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Indian football in the mud?: After ISL, I-League also receives zero bids for commercial rights
The top-tier league of Indian football, the ISL, has received no bids so far, and to make matters worse, the second-tier I-League has received zero bids as well.


Has Mohamed Salah bid his farewell to Liverpool in the Brighton game?
Mohamed Salah has left the Liverpool squad for an extended period to participate in the Africa Cup of Nations, representing his nation, Egypt. The 32-year-old started on the bench this weekend against Brighton but managed to bag an assist for Hugo Ekitike and reached yet another milestone.


The G.O.A.T Tour begins today: Lionel Messi has arrived in India
Lionel Messi has arrived in India and will begin his tour from Kolkata in the early morning hours before he travels to Hyderabad, Mumbai and the capital – New Delhi.


Freed from the shackles of Manchester United: Marcus Rashford is enjoying life in Barcelona
Marcus Rashford has revealed in an interview that he is under no pressure at FC Barcelona and is enjoying the style of football at the Catalan club as his performances continue to get better with each game.


The FIFA peace prize for Donald Trump ignites major controversy as the fans label it as a "disgraceful act"
The US president Donald Trump received the FIFA peace prize during the World Cup group stage draw in Washington DC from FIFA president Gianni Infantino. However, his actions have led to a huge controversy, and the FIFA president has been accused of breaching the organisation’s rules.


“Sweat relief!”: 2026 FIFA World Cup set to provide hydration breaks to players
FIFA has announced that every game in the 2026 FIFA World Cup will provide a three-minute hydration break in each half to the players.


Real Madrid set to give another chance to Xabi Alonso despite their distressing loss to Manchester City in the Champions League
Real Madrid suffered yet another distressing defeat as they slumped to Pep Guardiola's Manchester City at the Bernabeu last night in the Champions League.


Manchester City desperately waiting for the return of “struggling” midfield maestro from injury
Manchester City's backbone of the midfield – Rodri – is still suffering to regain fitness from his hamstring injury as Pep Guardiola waits for his return to the first team.


Football Heritage!: The 2026 FIFA World Cup groups are set, promising a blockbuster summer ahead
The biggest football competition is just a few months away, where nations fight for the ultimate crown in football – the FIFA World Cup. Excitement has kicked in as the groups are finally set, with each team waiting eagerly to dive into the intense action of the group stage.


“Worthy of Valhalla!”: Erling Haaland becomes the fastest player to score a century of goals
The sun shines in the east, and Erling Haaland breaks yet another goalscoring record in football as he becomes the fastest player to reach 100 goals in the Premier League, breaking Alan Shearer’s record.


“Spanish Blitzkrieg!”: FC Barcelona brush aside Atletico Madrid extending their lead at the top of the league
Hansi Flick's FC Barcelona have extended their lead at the top of the La Liga table after earning a dominating 3-1 victory against Atletico Madrid. The Catalan giants had to climb their way back into the game after having gone a goal behind early in the first half.


Real Madrid held to yet another disappointing stalemate at Girona as Barcelona climb to the top of the league
Real Madrid were held to their third successive stalemate against Girona on Sunday as the Los Blancos missed their opportunity to go top of the table at the end of Matchday 14.


Liverpool’s worst run of form in seventy years: The astonishing fall of the Reds
Defending Premier League champions Liverpool are going through their worst run of form since the 1953/54 season as they fell to their ninth defeat in the previous twelve games.


Zinedine Zidane is set to return to the sidelines: Former Real Madrid boss set to replace Didier Deschamps post World Cup next year
Zinedine Zidane is finally set to make a comeback in coaching, as France is set to appoint the former Real Madrid boss as their next head coach, replacing Didier Deschamps, who's set to step down after the World Cup next year.


Real Madrid are open to selling their star winger amidst his growing tensions with the club
Real Madrid are open to to sell their Brazilian winger in the coming future. (Image credits - FMT , License Details ) Real Madrid have reportedly reached the breaking point with Vinicius Jr. after a series of controversial incidents involving the Brazilian forward. The situation reportedly came to a head during the El Clásico clash against FC Barcelona in October when Vinicius reacted angrily to being substituted by manager Xabi Alonso. As he walked off, TV cameras captured V


Eberechi Eze paints North London red as Arsenal continue their march towards Premier League title
Arsenal continued their brilliant run of form this season as new signing Eberechi Eze bagged a sensational hat-trick as the Gunners humiliated archrivals Tottenham Hotspur at the Emirates Stadium.


Gareth Southgate rules out the possibility of a return to football as he doesn't want to restart his managerial career
Gareth Southgate denies the possibility of a managerial return. Former England manager Sir Gareth Southgate has stated that he doesn't intend to return to managing a club, citing the reason that his time in charge of England gave him a sense of purpose that would be hard to find elsewhere. Speaking on the BBC Radio 4's Today programme , Southgate suggested he now wants to dedicate his energies to supporting young people and helping challenge what he called a growing "negative


Preview: FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers Playoffs draw
The road to the FIFA World Cup 2026 has grown narrow as the playoffs draw has set up some exciting clashes. European giants Italy face yet another do-or-die challenge, as a defeat will see them miss out on a third World Cup in a row.


Positive news for American football? The MLS calendar set to shift in 2027 to align with top European leagues
Major League Soccer (MLS) has decided to change its schedule to align with European football from 2027.


FC Barcelona plotting a sensational move for Harry Kane to replace Robert Lewandowski next summer
FC Barcelona have reportedly set their eyes on Bayern Munich and England no. 9 Harry Kane to replace Robert Lewandowski next summer.


Luis De la Fuente left fuming as Lamine Yamal released from Spanish squad after medical assessment
FC Barcelona wonderkid Lamine Yamal was released from the Spanish national team camp for their qualifiers against Georgia and Turkey. The 18-year-old had to go through a radio frequency operation as a treatment for his groin injury on Monday.


“One last dance at the biggest stage!”: Cristiano Ronaldo reveals 2026 World Cup will be his final one
Portugal’s ‘goal machine’ Cristiano Ronaldo has revealed that the 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to be the last one of his illustrious career. CR7 boasts the most goals and appearances in men's international football, with 143 goals for the Portuguese in 225 caps.


Thomas Tuchel sends clear warning to Jude Bellingham as he returns to the Three Lions’ squad for the World Cup qualifiers
England manager Thomas Tuchel has recalled Jude Bellingham to the Three Lions squad for their final round of World Cup qualifiers, but he has issued a clear warning to the Real Madrid star.


Liverpool raise their voice to PGMOL over disallowed goal against Manchester City on Sunday
Liverpool have raised their voice to Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) over the decision that disallowed Van Dijk's goal in their 3-0 defeat to Manchester City on Sunday.


Robert Lewandowski's hat-trick takes FC Barcelona close to the top as the Catalan giants seal crucial away win at Celta Vigo
Robert Lewandowski made his first start after returning from an injury this season and marked his return with a stunning hat-trick as FC Barcelona beat Celta Vigo 4-2 at Estadio Balaídos on Sunday.


Pep Guardiola declares Erling Haaland as the successor to Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo for the goalscoring throne
The Norwegian international bagged a sensational brace against Bournemouth last week, taking his tally to 17 goals this season in just 13 games. The Citizens will be hoping that their goal machine continues his “Messi-like” form and helps them close the gap with Arsenal on top, who dropped points against Sunderland on Saturday.


"Rashford needs to be more clinical in front of the goal" - Hansi Flick
Hansi Flick demands more from his star Englishman. (Image credits - Heute , License Details ) FC Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick has hailed the increasing influence of Marcus Rashford after the English forward scored his sixth goal for the club in their 3-1 La Liga win over Elche on Sunday. Rashford sealed the win with Barça's third goal, confidently finishing after being set up by Fermín López. However, Flick stated that the 28-year-old still has room for improvement and ne


“One of our own!”: Australian footballer Ryan Williams is set to play for the Indian national team after receiving his Indian passport
Australian-born Ryan Williams is set to play for the Indian national team after receiving his Indian passport from the Blue Tigers’ skipper, Sunil Chhetri. This marks the beginning of AIFF including OCI players in Indian football, quite a landmark moment for the Indian football fans.


Virgil van Dijk urges Wayne Rooney to stop “over-the-top criticism” in an awkward post-match on-air exchange following win over Real Madrid
Liverpool skipper Virgil van Dijk confronted Wayne Rooney's criticism of his leadership abilities as he spoke standing next to Rooney in an awkward post-match interview after the stunning 1-0 victory against Real Madrid on Tuesday.


Cristiano Ronaldo attempts to reignite the GOAT debate: “Is Messi better than me? I don't agree.”
Cristiano Ronaldo has left the internet on fire after his recent interview with popular journalist Piers Morgan, which seemed like a PR stunt to salvage headlines out of it, a common strategy used by the British journalist.


Wayne Rooney reveals Cristiano Ronaldo "was not his favourite strike partner" at Manchester United
Manchester United and English football legend Wayne Rooney has revealed that Cristiano Ronaldo was not his favourite strike partner at Manchester United. To everyone's surprise the former Red Devil claimed that Argentine forward Carlos Teves was his favourite partner up front


Champions League nights are back with a bang!: Liverpool prepare a grand welcome for Real Madrid as Trent Alexander-Arnold returns home
Trent Alexander-Arnold returns to Anfield on Tuesday, but for the first time he will be playing for his new side, Real Madrid, against Liverpool at the iconic venue. The Scouse full-back had initially angered the Reds when he announced his departure last summer, which even led to certain sections of the Kop booing him.


Chelsea thrash Tottenham Hotspur as the North Londoners blame Thomas Frank for their utter misery
Tottenham fans are not satisfied with Thomas Frank (Image credits - FMT , License Details ) Saturday's encounter between Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea was almost two years from the day Spurs were thrashed 4-1 by the same opponents at this venue. The mood that day was very different—fans passionately chanted Ange Postecoglou's name despite the defeat, in celebration of the thrilling chaos and boldness of his attacking football. This time, though, there was frustration in the a


Lionel Messi set to visit the ‘City of Nizams’, Hyderabad, in the G.O.A.T tour replacing Ahmedabad
South Indian fans gear up as Lionel Messi is set to visit Hyderabad, replacing Ahmedabad in the 2025 GOAT tour. (Image credits - Heute , Licence Details ) The excitement surrounding Lionel Messi stepping his foot on Indian soil in December at the much-anticipated ‘GOAT tour’ just got higher as Hyderabad has replaced Ahmedabad so that the people of South India can also fulfil their dream of witnessing the little magician in front of their eyes. This decision has been made as


Corrupted system!: Turkish Football Federation suspends referees involved in betting scandal
Turkish FF suspends 147 referees for alleged betting involvements. (Image credits - Heute , License Details ) The Turkish Football Federation (TFF) has taken action to suspend 149 referees and assistant referees after discovering that they were allegedly implicated in a wide betting scandal linked to professional football leagues in the country. In a statement released on Friday, the federation confirmed that disciplinary sanctions ranging between eight and twelve months had


“Thou shall not pass!”: Arsenal break yet another defensive record this season
Arsenal have upgraded their backline to the next level this season, and their defensive record keeps getting better with every game. Following a comfortable 2-0 victory against Brighton in the Carabao Cup, Mikel Arteta's team are the first to play six games in a month without conceding a single goal.


Trent Alexander Arnold’s exit to be blamed for Mohammed Salah’s dip in form?!: Arne Slot opens up on the Egyptian’s unusual performances
Mohammed Salah, who is one of Liverpool’s most reliable match winners, has hit an unusual rough patch in his performances in recent weeks. Midweek, the Egyptian forward was left out of the starting XI against Eintracht Frankfurt for the second successive time in the Champions League this season.


Bryan Mbeumo excels against Brighton as Manchester United continue their winning streak
Manchester United continued their win streak as they beat Brighton 4-2 despite a courageous effort from the visitors late on at Old Trafford. Bryan Mbuemo bagged a stunning brace to hand Ruben Amorim three consecutive wins in the league for the first time in his tenure.


Al-Nassr edge past FC Goa despite a courageous fight from the Gaurs in a historic night of football in India
Al Nassr edged past FC Goa 2-1 in Margao on Wednesday to win three consecutive matches in their AFC Champions League Two group whereas the Indian side slipped to their third consecutive defeat despite a courageous performance against Al Nassr.


Villarreal left "furious" as La Liga suddenly cancels Barcelona clash amidst major backlash and protest
La Liga and their official sports partner Relevant had earlier announced that the fixture between Barcelona and Villarreal would take place in the United States, more specifically at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami on 20th December. However, amidst heavy backlash and protest, La Liga has now changed its decision to organise a prestigious domestic match outside Spain for the first time in history.


Fireworks across all Europe!: The Champions League delivers a spectacle on Diwali night
While Indians across the globe celebrated Diwali, the festival of lights in a grand style with lights and fireworks up in the sky, the UEFA Champions League delivered its own spectacle showcasing pure drama and goal scoring brilliance.


A historical day for Indian football fans!: Lionel Messi finally confirms his much-anticipated tour of India
Inter Miami and Argentina captain Lionel Messi has officially confirmed his tour of India and is set to step foot on Indian soil after a long wait since his previous visit to the country. The 37-year-old had previously visited India back in 2011, where he was a part of the Argentina team that faced Venezuela in an exhibition match held in Kolkata.


"Another issue?!": Fans left fuming as FIFA plan to schedule next year's World Cup matches post midnight
FIFA is planning to alter matchday timings of the upcoming 2026 World Cup in North America to avoid the scorching weather, which was also observed during this summer's Club World Cup in the USA.


“Shocking for a player of his standards!”: Luis Suarez and his dark history with never-ending controversies
Inter Miami striker Luis Suarez has been slapped with a six-game ban for his disgraceful spitting incident in the League's Cup Final against Seattle Sounders on 31st August. In a shocking incident, “El Pistolero” was captured spitting on the face of an opposition staff member to take out his frustration as Miami went on to lose the final by 3-0.


“Fossil football?!”: Mikel Arteta "slammed" by pundits for deploying conservative tactics despite possessing depth in quality
Arsenal's 1-0 loss to defending Premier League champions Liverpool at Anfield last week raised several questions about Mikel Arteta's tactics and game plan, as Dominik Szoboszlai’s stunning late free kick proved to be the point of difference between the two sides.


Mohammed Salah slams a Liverpool fan account for taking a dig on former teammates Darwin Nunez and Luis Diaz
Mohammed Salah slammed a Liverpool fan account on X following a controversial post which took a dig at former Reds' Darwin Nunez and Luis Diaz. This post had raged Salah who hit back at the post with a fiery response defending his former teammates.


Chelsea make an official bid to sign Fermin Lopez despite firm resistance from FC Barcelona
Chelsea have finally sent an official bid to FC Barcelona in an attempt to sign Fermin Lopez before the deadline day, after they failed to sign Xavi Simons. As reported by Mundo Deportivo, the Blues' offer stands at €40 million. However, despite the strong interest, the 22-year-old midfielder remains firm on staying at Barcelona, and the Catalan giants are reported to believe the same.


Liverpool show last-minute urgency to snap up Alexander Isak as they prepare to make an improved bid before the deadline day
Liverpool are ready to make a last-ditch attempt to sign Newcastle forward Alexander Isak, who has been pushing to secure a move to Anfield since the beginning of the summer.


Rio Ngumoha gives Chelsea sleepless nights as he shines on Premier League debut for Liverpool
The fans witnessed another thrilling clash between Liverpool and Newcastle United on Monday night, where the 16-year-old prodigy Rio Ngumoha became the Premier League champions' saviour in the dying embers of the game by scoring the winning goal for the Reds.


A blockbuster ending!: Aston Villa and Bayern Munich close in on a deal for Nicholas Jackson while Chelsea deal with another blow for Alejandro Garnacho
Chelsea are bracing themselves for what could be a blockbuster ending to their summer transfer window in the final few days before the market shuts. Striker Nicolas Jackson, who had mutually agreed to leave the club this summer, has caught the attention of Bayern Munich and Aston Villa, with both clubs preparing to make an offer for the 24-year-old.
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