Rules, rivalries
Football’s enduring appeal lies in its ability to transcend borders, histories and political divides.
Football’s enduring appeal lies in its ability to transcend borders, histories and political divides.
As the FIFA World Cup enters its closing stages and the arguments flow fast and thick as fevered as the football itself, one question intrigues me with increasing insistence.
From breaking defensive lines to breaking baby name records, Erling Haaland's World Cup achievements have inspired many Peruvian parents to name their newborns after the Norwegian striker.
FIFA 2026 has been a complete game changer for football, showcasing different shades, shifts, configurations and reactions.
Cristiano Ronaldo's final FIFA World Cup ended with Portugal's Round of 16 defeat to Spain. The Portuguese star confirmed it was his last World Cup but said he would not rush a decision on his international future.
A two-judge SC bench allowed the AIFF and FSDL to start talks on the MRA, which is set to expire on December 8, 2025, and work towards an arrangement that would allow the ISL’s 2025–26 season to commence.
Braces from Nira Chanu Longjam (25’, 56’), Abhista Basnett (16’, 41’) and Anushka Kumari (37’, 62’), along with a goal from captain Julan Nongmaithem (45+1’), powered the Young Tigresses to a resounding win.
An inter-village football tournament league was organised in village Tubed.
NHPC Limited has announced its sports scholarship scheme for budding sportspersons across 16 disciplines, including football, hockey, boxing, archery, athletics, cricket, swimming, wrestling, badminton, chess and para sports.
FC Barcelona goalkeeper Joan Garcia says he is not worried about whether the club will be able to register him in the squad in time for their La Liga season opener in Mallorca this weekend.
