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Bayern Munich preparing for striker Robert Lewandowski's departure

All signs point to a swift end to the era of star striker Robert Lewandowski in the Bayern Munich shirt.

Tottenham beats Arsenal 3-0 to tighten race for Champion League spot

Tottenham revived its hopes of beating Arsenal to the final Champions League qualification position by overwhelming its fierce north London rival in a 3-0 win in the Premier League

FIFA extends investigation of underage sexual abuse in Gabon: Report

The investigation was opened after British daily The Guardian in December reported statements by alleged victims

No need for official football regulator, says English Premier League

The regulator will be given powers to sanction clubs in English football that break financial and other rules

Manchester United appoints Erik ten Hag as 5th manager in 9 years

A model of stability in Alex Ferguson's long trophy-filled tenure, Manchester United hired a fifth full-time manager in nine years since his retirement by bringing in Erik ten Hag from Ajax.

Manchester United to bring seven legends to India as part of United We Play

The legends will be part of various activities and events planned to maximise engagement with club supporters and football fans in India.

Indian Women's Football Team to play two friendly matches in Jordan

The Indian Women's Football Team sailed for Jordan to play two international friendly matches against Egypt and Jordan next week

La'eeb unveiled as official mascot for FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022

FIFA has unveiled La'eeb as the official mascot for this year's FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.La'eeb is an Arabic word meaning super-skilled player. "He belongs to a parallel mascot-verse that is indescribable - everyone is invited to interpret what it looks like. La'eeb encourages everyone to believe in themselves as 'Now is All', FIFA in a statement said.La'eeb was unveiled during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Final Draw, which took place on Friday in Doha.Khalid Ali Al Mawlawi, Deputy Director-General, Marketing, Communications and Tournament Experience, Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy, said: "We are delighted to unveil La'eeb as the Official Mascot for the first FIFA World Cup in the Middle East and the Arab world. He comes from the mascot-verse - a place that is indescribable. We encourage everyone to imagine what it looks like.""We are sure fans everywhere will love this fun and playful character. La'eeb will play a vital role as we engage fans young and old in Qatar's ...

Uruguay emerges at centre of projects for 2030 World Cup bidding

As the 2030 World Cup hosting race takes shape, soccer officials said they are still working on a four-nation bid that would celebrate the tournament's 100th birthday in its first home in Uruguay

French league approves $1.66 billion deal with CVC Capital Partners

The French soccer league announced an investment deal with private equity firm CVC Capital Partners as part of a new commercial subsidiary in charge of marketing media rights.

Best of BS Opinion: Caught in a divided world, Roman holiday over & more

Here are the best of BS Opinion piece for Saturday

Roman holiday over

With the advent of Mr Romanovich and his largesse, Chelsea quickly climbed to the top, replacing Arsenal as the main rival for Alex Ferguson's rampant Manchester United

Biennial World Cup feasible, debate continues: FIFA chief Gianni Infantino

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has clarified at the 72nd FIFA Congress in Doha, Qatar that the global football governing body has not proposed a biennial World Cup and it needs more time to discuss.

Qatar not paradise but World Cup seeing changes says, Gianni Infantino

This is a World Cup hosting decision the most contentious in FIFA's history inherited by Infantino on taking on the world football leadership in 2016 but one he has embraced

Canada qualify for FIFA World Cup finals for first time in 36 years

Canada men's football team qualified for the FIFA World Cup finals for only the second time ever with a 4-0 rout of Jamaica. The nation's only previous appearance in the tournament was 1986 in Mexico.

Indian football team clinches 2022 SAFF U-18 Women's Championship title

The valuable player of the tournament and the highest goal scorer was Lynda Kom who scored five goals in total

Neymar ready to shine for Brazil against Chile, Bolivia: Lucas Paqueta

Brazil midfielder Lucas Paqueta has backed out-of-sorts teammate Neymar to recapture his best form in FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Chile and Bolivia.

New limits on spending for European football clubs being finalised

An overhaul of financial restrictions in European soccer will be discussed by leading clubs at a meeting Thursday with limits on spending rather than salary caps. UEFA is set to replace its Financial Fair Play rules, which placed limits on losses, after more than a decade. Instead, teams in competitions including the Champions League will eventually only be allowed to spend up to 70% of their income on soccer-related activities, people with knowledge of the plans told The Associated Press. The people spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the plans that are still being formulated. The European Club Association will assess the proposals that have been worked on with UEFA at an executive board meeting on Thursday. The final rules are set to be concluded at a UEFA executive committee meeting in April. There are still issues about disparities across Europe, including domestic tax regimes and social contributions that could benefit clubs over ...

Ukraine war: CAS upholds FIFA ban on Russian football teams

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) on Friday rejected the request filed by the Football Union of Russia (FUR) to stay on the suspension of all Russian teams and clubs

I-League: Kenkre out to prove doubters wrong against rejuvenated TRAU

Kenkre FC have had a baptism of fire in their maiden I-League campaign but they will be hoping to turn things around as they face a rejuvenated TRAU FC on Wednesday here at the Naihati stadium.