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Why are names like Lionel Messi, Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappe not taking part in the Olympics

July 23, 2024 10:14 IST

16 teams including Argentina, France and Spain will now vie for a podium finish in the upcoming Paris Olympics.

2024 Paris Olympics: Football – the world’s most popular sport, but plagued by indecision and lack of identity at the GamesSubscriber Only

July 22, 2024 18:41 IST

As the World Cup and continental championships occupy pride of place, there's no clear thought about how to present and package it at the Olympics.

Plays like an autistic: Jorge Sampaoli’s brutal criticism of Ousmane Dembele’s Euro 2024 performance

July 22, 2024 08:09 IST

Dembele did not have a Euro to write home about with the former Barcelona winger failing to score in any of his starts.

Football: Manolo Marquez named India’s new head coach, will continue with FC Goa for a year

July 21, 2024 08:13 IST

A key factor in Marquez’s appointment as India's next head coach was the AIFF and FC Goa agreeing that the 55-year-old would be coaching the Goan ISL team during the club season.

Argentina ‘land of asylum for former Nazis’, says former Chelsea player as racism allegations mount up after Copa America win

July 20, 2024 07:19 IST

The turmoil surrounding the world champions has been in the aftermath of a live video posted by Enzo Fernandez on his Instagram in which the national team players can be heard singing a derogatory song.

‘Messi told us not to taunt anyone,’ says Rodrigo De Paul on Argentina’s racism allegations stained Copa America win

July 19, 2024 10:17 IST

It's a video that has irked many in the football community, including the France Football Association (FFF), Argentina players can be heard singing: “They play for France, but their parents are from Angola. Their mother is from Cameroon, while their father is from Nigeria. But their passport says French.”

Argentina fire sports undersecretary Julio Garro for demanding Lionel Messi’s apology in racism chants row

July 18, 2024 10:38 IST

While it was unclear whether Lionel Messi was part of the controversial footage, Garro who was appointed in his role as Sports Undersecretary in March this year, demanded an apology from the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner on Wednesday.

Online racial abuser given 8-month prison sentence for insulting Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior and Antonio Rudiger

July 18, 2024 07:27 IST

The offender avoided prison after agreeing to participate in an anti-discrimination awareness program, the club said.

Luka Modric signs one year contract extension with Real Madrid, named captain

July 17, 2024 18:43 IST

"Real Madrid C. F. and Luka Modrić have agreed to extend the contract of our captain, who will be linked to the club until 30 June 2025," Real said in a statement.

‘Football in 2024 – uninhibited racism’: France slam Enzo Fernandez, Argentina for racist chants after Copa America

July 17, 2024 11:59 IST

The France Football Federation has responded sternly to the racist chants directed towards its players by Enzo Fernandez and his Argentina teammates following their Copa America win.

Kylian Mbappe officially unveiled as Real Madrid player in glittering ceremony

July 16, 2024 18:10 IST

“It's incredible day for me. Since being a kid I dreamed about playing for Madrid and today I'm here. It means a lot to me," the French superstar said.

Gareth Southgate steps down as England manager after EURO 2024 final defeat

July 16, 2024 15:55 IST

Gareth Southgate has stepped down as England manager following their Euro 2024 final defeat, having led the team in 102 matches across eight years.

Beyond the photo: With Yamal, Williams and Euro victory, Spain crosses a race barrier

July 16, 2024 20:06 IST

Yamal and Williams' celebration was a deeply symbolic moment in Spanish football history, that the two brightest stars of their fourth Euro triumph, beating England 2-1, were immigrants of African descent, that the national team has started to reflect all of its nation.

Copa America: Lautaro Martinez’s 112th minute winner, a rare moment of composure on a chaotic night, hands Argentina third consecutive major title

July 16, 2024 20:07 IST

Finishing the tournament as the golden boot winner with five goals from six games, Martinez, known as El Toro (the bull), starred in Argentina's 1-0 win over Colombia even as crowd trouble delayed the Miami final by 82 minutes

Euro 2024: Even in defeat, streaky England came up with another late goal against Spain in the final

July 16, 2024 09:36 IST

Spain found another gear and won the game late, but before that, super sub Cole Palmer's goal threatened to bail them out of jail yet again.

Germany’s Thomas Muller retires from international duty

July 15, 2024 17:02 IST

Muller helped Germany win the 2014 World Cup and has the third most appearances for the national team with 131 caps and 45 goals.

Angel Di Maria after Copa America title: ‘We managed to win it for Lionel Messi, give him the joy he deserves’

July 15, 2024 21:27 IST

Di Maria - who scored the decisive goal in Argentina's previous Copa America win three years ago - played his last match for the national team on Sunday, ending a stellar career on a high.

‘Bits and pieces’, ‘dying on our feet’: Former players react after England’s EURO 2024 final defeat to Spain

July 15, 2024 11:05 IST

Former England players, pundits and fans expressed their disappointment after England's quest for a major trophy continued after a 1-2 defeat to Spain in the EURO 2024 final on Sunday.

Nico lives the Williams dream in Spain’s record Euros triumph

July 16, 2024 20:08 IST

The parents of Nico Williams, Spain's goal scorer in the Euro 2024 final, migrated in distressing circumstances from Ghana, for whom his elder brother plays international football

Argentina win record 16th Copa America, Martinez nets extra-time winner against Colombia

July 15, 2024 10:15 IST

Lautaro Martinez powered home the winning goal from a quick counter-attack in the 112th minute. The 26-year-old Inter Milan forward also secured the Golden Boot with his fifth goal of the tournament.

Lionel Messi cries after ankle injury forces him out of Argentina vs Colombia Copa America final

July 15, 2024 10:00 IST

Copa America final: Messi went down in the 64th minute with an unspecified injury and was seen writhing in pain before being subbed by Nicolás González.

Quick comment: With Yamal-Williams, Spain can dream of Xavi-Iniesta days

July 15, 2024 17:10 IST

It’s a different Spain, but one as glorious to behold as the batch of 2008. And the boys could already be looking to the future.

Euro 2024: Spain’s young and unfashionable triumph, England second best again

July 15, 2024 10:40 IST

While it was a triumph of youth, of their two youthful wingers, and the unremitting technical excellence of Spain, it was also a victory of the unfashionable men in the Spanish ranks.

Spain vs England EURO 2024 Final Highlights: Mikel Oyarzabal and Nico Williams’ goals help Spain win record 4th Euro title

July 15, 2024 03:18 IST

Spain vs England EURO 2024 Final Highlights: Mikel Oyarzabal and Nico Williams scored for Spain as Cole Palmer's effort went in vain.

Euro 2024: Lamine Yamal & Bukayo Saka lead the way as wingers steal the limelight and change how game is played

July 14, 2024 20:54 IST

The most penetrative players from most team have operated on the flanks, and are asked to score goals, dribble into dangerous positions, play-make and also defend.

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