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Chennaiyin FC hosts chess players, officials for friendly football matches

While Chennai is already experiencing chess fever, Chennaiyin FC supported the International Chess Federation organised friendly football matches at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium

England beat Germany 2-1 after extra time to win UEFA women's Euro

England beat Germany 2-1 after extra time in a packed Wembley Stadium in London, bringing home the trophy of the UEFA women's Euro for the first time

FIFA Women's World Cup: Cabinet approves signing of guarantees for hosting

The Union Cabinet chaired by PM Narendra Modi has approved the Signing of Guarantees for hosting the Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) Under 17 Women's World Cup 2022 in India.

Women's Euro 2022: Sweden set up SF clash against England after 1-0 win

An extra-time strike by Linda Sembrant helped Sweden set up a Euro 2022 semi-final clash with England following a win over Belgium by 1-0 in the quarterfinal on Friday

Sadio Mane, Asisat Oshoala win African player of year awards

Sadio Mane of Senegal has been named African player of the year for the second time.

EPL: Jesse Lingard joins Nottingham Forest after leaving Manchester United

Nottingham Forest pulled off its biggest signing since clinching a return to the Premier League by bringing in Jesse Lingard on a free transfer.

Germany defeats Austria 2-0 for spot in Women's Euro semifinals

Alexandra Popp's fourth goal in as many games sealed Germany's 2-0 win over Austria on Thursday to set up a semifinal match with either France or the Netherlands

Lewandowski rejected Chelsea, PSG offers to join Barca: FC Barcelona Prez

FC Barcelona president Joan Laporta claimed that the "Catalans" had to fight for Robert Lewandowski's signature on the deal with Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain "where he could earn more money"

Belgium beats Italy to reach Women's Euro 2022 quarterfinals for first time

Belgium reached the quarterfinals of the Women's European Championship for the first time after a 1-0 upset win over Italy also eliminated Iceland

Women's Euro: Sweden, Netherlands make it to QFs after registering victory

A brace by Manchester City star Filippa Angeldahl helped Sweden reach the Euro 2022 quarterfinals after defeating Portugal 5-0 at Leigh Sports Village on Sunday

Women's Euro 2022: Austria book quarterfinal slot after 1-0 win over Norway

A goal from Nicole Billa helped Austria book a Euro 2022 quarterfinal clash with Germany, defeating Norway by a margin of 1-0 here at The Falmer Stadium on Friday.

Manchester City winger Riyad Mahrez signs two-year contract extension

Riyad Mahrez on Friday signed a new two-year contract extension with Premier League champions Manchester City, which will keep him at the club until June 2025.

France advances into Women's Euros quarterfinals by beating Belgium

Griedge Mbock Bathy headed France into the quarterfinals at the Women's European Championship in a 2-1 victory over Belgium on Thursday

Women's Euro 2022: Netherlands cruise to top with 3-2 win over Portugal

Danielle van de Donk's superb goal gave the Netherlands an important 3-2 win over Portugal in their Group C match at Leigh Sports Village

England star Raheem Sterling joins Chelsea from Man City on 5-year contract

England star Raheem Sterling has joined Chelsea from Manchester City on a five-year contract.

Anurag Thakur assures support for successful conduct of FIFA U17 Women's WC

Jaime Yarza, Director Tournaments, FIFA and Sunando Dhar, acting general secretary, All India Football Federation called on Sports minister Anurag Thakur on Wednesday.

England football legend Wayne Rooney joins MLS side DC United as head coach

MLS side D.C. United announced on Tuesday that they have appointed former England footballer Wayne Rooney as the club's new head coach.

Women's Euro: England defeats Norway, Northern Ireland lose to Austria

A hat-trick from Beth Mead helped England gain a record-breaking 8-0 win over two-time European champions in their second group stage game of Euro 2022 here at The Falmer Stadium in East Sussex

French midfielder Pogba joins Juventus, returns to club he left in 2016

French World Cup-winning midfielder Paul Pogba has returned to Serie A side Juventus on a free transfer, the Italian club confirmed in a statement on Monday.

Kante, Loftus-Cheek to miss Chelsea preseason US tour over vaccine rules

Chelsea will be without N'Golo Kante and Ruben Loftus-Cheek for its preseason training camp and games in the United States because they do not meet the coronavirus vaccination requirements.