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Iran has come under pressure from FIFA to allow women to attend qualifiers for the 2022 World Cup and was reportedly given a deadline of August 31 to comply. (Photo: AFP)

2020 U-17 Women's World Cup kicked off by FIFA with inspection in...

The tournament will be held from November 2 to 21 next year.

26 Nov 2019 8:04 PM IST

Sarri reportedly has a massive bonus in his contract if he leads Juventus to the elusive European title. (Photo: AFP)

Juventus coach Maurizio Sarri says that he was called 'Taliban' for...

This style of Sarri was highly popular when he was with Napoli between 2015-2018 as he led the Serie A club to...

26 Nov 2019 1:04 PM IST

Three goals in seven minutes from Brandon Williams, Mason Greenwood and Marcus Rashford turned the match on its head, and put the visitors on course for a victory similar to the comeback wins of Alex Fergusons tenure. (Photo:AP)

Premier League 2019-20: Manchester United throw away one goal lead to...

Solskjaer said the fighting spirit ManUtd showed to battle back and lead 3-2 pleased him, but rued another poor overall...

26 Nov 2019 9:57 AM IST

Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero will be sidelined for a few weeks with a tendon injury that could rule him out of next months Manchester derby, manager Pep Guardiola said on Monday. (Photo:AFP)

Sergio Aguero might not play in Manchester derby, says Pep Guardiola

A limping Aguero was replaced by Gabriel Jesus in Saturday's 2-1 win over Chelsea.

26 Nov 2019 9:43 AM IST

Gareth Bale has been deemed surplus to requirements at Real despite helping his side to a Spanish title and four Champions League crowns since arriving from Tottenham Hotspur six years ago. (Photo:AFP)

Defiant Bale down but not out at Real Madrid

Zidane urged the fans to remember Bale's achievements.

25 Nov 2019 12:00 PM IST

Jose Mourinho, the new man in the Tottenham hot seat, is back in the Premier League with a point to prove. (Photo:AFP)

Tottenham banking on Mourinho recovering golden touch in Europe

The 56-year-old has failed to win a single knockout tie in the Champions League over the past five years.

25 Nov 2019 10:00 AM IST

Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says every manager would want his job but he feels no extra pressure after Mauricio Pochettino became available following his sacking by Tottenham Hotspur. (Photo:AFP)

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer relaxed at Man Utd despite Mauricio Pochettino...

Pochettino, who was sacked by Spurs on Tuesday and replaced by former United manager Jose Mourinho, was linked with the...

24 Nov 2019 8:10 PM IST

NGolo Kante marked his 150th appearance for Chelsea with a deserved opening goal in 21st minute before City hit back to lead at the interval thanks to Kevin De Bruynes deflected strike and a fine solo effort from Riyad Mahrez in 37th minute. (Photo:AFP)

Premier League 2019-20: Manchester City inch past Chelsea 2-1

Manchester City defeated Chelsea 2-1 in the Premier League clash at Etihad Stadium here on Sunday.

24 Nov 2019 8:03 PM IST

Arsenal forward Alexandre Lacazettes last-gasp strike rescued a point in a 2-2 draw versus Southampton in the Premier League at the Emirates on Saturday, a result that extended the Gunners winless run to six games in all competitions. (Photo:AP)

Alexandre Lacazette nets last-minute goal as Arsenal salvage 2-2 draw...

The visitors, who had picked up one point from their previous 8 league games, twice led with goals from Danny Ings and...

24 Nov 2019 1:35 PM IST

First-half goals from Son Heung-min and Lucas Moura and another after the break from Harry Kane his 175th for the club inflicted West Hams fifth league defeat in seven games and piled more pressure on manager Manuel Pellegrini whose side sit close to the drop zone. (Photo:AFP)

Premier League 2019-20: Tottenham Hotspur inch past West Ham 3-2

Mourinho, however, will not be happy with the way Spurs conceded two late goals.

24 Nov 2019 1:21 PM IST

Barcelona came from behind to snatch a 2-1 victory at La Ligas basement club Leganes on Saturday after another unconvincing away display away by the champions as substitute Arturo Vidal struck a scrappy late winner. (Photo:AFP)

La Liga 2019-20: Barcelona grab a late 2-1 winner against Leganes

Struggling Leganes had taken the lead in coach Javier Aguirre's first home game in charge thanks to a superb strike into...

24 Nov 2019 12:10 PM IST

Real Madrid overcame an early howler from Sergio Ramos to beat Real Sociedad 3-1 at home on an eventful Saturday at the Santiago Bernabeu, where Gareth Bale was loudly booed by his own supporters and Luka Modric returned to his very best form. (Photo:AFP)

La Liga 2019-20: Real Madrid overturn Sociedad's lead to win 3-1

The victory allowed second-placed Real to stay in touch with leaders Barcelona, who also have 28 points after 13 games.

24 Nov 2019 11:38 AM IST