Kicking Around

SAFF Championship 2023 draw announced, India and Pakistan in same group

Indian is in Group A along with Pakistan, Kuwait, and Nepal

Twitter thread reveals Pele's role in rise of sports brands Puma and Adidas

Ahead of the 1970 World Cup quarter-final between Brazil and Peru, Puma made a lucrative offer of $120,000 to Pele. As stated by Pompliano, “Puma requested Pele walk to midfield seconds before kick-off and ask the official for time to tie his shoes.

FIFPRO, World Leagues Forum sign deal at UN labour agency

The FIFPRO union and World Leagues Forum signed a new labor agreement at the United Nations' International Labour Organisation.

India should send U-23 teams for SAFF Championships, says Sunil Chhetri

Chhetri on Friday said that India should send its U-23 team for the SAFF Championships as the country has won the regional tournament for a record eighth time.

Champions League final: Liverpool's Thiago Alcantara, Fabinho fit to face Real Madrid

Liverpool's preparations for the Champions League final were boosted by the news that midfielders Thiago Alcantara and Fabinho will be fit to face Real Madrid after injury scares.

British government wants Gazprom-backed Champions League final out of Russia

The biggest game in the European season is scheduled 28 May at the Gazprom Arena, which is named after the state-owned energy giant that has sponsored the men's competition for a decade.

Premier League: Manchester United survive Leeds storm to tighten grip on top four; Wolves edge Leicester

Manchester United survived blowing another half-time lead to open up a four-point advantage in the race for a top-four finish in the Premier League with a thrilling 4-2 win at relegation-threatened Leeds.

ISL 2021-22: SC East Bengal's Antonio Perosevic served show cause notice for 'violent conduct against referee'

The charge notice issued by the All India Football Federation's (AIFF) disciplinary committee states Perosevic was "expelled for using excessive force against referee".

ISL 2021-22: All eyes on ATK Mohun Bagan, acid test for NorthEast United FC

All eyes will be on ATK Mohun Bagan's dugout when the heavyweights of Indian football take on NorthEast United FC in their Indian Super League match at Margao on Tuesday.

Former Brazil striker Ronaldo says he is buying first club Cruzeiro

Former Brazil striker Ronaldo said he was buying Cruzeiro, the club where he made his professional debut, but which has been languishing in Brazil's Serie B for two seasons.