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India’s former football captain and record goalscorer, Sunil Chhetri, came out of retirement on March 6, reported Sportstar, as India to play its third round of qualifiers of the AFC Asian Cup 2027, against Bangladesh on March 25. Earlier in June 2024, Sunil Chhetri had announced his retirement from international football, following a goalless draw with Kuwait in the FIFA ...

Neymar was on Thursday recalled by coach Dorival Junior to the Brazil team after almost a year and a half out injured for the upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Colombia and Argentina. Neymar started Brazil’s first four qualifying games but went off injured in a defeat to Uruguay in October 2023, his last appearance for the five-time world champions. ...

Veteran Bangladeshi cricketer Mushfiqur Rahim has announced his retirement from One Day International (ODI) cricket. The 36-year-old wicketkeeper-batsman made the announcement via a heartfelt post on his official Facebook page on Wednesday night. However, he confirmed that he will continue to represent Bangladesh in Test cricket. This decision comes after his earlier retirement from T20 Internationals in September 2022. In ...

Real Madrid secured a narrow 2-1 victory over Atletico Madrid in the Champions League last 16, while Arsenal and Aston Villa dominated with commanding away wins on Tuesday. At the Santiago Bernabeu, Real Madrid, sitting third in La Liga, defeated second-placed Atletico in a match featuring three spectacular goals. Real took the lead early in the fourth minute when Rodrygo ...

Borussia Dortmund were held to a 1-1 home draw by Lille in their Champions League last-16 first leg on Tuesday after a second-half equaliser from visiting midfielder Hakon Haraldsson. Last season’s losing finalists were in control after Karim Adeyemi opened the scoring on 22 minutes, thumping in a low shot from the edge of the box. But Lille striker Jonathan ...

Real Madrid’s galaxy of attacking stars initially struggled to gel this season, but coach Carlo Ancelotti kept faith and now the “fantastic four” are Los Blancos’ greatest strength as they face rivals Atletico Madrid in the Champions League. They host Diego Simeone’s Atletico side on Tuesday at the Santiago Bernabeu in the last 16 first leg, with the return at ...

Inter Miami secured a comfortable 4-1 victory over the Houston Dynamo on Sunday in Major League Soccer, despite Lionel Messi being rested for the match. The game, played in Texas, saw Telasco Segovia score twice for Miami, leading the team to an easy win. Houston fans were disappointed by Messi’s absence, as coach Javier Mascherano opted to keep the Argentine ...

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) extended their lead in Ligue 1 to 16 points with a dominant 4-1 victory over Lille on Saturday, as they prepare for their highly anticipated Champions League match against Liverpool. The Parisians were in full control from the start, with Bradley Barcola, Marquinhos, Ousmane Dembele, and Desire Doue all scoring in the first half at the Parc ...

Real Madrid slumped to a 2-1 defeat at Real Betis after their former player Isco converted a second-half penalty on Saturday, denying the visitors the chance to top LaLiga. The loss leaves Real Madrid level on 54 points with leaders Barcelona, who host mid-table Real Sociedad on Sunday. Third-placed Atletico Madrid, who have 53, could go top later on Saturday ...

Goalkeepers who waste time by holding on to the ball are to be penalised with the award of a corner, the law-making International Football Association Board (IFAB) has confirmed, reports The Guardian. The new law, which will be introduced this summer, will mean goalkeepers have eight seconds to claim and redistribute the ball before they are penalised, with the referee ...