Football / The Hindu
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
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
Defending champion Argentina, held to a 1-1 draw by Colombia, had already qualified and is assured of finishing atop South American qualifying.
Borussia Dortmund has signed Jobe Bellingham, the younger brother of Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham
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
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
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
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
Jamaican-born Rennie, who grew up in Sheffield, made history in 1997 when he refereed a Premier League match between Derby County and Wimbledon
Chelsea has signed a top young player from its sister club by bringing in French teenage defender Mamadou Sarr from Strasbourg
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
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
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
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
Spain will play Ronaldos Portugal in the Nations League final on June 8
It could have been more, says Nuno Mendes
Al-Hilal opens its Club World Cup campaign against Real Madrid on June 18
Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Milan vie for Champions League glory in Munich, seeking their first title victories
The 26-year-old England right back has agreed to a six-year deal through June 2031
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
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
Isco returned to the Spain squad after a six-year absence.
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
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.
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
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.
It is the first major title for Tottenham since it won the English League Cup in 2008
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
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
Ancelotti was announced as Brazils new coach on Monday, and some Madrid fans criticised the coach for negotiating with the five-time champions
Venezia has beaten Fiorentina 2-1 to keep alive its hopes of remaining in Serie A
To make matters worse for Napoli, midfielder Stanislav Lobotka, struggling with an ankle injury, was forced off just minutes after the match began
Mbapp became the league's leading scorer with 27 goals, two more than Barcelona's Robert Lewandowski, who did not start on Sunday
Substitute Davide Frattesi was the extra-time star for Inter, firing home in the 99th minute
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
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
The victory moved Madrid on the La Liga table back within four points of Barcelona, which rallied to defeat Celta Vigo 4-3
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
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.
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.
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.
The winners of the quarter-final will face either Borussia Dortmund or Barcelona, who play their first leg on Wednesday.
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.