ISL | BFC head coach Munoz happy to see league return to its old self
The Hinduby Ashwin Achal4h ago
The 2026-27 ISL season marks the return of the full-fledged home-and-away format, rather than the truncated version of the previous season.
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top 63%European football leaders meet aiming to shape strategy for ousting Infantino as FIFA president
The Hinduby Authors; Contributors7h ago
European football leaders were gathering with time pressing to find a candidate and shape their strategy for trying to oust Gianni Infantino as president of FIFA.
India must stay alert for 90 minutes: Jamil
The Hinduby Amitabha Das Sharma1d ago
The Indian men’s football team ended its three-match FIFA international friendly window on a disappointing note, suffering a 1-6 defeat against Uruguay at the Salt Lake Stadium on Tuesday (October...
Ronaldo says Portugal coach broke promises, apologises for walkout
The Hinduby AFP1d ago
Cristiano Ronaldo on Tuesday (October 6, 2026) accused Portugal coach Jorge Jesus of breaking his word about giving him game time in Nations League matches, but said he remained available for his...
India looks to bounce back against Uruguay
The Hinduby Amitabha Das Sharma3d ago
The most high-profile international chapter in Indian football ends with perhaps its most intriguing test when the national team meets two-time World champion Uruguay at the Salt Lake Stadium on...
'Relying on technical ability'
The Hinduby Priyansh3d ago
In the lead up to the inaugural Hero Indian Super League, many within the Delhi Dynamos camp have emphasised the need to play an attacking brand of football that befits the status of a team from...
Brazil defeat offers a lesson in handling world-class teams: India coach Jamil
The Hinduby Amitabha Das Sharma4d ago
The match against five-time World Cup winner Brazil appeared to have left the Indian camp with a sense of perspective, as head coach Khalid Jamil emphasised the importance of regular exposure to...
Raphinha’s No. 9 revolution: How Barcelona and Hansi Flick unlocked a new superstar
The Hinduby AP; Reuters6d ago
The move from the wing to the middle helped Ousmane Dembele assume his final form as an unstoppable force in the 2024-25 season and win the Ballon d’Or.
Cristiano Ronaldo leaves Portugal camp after coach Jorge Jesus confirms rift
The Hinduby Reuters7d ago
Cristiano Ronaldo’s international future was plunged into doubt on Wednesday (September 30, 2026) when he abruptly left Portugal’s training camp in Copenhagen shortly after coach Jorge Jesus...
Mourinho fumes at referee, Simeone urges respect after fiery Madrid derby
The Hinduby Reuters17d ago
Jose Mourinho needed only a sheet of paper to deliver his verdict on Sunday's (September 20, 2026) Madrid derby, waving images of two first-half tackles as he accused the officials of losing...
Premier League: Man City outgun Sunderland despite Brobbey hat-trick, Liverpool marks Iraola’s winning return
The Hinduby AFP17d ago
Manchester City went top of the Premier League despite Brian Brobbey's hat-trick in a 5-3 thriller on Sunday (September 20, 2026) as Matheus Cunha rescued Manchester United from another damaging...
Raphinha hat-trick maintains Barcelona’s perfect LaLiga start
The Hinduby Reuters18d ago
Barcelona maintained their perfect start to the LaLiga season with a 3-1 victory at Sevilla on Saturday (September 19, 2026) as captain Raphinha scored a hat-trick to continue his prolific opening...
Premier League: Brentford thrash Chelsea 3-0 in London derby
The Hinduby Reuters19d ago
Brentford beat their big-spending west London rivals Chelsea 3-0 on Friday (September 18, 2026) with second-half goals by forwards Jaidon Anthony, Igor Thiago and Fabio Carvalho condemning Xabi...
Teenager Dowman scores twice as Arsenal progress in League Cup
The Hinduby Reuters22d ago
Arsenal's 16-year-old Max Dowman scored twice in a 4-2 League Cup victory at Ipswich Town to continue the club's perfect start to the season and Liverpool also reached the fourth round as they beat...
Over dependence on foreign players hampering Indian football: Ian Gillan
The Hinduby Sports Bureau23d ago
The over dependence on foreign players in domestic leagues is hampering the growth of Indian football, according to Ian Andrew Gillan, the newly appointed head coach of Thiruvananthapuram Kombans...
Ronaldo calls for lifetime bans after ‘Jota’ chants aimed at Neves
The Hinduby Reuters24d ago
Cristiano Ronaldo said on Sunday (September 13, 2026) that fans who appeared to make chants referencing former teammate Diogo Jota at Ruben Neves during a Saudi Pro League match should be banned...
10-man City beats United; Yamal stars for Barcelona
The Hinduby PTI24d ago
Erling Haaland's hotly contested goal settled the 199th Manchester derby on Sunday (September 13, 2026).
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.