Football Archives

June 4, 2025 9:31 AM

FIFA’s inaugural Club World Cup set to kick off in the US amid challenges

FIFA's billion-dollar gamble to revolutionise club football begins a week on Sunday with plenty of cash up for grabs but questionable enthusiasm as 32 teams prepare to contest the expanded Club World Cup in 12 stadiums across the United States. The ...

March 26, 2025 3:37 PM

Argentina football team set for India visit in October

The Argentina national football team, led by Lionel Messi, will visit India in October 2025 for an international exhibition match, the Argentine Football Association (AFA) made the announcement on Wednesday. This visit comes as part of Argenti...

March 7, 2025 10:17 AM

Sunil Chhetri makes surprise return to football at 40

Legendary Indian footballer Sunil Chhetri has come out of retirement from international football after a discussion with head coach Manolo Marquez, who emphasized the importance of having the star player back in action as India prepares for the upcom...

February 28, 2025 12:19 PM

Soccer: Ambitious Australia aims to put Women’s Asian Cup on global map

When former Australia forward Sarah Walsh recalls their 2006 Women's Asian Cup final defeat by China, she remembers a sea of red-clad Chinese fans outnumbering locals in a crowd of about 5,000 at Adelaide's Hindmarsh Stadium. Now chief operating off...

February 14, 2025 8:11 PM

Havertz injury a big blow for Arsenal while Saka not yet ready, says Arteta

Kai Havertz's season-ending injury is a "big blow" to Arsenal and it will test their mettle once again after the club navigated through several injuries this season to sit second in the Premier League, manager Mikel Arteta said on Friday. Havertz wi...

February 6, 2025 11:41 AM

Leverkusen move past Cologne to advance into German Cup semifinals

Defending champions Bayer Leverkusen came from two goals down to beat stubborn second-division Cologne 3-2 in extra time to book its semifinal spot in the German Cup on Thursday (IST). Facing a well-organised Cologne side, it took half an hour for L...

January 15, 2025 10:44 AM

James rescues a point for Chelsea in 2-2 draw with Bournemouth

Chelsea captain Reece James rescued a point for Chelsea with a 95th minute free kick to snatch a 2-2 draw at home to Bournemouth in the Premier League on Tuesday. Second-half substitute James, who returned from a long spell out injured at the weekend...

January 15, 2025 10:29 AM

Jota earns leaders Liverpool 1-1 draw at high-flying Forest

Liverpool substitute Diogo Jota's second-half header earned the visitors a battling 1-1 draw with surprise Premier League title rivals Nottingham Forest on Tuesday, keeping the leaders six points clear at the top of the standings. High-flying Forest...

January 15, 2025 10:20 AM

Man City held to 2-2 draw after late collapse against Brentford

Manchester City threw away a two-goal lead as Brentford's Yoane Wissa and Christian Norgaard scored late goals to earn the hosts a 2-2 draw in a Premier League thriller on Tuesday. After suffering six league defeats in November and December,...

January 7, 2025 4:45 PM

AFC Asian Cup 2027 to be held in Riyadh, Jeddah, and Al Khobar from January 7 to February 5

The AFC Asian Cup 2027 will take place from January 7 to February 5 across three cities in Saudi Arabia—Riyadh, Jeddah, and Al Khobar, the AFC announced on Tuesday. In Riyadh, five stadiums will host the matches, including King Fahd Sports City St...