Argentina skipper Lionel Messi has said that "in principle" last year's World Cup would be his fifth and final appearance.
Images from Saturday's action in the Nations League group stage matches.
'Overall it's time that the federation focuses on how to take Indian football forward. You cannot just have Vision 2046 on paper and not implement things.'
AIFF seeks investigation into Qatar's controversial goal against India
India suffered one of its most embarrassing defeat in recent years despite Sunil Chhetri's 94th international goal in his 150th match.
German hockey captain Moritz Furste knows a thing or two about consistency and he feels the ability to deliver even performances in a series of games is the "little missing piece" in India's admirable resurgence in the last one decade.
'I had a great ride all these 19 years. I will go as a fan and support the team wherever the team goes.'
All eyes will be on BCCI secretary Jay Shah during the four-day ICC Annual Conference in Colombo, starting on Friday, where there might be serious discussions about when he will take over from New Zealander Greg Barclay as the chairman of the global body.
Brazil return to winning ways with dreary win over Ecuador in their World Cup qualifiers.
Ramon Jeserun, the federation president, and his son Ramon Jamil were charged after fighting security guards in a tunnel after the Copa America final.
Dorival Junior led Flamengo to the Copa Libertadores title and the Brazilian Cup in 2022 before joining Sao Paulo.
Locals and Argentinian fans started fighting during the playing of the national anthems prompting the Brazilian police to charge the visiting contingent.
America's chances of hosting the 2026 World Cup are not likely to be hurt by a US led corruption investigation that has ensnared key figures in FIFA, world soccer's governing body, analysts said on Thursday.
Janneke Schopman resigned on Friday, days after creating a furore by claiming that she was not valued
A round-up of Saturday's action in the UEFA Nations League group stage matches.
While Canada may have been humbled, coach John Herdman remained unbowed making no apologies for his incendiary remarks - which caused a stir in Croatia.
Doeschate emphasised that the cricketers should be kept in the right zone mentally.
Ronaldo admitted that both of them changed the history of football and urged his fans to not hate on Messi.
The favourites to replace Erik ten Hag, who was sacked as Manchester United manager on Monday.
FIFA also announced a newly structured international calendar which its president Gianni Infantino said had been endorsed by the ECA.
England manager Gareth Southgate pointed at fatigue and injuries as a reason England were unable to match Spain's control of much of the match or build on the momentum of Cole Palmer's 73rd minute equaliser after Nico Williams had put Spain ahead two minutes into the second half.
An expressionless Virat Kohli gave a quick handshake and hug to an equally expressionless Shubman Gill before going to collect his runners-up medal. It was the most poignant moment of a teary Sunday night for the Indian cricket team.
His contract was due to expire in 2024, and this extension ends speculation that Ancelotti would take over as manager of Brazil.
Infantino travelled to Washington to discuss the establishment of a FIFA headquarters in the US
The AIFF issued a show-cause notice to senior men's team head coach Igor Stimac for making comments construed as a breach of agreement by his employers.
Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Monday
'If you are going to bypass the technical committee in the head coach appointment, why are we here?'
"We have long faces, we deserved something more, but that's football," AEK Athens player Pineda, 26, told ESPN.
Argentina won a record 16th Copa America title by beating Colombia 1-0 thanks to an extra-time goal from substitute Lautaro Martinez.
Zhang Jiao, after realising her dream of witnessing Argentina soccer great Lionel Messi lift the World Cup every match he plays from now on is "precious".
Croatia's defeat meant this could be the end of the road for Luka Modric as far as his international career is concerned.
Antony will not immediately return to Manchester United while the Brazil striker addresses assault allegations against him, the Premier League club said on Sunday.
Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the emir of Qatar and PSG's owner, was a happy man as he enveloped PSG players Messi, Mbappe and Angel Di Maria with a warm hug.
The visiting side scored through Moustafa Tarek Mashal (4th minute), Almeoz Ali (47th) and Yusuf Adurisag (86th).
Messi mania engulfs Miami over the Argentine soccer superstar's arrival.
Brazil's older players will have to step up to lead the team as they continue without a full time manager, defender Danilo said on Friday.
Close to half of women soccer fans in England and Wales have personally experienced sexist or misogynistic abuse at matches but most have never reported it to authorities, a new study by anti-discrimination charity Kick It Out revealed on Wednesday.
The Asian Games normally serves as the Olympic qualifiers but there was some confusion after the Hangzhou Asian Games were postponed from last year to this year due to the COVID-19 situation in China.
'Right from 2002, making my debut and 22 years later still getting to represent India. I'm extremely proud of that.'
'Historically, Qatar has done wonders as I don't think this will ever be possible with the new format of the World Cup.'
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