'Sleeping giant' India awakening, Stimac says ahead of Asian Cup

Football has struggled to find its feet in the cricket-obsessed nation of 1.4 billion people, with former FIFA president Sepp Blatter once calling India "a sleeping giant" of the sport.
8 January 2024, 04:03 AM

'Super proud' Klopp hails Liverpool spirit after win against Arsenal

Klopp's side had to survive a sustained Arsenal assault at the Emirates Stadium before two goals in the closing stages gave them a hard-fought success.
8 January 2024, 03:28 AM

'Unique' De Bruyne's return delights Guardiola

The Belgium international came on as a 57th-minute substitute and set up a goal as the holders cruised to a 5-0 win over second-tier strugglers Huddersfield in a thoroughly lopsided clash at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday.
8 January 2024, 03:00 AM

Sao Paulo boss Dorival Junior to coach Brazil: club

"It's a personal dream come true," the 2023 Copa do Brasil-winning coach said in a statement posted by Sao Paulo on X, formerly Twitter, after days of speculation he would be named to take over struggling Brazil.
8 January 2024, 00:54 AM

Mbappe and PSG revel in nine-goal rout at sixth-tier amateurs

Revel's young supporters had implored Mbappe to make the trip to the game played at Castres - Revel's humble stadium only has capacity for 2,000 fans in the Haute-Garonne south-western region - in a video posted on social media.
8 January 2024, 00:50 AM

Barca edge brave Barbastro to reach Copa del Rey last 16

"It's a positive result, our play was positive in many moments, and we're in the last 16," Barca coach Xavi told Movistar.
8 January 2024, 00:41 AM

Liverpool late show stuns Arsenal in FA Cup

Liverpool survived an Arsenal barrage to steal a place in the FA Cup fourth round in dramatic fashion.
7 January 2024, 19:23 PM

Foden double fires City to 5-0 win over Huddersfield

Fielding a strong side, City suffered a setback when they lost defender Manuel Akanji to injury early in the first half, but Foden's superb finishing and De Bruyne's comeback gave coach Pep Guardiola plenty to be happy about.
7 January 2024, 15:58 PM

Kerr set for lengthy lay-off after ACL injury

Kerr will now begin rehabilitation with the London club's medical team and her absence will be a huge blow to the Blues as they bid for a fifth successive English Women's Super League title.
7 January 2024, 15:55 PM

Milan stroll past Empoli to strengthen top four credentials

AC Milan consolidated their place in Serie A's Champions League positions on Sunday with a straightforward 3-0 win over lowly Empoli.
7 January 2024, 14:15 PM

Brazil says goodbye to late football great Zagallo

Brazilians paid their last respects Sunday to football legend Mario Zagallo, after the four-time World Cup-winning player and coach died at age 92, the final member of one of the country's greatest footballing generations.
7 January 2024, 13:30 PM

Real Madrid will be patient with Guler, says Ancelotti

"Guler performed well for an hour. It was important for him to get used to playing with the team," Ancelotti told reporters.
7 January 2024, 09:25 AM

Ghana veteran Andre Ayew eyes AFCON scoring record

Veteran Ghana forward Andre Ayew is hoping to create one record and equal another during the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in the Ivory Coast from Saturday.
7 January 2024, 06:16 AM

The route to Europe through the FA Cup

With the Premier League taking a week-long break following a jam-packed festive season schedule, attention has turned to the English FA Cup, with a headline fixture third round fixture between record 14-time winner Arsenal and eight-time champions Liverpool today at the Emirates Stadium. 
7 January 2024, 06:15 AM

At least 10 teams can win Cup of Nations: Regragui

Since Egypt completed three straight Cup of Nations triumphs in 2010, six editions have produced six different winning nations and the 2024 tournament is arguably the most open ever.
7 January 2024, 04:09 AM

Real ease past Arandina to reach Copa del Rey last 16

Atletico Madrid progressed with a 3-1 win at third-tier Lugo after Memphis Depay struck twice, while Real Betis were knocked out in a 1-0 defeat by Alaves.
7 January 2024, 02:51 AM

Arsenal boss Arteta wants end to FA Cup replays

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has called for an end to FA Cup replays to avoid fixture congestion ahead of his side's third-round tie at home to Premier League leaders Liverpool.
6 January 2024, 15:03 PM

Isak stars as Newcastle beat bitter rivals Sunderland in FA Cup

Newcastle ended their 13-year wait to beat bitter rivals Sunderland as Alexander Isak's double inspired a 3-0 win in the FA Cup third round on Saturday.
6 January 2024, 14:58 PM

Frattesi late show fires Inter five points clear

Italy midfielder Frattesi rammed home the decisive strike in the third minute of stoppage time of an incredible match at the San Siro full of late drama.
6 January 2024, 13:57 PM

Brazil to hold funeral for 'courageous' Zagallo Sunday

The funeral of late Brazilian football legend Mario Zagallo will be held Sunday, his family said, after the four-time World Cup-winning player and coach died at age 92.
6 January 2024, 13:49 PM