football team's lacklustre display against Bangladesh, a team ranked 59 places below them in the FIFA rankings, during their AFC Asian Cup qualifying match at Shillong's Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.
Manolo Marquez questioned the level of Indian football after their goalless draw against lower-ranked Bangladesh. And the coach was not wrong in making that controversial statement. Indian football — its players, national team, and federation — seems to be stuck in a rut.
India's goalless draw against Bangladesh in the AFC Asian Cup qualifiers sparked outrage among fans, with many calling it an "embarrassing performance." Read how social media reacted and what's next for the Blue Tigers.
Bangladesh vs India Highlights: The match ends in a 0-0 draw with both teams unable to find the back of the net despite creating chances. India maintained their unbeaten record against Bangladesh on home soil but couldn't secure a win. Both teams will receive a point each. Follow our live blog for latest score and updates on IND vs BAN match
Chelsea are reportedly willing to sign Jadon Sancho on a permanent move despite the Manchester United winger losing form over the last few months. Sancho has scored just two goals in all competitions for Chelsea and none since December.
Indian football team takes on Bangladesh in the AFC Asian Cup Qualifier on Tuesday (25 March). Here's all you need to know about the match including live streaming details, match date, time, venue and the head-to-head record.
Bangladesh have not beaten India in football since 2003, but there’s a sense of growing restlessness. Their pre-match press conference carried geopolitical undertones, suggesting that their AFC Asian Cup qualifiers clash against India is more than just a game for them.
Former winners France battled back from a two-goal deficit to hold Croatia to a 2-2 draw before beating them 5-4 in the penalty shootout. Reigning champions Spain won the tie-breaker against Netherlands by a similar margin after the two sides played out a 3-3 draw.
Norway are desperate to make the most of an exciting generation of players as they seek to qualify for a first major tournament since Euro 2000, and a first World Cup since 1998. Wales, meanwhile, are chasing a second straight appearance at the World Cup finals.
The decision to remove them from the Club World Cup is a costly one for Leon, who along with other clubs from the CONCACAF region were due to receive a $9 million fee from FIFA for participation in the group stage.
Ahead of Bangladesh vs India in the 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualifiers, Jamal Bhuyan made a bold statement comparing Sunil Chhetri to Hamza Choudhury. Read what he said.
Vinicius Junior scored a brilliant goal from outside the box and nine minutes into added time as Brazil beat Colombia in the South American World Cup qualifiers.
Panama pulled off a stunning upset in the CONCACAF Nations League, defeating the USA to secure a spot in the final. The dramatic victory denied the Americans a chance to defend their title, as Panama now awaits either Canada or Mexico in the championship clash.
Chelsea are reportedly looking to pay a penalty fee to avoid triggering Jadon Sancho’s £25 million buyout clause from Manchester United, following the winger’s struggles in recent months. Meanwhile, the Blues have secured deals for Sporting Lisbon duo Geovany Quenda and Dario Essugo.
Indian football team brought an end to their winless run with a victory against Maldives on Wednesday. They next face the Bangladesh challenge. We take a look at three major takeaways for India from the Maldives victory.
India vs Maldives Football Match Highlights (India National Football Team vs Maldives National Football Team): India defeated Maldives 3-0 in their international friendly on Wednesday. Sunil Chhetri scored the final goal of the match as India registered their first win under head coach Manolo Marquez. Follow our live blog for the latest score and updates.
Rahul Bheke, Liston Colaco, and Sunil Chhetri find the net as India secure a convincing 3-0 win against Maldives in Shillong ahead of the 2027 AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers. Chhetri scored his 95th international goal as India ended a 489-day winless streak.
Liverpool are set for a major squad overhaul under new manager Arne Slot, who is reportedly ready to spend €300 million in the transfer market. The Reds are eyeing three key signings to strengthen their squad including a former Manchester City player.
The Indian football team suffered a major setback ahead of their match against Maldives in Shillong, as a star forward has been ruled out due to injury. This adds more pressure on Sunil Chhetri.
Indian football team head coach Manolo Marquez has confirmed Sunil Chhetri will play at least a few minutes against Maldives on Wednesday. He also explained the 40-year-old striker’s recall to the national team.
The fear of a goal drought from strikers who don’t even play at that position for their clubs has forced the Indian football team to turn to 40-year-old Sunil Chhetri. But while Chhetri has once again put Team India ahead of himself, let's hope clubs start investing in Indian forwards in a grossly imperfect ecosystem.