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With little enthusiasm, Qatar and FIFA study 2022 World Cup expansion

FIFA's study said the blockade would need to be lifted before there was any chance of those countries hosting games.

16 March 2019 12:06 PM IST

Besides the U-17 Womens WC, India had also expressed interest in hosting the U-20 Womens World Cup.

India to host U-17 Women's World Cup in 2020

This will be the second FIFA tournament India will be hosting, after the U-17 Men's World Cup in 2017.

16 March 2019 11:45 AM IST

Manchester City face Watford in the Premier League on Saturday, with both having a chance to top the table. (Photo: AFP)

Fifa to ban Manchester City from making any signings: report

Chelsea, Atletico Madrid, Barcelona, Real Madrid have all been punished for signing under-age players from abroad in the...

15 March 2019 6:20 PM IST

United suffered their first Premier League defeat under Solskjaer at Arsenal last weekend, and will look to recover when they visit Wolverhampton Wanderers in the quarter-finals of the FA Cup on Saturday. (Photo: AFP)

Solskjaer invites Scholes to United for advice

United midfield great Scholes resigned as manager of fourth tier English league side Oldham on Thursday after just 31...

15 March 2019 5:53 PM IST

Alexandre Lacazette joined Arsenal after netting more than 20 league goals in each of the past three seasons for Lyon. (Photo: AP)

Football Association (FA) charges Arsenal over pitch invasion

Arsenal have until March 22 to respond to the charge.

15 March 2019 2:22 PM IST

Arsenals Shkodran Mustafi scored his sides second goal. (Photo: AP)

Europa League: Arsenal, Chelsea enter quarters, Inter exits Europa

Arsenal had lost the first leg 3-1 against Rennes in France but it took them just 15 minutes to swing the tie their way.

15 March 2019 1:50 PM IST

FIFA said it was already considering releasing in full Garcias findings prior to the latest disclosures. (Photo:AFP)

FIFA to continue with 48 team Qatar World Cup idea: source

The source said that the council meeting is likely to conclude on Friday.

15 March 2019 12:52 PM IST

Real coach Zinedine Zidane can salvage his reputation if he halts Barcas winning streak of 41 La Liga matches. (Photo: AFP)

Zidane seeks to restore Madrid's pride with new squad from next season

Zidane's first match since being reappointed as coach comes against Celta Vigo on Saturday.

15 March 2019 12:39 PM IST

Thiago Alcantara struck twice and Arjen Robben, Robert Lewandowski and substitute Thomas Mueller were also on target during Bayern Munichs 5-1 rout against Arsenal. (Photo: AP)

Bayern aim to axe ageing players after UCL exit

Germany's daily Bild said, the lineup which lost to Liverpool had an average age of 30.

15 March 2019 12:27 PM IST

With limited budget, Costa satisfied with nine-match unbeaten streak and semi-final qualification.

Mumbai city finish on a high

Costa was disappointed not to play final at home but he was satisfied man with the performance of the players through...

14 March 2019 12:25 AM IST

Thiago Alcantara struck twice and Arjen Robben, Robert Lewandowski and substitute Thomas Mueller were also on target during Bayern Munichs 5-1 rout against Arsenal. (Photo: AP)

Robert Lewandowski to retire at Bayern : Media reports

Media reports last year said the Poland captain, was looking for a transfer as he sought a new challenge in his career.

13 March 2019 5:20 PM IST

As per the strategic plan released on the AIFF website, there is a huge scope for bidding for mega footballing events like various FIFA age group World cups and AFC competitions. (Photo: ANI)

AIFF comes out with new strategic plan

India was able to better their FIFA ranking from 154 to 97 under the AIFF's first strategic plan.

13 March 2019 3:59 PM IST