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Argentina seal FIFA WC 2026 spot after Bolivia's draw with Uruguay

Buenos Aires, March 26: Reigning Champions Champions Argentina have qualified for the FIFA World Cup 2026 without kicking a ball after Bolivia's goalless draw at home to Uruguay in the qualifiers.

Former Spurs defender Jan Vertonghen to hang up his boots at end of season

Anderlecht, March 25: Belgian record international and captain of RSC Anderlecht, Jan Vetonghen, is ready to hang up his boots. The former Tottenham Hotspur defender has decided to retire as a professional football player at the end of the current season.

FIFA WC qualifiers: England, Poland and Albania ease to victory

London, March 25: A glorious free-kick from Reece James set England en route to a comfortable 3-0 victory over Latvia in the UEFA qualifying for the FIFA World Cup 2026.

FIFA WC Qualifiers: Anthony Gordon withdraws from England squad due to injury

London, March 23: Anthony Gordon has withdrawn from the England national camp due to an injury, that he sustained during a win over Albania in the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers. England face Latvia on Monday evening in their second World Cup qualifier.

UEFA Nations League: Nagelsmann calls second leg against Italy a 'fifty-fifty' case

Berlin (Germany), March 22: Ahead of the UEFA Nations League encounter against Italy, Germany head coach Julian Nagelsmann is assessing the intermediate status from a football perspective.

Our goal is to make impact in 2026 FIFA World Cup: Japan captain Endo

Saitama, March 22: Wataru Endo said Japan can win the FIFA World Cup 2026 after becoming the first team to qualify and the Liverpool ace urged fans to buy into the ambitious target.

Brazil's Alisson returns to Liverpool after suffering concussion

New Delhi, March 21: Goalkeeper Alisson Becker has departed the Brazil national team set-up and will return to Liverpool after suffering a concussion. The goalkeeper was forced off in the second half of his nation's World Cup qualifier with Colombia in the early hours of Friday following a collision.

AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup: India eye strong show against Kuwait

Pattaya, March 21: The India beach soccer national team have set sights on their second game in the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup 2025 against Kuwait. The match will be played at the Jomtien Beach Arena in Pattaya on Saturday.

I consider this as my debut: Vishal Kaith on national team comeback after 2,377 days

Shillong, March 21: Indian goalkeeper Vishal Kaith, who marked his long-awaited comeback to the national football team in a 3-0 win over Maldives in the FIFA International Friendly on Wednesday, has said that he considers the match as his debut, as it came after a long wait.

FIFA WC Qualifiers: Vini's late winner bags victory for Brazil as Peru snatch lifeline

Brasilia, March 21: Vinicius Junior's last-gasp goal helped Brazil snatch a victory over Colombia and jumped to second place in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, with 21 points.

China suffer defeat against Saudi Arabia in AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup

Pattaya, March 20: The Chinese men's beach soccer team fell 5-3 to Saudi Arabia in its opening Group B match of the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup 2025 in Pattaya on Thursday in an encounter marked by dramatic momentum shifts.

I want England to play with 'hunger to win', says Tuchel

London, March 20: England manager Thomas Tuchel has emphasised the importance of playing with a winning mentality rather than a fear of failure as he prepares for his debut match in charge of the Three Lions.

India go down to Thailand in AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup opener

Pattaya, March 20: The Indian beach soccer national team suffered a 0-3 defeat against hosts Thailand in the opening match of Group A in the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup 2025 at the Jomtien Beach Arena in Pattaya on Thursday.

Spain coach De la Fuente faces decisions ahead of UEFA Nations League QF against Netherlands

Madrid, March 19: Spain national team coach Luis de la Fuente has several questions to resolve ahead of the first leg of his side's UEFA Nations League quarter final on Thursday.

UEFA Nations league: Determined Germany set to take on Italy in QF

Berlin, March 19: The German national team gathered for a team dinner at an Italian restaurant before departing for Milan on Wednesday, setting the stage for the first leg of their UEFA Nations League quarterfinal against Italy.

'Upcoming FIFA WC qualifiers are going to be Brazil's toughest test yet': Wolves midfielder Andre

Brazilia, March 19: The Brazilian national team will resume their World Cup qualification campaign. They are preparing for what Wolverhampton midfielder Andre believes will be their most challenging window of the campaign.

Simon glad to be back with Spain and defends injured Martinez

Madrid, March 18: Athletic Club Bilbao goalkeeper Unai Simon on Tuesday said he was glad that he returned to the Spanish national team squad for the first time since last summer's European Championship.

Was overlooked by Southgate but ready to grasp opportunity under Tuchel: Dan Burn

London, March 18: Dan Burn wrote his name into Newcastle United's history books on Sunday as he found the back of the net in the Carabao Cup final, helping Newcastle United to lift their first domestic trophy in 70 years. It follows on from the defender's first-ever call-up to represent his country last Friday.

Messi rested for FIFA WC qualifiers against Brazil, Uruguay due to discomfort

New Delhi, March 17: Lionel Messi has been rested by Argentina ahead of their two FIFA World Cup qualifiers games which was confirmed after head coach Lionel Scaloni announced the 26-man squad on Monday. Alongside Messi, Paulo Dybala also misses out on his third consecutive national team duty through injury.

Bournemouth's Dean Huijsen gets first senior call up for Spain, to replace Inigo Martinez

New Delhi, March 17: Inigo Martinez has been ruled out of the Spanish National Team squad due to a knee injury, according to a medical report from his club FC Barcelona. In his place, head coach Luis de la Fuente has called up Dean Huijsen, from AFC Bournemouth, to the senior squad for the first time.

India ready to leave their footprints in AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup

Pattaya, March 17: The Indian beach soccer national team arrived in Pattaya, Thailand on Monday, marking their long-awaited return to the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup after 18 years.

Bangladesh need to start preparing the team immediately for 2027 World Cup: Mehidy Hasan Miraz

Dhaka, March 16: Mehidy Hasan Miraz remains hopeful about Bangladesh's cricketing future, confident that the squad has enough experience to handle the transition following the recent retirements of key senior players.

Simon back for Spain's national team as Asencio gets debut call-up

Madrid, March 14 : Spain national team coach Luis de la Fuente on Friday called Athletic Bilbao goalkeeper Unai Simon back into the squad for the forthcoming UEFA Nations League quarterfinal games against the Netherlands. Simon, who has played 46 times for Spain, was the first choice throughout last summer's successful European Championship campaign despite playing with an injured wrist.

China secures women's singles title at WTT Champions Chongqing

Chongqing (China), March 15: China has secured the women's singles title after its top four paddlers clinched semifinal spots at the World Table Tennis (WTT) Champions Chongqing on Saturday. In the tournament's penultimate day of action, world No.

Simon back for Spain national team as Asencio gets debut call-up

Madrid, March 15: Spain national team coach Luis de la Fuente on Friday called Athletic Bilbao goalkeeper Unai Simon back into the squad for the forthcoming UEFA Nations League quarterfinal games against the Netherlands.

Injured Neymar ruled out of Brazil World Cup qualifiers

Rio de Janeiro, March 15: Veteran forward Neymar will miss Brazil's World Cup qualifiers against Colombia and Argentina due to a thigh injury, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) said on Friday.

Marcus Rashford returns to England squad for World Cup qualifiers

London, March 14: Marcus Rashford has been recalled to the England squad as head coach Thomas Tuchel named his first squad as the Three Lions manager on Friday.

Joshua Kimmich commits future at Bayern Munich, signs contract extension till June 2029

Munich, March 13: Joshua Kimmich has signed a contract extension with FC Bayern Munich, which will keep him at the club until June 30 2029, the club side's official website reported.

Sudirman Cup: India drawn in Group D with Indonesia, Denmark and England

Xiamen, March 13: The Indian badminton team is grouped alongside Indonesia, Denmark and England for the Badminton World Federation (BWF) Sudirman Cup Finals 2025 which will be held in Xiamen, China from April 27 to May 4.

Bangladesh's Mahmudullah bids farewell to international cricket

New Delhi, March 12: Bangladesh's veteran all-rounder Mahmudullah has announced his retirement from international cricket, bringing an end to a remarkable career spanning over 17 years. The 39-year-old announced on social media on Wednesday, expressing gratitude to his teammates, coaches, and fans who supported him throughout his journey.

After Asian Women's Kabaddi Championship triumph, jubilant India women's team target World Cup

New Delhi, March 11: The head coach and players of the India women's kabaddi team expressed their delight over their recent triumph in the recently concluded Asian Women's Kabaddi Championship and thanked the Sports Authority of India (SAI) for its constant support.

Taskin Ahmed only player to get Grade A-plus contract in BCB's men's contract list for 2025

Dhaka, March 10: The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) announced its men's central contracts list for 2025, with right-arm quick Taskin Ahmed featuring as the only player in the A-plus category, according to ESPNcricinfo.

From recreation of 'Gangnam Style' to zest of 'Bhangra', here's how India players celebrated CT success

Dubai, March 10: India's rising sensation and established stalwarts went into a frenzy after scripting history with a victory in the Champions Trophy final against New Zealand in Dubai on Sunday.

Suryakumar Yadav hails India for inspiring Champions Trophy triumph in Dubai

By Vipul Kashyap, New Delhi, March 10: India's T20I captain, Suryakumar Yadav, hailed the Rohit Sharma-led side following their "inspiring" victory in the Champions Trophy final against New Zealand in Dubai on Sunday.

Evening of tremendous pride for Indians!!: Mamata Banerjee congratulates team India on winning ICC Champions Trophy title

Kolkata, March 9: West Bengal Mamata Banerjee on Sunday congratulated team India on winning the third ICC Champions Trophy title.

Champions Trophy: India claim unwanted record of most dropped catches in campaign

Dubai, March 9: With India and New Zealand battling it out in the final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 at Dubai International Stadium on Sunday, the Rohit Sharma-led side may be left to rue their fielding efforts after putting down four catches in the first innings as half-centuries from Daryl Mitchell (63) and Michael Bracewell (53 not out) powered Blackcaps to 251/7 in 50 overs.

Manolo Marquez includes Sunil Chhetri in squad for March FIFA Window

New Delhi, March 6: India senior men's national team head coach Manolo Marquez on Thursday announced his 26-member squad, including the legendary Sunil Chhetri, for the March FIFA International Window. The fourth-highest international goalscorer of all-time with 94 strikes to his credit, Chhetri had announced his retirement from the national team in June last year but is now set to make a return in India's blue later this month.

CT 2025: KL Rahul adds another feather to his cap, crosses 3000-run mark in ODIs for India

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