Panama coach Thomas Christiansen pointed to Bengaluru's traffic, travel and limited preparation after his side's 1-1 draw with India, while also accepting responsibility for a transitional team that struggled to cope with the hosts' intensity.
Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak has insisted the club remains confident of proving its innocence, a day after reports claimed City had been found guilty of 114 breaches of Premier League financial rules in the long-running case.
The ISL has released its 2026-27 Phase 1 fixtures, with Bengaluru FC opening against Sporting Club Delhi on October 10. After receiving feedback from the fans, the league will be holding most of the matches on weekends.
India held World Cup-bound Panama to a 1-1 draw in Bengaluru after Ryan Williams put the Blue Tigers ahead. Despite a sparse crowd, Khalid Jamil's side matched their opponents for intensity and threatened to win.
Manchester City have been found guilty of 114 out of 115 charges brought by the Premier League over alleged financial breaches, with the club now awaiting sanctions that could put some of their historic league titles at risk.
India return to Bengaluru for their first match at Kanteerava since the 2023 SAFF Championship, but a quiet build-up and ticket concerns have left questions over the atmosphere before World Cup-bound Panama arrive for Friday's friendly.
Gianni Infantino's position as FIFA president appears increasingly secure, but the crisis over his abandoned private investment plan has left deep divisions within world football.
India are preparing to face three World Cup-bound teams, but Panama coach Thomas Christiansen says the bigger challenge lies at home. He has pointed to the league, facilities, coaching, ambition and long-term player development.
Khalid Jamil refused to dwell on Carlo Ancelotti's comments about India's football culture, saying everyone is entitled to an opinion. The India coach instead turned his attention towards the upcoming Panama friendly.
Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti has said India lacks a football culture and needs to build a stronger grassroots system to develop the next generation of players. His comments come just before India's friendly match against Brazil.
Cristiano Ronaldo has revealed the two goals he wants to achieve before calling time on his Portugal career: winning another UEFA Nations League title and reaching 1,000 goals.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino's reform pledge has failed to satisfy several European federations, with Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden and Wales calling for bigger changes to FIFA's leadership and governance.
Real Madrid have called for Javier Tebas to be removed as LaLiga president after he dismissed the club's complaints over refereeing in the Madrid derby. The latest escalation has deepened a long-running dispute between the club and Tebas over refereeing, league governance and public criticism.
The Indian Super League has appointed Karan Yadav as chief executive officer under its club-led structure. His arrival gives the league its first CEO while placing him in charge of strategy, commercial ties and coordination with clubs and the AIFF.
Matheus Cunha's late deflected strike rescued Manchester United in a 1-1 draw at Fulham, while Manchester City survived a Sunderland scare to win 5-3. Liverpool also claimed a 1-0 victory at Bournemouth through Alexander Isak.
Jose Mourinho launched a furious attack on La Liga's refereeing after Real Madrid suffered a 2-1 defeat to Atletico Madrid in the Madrid derby on Sunday. Mourinho needed only a sheet of paper to make his point.
Arsenal's perfect start to the Premier League season came crashing down as Brighton stunned the champions 3-0. Tottenham also remained winless after a 3-2 home defeat to Aston Villa, while Everton and Newcastle picked up victories.
UEFA and Concacaf have asked FIFA to give each member association at least $10 million from its reserves. The demand intensifies scrutiny of Gianni Infantino after the FIFA Forward Enterprise plan was withdrawn.
Thomas Tuchel said Kobbie Mainoo will get his chance after going unused at the World Cup. The England manager called it his responsibility after injury and selection kept the midfielder out.
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick has dismissed questions over his future as "ridiculous", insisting that two or three poor results should not lead to speculation over his position at Old Trafford.
