Football

March 26, 2025 3:32 PM

Argentina football team set for India visit in October

The Argentina national football team, led by Lionel Messi, will visit India in October 2025 for an international exhibition match, the Argentine Football Association (AFA) made the announcement on Wednesday. This visit comes as part of Argentina’s global outreach efforts ahead of the 2026 World Cup qualification final matches. AFA President Claudio Fabian Tapia hailed the initiative as a milestone in Argentina’s international growth. "A new milestone has been achieved for the expansion of ...

February 28, 2025 12:16 PM

Soccer: Ambitious Australia aims to put Women’s Asian Cup on global map

When former Australia forward Sarah Walsh recalls their 2006 Women's Asian Cup final defeat by China, she remembers a sea of red-clad Chinese fans outnumbering locals in a crowd of about 5,000 at Adelaide's Hindmarsh Stadium. Now chief operating officer of the 2026 event, Walsh is envisioning an 80,000 sell-out crowd for the title-decider at Sydney's Stadium Australia in just over a year's time. "The Women's Asian Cup historically hasn't been a big drawcard on the international global football...

February 6, 2025 11:40 AM

Leverkusen move past Cologne to advance into German Cup semifinals

Defending champions Bayer Leverkusen came from two goals down to beat stubborn second-division Cologne 3-2 in extra time to book its semifinal spot in the German Cup on Thursday (IST). Facing a well-organised Cologne side, it took half an hour for Leverkusen to create its first clear chance when Alejandro Grimaldo's free kick hit the woodwork and four minutes later, Grimaldo shot wide from a tight angle. On the stroke of halftime, Damion Downs pounced on Dejan Ljubicic's good work to break the...

January 17, 2025 10:11 AM

Diallo hat-trick drags Man United to comeback win over Southampton

Three late goals from Amad Diallo dragged a below-par Manchester United to an unlikely 3-1 comeback victory over bottom side Southampton in the Premier League on Thursday. United will have fancied their chances of getting back to winning ways against struggling Saints but the hosts were second best from the off, deservedly falling behind to a Manuel Ugarte own goal just before halftime. Staring down the barrel of another home defeat, United upped the ante after the break, getting back on level...

January 15, 2025 10:43 AM

James rescues a point for Chelsea in 2-2 draw with Bournemouth

Chelsea captain Reece James rescued a point for Chelsea with a 95th minute free kick to snatch a 2-2 draw at home to Bournemouth in the Premier League on Tuesday. Second-half substitute James, who returned from a long spell out injured at the weekend, beat goalkeeper Mark Travers with a perfectly placed curling shot into the far corner of the net. But it was two points dropped for the hosts who dominated much of the game, scoring through Cole Palmer in the first half before allowing Bournemouth...

January 15, 2025 10:27 AM

Jota earns leaders Liverpool 1-1 draw at high-flying Forest

Liverpool substitute Diogo Jota's second-half header earned the visitors a battling 1-1 draw with surprise Premier League title rivals Nottingham Forest on Tuesday, keeping the leaders six points clear at the top of the standings. High-flying Forest, who are enjoying a remarkable season after just avoiding relegation last term, raced into the lead in an electric City Ground atmosphere through striker Chris Wood with eight minutes on the clock. Liverpool, whose only league defeat this season pr...

January 15, 2025 10:17 AM

Man City held to 2-2 draw after late collapse against Brentford

Manchester City threw away a two-goal lead as Brentford's Yoane Wissa and Christian Norgaard scored late goals to earn the hosts a 2-2 draw in a Premier League thriller on Tuesday. After suffering six league defeats in November and December, City bounced back with a draw against Everton and wins over Leicester City and West Ham United, but Tuesday's late collapse brought their short-lived revival to an abrupt halt. The point leaves them sixth on 35, 12 adrift of leaders Liverpool,who ...

January 7, 2025 4:45 PM

AFC Asian Cup 2027 to be held in Riyadh, Jeddah, and Al Khobar from January 7 to February 5

The AFC Asian Cup 2027 will take place from January 7 to February 5 across three cities in Saudi Arabia—Riyadh, Jeddah, and Al Khobar, the AFC announced on Tuesday. In Riyadh, five stadiums will host the matches, including King Fahd Sports City Stadium, King Saud University Stadium, Imam Mohammed Ibn Saud University Stadium, Kingdom Arena, and Al Shabab Stadium. In Jeddah, King Abdullah Sports City and Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Sports City Stadiums have been confirmed, while a state-of-the-ar...

December 16, 2024 10:25 AM

Chelsea narrowly defeat Brentford 2-1 to move within two points of Premier League leaders Liverpool

Buoyant Chelsea moved within two points of leaders Liverpool on Sunday as goals from Marc Cucurella and Nicolas Jackson earned them a 2-1 victory over neighbours Brentford, their fifth Premier League win in a row. Chelsea pushed Brentford back from the start, with 15 attempts on goal in the first half, but it was not until the 43rd minute that Cucurella raced into the area and dived athletically to head Noni Madueke's cross past goalkeeper Mark Flekken. It was the Spain fullback's first Premier...