Dempo and the structural Goan gospel

Back in Bangladesh where professional clubs often list youth development on paper, the second oldest club in Goa operates in a completely different dimension.
3 June 2026

Iran embark on unusual World Cup journey

Iran's football team will leave for Spain this weekend en route to their World Cup base in Mexico despite still awaiting visas, the head of the country's football federation said.
3 June 2026

Lukaku makes Belgium return with 'ideal' goal in win over Croatia

Belgium captain Youri Tielemans said on Tuesday Napoli forward Romelu Lukaku scoring on his first international appearance in more than a year in a 2-0 World Cup friendly win over Croatia was "ideal".
3 June 2026

Ancelotti relaxed about Neymar World Cup availability

Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti is in no hurry to rush star forward Neymar back from his calf injury, the Italian said on Tuesday as his team touched down in the United States ahead of the World Cup.
3 June 2026

CR7 reports for duty

It is hard not to get excited about a Portugal squad brimming with talent as the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaches.
2 June 2026

Liverpool legend Kenny Dalglish reveals cancer treatment

Liverpool and Scotland great Kenny Dalglish has revealed he is undergoing treatment for cancer.
2 June 2026

Scaloni monitors injury concerns as Argentina begin camp

As previously confirmed, Argentina will fine-tune their preparations with two friendly matches before beginning their World Cup campaign.
2 June 2026

Montella sticks with experience in Turkey World Cup squad

Turkey manager Vincenzo Montella named his World Cup squad on Tuesday, selecting the experienced Hakan Calhanoglu, Arda Guler, Kerem Akturkoglu, Baris Alper Yilmaz, and Yusuf Yazici to lead the side.
2 June 2026

Ancelotti's son Davide named new Lille coach

Ligue 1 side Lille announced on Monday that Brazil assistant coach Davide Ancelotti, the son of Carlo, would be their new boss, a week after Bruno Genesio's departure.
2 June 2026

Rodri says he will discuss his Man City future after World Cup

Spain midfielder Rodri said he is focused on the World Cup and will only address his future at Manchester City after the tournament.
2 June 2026

'Messi, Maradona, Tim': NZ footballer's viral fan club hits 4 million

New Zealand footballer Tim Payne's online fan club soared past four million on Tuesday, more than the All Blacks, after an influencer picked him out as the "least known" player at the World Cup.
2 June 2026

Semenyo, Partey named in Ghana World Cup squad

Manchester City's Antoine Semenyo and former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey were included in Ghana's World Cup squad as coach Carlos Queiroz left it to the last minute to finalise his 26-man selection.
2 June 2026

The four minutes defining Maradona's legacy

What the English saw as unpardonable theft, the Argentines saw as epic retribution.
2 June 2026

Brazil depth gives Ancelotti ‘positive doubts’

While Vinicius Jr starred with a goal and an assist, Ancelotti focused on the impact of the players who came off the bench, saying their second-half display created new competition for places in the starting lineup.
2 June 2026

World champions touch down in Kansas

The flight carried the number 1978 -- a tribute to Argentina's first World Cup triumph.
2 June 2026

Bangladesh need to rediscover the hunger

Bangladesh's morale-shattering 3-0 defeat to arch-rivals India in the SAFF Women's Championship has triggered widespread debate about what went wrong with the defending champions.
2 June 2026

Suarez 'owes no apology' after World Cup omission, says Bielsa

The Inter Miami forward, Uruguay's all-time leading scorer, retired from international football in September 2024, but recently indicated he would be willing to return if selected.
2 June 2026

Bangladesh cancel training after defender Sheuli Azim's mother passes away

The training session, scheduled to begin at 7:00am at the Bambolim Athletics Stadium, around 25 kilometres from the team's hotel, was called off after Sheuli's mother passed away early this morning.
2 June 2026

Ochoa set for sixth World Cup as Mexico name squad

Goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa is set to become the first Mexican player to feature at six World Cups after the 40-year-old was named in Javier Aguirre's squad for the tournament on Sunday.
1 June 2026

India takes down giant Messi statue over safety concerns

A giant statue of football superstar Lionel Messi was taken down in India on Monday after it was spotted swaying dangerously in the wind, authorities said.
1 June 2026