10-man City beats United; Yamal stars for Barcelona
The Hinduby PTI28d ago
Erling Haaland's hotly contested goal settled the 199th Manchester derby on Sunday (September 13, 2026).
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top 95%Iranian football players who sought asylum in Australia say anthem silence was protest against Tehran
The Hinduby Authors; Contributors7 Sept 2026
Two members of the Iranian women's football team who claimed asylum in Australia have confirmed that their pivotal refusal to sing the national anthem during the Women's Asian Cup in March was a...
Messi and Argentina: A legacy that will stand the test of time
The Hinduby Vivek Krishnan1 Sept 2026
Tributes will keep pouring in. Highlights will be replayed on loop. Memories will linger for eternity.
The FIFA World Cup deserved Lionel Messi
The Hinduby P K Ajith Kumar1 Sept 2026
On the grandest of all stages, Lionel Messi conjured up an act of magic for ages. How he won Argentina the World Cup in 2022 will remain one of the greatest stories in sport.
'All the joy he gave us': Argentines thank Messi as he announces international retirement
The Hinduby Reuters1 Sept 2026
Argentines saluted Lionel Messi on Monday (August 31, 2026) after the soccer great confirmed the news many had long expected but still found painful: his retirement from the national team.
Messi retirement: FIFA president, Angel Di Maria pay glowing tribute to the GOAT
The Hinduby The Hindu Bureau1 Sept 2026
Lionel Messi on Monday (August 31, 2026) announced his retirement from international football, leading to an outpouring of tribute and farewell messages to the football legend who is often called...
India to host Brazil, Panama, Uruguay for football friendlies
The Hinduby PTI27 Aug 2026
India will host two-time World Cup champions Uruguay for a football friendly on October 6 in Kolkata, the third international match the country will play at home against quality teams in the...
Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca targets next Rodri after midfielder's exit
The Hinduby Reuters23 Aug 2026
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca said the club would look to find the next Rodri following the midfielder's departure to Barcelona, insisting City had repeatedly shown an ability to replace key...
Christos Tzolis shines as Arsenal start title defence with a bang
The Hinduby Authors; Contributors22 Aug 2026
Newcomer Christos Tzolis helped set up two goals as defending champion Arsenal opened the Premier League season by dismantling promoted Coventry 3-0 to spoil the visitor's long-awaited return to...
Post-Pep Premier League Era: Who will replace Guardiola as England’s new King?
The Hinduby N Sudarshan21 Aug 2026
The 10 years Pep Guardiola spent at Manchester City represent one of the greatest acts of dynasty-building in the sporting universe.
Premier League 2026-27: Champions Arsenal embrace being 'hunted' as new season begins
The Hinduby AFP21 Aug 2026
Mikel Arteta said Arsenal will embrace being "hunted" by their title rivals as the new Premier League season kicks off with the champion facing Coventry on Friday (August 21, 2026).
New bosses, new order — the Premier League landscape is unpredictable
The Hinduby Sankar Narayanan E H20 Aug 2026
Football moves on fast. The Premier League no longer has the enigmatic Pep Guardiola, nor does it have the prolific Mohamed Salah.
A top official leaves FIFA, deepening the fallout from Infantino’s World Cup sell-off plan
The Hinduby Authors; Contributors18 Aug 2026
FIFA’s chief operating officer, Kevin Lamour, has reportedly left his role at football’s governing body just weeks after saying its president, Gianni Infantino, had deceived staff with his World...
Rodri joins Barcelona, says ‘it’s a dream to play’ for the club
The Hinduby Authors; Contributors18 Aug 2026
Spain's World Cup-winning captain Rodri arrived in Barcelona on Monday (August 17, 2026) to seal his transfer from Manchester City, saying it's a dream to play for the Catalan club.
Arsenal humbles Man City 3-0 to win Community Shield
The Hinduby Reuters17 Aug 2026
Premier League champion Arsenal beat Manchester City 3-0 in the Community Shield on Sunday (August 16, 2026), giving Mikel Arteta an early-season triumph while condemning new City boss Enzo Maresca...
Why Kerala Government mulls a multi-agency probe into the failed bid to bring Messi and company to Kochi? | Explained
The Hinduby M P Praveen16 Aug 2026
Story so far: The Kerala government is considering a multi-agency probe into the previous LDF government’s failed bid to bring the Argentina football team and its legendary captain Lionel Messi to...
FIFA chief Infantino receives support from 6 Arab federations amid revolt over World Cup plan
The Hinduby PTI14 Aug 2026
The heads of six Arab football federations expressed their "full support" and "confidence" in Gianni Infantino on Thursday (August 13, 2026) as the embattled FIFA president fights to keep his job...
Netherlands hires Spain great Xavi Hernandez as first foreign-born coach since 1978
The Hinduby Authors; Contributors13 Aug 2026
Spain great Xavi Hernandez was hired as the Netherlands coach on Wednesday (August 12, 2026), becoming the first foreign-born leader of the national team in nearly 50 years.
PSG retain UEFA Super Cup with 2-1 win over Aston Villa
The Hinduby Reuters13 Aug 2026
Goals from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Desire Doué helped Paris St Germain to retain the UEFA Super Cup with a 2-1 victory over Aston Villa on Wednesday (August 12, 2026).
Messi says not certain to play ‘much longer’ after father’s death
The Hinduby AFP12 Aug 2026
Argentina superstar and inspiration behind his country’s 2022 World Cup victory, Lionel Messi, said on Wednesday (August 12, 2026) he has “serious doubts” about continuing to play football for...