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    Messi fiasco fallout: Sourav Ganguly slaps Rs 50 cr defamation suit on football fan club official

    Sourav Ganguly has issued a Rs 50 crore defamation notice and filed a police complaint against Uttam Saha of the Argentina Football Fan Club for falsely linking him to Lionel Messi’s India tour and tarnishing his reputation Kolkata: Sourav Ganguly has slapped a Rs 50 crore defamation suit notice on an official of a Kolkata-based football fan club for “falsely” dragging his name into the Lionel Messi fiasco and making derogatory and defamatory public statements about the former India cricket captain. Cricketer-turned-sports administrator Ganguly had also lodged a police complaint against Uttam Saha of ‘Argentina Football Fan Club’ on Thursday. “Besides the police complaint, I have sent this official of the football fan club a Rs 50 crore legal notice. They keep saying anything that comes to their mind,” Ganguly told PTI. Saha, while speaking to a journalist, had accused Ganguly of being the actual man behind organising Messi’s G.O.A.T India…
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    Lionel Messi to play in Hyderabad on December 13 at Rajiv Gandhi Stadium

    Lionel Messi will play in Hyderabad on December 13 as part of his India tour. The event at Rajiv Gandhi Stadium will feature a short match, football clinic, parade, and appearances by Luis Suárez and Rodrigo De Paul Hyderabad: Football great Lionel Messi, who helped Argentina win the 2022 World Cup, will showcase his skills to the delight of soccer-crazy fans of the twin cities at the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium here on December 13. Parvathi Reddy, Advisor to the GOAT Tour Hyderabad, informed the media on Thursday that there will be a 20-minute match featuring Singareni RR and Aparna Messi All Stars. “The Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and Messi will join the teams five minutes before the scheduled close of play of the match,” she said. “Then, Messi will conduct a football clinic for local underprivileged children (he is also a UNICEF Ambassador) and young talent, followed by a parade…
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    Pakistan’s sports bodies probing ugly incident after football match

    A brawl erupted after the National Games football semi-final in Karachi between Pakistan Army and WAPDA teams, injuring players and officials. The Pakistan Football Federation and Olympic body are investigating, with disciplinary action expected over the referee assault and on-field violence Karachi: The Pakistan Football Federation and the country’s apex Olympic body are probing an ugly incident that took place after a semi-final match between Pakistan Army and the WAPDA team in Karachi, with several players and officials sustaining injuries. Players from both sides got into a fight with officials also jumping in as they punched and kicked each other after the National Games football semi-final at the KPT sports complex. As the match was being shown live the ugly scenes were captured and later circulated on social media, with many demanding action against the two sides. The fighting started after some members from Wapda expressed their anger at the Army…
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    Bhaichung Bhutia Football Schools to hold Hyderabad trials on December 14

    Bhaichung Bhutia Football Schools will hold scouting trials in Hyderabad on December 14 to select young footballers for its Residential Academy. Players born between 2010 and 2016 can register via the Enjogo app. Trials will be held at the League Facility Hyderabad: Bhaichung Bhutia Football Schools (BBFS), one of India’s largest and most reputed football development programmes, will conduct scouting trials in Hyderabad on December 14 at the League Facility (Financial District) from 10 am to identify talented young student-athletes for the BBFS Residential Academy, the organisation’s flagship high-performance football training and academic curriculum in association with reputed boarding schools across India. Footballers born between 2010 and 2016 are eligible to participate. Participants attending the trials must carry a valid government identity card for verification. They are required to report in full football attire, including jerseys, shorts, football boots and shin guards, which are mandatory for participation. Athletes should also bring…
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    West Ham hold Manchester United to 1-1 draw at Old Trafford

    Soungoutou Magassa’s late strike earned West Ham a 1-1 draw against Manchester United at Old Trafford. Dalot had earlier put United ahead, but missed chances and defensive lapses cost them as they failed to climb higher in the Premier League table Manchester: Soungoutou Magassa’s first goal for West Ham United salvaged a point in a 1-1 draw with Manchester United at Old Trafford. United had chances throughout, with Joshua Zirkzee seeing an effort cleared off the line before Bruno Fernandes hit the post in the first half. But West Ham profited from a set-piece late on, thanks to Magassa’s composed finish, ensuring they did not leave Manchester empty-handed. United missed the chance to move up to fifth, but they did leapfrog Liverpool to go eighth. West Ham, meanwhile, remain 18th, two points behind Leeds United. West Ham started brightly but only had a sliced, off-target El Hadji Malick Diouf effort to…
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    Shabbir Ali meets former Olympian Arun Ghosh, recalling India’s 1974 youth football triumph

    Former India captain Shabbir Ali met his ‘Guru’, Olympian Arun Ghosh, in Kolkata. Ali recalled the 1974 Indian Youth Team’s unbeaten run under Ghosh, which made them Asian-level champions. He said the reunion was nostalgic and truly special Hyderabad: For former India football captain Shabbir Ali it was a nostalgic meeting with his ‘Guru’ when he called on former Olympian Arun Ghosh in Kolkata. “I was honoured to meet Arun da Ghosh, Olympian and former India Under-19 coach, at his residence. He guided the 1974 Indian Youth Team — India’s last Asian-level champions, finishing joint winners with Iran,” Shabbir said. “That Indian squad went unbeaten, produced several future internationals, and remains one of the strongest youth teams in our history,” the football stalwart from Hyderabad said. “Arun da also coached me in East Bengal in 1978 and later in the India team in the 1980s. Meeting him after so many years…
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    India U20 women’s team to play Uzbekistan in two friendlies at FC Madras Academy

    India’s U20 women’s team will play two friendlies against Uzbekistan on November 29 and December 2 at FC Madras Academy, Mahabalipuram. The matches are part of preparations for the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup 2026, where India face Japan, Australia and Chinese Taipei Hyderabad: The Indian Under-20 women’s team will play two friendly matches against Uzbekistan on November 29 and December 2 at the FC Madras Academy in Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu. Both matches, being held during the FIFA Women’s International Match Window, will be played behind closed doors and will kick off at 17:00 IST. Head coach Joakim Alexandersson has named a 24-member squad for these games, which form part of India’s preparations for the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup 2026. The Young Tigresses have been drawn with Japan, Australia and Chinese Taipei in Group C of the Asian Cup. Uzbekistan have also qualified and are placed in Group B with…
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    Arsenal beats Bayern, Mbappé hat trick lights up Champions League night

    Kylian Mbappé scored four goals, including the second-fastest hat trick in Champions League history, as PSG and Arsenal recorded big wins. Teenagers Viktor Dadason and Geovany Quenda impressed, while veteran David Luiz became the second-oldest scorer in the competition Paris: On a wild Champions League night with stellar teenage scorers, Kylian Mbappé struck four, including the second-fastest Champions League hat trick ever, to show the veterans still have it. Arsenal took Bayern Munich’s top spot in the standings with a 3-1 win, title holder Paris Saint-Germain romped to a 5-3 win over Tottenham with Vitinha scoring a hat trick, and Liverpool slumped to another loss at Anfield, 4-1 to PSV Eindhoven. The 26-year-old Mbappé scored three times for Real Madrid between the 22nd and 29th minutes, and again in the 60th, in a 4-3 win at Olympiakos. At age 17 — the same as when Mbappé was launching his Champions League…
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    Cantonment FC thrash BHEL 8-1 in TFA B-Division League

    Cantonment FC registered a commanding 8-1 win over BHEL in the TFA B-Division Shivkumarlal Football League at Gymkhana Ground, Hyderabad. Paramesh scored four goals, Lakshman added two, while Naveen and Giri scored one each. Sahil netted BHEL’s consolation Hyderabad: Cantonment FC defeated BHEL 8-1 in the TFA B-Division Shivkumarlal Football League Championship at Gymkhana Ground here on Saturday. Paramesh scored four goals, Lakshman netted two, while Naveen and Giri chipped in with one each for the winners. For BHEL, Sahil reduced the margin.
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    India face Palestine in AFC U17 Asian Cup qualifiers in Ahmedabad

    India U17 begin their AFC Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers against Palestine in Ahmedabad after winning the SAFF U17 Championship and playing friendlies in China. Head coach Bibiano Fernandes and captain Dallalmuon Gangte expressed confidence ahead of the four-match group stage Hyderabad: The India Under-17 men’s team will begin its AFC U17 Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers campaign against Palestine on Saturday at the EKA Arena in Ahmedabad. India enter the tournament after an extensive preparation phase, which included winning the SAFF U17 Championship in September and playing two friendlies in China in October. At the pre-qualifiers press conference, India head coach Bibiano Fernandes said, “We began building this team in August with SAFF as the first target. The exposure matches in China helped us understand the level required, and arriving in Ahmedabad early has helped us adapt to the conditions. We are prepared and looking forward to the games.” The Blue Colts…

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      3 September
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      Szoboszlai’s late stunner seals 1-0 win for Liverpool against Arsenal

      Dominik Szoboszlai scored a stunning 83rd-minute free-kick to secure Liverpool’s 1-0 victory over Arsenal, maintaining their perfect Premier League start and extending their scoring streak to 37 consecutive matches Liverpool: Dominik Szoboszlai’s stunning late free-kick kept Liverpool’s perfect start to the 2025/26 Premier League season intact, sealing a hard-fought 1-0 win over title contenders Arsenal at Anfield on Sunday. In a clash between last season’s top two sides — both defending flawless records — it was always likely to be decided by fine margins. That moment of brilliance arrived in the 83rd minute, when Szoboszlai unleashed a curling effort from over 30 yards out, bending the ball past David Raya and in off the post to spark wild celebrations at the…

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      India win SAFF U17 Women’s Championship with 5-0 triumph over Nepal

      India were crowned champions of the 2025 SAFF U17 Women’s Championship after a dominant 5-0 victory over Nepal in Thimphu. Pearl Fernandes and Divyani Linda scored two each, while Nira Chanu netted the opener. India remain unbeaten, scoring 27 goals without conceding Hyderabad: India stamped their authority with a commanding 5-0 victory over Nepal at the Changlimithang Stadium in Thimphu on Friday to clinch the 2025 SAFF U17 Women’s Championship title in style. The Young Tigresses led 3-0 at half-time. The victory lifted India to 15 points from five matches, an unassailable lead at the top of the table. Bangladesh’s slip-up earlier in the day (a 1-1 draw against hosts Bhutan) ensured the title for India. Pearl Fernandes (15’, 43’) and…

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    • 31 August
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      Hyderabad set to host American Flag Football National Championship

      Hyderabad will host the American Flag Football National Championship on August 30 and 31 at Gymkhana Grounds. Organised under AFFI, teams from 10 states will compete in the non-contact format of American football, highlighting the sport’s growing popularity in India Hyderabad: Hyderabad will host the American Flag Football National Championship at Gymkhana Grounds on August 30 and 31. Organised by the Telangana American Football Association under the guidance of the American Football Federation of India (AFFI), the championship will feature top senior men’s and women’s flag football teams from across the country. Teams representing Delhi, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Bihar, Kerala, Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, Haryana, Andhra Pradesh and host Telangana will battle for national honours in this fast-paced format of American football. Flag…

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      Former footballer Syed Ahmed Khan passes away at 64

      Former national footballer Syed Ahmed Khan passed away in Hyderabad at the age of 64. He represented the Police team for nearly 30 years. He is survived by two daughters and a son. Telangana Football Association expressed condolences to his family Hyderabad: Former national footballer Syed Ahmed Khan passed away on Friday. He was 64 and is survived by two daughters and a son. Ahmed represented the Police team for nearly 30 years. The Telangana Football Association expressed its condolences to the bereaved family.

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    • 30 August
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      UEFA shifts Champions League final kick-off to 18:00 CET from 2026

      UEFA confirmed that from 2026 the Champions League final will start at 18:00 CET, aiming to improve fan experience, boost logistics, attract families, and reach wider global audiences through earlier broadcasting Nyon: UEFA announced on Thursday that starting with the 2026 final in Budapest, the Champions League final will kick off three hours earlier at 18:00 CET instead of the traditional 21:00 CET. The governing body said the decision aims to enhance the matchday experience for fans, teams, and host cities by optimising logistics and creating a more welcoming atmosphere, particularly for families and children. “For travelling supporters, it will mean improved access to public transport after the match and a safer, more convenient journey back from the stadium. For host…

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    • 30 August
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      India face Tajikistan in CAFA Nations Cup opener

      India begin their first-ever CAFA Nations Cup against hosts Tajikistan on Friday in Hisor. Coach Khalid Jamil urges positivity, while goalkeeper Hrithik Tiwari says the squad is ready after a strong Bengaluru camp Hyderabad: The senior Indian men’s national football team will begin their first-ever CAFA Nations Cup 2025 campaign against hosts Tajikistan at the Hisor Central Stadium in Hisor, on Friday, August 29. The match will be streamed live on FanCode. India have been placed in Group B and will next play IR Iran (September 1) and Afghanistan (September 4). Group A features hosts Uzbekistan, Kyrgyz Republic, Turkmenistan, and Oman. The group winners will contest the final, while the second-placed teams will play for third place on September 8. India…

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    • 26 August
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      Messi-less Inter Miami play out 1-1 draw with D.C. United

      Baltasar Rodriguez’s stunning debut goal helped Inter Miami secure a 1-1 draw against D.C. United in MLS, after Jackson Hopkins’ opener and a key save by goalkeeper Ríos Novo Washington: Inter Miami CF were held to a hard-fought 1-1 draw against D.C. United. Midfielder Baltasar Rodriguez secured the point for Miami at Audi Field with his first goal for the club. Hosts D.C. United opened the match taking an early lead, with forward Jackson Hopkins scoring for D.C. United in the 13th minute. Miami goalkeeper Rios Novo had a key intervention in the 29th minute, with a vital save to deny an attempt from D.C.’s Hosei Kijima from the left end of the box. Goalkeeper Ríos Novo had a key intervention…

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    • 24 August
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      Debutant Diamond Harbour takes on NEUFC in Durand Cup final

      Diamond Harbour FC, debutants in the Durand Cup, face defending champions NorthEast United FC in a high-stakes final in Kolkata, with a record Rs 1.21 crore prize at stake Hyderabad: The stage is set for a grand spectacle at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on Saturday as defending champions NorthEast United FC square off against debutant sensation Diamond Harbour FC in the grand finale of the 134th IndianOil Durand Cup. It is a clash that pits the reigning champions’ pedigree and consistency against the newcomers’ fearless history-chasing run, with the oldest football tournament in Asia awaiting a new chapter to unfold. Kick-off is scheduled for 7 pm. The Highlanders return to the final for the second successive year, showcasing…

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    • 21 August
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      India begin SAFF U17 campaign against Nepal

      India’s U17 women’s team face Nepal in their SAFF U17 Championship opener in Bhutan. The round-robin tournament will decide the champion on August 31. Coach Joakim Alexandersson remains upbeat Hyderabad: The Indian Under-17 women’s team will begin their SAFF U17 Women’s Championship 2025 campaign with a clash against Nepal on Wednesday at the Changlimithang Stadium in Thimphu, Bhutan, at 14:30 IST.The match will be streamed live on the Sportzworkz YouTube Channel. In a new tournament format, four teams — Bangladesh and Bhutan being the other two — will play against each other in a double round-robin league, which means each team will play six matches. The team that finishes at the top of the table after the final matchday on August…

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    • 21 August
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      East Bengal face debutants Diamond Harbour in Durand Cup semifinal

      East Bengal meet debutants Diamond Harbour FC in the Durand Cup semifinal on Wednesday at Salt Lake Stadium. Both sides enter with strong momentum, promising a thrilling battle for a place in the final Hyderabad: A resurgent East Bengal will take on tournament debutants Diamond Harbour FC in a highly anticipated semifinal of the 134th IndianOil Durand Cup, scheduled for 7 p.m. Wednesday at Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, Kolkata. East Bengal sealed their last-four berth after a 2-1 derby win over Mohun Bagan, while debutants Diamond Harbour stunned ISL side Jamshedpur FC 2-0 in the quarterfinals to script history. Under Spanish coach Oscar Bruzon, East Bengal have rediscovered confidence and tactical sharpness. The derby win, courtesy of substitute Dimitrios Diamantakos’ brace,…

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