'Xabi appears not to love him': Inside Estevao's uncertain future at Chelsea, why Brazilian is struggling for minutes under new boss Alonso and the compromise he may be forced to accept
Brazil's games are in Australia and India and yet, Estevao may not mind travelling - he knows that he stands a chance of receiving more action for...
'Never a friendly game': Brazil and Ancelotti gear up for India match
Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti said the five-time world champions take their friendly against India next week very seriously, insisting there is...
Chelsea star breaks silence after claims he could leave over Xabi Alonso decision
Alonso has not started the Chelsea star in the Premier League this season (Picture: Shutterstock)
Estevao Willian says he will do all he can to...
Barcelona send scout to watch teenage defender Arthur Dias after Brazil call-up
Barcelona are being credited with interest in young Athletico Paranaense defender Arthur Dias and reportedly sent a scout to watch the youngster in...
Ancelotti calls up a new player ahead of the Australia and India clashes
Following Brazil's exit in the round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup at the hands of Norway, head coach Carlo Ancelotti continues the process of...
Leicester City takeover: Turki Alalshikh deal to get EFL approval 'pretty quickly'
Turki Alalshikh could potentially seal a swift takeover at Leicester City in the coming months.That is according to former Everton chief executive...
Réunion to MLS: Elias Achouri's winding road to San Diego FC
It’s a very, very long way from Réunion, the small, distant Indian Ocean island where Elias Achouri was born, to Vénissieux, the French town near...
'Psychological torture' - MP speaks on Jagtar Singh Johal release from Indian jail
Douglas McAllister has spoken on the bail of his Dumbarton constituent jailed in India for nine years, with his imprisonment labelled...
Dumbarton man detained in India for nearly nine years granted bail
Jagtar Singh Johal has been detained without conviction since he was arrested by Indian authorities in 2017.
Scots man detained in India Jagtar Singh Johal granted bail, says family
Jagtar Singh Johal, from Dumbarton, was arrested in 2017 in connection with alleged terror offences.
Joao Pedro injury update ahead of Brentford vs Chelsea
Joao Pedro is a major doubt for Chelsea’s trip to Brentford on Friday (Getty)
Joao Pedro is set to miss Chelsea’s Premier League match against...
Dumbarton man jailed in India for nearly nine years granted bail, family says
A SCOTTISH man who has spent nearly nine years in a jail in India without conviction has been granted bail, his family has said ...
Samuel Konney: Ghana forward joins Ghad Afdal as free agent
Ghanaian centre-forward Samuel Konney has joined Ghad Afdal as a free agent after leaving Lebanese champions Al-Ansar.The 30-year-old completed the...
Chelsea handed fresh injury blow ahead of Brentford clash after triple scare
Another headache for Xabi Alonso (Picture: Nigel French/Sportsphoto/Allstar via Getty Images)
Chelsea striker Joao Pedro has withdrawn from the...
Group D: Al Hussein (JOR) 2-2 East Bengal FC (IND)
Amman: Jordan's Al Hussein recovered from going two goals behind to earn a 2-2 draw with East Bengal FC of India in their AFC Champions League Two...
Leicester City takeover race: Ex-board member shares what he's 'heard' about deal
Neil Lal effectively has "zero chance" of becoming the new owner of Leicester City in the coming months. That is according to former Everton chief...
Barcelona vs Racing Santander, La Liga: Team News, Match Preview
FC Barcelona vs Racing Santander Competition/Round: 2026-27 La Liga, Matchday 6 Barcelona Outs & Doubts: Roony Bardghji, Frenkie de Jong (out)...
Asonaning Budu linked with Ch. Brothers move in India
Ghanaian centre-back Asonaning Budu, currently without a club, has been linked with a move to Indian Super League side Ch. Brothers.The reported...
Simone Biles’ new Jonathan Owens tribute leaves Colts star impressed on Indy debut
Gymnastics icon Simone Biles stole the spotlight with a special tribute to husband Jonathan Owens as the football safety made his debut for the...
FSG to sell Liverpool to Jeff Bezos 'in the next 12 months' - Finance Guru
Fenway Sports Group (FSG) could sell the rest of their stake in Liverpool Football Club ahead of the 2027-28 campaign at Anfield.That is according...
East Bengal suffer CFL title jolt, Mohammedan SC stay in mix
Mohun Bagan SG are currently leading the title race thanks to their 5-1 win over Coal India SPA on Thursday.
Godberg Cooper joins Birzebbuga St. Peterâs FC
Italian-Ghanaian striker Godberg Cooper has joined Birzebbuga St. Peter’s FC, adding extensive international experience to the Maltese...
No place for Casemiro or Fabinho in Ancelotti’s new-look Brazil squad
Brazil face Australia and India in the upcoming international break, with Carlo Ancelotti making several changes to his World Cup squad.
The post...
Brazilian media confirm why Jair Cunha has been called up ahead of Murillo
Nottingham Forest have seen a Brazilian called up into the senior squad for games against Australia and India – but the surprise is that it’s...
Watch as Nottingham Forest star Jair Cunha realises he's made the Brazil squad
Jair Cunha has been named in the Brazil squad for games against Australia and India following some swashbuckling form for Nottingham Forest. The...
No Neymar in Kolkata: Why Brazil legend won't play India in historic friendly
Ancelotti has included Vinicius Jr, Raphinha, Marquinhos, Gabriel Martinelli and Gabriel Magalhaes for the upcoming friendlies against Australia...
Carlo Ancelotti ruthlessly AXES Liverpool star as major Brazil overhaul begins
Carlo Ancelotti has announced a revamped Brazil squad for upcoming friendlies against Australia and India, dropping Alisson to focus on youth ahead...
‘That's how it started': Dambrauskas' journey from Who Wants to Be a Millionaire to Champions League
Valdas Dambrauskas takes Sabah to Manchester United after journeying from Lithuania and a game show win, via London pub work Valdas Dambrauskas can...
AFC Chindia Targoviste announce signing of Ghanaian defender Saeed Issah
Romanian club AFC Chindia Targoviste have completed the signing of Ghanaian defender Saeed Issah. The 26-year-old signed a two-year deal to join...
Brazil vs India: Vinicius Jr, Raphinha set for historic Kolkata showdown
Brazil's new coach Carlo Ancelotti has named a 26-player squad for upcoming matches. The team will face Australia twice in September and then...
Samaleswari SC line up Al-Taâawon defender Jamal Arago
Liberian-Ghanaian centre-back Jamal Arago, who plays for Al-Ta’awon in Libya, has been linked with a move to India’s...
College football rankings REVEALED: LSU cracks top 10 after huge first win under Lane Kiffin... but it's a disaster for scandal-hit Michigan
Georgia, Notre Dame, Texas and Indiana each moved up one spot with Oregon going from No 2 to No 6 following a 34-27 win over Boise State as a...
Fernando Mendoza's replacement suffers gruesome injury after rival rips his facemask off... but QB plays on through the blood on debut
WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT: Indiana's new starting QB suffered a bloody injury in Week 1 of the College Football season.
20-year wait ends: India qualify for AFC U20 Asian Cup with 3-0 win over Bangladesh
With Syria losing 0-3 to Uzbekistan, India finished second in Group B and qualified for the AFC U20 Asian Cup main tournament after 20 years as one...
Qualifiers - Group B: India 3-0 Bangladesh; Uzbekistan 3-0 Syria
Tashkent: Uzbekistan defeated Syria 3-0 to close with a perfect three-match run in Group B of the the AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2027™ Qualifiers on...
Qualifiers - Group B: India 3-0 Bangladesh
Tashkent: India handed Bangladesh their third straight defeat with a 3-0 win in their concluding Group B fixture of the AFC U20 Asian Cup China...
Stefan Borson reveals chances of Leicester City buyer paying King Power's asking price
Leicester City are unlikely to receive offers that match King Power's £222million valuation of the club. That is according to former Manchester...
World champions coming to India: Forlán names Valverde, Núñez-led Uruguay squad for historic clash
Uruguay have announced a 46-player preliminary list for upcoming FIFA international matches. The squad includes prominent players like Federico...
‘You cannot compare it to our era’: Cafu on Brazil’s decline, and India clash
Brazilian football great Cafu graced Pillai University with his presence, inspiring students through various discussions. He looked forward to the...
India's only European-based star! Slovan Ljubljana keeper Som Kumar earns dream call-up to face Brazil & Uruguay
Slovan Ljubljana goalkeeper Som Kumar has received his first senior India call-up for upcoming clashes with Brazil and Uruguay.
'Two blokes in a house in Manchester submitted Everton takeover bids'
Leicester City's King Power ownership are likely to be "wasting their time" with their £222million valuation of the club. That is according to...
Qualifiers - Group B: India 0-4 Uzbekistan; Bangladesh 0-3 Syria
Tashkent: Uzbekistan moved to the top of Group B of the AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2027™ Qualifiers with a dominant 4-0 win over India on Thursday.
How Super League Kerala is trying to build Indian football from the ground up
As Super League Kerala prepares for its third season, the league is betting on sustainability over spectacle. CEO Mathew Joseph outlines a...
India name 26-member squad for big friendlies against Brazil, Uruguay and Panama
India's head coach Khalid Jamil has officially unveiled a 26-member squad as the team gears up for an intense series of international matches. The...
Qualifiers - Group B: Syria 0-1 India; Uzbekistan 2-0 Bangladesh
Tashkent: Uzbekistan kicked off their bid for a second title with a 2-0 win against Bangladesh in their AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2027™ Qualifiers...
Qualifiers - Group B: Syria 0-1 India
Tashkent: India scored late to defeat Syria 1-0 in their AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2027™ Qualifiers Group B tie on Monday.
‘A little jealous’: Sunil Chhetri on India’s chance to play Brazil, Uruguay
Sunil Chhetri, the revered former captain, expresses a nuanced envy as he observes the current Indian football team gearing up for matches against...
Ryan Williams on Bengaluru FC, adapting to ISL, and his position on Sports Passport, OCIs
Bengaluru FC's Ryan Williams reflects on his transformative three years with Bengaluru FC and the Indian national team, expressing pride in helping...
‘Stuff of dreams': New owner outlines vision for Liverpool's future
Anfield visit signals growing involvement Amit Bhatia has described his prospective involvement with Liverpool as “the stuff of dreams”, but...
College football is booming, chaotic and more confusing than ever
America's second biggest sporting obsession returns this weekend, which means marching bands, 100,000-seat stadiums, ancient rivalries and,...
AIFF confirms date as India set to face two-time WC champions Uruguay
India will host two-time World Cup champions Uruguay in Kolkata on October 6, following matches against Panama and Brazil. India face Panama on...
Former Bechem United coach Vincenzo Alberto Annese appointed Equatorial Guinea boss
Former Bechem United coach Vincenzo Alberto Annese has been appointed head coach of the Equatorial Guinea national team, returning to African...
Ghanaian midfielder Frederick Ansah Botchway joins Indian side Kannur Warriors
Indian side Kannur Warriors FC have announced the signing of experienced Ghanaian midfielder Frederick Ansah Botchway, strengthening their squad...
Another set of Sullivan brothers are making football waves in Bangladesh
While Cavan and Quinn Sullivan star in MLS with the Philadelphia Union, brothers Ronan and Declan have connected with their South Asian...
'We've got amazing plans' - Jeff Bezos 'contacts' to secure new Liverpool deals
Amit Bhatia and Jeff Bezos' contacts will help secure some huge sponsorship deals for Liverpool over the coming years.That is according to former...
Before Brazil, Panama friendly awaits India
Given that India play Brazil in Kolkata on Oct 3 and there are two away games against New Zealand in Nov, the next three months will see the team...
Everything to know about businessman who wants to buy Leicester City
Here is everything to know about the Scottish/Indian businessman who wants to buy Leicester City Football Club
Indiana flooding victim identified as teen football star who jumped into surging river... as 'once-in-a-lifetime' disaster leaves six dead, including 4-year-old boy, with hundreds more rescued
Matthew Morey, 18, has been identified as one of the victims who died in the terrifying flood in Indiana.
British-Indian entrepreneur Amit Bhatia to acquire 30% stake in Liverpool FC
A consortium spearheaded by Amit Bhatia is set to acquire a thirty percent interest in Liverpool FC, with an estimated investment around one point...
Former India captain blasts AIFF's ASEAN Cup withdrawal call to play Brazil
India are scheduled to play five-time world champions Brazil in Kolkata on October 3. The AIFF chose the friendly over the FIFA ASEAN Cup after the...
Liverpool owners seal £1.65bn sale of 30% stake to consortium that includes Jeff Bezos
Confirmed deal values club as a whole at £5.5bnAmit Bhatia will become club's new vice-chairmanLiverpool's owner, Fenway Sports Group, has...
Indian entrepreneur buys Portuguese club, eyes pathway for Asian talent
Jai Agarwal has successfully obtained a controlling interest in Guarda FC, a football club based in Portugal. His ambition is to establish a clear...
'Can't play both': India withdraw from FIFA ASEAN Cup to prioritise Brazil clash
"We have pulled out of the FIFA ASEAN Cup since we can't play both Brazil and FIFA ASEAN Cup," Satyanarayanan was quoted as saying by PTI.
PS: East Bengal FC (IND) 4-1 Al Arabi SC (KUW) - AET
Kolkata: India's East Bengal FC fought back to defeat Al Arabi SC 4-1 in extra-time to qualify for the AFC Champions League Two 2026/27™ Group...
PS: East Bengal FC (IND) 4-1 Al Arabi SC (KUW) AET
Kolkata: India's East Bengal FC fought back to defeat Al Arabi SC 4-1 in extra-time to qualify for the AFC Champions League Two 2026/27™ Group...
PS: FC Arkadag (TKM) 3-0 FC Goa (IND)
Arkadag: FC Arkadag of Turkmenistan defeated India's FC Goa 3-0 to secure their place in the group stage of the AFC Champions League Two 2026/27™...
Consortium Including Amazon and Facebook Founders Nears Liverpool Deal
Over the past month, news of the potential sale of a minority stake in Liverpool Football Club to Queens Park Rangers co-owner Amit Bhatia first...
Liverpool owners close to £1.35bn sale of 30% stake to consortium including Jeff Bezos
Amazon owner's consortium has had extensive talks with FSGAmit Bhatia and Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin also involvedA consortium including...
Amazon owner Jeff Bezos and Facebook co-founder lead consortium closing in on Liverpool FC deal
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is part of a consortium seeking to acquire a minority stake in Liverpool Football Club. British-Indian businessman Amit...
Durand Cup eyes national expansion; women's tournament on roadmap: Vice-Chairman
The Durand Cup is gearing up for an exciting expansion next year, targeting more Indian states and enhancing opportunities for women in the sport....
AIFF extends time to Jamshedpur FC to reconsider ISL exit
The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has given Jamshedpur FC until August 12 to reconsider their decision to withdraw from the 2026-27 Indian...
AIFF considers withdrawing from FIFA ASEAN Cup in favour of India vs Brazil game
AIFF is weighing the option of withdrawing from the inaugural FIFA ASEAN Cup or fielding a second-string side to prioritise the October 3 friendly...
‘Punch to the gut': Indian football thrown into chaos with Jamshedpur withdrawal from ISL | John Duerden
In a blow for the league, Tata Steel has pulled the plug on the club saying it wants to ‘focus more intensely on grassroots development'“Please...
West Brom leave fans furious with Saido Berahino announcement
West Bromwich Albion have penned a strange message to Saido Berahino.The 33-year-old is a free agent nowadays having departed Slovenian second tier...
Brazil game can't mask Indian football's crisis: Bhutia says 'timing of the match is a problem'
The Brazil friendly highlights Indian football's focus on spectacle over substance. Former captain Bhaichung Bhutia questions the match's timing...
Pico Lopes’ red card in Drogheda goes global - from Washington Post and ESPN to Middle East, India and beyond
World Cup star and Shamrock Rovers defender, Pico Lopes’ heroics with Cape Verde have turned the Dubliner into a global name.
'A disaster with no alternative': Chhetri on Jamshedpur FC’s ISL exit
Sunil Chhetri calls Jamshedpur FC’s exit from the ISL a major setback for Indian football. The Tata Group-owned club plans to shut operations after...
Sophie Cunningham isn't rejecting politics. She's cashing in on them
Conservatives once demanded sports stay apolitical. Now they've embraced a new culture-war politics, and Sophie Cunningham has become one of its...
ISL: Jamshedpur FC pull out of 2026-27 season; Inter Kashi pay Rs 55 lakh participation fees
Jamshedpur FC have confirmed they will not participate in the 2026–27 Indian Super League season after opting not to pay the ₹55 lakh participation...
'A date for history books': India to face Brazil in historic football match in Kolkata
The All India Football Federation (AIFF) confirmed the fixture on Wednesday after reports in Brazilian media over the past few days.
Liverpool chief provides FSG investment update after Jeff Bezos talks
Liverpool's owners Fenway Sports Group (FSG) have been approached by a consortium led by British-Indian businessman Amit Bhatia over buying a...
New Foreign Secretary pressured for action on Dumbarton man detained in India
Ed Miliband has been urged to raise the case of Jagtar Singh Johal with Indian officials as the local man faces up to almost a decade in jail in...
'It's a very big deal' - Stefan Borson shares verdict on FSG completing full Liverpool sale
Fenway Sports Group (FSG) could soon consider completely selling Liverpool but a deal would be extremely difficult to finance for interested...
Milan Iloski, Indiana Vassilev And Neil Pierre Fire Philadelphia Union To Vital 3-1 Win Over New York Red Bulls
The Philadelphia Union ended a painful eight-game winless run on Wednesday night, beating the New York Red Bulls 3-1 at Chester, Pennsylvania....
Jeff Bezos to buy Liverpool? Finance guru reveals tycoon's investment role
Jeff Bezos' addition to a consortium purchasing a minority share at Anfield is unlikely to be as exciting as Liverpool supporters expect.That is...
Kim Lars Björkegren names 25-player Black Queens squad for WAFCON 2026
Black Queens head coach Kim Lars Bjorkegren has named a 25-player squad for the 2026 CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) as Ghana prepares...
Stefan Borson responds to Liverpool investment interest from Jeff Bezos and Amit Bhatia
Liverpool are unlikely to reap the rewards of any behind-the-scenes minority sale from Fenway Sports Group (FSG).That is according to former...
After half a decade of the Hundred, we still don't know what this thing actually is | Emma John
The Hundred has always been an experiment in manufactured identity – you can't hurry history, but perhaps you can fake itThe Lucknow Super Giants...
David Beckham and Ronaldo are competing at the Commonwealth Games... but not THOSE ones! Indian cyclists - named after football legends - are going for gold in Glasgow
A pair of Indian cyclists named after football legends David Beckham and Ronaldo will catch the eye when they take to the velodrome at the...
‘Everyone is hooked on football': Indian league seeks to ride World Cup wave
Club chiefs hope that a revitalised setup can help huge interest in this summer's tournament translate into growth of the Indian domestic gameIndia...