Madrid, June 19 (IANS) Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe has been hospitalised with acute gastroenteritis after missing the club’s Club World Cup group-stage opener against Saudi Arabian side Al-Hilal. The France captain was absent from Tuesday’s training due to a fever and did not feature in Wednesday’s 1-1 draw.
New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has released its 2025-26 competition calendar with no mention of the country’s premier football league. This omission has raised eyebrows across the Indian football ecosystem, with clubs, players, and fans left speculating about what comes next.
New Delhi, June 18 (IANS) The India U23 men's side failed to capitalise on their lead twice and suffered a 2-3 defeat at the hands of hosts Tajikistan U23s, after being reduced to 10 men in a friendly match at the TALCO Arena, in Tursunzoda, Tajikistan, on Wednesday.
New Delhi, June 18 (IANS) Chelsea forward Mykhailo Mudryk has been charged by the Football Association (FA) with a doping offence and now faces a potential ban for as long as up to four years.
Barcelona, June 18 (IANS) FC Barcelona have signed goalkeeper Joan Garcia from Espanyol. The club confirmed it had activated the release clause of 25 million euros to secure his signing. The player will sign a contract with the club for the next six seasons, until June 30, 2031, in a private ceremony at FC Barcelona’s offices on Friday.
Madrid (Spain), June 17 (IANS) La Liga outfit Real Betis have announced the signing of goalkeeper Alvaro Valles from Las Palmas with a five-year contract. The 27-year-old, who began his career in the Betis youth system, returns on a free transfer after spending last season in the stands after rejecting a new contract with the recently relegated outfit, for whom he made 132 league appearances.
Philadelphia, June 17 (IANS) A new-look Manchester City make their Club World Cup debut against Moroccan side Wydad AC at the Lincoln Field Stadium in Philadelphia on Wednesday night. The Club World Cup has taken on an extra importance after Pep Guardiola's side finished last season a disappointing third in the Premier League, went out of the Champions League early and ended the campaign with a defeat to Crystal Palace in the FA Cup final.
New Delhi, June 17 (IANS) The India U23 men's team has reached Tajikistan to play two friendly matches against the hosts and the Kyrgyz Republic. The Blue Colts will first take on Tajikistan on Wednesday at the Hisor Central Stadium.
Los Angeles, June 16 (IANS) Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone refused to blame the scorching temperatures at Pasadena's Rose Bowl for his side's heavy 4-0 loss to Paris Saint-Germain in their Club World Cup opener on Sunday.
New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) In a landmark move for women’s football in England, clubs at the WSL Football shareholders’ meeting have voted in favour of expanding the Barclays Women’s Super League (WSL) from 12 to 14 teams starting in the 2026/27 season.
