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Why Cristiano Ronaldo is not at Club World Cup despite Saudi Arabia and FIFAs attempts

Ronaldos contract with Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr was due to expire, but even FIFAs mini transfer window ahead of the new Club World Cup wasnt enough to have the Portuguese legend participate

18 Jun 2025 12:41 pm
PSG aims for Club World Cup glory after historic Champions League win

The newly-crowned European champion can add the world title to a trophy haul that also included a French league and cup double this season

13 Jun 2025 5:01 am
Vinicius Juniors goal sends Brazil to 2026 World Cup, delighting fans in Ancelottis home debut

Defending champion Argentina, held to a 1-1 draw by Colombia, had already qualified and is assured of finishing atop South American qualifying.

11 Jun 2025 12:01 pm
Borussia Dortmund signs Jobe Bellingham, Real Madrid star Judes younger brother

Borussia Dortmund has signed Jobe Bellingham, the younger brother of Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham

11 Jun 2025 3:56 am
Man City signs France playmaker Cherki to usher in start of post-De Bruyne era

Rayan Cherki, regarded as one of the most exciting young talents in French soccer, scored a brilliant volley and starred as a substitute on his international debut for France against Spain in the Nations League semifinals last week

11 Jun 2025 3:41 am
Juventus keeps faith in Tudor as coach and PSGs Kolo Muani staying for Club World Cup

Juventuss new general manager Damien Comolli, who took over this month, said talks with Tudor reached a positive conclusion after the Croatian coach previously voiced his displeasure with his status

11 Jun 2025 3:26 am
Relief for Belgium but questions for the defence after dramatic win over Wales

Belgium had been cruising at 3-0 up inside the first half-hour of the Group J match at the King Baudouin Stadium but Wales fought back to 3-3 with 20 minutes left before Kevin De Bruyne grabbed the winner two minutes from time

11 Jun 2025 3:11 am
Fan taken to hospital after falling from stand during Belgium-Wales soccer match

The Football Association of Wales said the unnamed man was conscious and speaking after the incident, which reportedly took place during the second half of Mondays game in Brussels

11 Jun 2025 2:56 am
Premier League's first Black referee Rennie dies aged 65

Jamaican-born Rennie, who grew up in Sheffield, made history in 1997 when he refereed a Premier League match between Derby County and Wimbledon

10 Jun 2025 4:46 am
Chelsea signs French defender Sarr from sister club Strasbourg

Chelsea has signed a top young player from its sister club by bringing in French teenage defender Mamadou Sarr from Strasbourg

10 Jun 2025 4:31 am
Spain tries to stay upbeat after shootout loss to Portugal in Nations League final

After beating France 5-4 in the Nations League semifinals last week, Spain lost the final 5-3 on penalties after a 2-2 draw following extra time

10 Jun 2025 4:01 am
Cristiano Ronaldo sheds tears of joy after Portugals Nations League triumph

Ronaldo scored to help Portugal draw level with Spain 2-2 in the final, then watched as his teammates won the penalty shootout 5-3

10 Jun 2025 3:46 am
India gear up for Hong Kong test in Asian Cup Qualifiers

Manolo Marquezs men will have their task cut out as they face a Hong Kong side that has been revitalised under the guidance of manager Ashley Westwood, who knows a lot about Indian football and will certainly look to use his knowledge to the home sides advantage

10 Jun 2025 3:31 am
Arise Sir David! Beckham to be awarded a knighthood by King Charles, say media reports

David Beckham, the former England soccer captain who has been an ambassador for the U.N. childrens fund, is to receive a knighthood in next weeks honors list from King Charles III, according to U.K. media reports

7 Jun 2025 12:14 pm
Nations League | Yamal sparkles as Spain beats France in thrilling semifinal

Spain will play Ronaldos Portugal in the Nations League final on June 8

6 Jun 2025 11:39 am
5 Jun 2025 12:43 pm
Simone Inzaghi signs to coach Saudi club Al-Hilal after leaving Inter Milan

Al-Hilal opens its Club World Cup campaign against Real Madrid on June 18

5 Jun 2025 12:15 pm
PSG, Inter Milan face off in Champions League final

Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Milan vie for Champions League glory in Munich, seeking their first title victories

31 May 2025 12:56 pm
Real Madrid confirms signing of Alexander-Arnold ahead of Club World Cup

The 26-year-old England right back has agreed to a six-year deal through June 2031

31 May 2025 3:50 am
Marquez names 28-member squad for mens Indian football team

India will be taking on Thailand in an international friendly on June 4 before travelling to Hong Kong to play the second group league match (group C) of final round AFC Asian Cup qualifiers on June 10

29 May 2025 4:20 am
Chelsea defeats Real Betis in Conference League final to make history in Europe

Man-of-the-match Cole Palmer shone with two assists as Chelsea became the first team to win the Champions League, Europa League and now the Conference League

29 May 2025 3:01 am
Isco back in Spain squad for Nations League semi against France

Isco returned to the Spain squad after a six-year absence.

27 May 2025 4:30 am
Erik ten Hag joins Bayer Leverkusen as replacement for Xabi Alonso

he Bundesliga club said Monday (May 26, 2025) that the 55-year-old Ten Hag had signed a contract through 2027, making his return to coaching after he was fired by United in October

27 May 2025 2:50 am
Real Madrid legend Alonso returns as new coach

With veteran Italian coach Carlo Ancelotti taking the reins of the Brazilian national team, Madrid secured a deal with former midfielder Xabi Alonso, whom they have been linked with for months.

26 May 2025 4:30 am
Stuttgart beat Arminia Bielefeld 4-2 to clinch German Cup

Goals from Nick Woltemade, Millot and Deniz Undav put Stuttgart 3-0 up at the break before Millot scored again to make it 4-0 after 66 minutes and effectively end the contest

26 May 2025 3:10 am
McTominay and Lukaku goals lead Napoli to Serie A title win

Napoli has won its second Serie A title in three years; Conte became the first coach to win the Italian championship with three different teams.

24 May 2025 4:40 am
Europa League Final | Tottenham beats Man United to win title; ends long trophy drought

It is the first major title for Tottenham since it won the English League Cup in 2008

22 May 2025 3:00 am
Bruno Fernandes The man who made the Theatre dream again

From the minute he first graced the hallowed turf of Old Trafford, the Portugal native looked like he had been here all his life; from Maia to Manchester, it was not just a dream fulfilled, but a homecoming for the midfielder

21 May 2025 12:03 am
Barcelona claim 28th LaLiga title after 2-0 win at Espanyol

Following a 4-3 loss at Barcelona on Sunday, Real needed to win their final three games and hope the leaders didn't earn more than one point in the same period

16 May 2025 3:09 am
No significant jeers or cheers for Ancelotti at Real Madrids game in Spanish league

Ancelotti was announced as Brazils new coach on Monday, and some Madrid fans criticised the coach for negotiating with the five-time champions

15 May 2025 3:15 am
Atalanta secures Champions League spot; Venezia boosts Serie A survival with win

Venezia has beaten Fiorentina 2-1 to keep alive its hopes of remaining in Serie A

14 May 2025 4:03 am
Napolis title hopes shaken by late Genoa equaliser as Inter close in

To make matters worse for Napoli, midfielder Stanislav Lobotka, struggling with an ankle injury, was forced off just minutes after the match began

13 May 2025 3:45 am
Barcelona rallies to beat Real Madrid 4-3 despite Mbapp hat trick to move closer to La Liga title

Mbapp became the league's leading scorer with 27 goals, two more than Barcelona's Robert Lewandowski, who did not start on Sunday

12 May 2025 4:07 am
Champions League semifinal: Inter Milan beats Barcelona 4-3 after extra time to reach final

Substitute Davide Frattesi was the extra-time star for Inter, firing home in the 99th minute

7 May 2025 4:02 pm
Mbapp scores twice in Madrid win to trail Barcelona by 4 points ahead of El Clasico

Arda Gler also scored for Madrid, which opened a 3-0 lead early in the second half but saw Celta get back into the game toward the end of the match

5 May 2025 12:02 pm
Atletico cruise to 3-0 home win over Rayo Vallecano

Sorloth opened the scoring just three minutes in, heading home Giuliano Simeone's cross at the far post, and the Norwegian nearly doubled his tally four minutes later, only to be denied by Rayo goalkeeper Augusto Batalla

26 Apr 2025 2:37 am
La Liga | Valverde scores late in Real Madrid's 1-0 win as suspended Mbappe is jeered by some fans

The victory moved Madrid on the La Liga table back within four points of Barcelona, which rallied to defeat Celta Vigo 4-3

21 Apr 2025 12:20 pm
Man United seals spectacular comeback to beat Lyon 5-4 and advance to Europa League semifinals

Manchester United blew a two-goal lead and then came back from 4-2 down in extra time to secure a place in the Europa League semifinals

19 Apr 2025 12:43 am
Daily Quiz | On Indian Super League tournament

Mohun Bagan SG and Bengaluru FC are set to face-off in this years ISL final on April 12. Here is a quiz on the tournament.

10 Apr 2025 5:00 pm
Doue shines again as PSG tame Aston Villa

PSG's dominance on the ball was evident as they dictated the tempo with a blend of composed possession, technical precision, and their trademark high pressing under Luis Enrique, the coach who groomed Doue into near-stardom.

10 Apr 2025 3:14 am
Lewandowski strikes twice as Barcelona thrash Dortmund 4-0

Barca, who last lifted the trophy in 2015 are aiming to seal a final four clash against Inter Milan or Bayern Munich when they visit Germany next on Tuesday.

10 Apr 2025 2:50 am
Late Frattesi goal hands Inter 2-1 victory at Bayern

The winners of the quarter-final will face either Borussia Dortmund or Barcelona, who play their first leg on Wednesday.

9 Apr 2025 3:06 am
Rice's stunning freekick double spurs Arsenal to 3-0 win over Real Madrid

The hosts had the better of the first half as Real began slowly, though they were indebted to Thibault Courtois' superb double-save on the stroke of halftime to keep the game level.

9 Apr 2025 2:50 am