Brazilian football legend Ronaldinho is set to return to competitive action after more than a decade, joining Italian Serie C side Ravenna FC as both a player and shareholder. The 46-year-old will make his comeback against Forli on November 15, with the Brazilian targeting his 300th career goal.
India booked their place in the SAFF Championship semifinals with a 1-0 win over Maldives. Suhail Ahmad Bhat scored the winner from the penalty spot, while goalkeeper Priyansh Dubey produced crucial late saves to preserve the defending champions' lead.
Three near misses, years of speculation and once again Mauricio Pochettino finds himself close to securing the Manchester United manager role. With a strict football philosophy and a good record in England, could Argentinian tactician finally have his moment with United?
Manchester United's struggles have put Michael Carrick under mounting pressure. From defensive chaos and questionable team selections to a lack of tactical improvement, the time has come for the club to consider pulling the plug on their manager.
Harry Kane's 2026 Ballon d'Or triumph was not enough to earn him a place in the FIFPRO Men's World 11. Lionel Messi returned for an 18th selection, while Lamine Yamal made history with his second appearance as a teenager.
A childhood dream took Mohammed Azhar from Lakshadweep to the ISL, but the road was far from smooth. From waiting for his chance at Kerala Blasters to learning in Poland and finding a home at SC Delhi, the midfielder has taken the long way to make his mark.
Unai Emery challenged Patrick Davison's questions after Aston Villa drew 4-4 with Manchester United. The tense exchange followed Patrick Dorgu's 97th-minute equaliser and Emery's early tunnel exit.
Barcelona recovered from an early setback to beat Atletico Madrid 2-1, with Fermin Lopez scoring twice to seal a crucial LaLiga victory. Frenkie de Jong's tactical switch to right-back helped Hansi Flick's side take control after the break.
Manchester United staged a dramatic comeback from two goals down twice to snatch a 4-4 draw against Aston Villa at Old Trafford. Late goals from Joshua Zirkzee and Patrick Dorgu rescued a point and eased pressure on Michael Carrick.
East Bengal's wait for a historic continental breakthrough is finally over. The Moshal Girls have become the first Indian club to reach the AFC Women's Champions League quarter-finals, achieving the feat a year after narrowly missing out on goal difference.
Real Madrid moved level with Barcelona on 30 points after a comfortable 3-0 victory over Valencia. Atletico Madrid could shake up the LaLiga title race when they face Barcelona on Sunday.
Praful Patel and Arvind Menon could challenge incumbent Kalyan Chaubey for the AIFF presidency as Indian football's governing body prepares for elections on December 20. Neither has officially confirmed a candidature, but both are weighing a bid.
Indian football keeps looking for ways to protect its domestic players, but overseas restrictions can only do so much. As coach Tomasz Tchórz argues, the real illness lies deeper in a development system that is failing to prepare young footballers for the demands of the senior game.
Gurpreet Singh Sandhu has been dropped from India's 23-member squad for the New Zealand friendlies. Khalid Jamil has picked Hrithik Tiwari, Som Kumar and Vishal Kaith as his goalkeeping options for the two matches in November.
Portugal coach Jorge Jesus admits he expected Cristiano Ronaldo to return to the national team despite their public fallout, revealing he had planned to recall the Al-Nassr forward before the 41-year-old announced his international retirement.
New Zealand police have dismissed a rape allegation against Cape Verde captain Ryan Mendes, with the 40-year-old accuser charged with making a false statement. The development comes after Mendes faced international scrutiny following Cape Verde's World Cup qualification.
Lionel Messi got the grand farewell, Cristiano Ronaldo walked away amid a fallout with his coach. Two of football's greatest icons have reached the end of their international journeys, but their contrasting exits leave one big question about the goodbyes they deserved.
India began their SAFF Championship 2026 title defence with a 3-2 win over Pakistan in Dhaka. Suhail Ahmad Bhat scored twice as the defending champions survived a late fightback after surrendering their three-goal advantage.
Cristiano Ronaldo has called time on his 23-year Portugal career, bringing an end to an era for the national team. He leaves behind 234 appearances, 146 goals and three major international trophies, following a turbulent final chapter.
Harry Kane has extended his Bayern Munich contract until 2029, with the new deal reportedly making him Europe's highest-paid footballer. The extension follows a landmark season in which he won the Ballon d'Or.
