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FIFA bans Haitian soccer president Yves Jean-Bart for life for sexual abuse

Haitian soccer federation president Yves Jean-Bart was banned from the sport for life on Friday following accusations of systematic sexual abuse of female players.

Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman defends Lionel Messi's angry outburst "

Forced to handle yet another difficult situation regarding Lionel Messi, Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman demanded more "respect" for his disgruntled star.

ISL-7: India's first major tournament since Covid lockdown set for kick-off

Behind closed doors and with a raft of health safety measures in place, football's Indian Super League (ISL) will kick off on Friday

ISL success will inspire other sports, drive fear of Covid away: Ganguly

Start of India's football season amid the COVID-19 has the country's cricket boss excited as he believes a smooth ISL would help in driving away the "fear" of conducting big events across the nation

New FIFA rules to protect female football players' maternity rights

Female soccer players should soon get their maternity rights protected under new employment rules announced Thursday by FIFA.

East Bengal hires forensic psychologist ahead of Kolkata derby

Liverpool legend and SC East Bengal head coach Robbie Fowler has added forensic psychologist Nicola McCalliog to team's support staff

For England's top football clubs, Jack Grealish is the one that got away

Given Grealish's status as English soccer's new star, it's strange how reluctant national coach Southgate was to place his trust in a midfielder many are now understandably comparing to Paul Gascoigne

Indian Super League 2020-21 full schedule, match timing, live streaming

Due to the disruptions caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, this year's edition will be played entirely in Goa inside a bio-bubble without spectators

Romelu Lukaku scores twice, Belgium reaches Nations League's finals

Belgium finished the group phase with a five-point lead over Denmark and England, joining France, Italy and Spain in next year's Final Four

Fifa cancels next year's U-17 women's World Cup in India due to Covid-19

Fifa cancelled both women's U-17 World Cup and U-20 World Cup which were scheduled to be held in India and Costa Rica respectively but handed both the countries the hosting rights of the 2022 editions

ISL introduces a series of technological innovations for 2020-21 season

Ahead of Indian Super League 2020-21 which will be played behind closed doors amid the Covid-19, Star Sports and FSDL have brought forward a series of exciting opportunities for fans engagement

Referees need to be consistent to earn players' respect: India's Fifa panel

Indian referee in the FIFA panel, Rowan Arumughan says besides having top fitness and understanding of the laws of the game, a football referee also needs to perform consistently

Meet resilient Indian women breaking stereotypes on the football field

In a first, four Indian women in the list of FIFA International Referees

Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu submits resignation: Report

Bartomeu has been facing growing resentment in the last year due to the club's worsening finances and the team's decline on the pitch

FIFA President Gianni Infantino tests positive for Covid, in self-isolation

Infantino, who is 50 years old, has reported mild symptoms and is in self-isolation and will quarantine for at least 10 days, FIFA added in a statement

Real Madrid striker faces prison for violating Covid-19 isolation norms

Real Madrid striker Luka Jovic faces a six-month prison sentence in Serbia for flouting the country's coronavirus isolation rules, state prosecutors said Friday

Players, officials of Azerbaijan soccer club warned for military salute

Players and officials of Azerbaijani club Qarabag who made military salutes at a Europa League game while the country was in conflict with Armenia were warned by UEFA on Thursday.

Manchester Utd count cost of Covid disruption as EPL continues without fans

The pandemic has played havoc with the sporting calendar, forcing the suspension of English Premier League fixtures for three months, with fans still unable to attend matches

Dying of a voice: Kishore Bhimani, a commentator who enlivened sport

Kishore Bhimani, 80, died on Thursday

No smoke billowing, no fans taunting. It will still be Milan derby, though

There will be no smoke billowing across the stadium from ultras' flares, no fans taunting each other with chants and flags, no roars as the teams walk out.