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Italy soccer president resigns after Azzurri miss third straight World Cup

Italy soccer president resigns after Azzurri miss third straight World Cup

Italy's soccer federation president resigned amid political pressure on Thursday, two days after the Azzurri failed to qualify for a third consecutive World Cup. Gabriele Gravina's decision will likely lead to the ouster of Italy coach Gennaro Gattuso, too

Minister Abdurahiman says the Argentina team deceived Kerala

Kerala Sports Minister V Abdurahiman said that the Argentina football team had deceived the state by failing to show up for a game despite being paid for it.

02 April,2026 06:36 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Spain star Lamine Yamal condemns anti-Muslim chants during friendly vs Egypt

Spain’s Lamine Yamal, who is Muslim, said the chants made by part of the fans at RCDE Stadium were disrespectful, racist and intolerable

02 April,2026 10:52 AM IST | Madrid | AFP

Haaland adds ultra-rare Mercedes-Maybach Virgil Abloh to supercar collection

Man City striker adds ultra-rare Rs 5 crore sedan to his garage, taking the value of his seven-car collection to nearly Rs 20 crore

02 April,2026 10:32 AM IST | Mumbai | A Correspondent

Football legend Maradona’s early home becomes soup kitchen for the needy

Although the property no longer belongs to the Maradona family, the wall outside it bears a mural of the 1986 World Cup-winner along with the title — The House of God.

02 April,2026 10:29 AM IST | Mumbai | A Correspondent

FIFA World Cup 2026: Mid-Day maps the 48 teams WC line-up, read to know more

mid-day plots the 48 teams who have confirmed their 2026 FIFA World Cup ticket

02 April,2026 09:23 AM IST | Mumbai | A Correspondent

England boss Tuchel admits defeat to Japan ‘hurts a lot’

In their last friendly on home turf before the World Cup kicks off in June, Tuchel’s side delivered a lacklustre performance and were booed off at the final whistle.

02 April,2026 09:19 AM IST | London | AFP

Heartbreak for Azzurri as Bosnia ousts Italy in World Cup playoff final

Italy fail to qualify for third consecutive World Cup after 1-4 loss to Bosnia and Herzegovina on penalties; politicians, fans, players and coach Gattuso gutted, but commend team for battling with 10 men after Bastoni’s first-half red card

02 April,2026 09:13 AM IST | Zenica (Bosnia & Herzegovina) | Agencies

Chelsea announces Premier League-record losses of 350 Million Dollars

Chelsea revealed on Wednesday that its most recent financial reports showed pre-tax losses of 262.4 million pounds ($350 million), a record high in the Premier League era. Chelsea, whose owners are American private equity firms, partially blamed the losses on "increased operating costs" in 2024–2025 over the prior year

01 April,2026 07:28 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

The Italian 'Bottle' Job: Azzurri miss out on a FIFA World Cup berth again

The moment Haris Tabakovic converted his decisive penalty, Italian football had hit rock bottom. The four-time FIFA World Cup champions had failed to qualify for the marquee event for the third consecutive time

01 April,2026 06:35 PM IST | Mumbai | Atharva Upasani

Coleen Rooney’s 40th birthday to double as Easter family gathering

England and Man Utd legend Wayne plans grand party to celebrate wife Coleen’s 40th birthday and Easter weekend

01 April,2026 10:21 AM IST | Mumbai | A Correspondent

Asian Cup Qualifiers: Debutant Williams shines as Blue Tigers beat Hong Kong 2-1

The Australian-born Williams scored just four minutes into his maiden appearance for the Blue Tigers, getting on the end of a low cross from right winger Manvir Singh.

01 April,2026 10:04 AM IST | Kochi | Agencies
Coleen Rooney’s 40th birthday to double as Easter family gathering

Coleen Rooney’s 40th birthday to double as Easter family gathering

England and Man Utd legend Wayne plans grand party to celebrate wife Coleen’s 40th birthday and Easter weekend

01 April,2026 10:21 AM IST | Mumbai | A Correspondent
Asian Cup Qualifiers: Debutant Williams shines as Blue Tigers beat Hong Kong 2-1

Asian Cup Qualifiers: Debutant Williams shines as Blue Tigers beat Hong Kong 2-1

The Australian-born Williams scored just four minutes into his maiden appearance for the Blue Tigers, getting on the end of a low cross from right winger Manvir Singh.

01 April,2026 10:04 AM IST | Kochi | Agencies
AIFF’s Chaubey refutes heckling allegations by EC woman member Alemao

AIFF’s Chaubey refutes heckling allegations by EC woman member Alemao

The controversy stems from an executive committee meeting held to discuss the adoption of the National Sports Governance Act and a landmark 20-year commercial bid for the federation

01 April,2026 10:00 AM IST | New Delhi | IANS
Deniz Undav’s last-gasp strike keeps Germany’s perfect run intact

Deniz Undav’s last-gasp strike keeps Germany’s perfect run intact

Striker Deniz Undav ecstatic as his late goal 88th-minute goal secured a 2-1 friendly win over Ghana despite Germany’s shaky performance

01 April,2026 09:42 AM IST | Stuttgart | AFP
Lionel Messi to start for Argentina in World Cup send-off: Scaloni

Lionel Messi to start for Argentina in World Cup send-off: Scaloni

Lionel Messi will start for Argentina in a friendly against Zambia on Tuesday, marking the reigning world champions’ final home game before defending their World Cup title. Coach Lionel Scaloni confirmed Messi will lead a full-strength side, with the final 26-man squad to be announced in May

31 March,2026 10:25 AM IST | Buenos Aires | AFP

EPL: Arsenal move nine points clear as Manchester City falter

Arsenal move nine points clear at the top of the Premier League table as they score two late goals to beat Everton. Meanwhile, Manchester City drew against West Ham United to fall behind in the title race. (Pic: X/@premierleague)

15 March,2026 04:13 PM IST | Atharva Upasani
Tottenham part ways with Igor Tudor after just seven games in charge

Tottenham part ways with Igor Tudor after just seven games in charge

The 47-year-old did not appear in front of the media after last weekend's damaging 3-0 defeat to fellow strugglers Nottingham Forest after learning of his father's death just after the game ended

30 March,2026 01:10 PM IST | London | AFP

Beckhams’ Cotswolds estate lighting plans draw neighbour backlash

Beckhams’ Cotswolds estate lighting plans draw neighbour backlash

England football great David and wife Victoria in bitter feud with townsfolk over installation of lamps on their lake property

30 March,2026 10:48 AM IST | Mumbai | A Correspondent

Belgium thrash USA 5-2 in pre-World Cup friendly, sending hosts a reality check

Belgium thrash USA 5-2 in pre-World Cup friendly, sending hosts a reality check

“I see this as a good check reality for us, because now is the moment to feel this type of situation, to improve. To feel sometimes the pain is good,” said Pochettino. 

30 March,2026 10:23 AM IST | Atlanta | AFP

Germany’s Florian Wirtz two good for Switzerland

Germany’s Florian Wirtz two good for Switzerland

His first assist was a pinpoint deep cross for Jonathan Tah's first international goal and his second a defence-splitting pass for Serge Gnabry to make it 2-2. 

29 March,2026 09:06 AM IST | Basel | AFP

UEFA Super Cup 2023: Manchester City clinches Cup with penalty victory

    UEFA Super Cup 2023: Manchester City clinches Cup with penalty victory

    In UEFA Super Cup 2023, Manchester City secured their first win by defeating Sevilla 5-4 in a penalty shootout, following a 1-1 draw. The initial nine penalties were all successful, until Nemanja Gudelj’s shot hit the crossbar, granting City the victory. Sevilla, the Europa League champions, took the lead with Youssef En-Nesyri’s commanding header in the 25th minute. However, City’s 21-year-old Cole Palmer equalized with a header in the 63rd minute. Nathan Ake, a player from last season’s Champions League-winning team, had a chance to seal the victory in added time but his close-range header was saved by Yassine Bounou. 

    17 August,2023 12:34 PM IST | Mumbai
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