Former Brazilian football player Dani Alves©AFP Convicted rapist and former Brazil international Dani Alves left a prison near Barcelona on Monday after paying a court-set bail of one million euros to secure his release pending an appeal. Alves, one of the world’s most decorated footballers, walked out of Bryans II prison in San Esteban Zasrovelas, … Read more
Seoul, Korea– A South Korean star footballer who was detained and investigated in China for nearly a year on bribery charges has been released and returned home, Seoul’s Foreign Ministry said on Monday. Son Jun-ho, a former South Korean national team member who played professionally in China, was detained by Chinese authorities at Shanghai Airport … Read more
Two men have been found guilty of murdering a semi-professional footballer who was stabbed on a Birmingham nightclub dance floor. Remy Gordon, 23, and Kami Carpenter, 22, were killed Cody Fisher The city’s Crown Court heard it was “horrific revenge” following a minor altercation two days earlier on Boxing Day 2022. Jurors heard Fisher made … Read more
Head coach Igor Stimac on Monday said he will resign as head coach if the Indian football team fails to advance to the third round of qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Stimac has priority to advance to the third round, ensuring direct entry into the 2027 AFC Asian Cup. “If I don’t lead … Read more
Landmark Sunil Chhetri will be the center of all attention as India look to overcome their woes in front of goal in the second leg of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Afghanistan in Guwahati on Tuesday. Igor Stimac’s India continued their scoreless run with a disappointing draw against lower-ranked opponents in their Group … Read more
Brazil’s success and passion for football is unparalleled, and for many the sport itself is synonymous with the Brazilian national team. The five-time World Cup-winning side are known for their “jogo bonito” philosophy and reputation for producing some of the world’s most talented players, the latest being 17-year-old starlet Enderrick, who scored against England on … Read more
Japan team in action©AFP Japan look set to enter the final stages of their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign without playing a football after FIFA said their match against North Korea will not be rescheduled. North Korea was scheduled to hold its qualifiers in the capital Pyongyang on Tuesday, but five days before the match, … Read more
New Brazil boss Dorival Júnior began his campaign to revive the five-time world champions with a 1-0 win over England, with teenage starlet Ndrick scoring his first cap for his country in Saturday’s friendly at Wembley The team scores a goal. The Brazilian team has emerged from its worst period in more than 60 years, … Read more
Florian Wirtz will go down in history as he scored his first international goal in Saturday’s 2-0 international friendly win over France . 20-year-old starlet Wertz stunned the Lyon crowd seven seconds into the game to give Germany the lead before Kai Havertz capped off an impressive performance for the Euro 2024 hosts. game. Toni … Read more
Inter Miami head coach Gerardo Martino slammed the mentality of his star-studded team following a 4-0 defeat at the hands of the New York Red Bulls on Saturday. Miami, missing the injured Lionel Messi, were rewarded with a stunning hat-trick from former Inter player Lewis Morgan at New York’s Red Bull Arena. While Martino admitted … Read more
Nearly two decades after making his debut against Pakistan, India talisman Sunil Chhetri is about to reach another milestone as he will feature in the World Cup qualifiers against Afghanistan in Guwahati on Tuesday. ’s 150th international match. In the second round of the 2026 World Cup qualifying match, the Indian team tied with Afghanistan … Read more
Brazil coach Dorívar Junior says the national team and players are going through a “difficult period” coming to terms with the rape convictions of former internationals Robinho and Dani Alves. Brazil and its national football federation have been criticized for remaining silent on the cases of striker Robinho and full-back Alves, both 40. Robinho was … Read more