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Indian women’s U17 football team celebrates after victory against Lebanon. Picture: X/@IndianFootball In a significant achievement, India qualified for the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup quarterfinals for the first time with a commanding 4-0 victory against Lebanon in their final Group B fixture here on Friday. India’s entry into the quarters was confirmed after the … Read more

Two years ago, Yan Diomande was a world away from top-level professional football. He was training with a private academy in Florida, representing the academy’s affiliate team in a developmental American league. In 2026, the Ivory Coast teenager is one of the breakout stars of the Bundesliga. The winger’s 19 goal involvements have helped RB … Read more

Aston Villa’s John McGinn and Morgan Rogers celebrate after defeating Nottingham Forest in the semifinal of the Europa League, on May 7, 2026 | Photo Credit: Reuters John McGinn scored twice as Aston Villa routed Nottingham Forest 4-0 in the Europa League to reach its first major European final in 44 years. McGinn’s second-half goals … Read more

Mikel Arteta is eyeing a maiden Champions League title for Arsenal. | Photo Credit: AP Mikel Arteta and Luis Enrique, two Spanish tacticians who have been on the rise, have set up a mouth-watering Champions League final contest. It’s another reward for their grind over the years. When Arteta arrived at Arsenal in 2019, the … Read more

PSG’s goalkeeper Matvey Safonov fails to stop a goal by Bayern’s Harry Kane during the Champions League semifinal second leg soccer match between Bayern Munich and Paris Saint Germain in Munich, Germany on Wednesday (May 6, 2026). | Photo Credit: AP For the second time in three seasons, Bayern Munich fell short in the Champions … Read more

PSG players celebrate after the Champions League semifinal second leg soccer match against Bayern Munich in Munich, Germany, on May 6, 2026. | Photo Credit: AP Holders Paris St ​Germain drew 1-1 at Bayern Munich on Wednesday to reach the Champions League final, earning a ‌6-5 aggregate victory after a compelling second leg that was … Read more

Punjab FC moved up to sixth position on the points table following the win against Chennaiyin FC. In a game of few clear-cut chances, it seemed rather apt that Punjab FC’s 1-0 win against Chennaiyin FC in the Indian Super League (ISL) fixture on Wednesday was courtesy an own goal in the 84th minute. In … Read more

Edin Terzic. File | Photo Credit: AP Athletic Bilbao have appointed ​Edin Terzic as head ‌coach from next season, ​the LaLiga ⁠club said on Tuesday. The former Borussia Dortmund ‌coach has signed a deal until ‌2028, replacing ‌Ernesto ⁠Valverde with the ⁠Bilbao sitting eighth in the Spanish league standings. Terzic, ​43, arrives ‌in the Basque … Read more

Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka celebrates after scoring his side’s first goal during the UEFA Champions League semifinal, second leg, match against Atletico Madrid at the Emirates Stadiu, London, on May 5, 2026. | Photo Credit: Action Images via Reuters Arsenal reached the Champions League ​final for the second time in their history with a battling 1-0 … Read more

Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany during a press conference on May 5, 2026. | Photo Credit: Reuters Bayern Munich have worked their ​way to within a game of the Champions ⁠League final, and players and fans are preparing for an unforgettable moment in Wednesday’s semi-final second leg against Paris St Germain, Bayern ‌coach Vincent Kompany … Read more

India fought hard without conceding a goal in the first half against formidable Japan but eventually lost 0-3 in their second group match of the AFC U-17 Women’s Asian Cup here on Tuesday. After a goalless first half, Japan took the lead just before the hour mark through Yumi Hayashi (59th minute) and Yuzuha Ikeda … Read more

Jérémy Doku scored a last-gasp equalizer for Manchester City to snatch a 3-3 draw at Everton and throw the Premier League title momentum back to leader Arsenal. The draw ended a run of three consecutive wins for City and left it five points behind the London club. City has a game in hand but the … Read more

India face a stern test against powerhouse Japan as they look to bounce back from their opening game defeat and revive their campaign in the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup 2026 here on Tuesday. The Young Tigresses lost their opening Group B match to Australia 0-2 and find themselves in a situation where every goal … Read more

Liverpool’s Virgil Van Dijk. | Photo Credit: Action Images via Reuters Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has pushed back against criticism of their training regime ​following Sunday’s 3-2 Premier League defeat at Manchester United, ‌amid scrutiny on social media over the players’ ​time off. Arne Slot’s side suffered their ⁠18th defeat in all competitions this … Read more

Villarreal’s Marcelino. File | Photo Credit: AP Villarreal will be looking for a new coach when it plays back-to-back Champions League seasons for the first time after confirming Marcelino will leave at the end of the season. Marcelino’s second spell as coach at Villarreal began in 2023 and has now seen the team deliver one … Read more

Bengaluru FC were held to a 1-1 draw by Odisha FC in their Indian Super League match here on Monday, as Braian Sánchez’s second-half penalty cancelled out Rahim Ali’s opener in a closely contested match at PJN Stadium. Despite dominating possession for large spells, the Blues were unable to break down a resolute Odisha defence … Read more

Inter players celebrate the victory of their 21st championship after a Serie A match between Inter Milan and Parma, in Milan, on May 3, 2026 | Photo Credit: AP ​Inter Milan clinched their 21st Serie A title on Sunday (May 3, 2026) after a season defined by relentless consistency, ‌as Cristian Chivu’s side wrapped up … Read more

Manchester United’s Matheus Cunha, centre, celebrates with teammates after scoring his side’s opening goal during the English Premier League soccer match against Liverpool in Manchester, England, on May 3, 2026. | Photo Credit: AP Manchester United is headed back to the Champions League. A 3-2 win against Liverpool on Sunday confirmed United’s return to European … Read more

East Bengal head coach Oscar Bruzon. | Photo Credit: Sportstar Oscar Bruzon on Sunday announced that he will step down as the head coach of East Bengal at the end of the current Indian Super League season, citing the absence of long-term planning and clarity over the club’s future. As things stand now, May 31 … Read more

BFC players during a training session. | Photo Credit: X@bengalurufc Bengaluru FC will seek nothing less than a win when it meets Odisha FC in an Indian Super League match at the Fatorda Stadium here on Monday. The match, originally scheduled to be played in Bhubaneswar, was moved to Goa because of maintenance works at the … Read more

Former Manchester United soccer manager Alex Ferguson. File | Photo Credit: AP Manchester United great Sir Alex Ferguson was reportedly taken to the hospital after feeling unwell ahead of his former team’s Premier League game against Liverpool on Sunday (May 3, 2026). The iconic former United manager was at Old Trafford for the match but … Read more

Orlando City midfielder Martín Ojeda celebrates a goal with teammates during a game agaisnt Inter Miami | Photo Credit: AP Lionel Messi and Inter Miami had a 3-0 lead, against in-state rival Orlando City, on co-owner David Beckham’s 51st birthday no less, finally looking poised to get the long-awaited first win on its new home … Read more

Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah applauds fans as he walks off the pitch after being substituted. | Photo Credit: Reuters Arne Slot said Mohamed Salah “deserves a big send-off”, confirming he expected the departing superstar to return from injury before the season is over. The Egypt forward, who will leave Anfield at the end of the campaign, … Read more

Nottingham Forest’s Chris Wood, centre, celebrates after scoring the opening goal from a penalty during the Europa League semifinal first leg soccer match between Nottingham Forest and Aston Villa in Nottingham. | Photo Credit: AP Chris Wood scored from the penalty spot to give Nottingham Forest a 1-0 victory over Aston Villa in the first … Read more

Punjab FC and Sporting Club Delhi, who play their home matches at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in the national capital, will face each other in a battle billed as the northern derby in the Indian Super League (ISL) on Saturday. Punjab is seventh in the standings with 14 points from eight matches, having lost just … Read more

Everton’s Ashley Young celebrates scoring their side’s first goal of the game. | Photo Credit: AP Former England defender Ashley Young has announced his retirement from football at 40. Young played for the likes of Manchester United and Inter Milan, and has spent this season at second division Ipswich. Published – May 01, 2026 03:02 … Read more

Paris St Germain’s Achraf Hakimi reacts after sustaining an injury. | Photo Credit: Reuters Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique faces a difficult strategic dilemma. As he pursues back-to-back Champions League trophies, Luis Enrique must ensure he’s also still fielding competitive teams in the closing stages of Ligue 1. Published – May 01, 2026 02:33 am … Read more

Atletico Madrid’s David Hancko, right, challenges Arsenal’s Eberechi Eze for which a penalty was awarded and then rescinded after a VAR review during a Champions League semifinal, first leg, match between Atletico Madrid and Arsenal in Madrid, Spain, on April 29, 2026 | Photo Credit: AP Atletico Madrid and Arsenal traded penalties on Wednesday (April … Read more

Three second half goals in 10 minutes saw Punjab FC beat Zinc Football Academy 3-0 and successfully defend their AIFF Elite Youth League 2025-26 title on Tuesday (April 28, 2026). Photo: X@IndianFootball Three second half goals in 10 minutes saw Punjab FC beat Zinc Football Academy 3-0 and successfully defend their AIFF Elite Youth League … Read more