Football
- Hyderabad
Hyderabad: India-Malaysia ends with 1-1 draw in friendly football match
Hyderabad: The international friendly match between India and Malaysia at the GMC Balayogi Athletic Stadium in Hyderabad on Monday, November 18, ended in a 1-1 draw. Both goals were scored during the…
- Middle East
Dubai Police arrest wanted man by Interpol for match-fixing
Dubai Police have arrested a Brazilian national wanted by Interpol for allegations of football match-fixing and fraud in his home country. William Pereira Rugato, a 34-year-old, reportedly facilitated illegal financial gains through…
- Featured News
DMK Afzal—once a legend from Hyderabad football is now hit by amnesia, financial crunch
One of the legendary names of Indian and Hyderabad football, Dost Mohammad Khan Afzal, better known as DMK Afzal is today a forgotten man who is struggling to make two ends meet.…
- Middle East
Sadio Mane becomes 1st int’l volunteer for Saudi Arabia’s top aid agency
Sadio Mane, a Senegalese national team captain and Al-Nassr player, became the first foreign international player to volunteer with the Saudi Arabia‘s top aid agency King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center…
- India
India-Malaysia to play football friendly on Nov 18 in Hyderabad
New Delhi: Winless in three matches after chief coach Manolo Marquez took charge as head coach, the Indian men’s football team will play Malaysia in an international friendly in Hyderabad on November…
- Hyderabad
Jindal Group takes over Hyderabad FC
Hyderabad: Business conglomerate BC Jindal Group acquired Hyderabad’s top-flight football club, Hyderabad FC, with the deal completed on Monday, September 2. The deal was completed when Jindal took over shares of the…
- Featured News
Maidaan, film on Hyderabad’s legendary football coach Rahim, bags prestigious award
The film Maidaan which depicts the struggles and achievements of Hyderabad’s legendary football coach Syed Abdul Rahim, has won the Best Asian Film award in the Septimius Film Awards of 2024. The…
- India
Flag football: Denial of visa by Finland to Indian team disappoints players and fans
A shocking incident that is being seen as a setback to India’s stature in international sports has arisen after the Indian team that was to take part in the Flag Football World Championships…
- Sports
English Premier League kicks off as club football is back
After a three-month break, club football kicks off again in Europe. While the first league games in England, Spain, and Italy are done, the German Bundesliga will kick off next weekend. The…
- Middle East
UAE referee Amal Jamal to officiate at FIFA Women’s World Cup
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Football Association has announced that Emirati international assistant referee Amal Jamal has been selected by the Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) to officiate at the U-17…
- Middle East
Saudi’s 2034 FIFA World Cup bid backed by over 140 countries: SAFF president
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s bid to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup has received unprecedented support from over 140 countries. The development was confirmed by the president of the Saudi Football…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia officially submits bid to host FIFA World Cup 2034
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has submitted its official bid to the Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) to host the FIFA World Cup 2034 at a ceremony in Paris,…
- Middle East
Crown Prince endorses Saudi Arabia’s bid to host FIFA World Cup 2034
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud on Monday, July 29, endorsed the Kingdom’s bid to host the International Federation of Football Association (FIFA) World…
- Middle East
Dubai World Cup 2025 to take place in April 2025
The upcoming edition of the Dubai World Cup meeting, recognised worldwide as one of horseracing’s premier sporting and social occasions, will take place on Saturday, April 5, 2025, marking the grand finale…
- Sports
Newcastle United sign Lewis Hall on long-term contract from Chelsea
Newcastle: Newcastle United have announced the signing of young versatile full-back Lewis Hall on a long-term contract from West London club Chelsea. The Chelsea Academy graduate moved to the Toons on a…
