Football

FC Goa clinch Super Cup title

FC Goa were crowned champions of the AIFF Super Cup for a record third time after they defeated East Bengal FC 6-5 in a penalty shootout at the PJN Stadium in Fatorda on Sunday, December 7, 2025, as per an AIFF press release.

2025-12-07T20:43:22.358667+00:00 IST

"This is the moment...": Messi after winning his first MLS title

After winning his first Major League Soccer (MLS) title with Inter Miami, the Argentine legend Lionel Messi admitted it was his side's primary objective this season. Inter Miami defeated the Vancouver Whitecaps 3-1 to lift the 2025 MLS Cup at Chase Stadium on Saturday.

2025-12-07T05:38:27.559025+00:00 IST

Messi's Inter Miami wins MLS Title after win over Vancouver

Lionel Messi's Inter Miami became the champions of the Major League Soccer (MLS) Cup 2025 after securing a thumping 3-1 win against Vancouver Whitecaps FC at the Chase Stadium.

2025-12-07T05:20:32.544240+00:00 IST

Premier League: Bournemouth, Chelsea share points after scoreless game at Vitality Stadium

Chelsea dropped points for the third consecutive match after their match against AFC Bournemouth ended in a goalless draw in the English Premier League (EPL) match at the Vitality Stadium.

2025-12-07T03:42:59.211263+00:00 IST

Premier League: Leeds United share points with Liverpool

Leeds United produced a spirited performance at home after Ao Tanaka equalised six minutes into second-half stoppage time as the home team recovered from 2-0 and then 3-2 down to salvage a dramatic 3-3 draw with Liverpool in the ongoing English Premier League (EPL) 2025-26 season.

2025-12-07T03:15:03.547641+00:00 IST

Premier League: Manchester City beat Sunderland 3-0

Manchester City move into second place in the English league with 31 points and a record of 10 wins, one draw and four defeats. Sunderland, on the other hand, moved down to seventh place with 23 points, including six wins, five draws and four defeats.

2025-12-07T02:24:32.358142+00:00 IST

Full FIFA World Cup 2026 schedule unveiled

The title clash, which will take place at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, will kick off at 3 PM ET on July 19, as per ESPN. This will also mean that the clash will be a prime-time viewing affair in Europe, where it will start at 9 PM and Britain, where will start at 8 PM.

2025-12-06T19:39:38.059799+00:00 IST

AIFF Super Cup: FC Goa, East Bengal set for blockbuster final

The entry to the stadium is free for spectators in the East Stand (for FC Goa fans) and the North Stand (for East Bengal fans). A ticket to the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Champions League Two 2026-27 Preliminary Stage is also on the line for the finalists, as per a press release from All India Football Federation (AIFF).

2025-12-06T17:48:18.023032+00:00 IST

Premier League: Aston Villa beat table-toppers Arsenal 2-1

The substitute Buendia secured the win with the final kick of a thrilling contest to down the Mikel Arteta-managed side and move above Manchester City in the points table, with nine wins, three losses and draws each and 30 points after a stunning run of nine wins in 10 matches. Arsenal are at 33 points, having faced their second loss, having won 10 and drawn three.

2025-12-06T15:50:19.688163+00:00 IST

Carlos Ancelotti opens up on Neymar's World Cup hopes

The Brazilian star Neymar has battled with injuries since returning to Santos. But a recent hat-trick against Juventude reignited talk that the 33-year-old could feature at the FIFA World Cup 2026 in the United States, Mexico and Canada next summer.

2025-12-06T13:38:18.381250+00:00 IST

"One of the greats": Trump praises Football legend Pelé

The FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage was finally mapped out after a glittering Final Draw ceremony in Washington, DC's John F Kennedy Centre for the Performing Arts on Friday. Mexico will take on South Africa in Group A in the opening game of the tournament at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City on June 11. The USA, Mexico and Canada will co-host the tournament.

2025-12-06T05:00:40.465633+00:00 IST

Portugal set to kick off their World Cup 2026 campaign on June 17

Portugal will kick off its FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign on June 17 against the winner of Intercontinental Playoff 1, which will be contested between Jamaica, New Caledonia, and Congo.

2025-12-06T03:27:46.479077+00:00 IST

Argentina to kick off FIFA World Cup campaign against Algeria

Argentina has been drawn in Group J. The Group J matches will be played at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Levi's Stadium in San Francisco, and AT&T Stadium in Dallas. The FIFA World Cup is set to kick off on June 11 with the clash between co-hosts Mexico and Canada confirmed as the tournament opener in Mexico City.

2025-12-06T03:08:26.746504+00:00 IST

FIFA World Cup 2026 groups unveiled; Mexico-South Africa clash to open tournament

As the draw went ahead, the clash between co-hosts Mexico and Canada was also confirmed as the tournament opener on June 11 next year in Mexico City. The tournament is being co-hosted by the USA, Mexico and Canada.  

2025-12-05T21:05:11.726102+00:00 IST

AIFF Super Cup: FC Goa edge Mumbai City in semi-final

FC Goa entered their third AIFF Super Cup final after overcoming Mumbai City FC 2-1 in a pulsating semi-final at the Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Fatorda, Goa, on Thursday

2025-12-05T03:23:23.436240+00:00 IST

FIFA World Cup 2026 draw set to take place on Friday

As per Indian time, the draw will be held at 10:30 PM and finalise the composition of 12 groups of four teams each for the mega event, to be hosted next year by the USA, Canada and Mexico, featuring 48 teams. The marquee football tournament will start from June 11 onwards.

2025-12-04T18:01:11.471948+00:00 IST

Punjab FC go down to East Bengal in Super Cup semifinal

Mohamad Basim Rashid, Kevin Sibille and Saul Crespo scored for the winners while Daniel Ramirez converted a penalty for the Punjab FC, as per a press release.

2025-12-04T13:31:39.165467+00:00 IST

AIFF Super Cup Semi-finals: FC Goa takes on Mumbai City FC 

The clash brings together two sides with contrasting rhythms but aligned ambitions. Mumbai City arrive after an extended training block with no competitive fixtures, while FC Goa enter on the back of gruelling AFC Champions League Two commitments.

2025-12-04T05:48:43.411214+00:00 IST

Punjab FC plays East Bengal for AIFF Super Cup final spot

Both teams progressed as group winners and will now battle for a place in the final when the match kicks off at 4 PM. Punjab FC were unbeaten in the group stages with two wins and prevailed over Bengaluru FC in a crucial winner-takes-all final group stage match, where the group winners were decided on penalty kicks after both teams ended 0-0 after regulation time. Both teams finished with seven points and were tied on goals scored, which eventually led to the group winners being decided on penalties, as per a press release.

2025-12-03T11:36:50.283560+00:00 IST

Meeting held in Hyderabad to finalise Lionel Messi's Dec 13 visit

A meeting was held in Hyderabad on Tuesday to finalise arrangements for Argentine football superstar Lionel Messi's upcoming visit to the city on December 13, as part of his highly anticipated GOAT Tour.

2025-12-02T16:46:26.927999+00:00 IST

Sarkar stars in India's qualification for AFC Under-17 Asian Cup

India secured their spot in the continental championship with a stunning 2-1 victory over heavyweights IR Iran in Ahmedabad, capping off a resilient campaign that showcased the country's rising young talent.

2025-12-02T14:17:06.398451+00:00 IST