Football

Football

Pirlo appointed manager of UAE second-tier club

Former Italy captain Andrea Pirlo has been appointed manager of Dubai-based United FC, the United Arab Emirates' second-tier club announced on Friday.

4h ago

Messi and Alba suspended for one match for missing MLS All-Star

Lionel Messi has been suspended for one game after sitting out the MLS All-Star Game without prior approval, the league said on Friday.

5h ago

Neymar says he felt offended, explaining confrontation with Santos fan

Striker Neymar said it was hard to control his feelings when he was being insulted, commenting on a heated exchange he had with a fan after his late goal was ruled out and his club Santos suffered a 2-1 defeat that left them in the Brazilian Serie A relegation zone.

11h ago

Spanish World Cup winner Xavi applied for India coaching job: reports

According to Times of India, the former Barcelona player and coach submitted an incomplete application via his personal email, missing key details like a contact number.

15h ago

'Never intended to hurt': Mexico football icon Chicharito apologises for sexist comments

Hernandez is widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers in Mexican history, scoring 59 goals in 157 appearances for Manchester United before stints at Real Madrid, Bayer Leverkusen, West Ham, Sevilla and Los Angeles Galaxy.

20h ago

Barca's Ter Stegen faces three months out after back surgery

Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen is set to undergo back surgery on a long-term problem and will miss three months as a result, the Germany international said on Thursday.

1d ago

Atletico steal the show as Bernabeu goes silent

Mired in legal setbacks, Real Madrid are losing the lucrative star-studded concerts for which their costly Bernabeu stadium revamp was designed -- and cross-town rivals Atletico are cashing in.

1d ago

'Don't need to talk about it now,' says MLS chief on potential Messi ban for All-Star no-show

Major League Soccer commissioner Don Garber refused to be drawn on whether the league planned to sanction Lionel Messi after the Inter Miami and Argentina superstar was a late withdrawal from Wednesday's All-Star game.

1d ago

Pirlo appointed manager of UAE second-tier club

Former Italy captain Andrea Pirlo has been appointed manager of Dubai-based United FC, the United Arab Emirates' second-tier club announced on Friday.

4h ago

Messi and Alba suspended for one match for missing MLS All-Star

Lionel Messi has been suspended for one game after sitting out the MLS All-Star Game without prior approval, the league said on Friday.

5h ago

Neymar says he felt offended, explaining confrontation with Santos fan

Striker Neymar said it was hard to control his feelings when he was being insulted, commenting on a heated exchange he had with a fan after his late goal was ruled out and his club Santos suffered a 2-1 defeat that left them in the Brazilian Serie A relegation zone.

11h ago

Spanish World Cup winner Xavi applied for India coaching job: reports

According to Times of India, the former Barcelona player and coach submitted an incomplete application via his personal email, missing key details like a contact number.

15h ago

'Never intended to hurt': Mexico football icon Chicharito apologises for sexist comments

Hernandez is widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers in Mexican history, scoring 59 goals in 157 appearances for Manchester United before stints at Real Madrid, Bayer Leverkusen, West Ham, Sevilla and Los Angeles Galaxy.

20h ago

Barca's Ter Stegen faces three months out after back surgery

Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen is set to undergo back surgery on a long-term problem and will miss three months as a result, the Germany international said on Thursday.

1d ago

Atletico steal the show as Bernabeu goes silent

Mired in legal setbacks, Real Madrid are losing the lucrative star-studded concerts for which their costly Bernabeu stadium revamp was designed -- and cross-town rivals Atletico are cashing in.

1d ago

'Don't need to talk about it now,' says MLS chief on potential Messi ban for All-Star no-show

Major League Soccer commissioner Don Garber refused to be drawn on whether the league planned to sanction Lionel Messi after the Inter Miami and Argentina superstar was a late withdrawal from Wednesday's All-Star game.

1d ago

Barcelona's Asian tour on ropes after Japan game cancelled

Barcelona have cancelled their Asian tour pre-season friendly against Japan's Vissel Kobe citing unspecified "serious contractual breaches", warning matches in South Korea could also be scrapped.

1d ago

Chhetri says 'all worried in Indian football ecosystem'

The men's national team are without a coach and the Indian Super League (ISL) -- India's top competition -- is in danger of collapsing over a dispute between the federation and its commercial partner.

1d ago