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Gennaro Gattuso resigns as Italy manager after World Cup debacle

April 4, 2026 00:05 IST

Former Italy international Gennaro Gattuso's reign as Italy manager ended on Friday, the country's football federation (FIGC) said, making it third high profile resignation in the last two days.

Roberto de Zerbi’s huge challenge at Tottenham: His tactics take time to bear fruit, have Spurs taken too big a risk?

April 3, 2026 19:44 IST

His earlier reservation about taking over a club mid-season is well within reason, something Tottenham must have considered but ultimately decided was worth the risk. Simply put, De Zerbi’s tactics take a while to set in.

Soaring cost of FIFA World Cup: One car parking pass equals 9 IPL final tickets

April 3, 2026 22:04 IST

For a single Category 1 Fifa World Cup final ticket this year, one could purchase 13 hospitality tickets for the T20 World Cup final, 10 Category 1 tickets for a Euros final, or 26 top-end tickets for the Wimbledon final.

Gianluigi Buffon announces resignation, Italy football federation president quits after another World Cup failure

April 3, 2026 00:01 IST

Buffon, former Italy goalkeeper and part of the 2006 World Cup-winning side, wrote on Instagram that he had initially offered his resignation immediately after the loss to Bosnia, but had been asked to take time to reflect.

Italy miss out on FIFA World Cup again: The Good, The Bad, The Italy… the Worst

April 2, 2026 20:19 IST

Spinazzola says he's been with the team for 9 years and never played World Cup, hoping the curse ends

The 900-page plan Italy ignored: How Roberto Baggio’s vision was lost as Azzurri miss third straight FIFA World Cup

April 2, 2026 19:10 IST

Long before the Azzurri’s unprecedented absence from three consecutive World Cup the former forward had drafted a sweeping, 900-page document titled “Renew the Future”.

Police investigate Islamophobic chants during Spain-Egypt match

April 1, 2026 23:48 IST

At the RCDE Stadium near Barcelona, the home ground of LaLiga club Espanyol, Spain supporters chanted "who doesn't jump is a Muslim" during the World Cup warm-up match which ended in a goalless draw.

Coach Graham Arnold praises Iraq’s World Cup feat after banning social media

April 1, 2026 22:52 IST

Iraq qualified for the World Cup by beating Bolivia 2-1 in Mexico in their inter-confederation playoff on Wednesday, sealing a return to the finals after a 40-year absence.

Will be a privilege if he plays World Cup, says Argentina coach Scaloni after Lionel Messi stars in 5-0 win over Zambia

April 1, 2026 22:41 IST

Scaloni said that Messi has some weight off his shoulder now that he finally has a World Cup title in his back, with Argentina having womn the 2022 edition in Qatar.

Lamine Yamal slams anti-Muslim chants during Spain vs Egypt match: ‘As a Muslim, it remains disrespectful and utterly intolerable’

April 1, 2026 19:37 IST

At the RCDE Stadium near Barcelona, the home ground of LaLiga club Espanyol, Spain supporters chanted "who doesn't jump is a Muslim" during ⁠the ​World Cup warm-up match which ended in a goalless draw.

FIFA World Cup: Coach stuck in UAE, 20-hour road trip during war, visa trouble, cancelled training camp – Iraq’s route to football showpiece

April 1, 2026 15:00 IST

A request to postpone inter-confederation playoff against Bolivia was struck down, but Lions of Mesopotamia roared in Monterrey to seal a spot after 40 years

AFC Asian Cup qualifier: Ryan Williams showed how a quality player can make a difference in Indian football

March 31, 2026 23:53 IST

Ryan Williams, a naturalized player, not only scored a goal but lifted the midfield play of the Indian men's football team in the 2-1 over Hong Kong

Struggling Premier League club Tottenham hires Roberto De Zerbi amid concerns from women’s fan group

March 31, 2026 23:04 IST

The appointment came amid criticism from fans' groups about the Italian coach's past support of a player who was charged with - but not convicted of - offenses including attempted rape.

Italy’s final step towards ending World Cup exile goes through ‘Dragon’s Nest’ in Bosnia and HerzegovinaSubscriber Only

March 30, 2026 08:49 IST

Zenica's Bilino Polje Stadium is a fearsome place for visiting sides with a hostile atmosphere and banners and posters threatening the worst.

Tudor era ends at Tottenham after just 7 matches ahead of fight for Premier League survival

March 30, 2026 01:14 IST

A club statement on Sunday afternoon read: "We can confirm that it has been mutually agreed for head coach Igor Tudor to leave the club with immediate effect." Tottenham thanked Tudor for his work and said "An update on a new head coach will be provided in due course."

AIFF brings clubs into evaluation process for long-term commercial partner, KPMG to scrutinise feasibility of bids

March 29, 2026 20:04 IST

The AIFF said that the three bids that have been made for the ISL, Federation Cup, IWL and IWL 2 will be turned over to audit firm KPMG, who the federation said "will prepare comprehensive comparison tables evaluating the feasibility and key aspects of the bids".

ISL clubs urge AIFF to not take any binding decision on commercial rights during ExCo meeting

March 29, 2026 00:27 IST

The ISL clubs have been embroiled in a conflict with the AIFF, with recent developments focusing on the commercial rights tender.

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