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Unfazed by guilty verdict, Real Madrid relying on Karim Benzema

Karim Benzema and the teams that employ him appear unfazed by his guilty verdict for having played a part in the sex tape blackmail plot against a former France teammate.

European powers joined by Sporting in Champions League last 16

The parade of European powers advancing to the Champions League knockout stage was disrupted by Sporting Lisbon completing a stunning turnaround to join them

Man United, Chelsea advance in Champions League; Barcelona made to wait

Energized by a change of manager and another opportunistic finish by Cristiano Ronaldo, Manchester United qualified for the knockout stage of the Champions League with a game to spare.

Bengaluru FC look to build on opening match success with win over Odisha

The Sunil Chhetri-led side have faced Odisha eight times in the ISL

World Cup host Qatar used ex-CIA officer to spy on FIFA officials

A former CIA officer has spied on top soccer officials for years while working for Qatar, the tiny Arab country hosting next year's World Cup tournament, an investigation has found

Xavi looks for 'positive' Barca to seal place in Champions League last-16

FC Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez insisted that "every game" the club plays is vital as he prepares for the Champions League clash at home to Benfica late on Tuesday

Cuban woman accuses Diego Maradona of raping her when she was a minor

Maradona, reckoned by many as the greatest footballer ever, died last year after undergoing brain surgery on a blood clot.

ISL: Reigning champions Mumbai City FC all set for FC Goa challenge

Reigning Indian Super League (ISL) champions Mumbai City FC will hope to display their firepower upfront when they begin their new season in the top league against FC Goa

Good luck, my friend! You deserve it: Cristiano Ronaldo to Solskjaer

Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo shared his emotions after Ole Gunnar Solskjaer left his role as the manager of the Red Devils on Sunday

Covid watch: Bayern announce wage cuts for unvaccinated players

Bayern Munich have announced that players who are not vaccinated against Covid-19 will be subject to wage cuts.

4 more Bayern Munich players in quarantine, bring total to 7

Another four Bayern Munich players have joined Joshua Kimmich in quarantine after having contact with someone who tested positive for the coronavirus

Barcelona, Manchester City drop club crypto sponsors amid concerns

Barcelona canceled a deal with Ownix after a businessman linked to the company was arrested for fraud related to cryptocurrency

FIFA changes intercontinental playoff format for last 2 places at World Cup

FIFA changed the World Cup qualifying format for the intercontinental playoffs to be single-leg games at a neutral venue.

Three coaches set for debut as Premier League returns to action (preview)

Three coaches will make their debut for their respective new clubs as the Premier League returns to action in what promises to be another fascinating weekend.

Bengaluru FC to take on NorthEast United in Indian Super League opener

Bengaluru FC will start as favourites against NorthEast United FC in their opening match of the Indian Super League at the GMC Athletic Stadium, here on Saturday.

Xavi's debut as Barca coach highlights weekend football in Spain

Though millions of Barca fans all over the world will be anxiously waiting for the result of the Barca match, there are other key games to be played this weekend

Veteran football commentator Novy Kapadia dies after prolonged illness

Considered an authority on Indian football, veteran commentator and former Delhi University professor Novy Kapadia died here on Thursday after a prolonged illness.

Subhasish, Pritam and Roy Krishna named ATK Mohun Bagan captains

Indian Super League heavyweights ATK Mohun Bagan head coach Antonio Lopez Habas on Wednesday announced three captains, including Fijian ace striker Roy Krishna, for the season beginning on Friday

FIFA politics a new challenge for Jill Ellis over biennial World Cups

Since capping three decades coaching by lifting a second World Cup with the American women, Jill Ellis has taken time to reflect and embark on a different path, with new career challenges.

Virat Kohli's role as batter will remain the same, says Rohit Sharma

India's new T20 captain Rohit Sharma doesn't foresee any change in Virat Kohli's role as a batter in the new set-up and expects his predecessor to continue dishing out impactful performances