Messi leads Argentina squad despite injury doubt

IANS | October 6, 2023 12:42 PM

Buenos Aires, Oct 5 (IANS) Lionel Messi has been named in Argentina's squad for World Cup qualifiers against Paraguay and Peru later this month, the Argentine Football Association said on Thursday.

Sturm Graz beats Rakow in UEFA Europa League

IANS | October 6, 2023 10:45 AM

Warsaw, Oct 5 (IANS) William Boving's goal secured Sturm Graz a 1-0 victory over Rakow Czestochowa in the UEFA Europa League group stage in Sosnowiec, Poland on Thursday evening.

Poland's Lewandowski to miss UEFA Euro qualifiers

IANS | October 6, 2023 9:40 AM

Warsaw, Oct 5 (IANS) Polish skipper Robert Lewandowski will miss the UEFA Euro 2024 qualifiers against the Faroe Islands and Moldova after he caught an ankle injury during the Champions League match between FC Barcelona and FC Porto, the Polish Football Association (PZPN) informed.

AIFF hails FIFA’s decision on 2034 World Cup bid

IANS | October 5, 2023 6:58 PM

New Delhi, Oct 5 (IANS) All India Football Federation welcomed FIFA’s decision to invite the Member Associations under the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and the Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) to bid for the FIFA World Cup 2034.