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U-20 SAFF Women's Championship: India to open campaign against Bhutan

The tournament is slated to take place in the Bangladesh capital from February 3 to 9

Mbappe, France advance to FIFA World Cup 2022 final, beat Morocco 2-0

France will head into Sunday's title match against Argentina looking to become the first team to retain the World Cup title since Brazil in 1962

FIFA WC 2022: After Neymar, Croatia aims to end Messi's World Cup dream

Croatia, runner-up in 2018, is the next obstacle for Argentina to overcome on Tuesday in the semifinals as Messi aims to win the one major trophy that has eluded him

US sportswriter Grant Wahl, 49, dies at FIFA World Cup match in Qatar

He had visited a medical clinic while in Qatar. "My body finally broke down on me. Three weeks of little sleep, high stress and lots of work can do that to you," Wahl wrote

Pele sends message of support to Neymar after Brazil's FIFA World Cup exit

'I saw you grow, I cheered for you every day and I can finally congratulate you for reaching my number of goals with Brazil'

Neymar ties Pele's record but Brazil loses again at FIFA World Cup 2022

It was his third failure at a World Cup, and his only triumphs with the national team are the 2013 Confederations Cup and the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics

Messi, Argentina beat Netherlands on penalties at FIFA World Cup 2022

The match finished 2-2 after extra time, with Messi scoring one goal and setting up another

Croatia beats Brazil on penalties in Fifa World Cup 2022 quarterfinals

Neymar's goal moved him into a tie with Pel as Brazil's all-time leading scorer with 77 goals

Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo? Football's hottest debate rages on

It may have been a rest day at the World Cup on Thursday but there was no stopping the football discussion that never ends - who is the better player, Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo?

Ronaldo-less Portugal beats Switzerland at FIFA WC, reaches quarterfinals

Ramos was a surprise replacement he had previously only made three substitute appearances for Portugal and took his chance

AFC Asian Cup 2027: India withdraws bid, to focus on grassroots development

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has officially withdrawn its bid to host the AFC Asian Cup 2027 in India, the AIFF and Asian Football Confederation (AFC) jointly notified on Monday

AIFF withdraws bid to host 2027 AFC Asian Cup, Saudi left as lone bidder

India on Monday withdrew its bid to stage the 2027 AFC Asian Cup with the All India Football Federation (AIFF) declaring that hosting big-ticket events is not among its 'strategic priorities'

Fifa World Cup: Four things to look out for on Sunday in Qatar 2022

The second day of matches in the last-16 sees England play Senegal while France play Poland. Here are some things to look out for on Sunday in Qatar

Stephanie Frappart to make World Cup history as first woman referee

French referee Stphanie Frappart will become the first woman to take charge of a men's World Cup game when she handles Germany vs. Costa Rica on Thursday in Qatar

Fifa 2022: Protester with rainbow flag banned from World Cup matches

Protester who ran on field during match carrying a rainbow flag and wearing a blue Superman T-shirt with messages in support of Ukraine and Iranian women was banned from attending any more matches

Ghana coach slams referee after Ronaldo's record FIFA World Cup goal

If somebody scores a goal, congratulations. But this was really a gift. Really a gift, Ghana coach Otto Addo said

FIFA World Cup: Cristiano Ronaldo makes history, Portugal beats Ghana 3-2

The 37-year-old Ronaldo was looking to showcase his talents to potential new clubs after having his contract terminated at Manchester United this week

FIFA World Cup: After 36 years, Canada has to wait longer for World Cup win

Despite dominating the world's second-ranked team in Canada's first World Cup match since 1986, the Canadians fell to Belgium 1-0 Wednesday night

Cristiano Ronaldo fined, suspended for two games for incident with fan

Star striker and former Manchester United player Cristiano Ronaldo has been handed over a two-match ban and a fine of £50,000 for hitting mobile phone out of a fan's hand in Everton earlier this year

Cristiano Ronaldo leaves Manchester United with immediate effect

Cristiano Ronaldo will leave Manchester United by mutual agreement with immediate effect, the communication department of the team informed in a release, on November 22