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Manchester City's Phil Foden Wins Premier League Player of the Season 2023-24

Foden has scored a career-best 17 Premier League goals so far this season ahead of champions City's final league game of the campaign.

18 May 2024 6:25 pm
Sevilla Boss Jose Maria del Nido CarrascoOffers Jesus Navas 'Lifetime Contract'

The Sevilla President extended the offer for the club legend to play at the Spanish side for as long as he likes, and later work here in whatever he wants, after Navas released a statement on social media late Friday criticising Sevilla for not receiving calls over contract renewal.

18 May 2024 5:32 pm
Premier League: What's up For Grabs on Final Day

A look at the permutations of what is at stake on the final day as Manchester City and Arsenal fight for title.

18 May 2024 2:13 pm
Manchester City Eye Premier League History as Arsenal Dare to Dream

As Manchester City close in on a sixth title in seven seasons under Pep Guardiola, the competitiveness of the world's most-watched league has been questioned.

18 May 2024 2:01 pm
Napkin Used by FC Barcelona to Sign Lionel Messi Sold For Nearly $1 Million

Lionel Messi became one of Barcelonas greatest players, winning over 30 trophies and leaving the Catalan club as their all-time leading scorer with 672 goals.

18 May 2024 1:28 pm
Dutchman Arne Slot Confirms Succeeding Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool Next Season

Slot moved to Feyenoord in 2021 after impressing in his first managerial role at AZ Alkmaar. Under Slot, Feyenoord have delighted the fans in De Kuip with an attacking brand of football and the 45-year-old won praise from Klopp himself.

17 May 2024 10:16 pm
Juventus Boss Massimiliano Allegri Could Face Sack Following Coppa Italia Final Outburst

Allegri burst into a fit of rage during his side's 1-0 win over Atalanta in the summit clash. Juve are now set to fire Allegri, who was already widely rumoured to be replaced by Bologna coach Thiago Motta in the summer, with two matches of the season remaining.

17 May 2024 6:51 pm
'I Said What I Think is Real': Xavi's Comments Over Barcelona's Financial Woes Ruffles Feathers

The coach had highlighted Barcelona's financial difficulties in comparison to the strength of Real Madrid and other European giants, which did not go down well at the club. A Catalan radio station RAC-1 went as far as to report that president Joan Laporta had decided to sack Xavi.

17 May 2024 5:57 pm
'No Agreement on Further Cooperation': Thomas Tuchel Leaving Bayern Munich Despite Club U-turn

Bayern said in February that Tuchel would leave at the end of the season but the coach said Friday that he held talks with the club on a 180-degree turn. However, the parties could not come to an agreement as Bayern's search for a manager continues.

17 May 2024 5:33 pm
Legendary Dutch Striker Robin Van Persie Lands Head Coach Job at Heerenveen

The 40-year-old Van Persie, who is the Netherlands men's team all-time top scorer, will take over this summer on a two-year contract. Heerenveen plans to hold a press conference with Van Persie on Tuesday.

17 May 2024 5:18 pm
Thiago Alcantara and Joel Matip Annouce Exit From Liverpool at End of the Season

Liverpool have announced that both Thiago Alcantara and Joel Matip will leave the club at at the end of the season as free-agents.

17 May 2024 2:58 pm
Brazil Set to Host Their First FIFA Women's World Cup in 2027

After beating a joint Belgium-Netherlands-Germany bid at a FIFA congress, Brazil have been selected to host the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup.

17 May 2024 12:17 pm
Palestine Calls for Israel's Suspension as Gaza War Spills Into Football

With Russia being suspended earlier due to their war on Ukraine, Israel now falls under the scanner and a decision will by taken by FIFA regarding their suspension.

17 May 2024 12:07 pm
France Announce 25-Man Squad for Euros 2024 - Kante Makes Surprise Return; Olise, Varane Miss Out

France have announced their squad for Euros 2024 and N'golo Kante has made a return to the squad after a long spell of injuries.

17 May 2024 10:07 am
Luke Shaw Questionable For England in EURO 2024 After Injury Struggles for Manchester United Says Erik Ten Hag

Shaw had been expected to return from his latest muscle problem in early May, but he is now unlikely to feature in the FA Cup final against Manchester City on May 25.

17 May 2024 3:36 am
Germany Name 27-man Squad for Euro 2024 ; Mats Hummels, Julian Brandt, Serge Gnabry Miss Out

The hosts will be captained by Ilkay Gundogan despite Manuel Neuer's return to the unit as confirmed by coach Julian Nagelsmann. The hosts' 27-man squad will be reduced to 26 after the June friendlies against Ukraine and Greece.

16 May 2024 8:10 pm
'Retiring As a Legend': FIFA Pays Tribute to India's Sunil Chhetri Alongside Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi

The true impact that Chhetri leaves behind on the international stage was recognised as FIFA themselves took it upon themselves to pay homage to the record-breaking striker

16 May 2024 7:28 pm
'From Quetta Debut to Football Folklore': Legendary Sunil Chhetri's Glorious Career in Indian Blue

Chhetri has been a constant in the Blue Tigers outfit ever since his debut against heated rivals Pakistan back in the year 2006 and has proven to be a beam of shining light in the annals of the country's sporting folklore despite the various challenges.

16 May 2024 6:33 pm
Premier League Clubs to Hold Vote on Abolishing VAR

In order for VAR to be axed by the Premier League, 14 of the 20 clubs will have to vote against it.

16 May 2024 6:28 pm
FIFA Urges FAs to Mandate Racist Abuse as Offence, Suggests Standard Gesture for Players to Signal Abuse

The governing body urged all 211 national federations to mandate racist abuse in football as a disciplinary offense. A five-pillar pledge on tackling racism will also be put to FIFA member federations on Friday at their annual meeting in Bangkok.

16 May 2024 6:25 pm
AFC Votes to Scrap Term Limits for Top Brass at Bangkok Congress

AFC decided to abolish rules limiting the president and executive committee members to a maximum of three four-year terms in office. The change paves the way for Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa, currently in his third term as AFC president, to seek re-election in 2027 when he had been due to step down.

16 May 2024 5:40 pm
'Greatest Examples for Generations to Come': Bhaichung Bhutia Heaps Praise on Sunil Chhetri Following Retirement Announcement

Tributes poured in from across the vast nation following Chhetri's bombshell announcement, with former Indian team star Bhutia lauding Chhetri as a generational talent.

16 May 2024 5:22 pm
WATCH: 'Racoon On Field' Stops MLS Game Between Philadelphia Union and New York City

During a fixture between the Philadelphia Union and New York City today, a wild racoon ran on the football field and interrupted the game. It took the staff a couple of attempts before they could get hold of the little creature so the game could be resumed.

16 May 2024 4:41 pm
WATCH: Raphael Varane Bids Farewell To Manchester United Fans After His Last Match At Old Trafford

Varane, who did not take part in the home fixture against Newcastle United due to injury issues, came onto the pitch after the on-field proceedings came to an end with the hosts securing a narrow 3-2 victory to bid adieu to a full-house at Old Trafford.

16 May 2024 4:35 pm
Vlahovic's Lone Strike Helps Juventus Beat Atalanta and Take Coppa Italia

Atalanta were unable to win their first major honour since 1963 as the resilient Juventus secured a 1-0 win over Atalanta in the Coppa Italia final.

16 May 2024 1:52 pm
Sunil Chhetri: Captain, Leader, Legend - Thank You

Sunil Chhetri will retire from international football after the FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Kuwait in Kolkata on June 6.

16 May 2024 12:21 pm
'My Brother, Proud': Virat Kohli, BCCI, Gurpreet Singh Sandhu Join in to Congratulate Sunil Chhetri's Stellar International Career

Virat Kohli, Gurpreet Singh Sandhu and others joined in to bid farewell to Sunil Chhetri who has called time on his international career.

16 May 2024 11:06 am
The Match Against Kuwait is the Last: Sunil Chhetri Announces International Retirement

Indian football star Sunil Chhetri has announced that he will play his last international match on June 6 in Indias second-round World Cup Qualifier match against Kuwait at the Salt Lake Stadium, Kolkata.

16 May 2024 9:44 am
OGC Nice Beaten 2-1 by Paris St Germain to End Their Hopes of Qualifying for the Champions League

Without the likes of their key players in Kylian Mbappe, Ousmane Dembele, Randal Kolo-Muani, PSG were able to get the win against OGC Nice.

16 May 2024 8:00 am
'I Will Go If...': Bruno Fernandes Speaks on His Future at Manchester United

Bruno Fernandes' future at Old Trafford remains uncertain after the dismal season the club had and the MUFC skipper spoke about a move away from the club.

16 May 2024 7:47 am
Antoine Griezmann's Hat-trick Powers Atletico Madrid to Beat Getafe and Secure Champions League Football

With Atletico's win against Getafe, Diego Simeone's side have secured a spot in the Champions League for the next season.

16 May 2024 7:39 am
Manchester United Salvage a 3-2 Win Over Newcastle to Keep Conference League Hopes Alive

Manchester United ended their home campaign on a positive by beating Newcastle United to maintain their hopes for a spot in the UEFA Conference League.

16 May 2024 7:32 am
UEFA Orders Manchester City to Reduce Stake in Champions League-Bound Girona For Financial Reasons

If Manchester City and Girona are both to compete in the Champions League next term, City Group will have to divest some of its share in the Catalan club by UEFA's deadline of June 3.

15 May 2024 8:39 pm
Kylian Mbappe Incurs Hamstring Injury, Set to Sit Out of PSG's Clash vs Nice

Mbappe will leave PSG when his contract expires at the end of this season and played his final home game for the club on Sunday

15 May 2024 7:01 pm
FIFA Review Out-of-territory Games for League Fixtures

The football body's council met Wednesday and agreed to create a working group to review so-called out-of-territory games as FIFA president Gianni Infantino sought to head toward altering decades of football tradition.

15 May 2024 5:32 pm
Gary Lineker Impressed By Cole Palmers Messiesque Pass Against Nottingham Forest

Gary Lineker said that Cole Palmers footwork against Nottingham Forest was reminiscent of Lionel Messi, who has recorded more than 400 assists during his illustrious career.

15 May 2024 3:05 pm
'Thought we Could Win Premier League Again': Cristiano Ronaldo's Arrival Convinced Juan Mata to Extend Manchester United Deal

Cristiano Ronaldos arrival was announced in August 2021 and his return fuelled Juan Matas belief of winning a Premier League crown.

15 May 2024 2:53 pm
Unhappy at Farewell Speech Snub, PSG President Engaged in Heated Discussion With Kylian Mbappe: Report

Kylian Mbappe and PSG president reportedly were involved in a screaming match right before the former's final home match for the club recently.

15 May 2024 2:40 pm
Jude Bellingham, Vinicius Junior Star as Real Madrid Crush Alaves 5-0

Jude Bellingham scored the opener and played a part in Real Madrid's next three goals finding his best form at the business end of the season.

15 May 2024 11:40 am
'They Are Human Beings': History Seeking Manchester City Feeling the Heat

Manchester City have won eight straight Premier League games and are unbeaten from open play in any competition since December 6.

15 May 2024 11:25 am
Manchester City Beat Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 to Inch a Step Closer to Historic Premier League Title

The win takes Pep Guardiola's team two points clear of Arsenal at the top of the table after 37 games.

15 May 2024 8:45 am
'Who Gives a F**k?': Liverpool Boss Jurgen Klopp's Casual Reply to Being Late for Press Conference

The press conference was scheduled for 10 am but Klopp joined late. It was the second time in the last three weeks that the German manager failed to maintain his punctuality.

14 May 2024 9:36 pm
Raphael Varane Announces Exit from Manchester United at End of Season

Varane, whose United career has been disrupted by injuries, has not played since a 4-3 defeat to Chelsea on April 4 but hopes to be available again before the end of the campaign.

14 May 2024 9:14 pm
Emirates Stadium to Become Home Venue for Arsenal Women's Team From Next Season

Remaining fixtures, including all domestic cup matches, will take place at Arsenal's Meadow Park ground, in London's commuter belt.

14 May 2024 5:57 pm
Jhon Duran Strikes Twice as Aston Villa Hold Liverpool 3-3 in Premier League

A point for Liverpool may be meaningless in their quest to win the title as wins for Manchester City and Arsenal over the weekend mathematically ended the chance of Klopp departing as a Premier League winner.

14 May 2024 11:52 am
Kylian Mbappe Wins France's Player of The Year Award

Kylian Mbappe last week confirmed he will leave PSG at the end of the campaign when his contract expires, with Real Madrid expected to be his next destination.

14 May 2024 11:21 am
Barcelona Beat Real Sociedad 2-0 to Move Second in La Liga

Barca's brightest light Lamine Yamal opened the scoring after 40 minutes and Raphinha added a late penalty to seal the win.

14 May 2024 11:07 am