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Brazil beat India 4-0 as Estevao, Lino shine in historic Kolkata clash

Kolkata, Oct 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Five-time world champions Brazil underlined their quality with a 4-0 victory over India in their first-ever senior international meeting at the Salt Lake Stadium in…

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IFA Shield: Punjab FC set for semis clash with Mohun Bagan Super Giant

Kolkata, Oct 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Unbeaten Punjab FC are gearing up for their biggest test of the season as they face local heavyweights Mohun Bagan Super Giant in the semifinal of the 126th IFA Shield…

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New Jersey: Luis de la Fuente (L), head coach of Spain hugs Mikel Oyarzabal of Spain after the final match between Spain and Argentina at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at the New York New Jersey Stadium, the United States, July 19, 2026. (Photo: Xinhua via IANS)

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Real Madrid’s Espi gets Spain call as World Cup winner Torres drops out of squad

Madrid, Oct 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) Spain coach Luis de la Fuente has been forced to make another change to his squad for the two remaining UEFA Nations League games during the ongoing international break,…

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Football: ‘Ryan Williams could be dangerous for us,’ says Ancelotti ahead of historic India clash

Kolkata, Oct 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti said his team has closely studied India ahead of Saturday's historic international friendly, with the experienced Italian coach…

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Mehrajuddin Wadoo names 22-player India U17 men’s squad for Myanmar friendlies

New Delhi, Oct 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) The India U17 men’s national team left for Myanmar on Friday for two international closed-door friendly matches against the hosts on October 4 and 7. Head Coach…

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When and where to watch India vs Brazil FIFA friendly: know all details

Kolkata, Oct 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) India will take on five-time world champions Brazil in a historic international friendly at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata on Saturday, with the match set to kick off…

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Jamil, Ancelotti share warm embrace before historic India vs Brazil clash

Kolkata, Oct 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti shared a warm moment with his Indian counterpart Khalid Jamil on Friday, embracing him and wishing him good luck ahead of the two…

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Nations League: Portugal win in Denmark, Klopp gets first Germany win

New Delhi, Oct 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) Portugal moved six points clear at their group summit after sealing a third win in as many games, while there was a maiden victory for Germany under Jurgen Klopp as…

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Kansas City: Carlos Queiroz, head coach of Ghana, attends a press conference ahead of the round of 32 match between Colombia and Ghana at the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Kansas City, the United States, July 2, 2026. (Photo: Xinhua via IANS)

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Carlos Queiroz departs as Ghana head coach after AFCON qualifiers loss

Accra, Oct 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Former Manchester United assistant and Real Madrid coach Carlos Queiroz has left his role as head coach of Ghana’s national team by mutual agreement, the Ghana Football…

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Football: Mumbai City confirm return of Farukh Choudhary for upcoming season

Mumbai, Oct 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Mumbai City have confirmed the return of Farukh Choudhary to the club, with the attacker signing a deal that will keep him at the club until the end of the 2026-27…

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‘We will get through this together’: Guardiola backs Man City after guilty verdict

New Delhi, Sep 30 (SocialNews.XYZ) Former Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has publicly thrown his support behind the club after an independent commission found the Premier League side guilty of…

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IFA Shield: Raposo’s goal guides Punjab FC past East Bengal to Group II top spot

Kolkata, Sep 30 (SocialNews.XYZ) A spectacular first-half strike from new Brazilian signing Diego Raposo was enough for Punjab FC to edge Indian Super League winner East Bengal FC 1-0 and secure the…

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Nations League: Spain beat Croatia, England battles to 2-0 win over Czechia

New Delhi, Sep 30 (SocialNews.XYZ) Lamine Yamal struck twice as Spain earned a 4-1 win at home against Croatia on Matchday 2 of the UEFA Nations League, while England battled to a 2-0 success in…

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Punjab FC sign former Levante midfielder Mickaël Malsa ahead of ISL 2026-27

Mohali, Sep 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) Punjab FC have strengthened their midfield ahead of the 2026-27 Indian Super League season with the signing of French midfielder Mickaël Ramon Vincent Malsa, who has…

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IFA Shield: Punjab FC aim to top group against East Bengal after dominant debut

Kolkata, Sep 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) Punjab FC will look to carry the momentum of their emphatic opening victory when they take on East Bengal FC in their final Group II fixture of the IFA Shield 2026-27…

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La Liga: Javier Aguirre to take things ‘one step at a time’ after taking over struggling Valencia

Madrid, Sep 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) Javier Aguirre said he will take things "one step at a time" as he took over at struggling La Liga outfit Valencia. The former Mexico national team coach returned to…

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Nations League: Greece stun Germany, Portugal beat Norway

New Delhi, Sep 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) Dimitris Kourbelis' deflected strike secured a first-ever victory for Greece against 2024/25 UEFA Nations League semi-finalists Germany, while Goncalo Ramos scored…

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MLS: Messi scores but Inter Miami fall 1-2 to Columbus Crew

Columbus, Sep 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) Inter Miami CF fell 2-1 on the road against the Columbus Crew in the MLS regular season fixture. Captain Lionel Messi scored the team’s goal with a spectacular free…

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Women’s football team to make historic Kolkata debut with two friendlies against Russia

Kolkata, Sep 27 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Indian women's national team will play their first-ever international matches in Kolkata, taking on Russia in two friendlies at the Kishore Bharati Krirangan on…

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UEFA Nations League: Spain sink England, Croatia edge Czechia

New Delhi, Sep 27 (SocialNews.XYZ) Spain's Mikel Oyarzabal scored the decisive goal to overcome England, while the evergreen Luka Modric starred as Croatia beat Czechia in UEFA Nations League games.…

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Ireland players vote to play Nations League fixtures against Israel

Dublin, Sep 27 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Republic of Ireland’s Nations League fixtures against Israel will go ahead after the players discussed the issue and a majority voted in favour of playing the…

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India U17 women lose to Philippines

New Delhi, Sep 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) The India U17 women’s team lost 2-4 to the Philippines in the first of two closed-door friendly matches at the Vagator Football Ground in Anjuna, Goa, on Saturday.…

26 Sept·Gopi

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IFA Shield: Punjab FC eye strong start under Dermitzakis in opener against Calcutta Customs

Kolkata, Sep 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) Punjab FC will start their campaign in IFA Shield 2026-27 against Calcutta Customs Club at Barasat Stadium near Kolkata on Sunday, hoping to make a good start after…

26 Sept·Gopi

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Nations League: Netherlands hold Klopp’s Germany, holders Portugal start with win

New Delhi, Sep 25 (SocialNews.XYZ) Jurgen Klopp's reign as Germany coach began with a draw as Cody Gakpo grabbed a last-gasp equaliser for Netherlands in the UEFA Nations League match. Meanwhile,…

25 Sept·Gopi

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Football: Indian men open blockbuster international window with clash with Panama

New Delhi, Sep 24 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Indian men's football team will start a series of international friendlies for the first time in its history with a blockbuster clash with Panama at the Sree…

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Barcelona: FC Barcelona's Anthony Gordon (2nd L) vies with Feyenoord's Givairo Read (2nd R) during the UEFA Champions League match between FC Barcelona and Feyenoord in Barcelona, Spain, on Sept. 9, 2026. (Photo: Xinhua via IANS)

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‘England should play to their strengths instead of copying Spain’: Gordon

London, Sep 24 (SocialNews.XYZ) England winger Anthony Gordon believes the national team should stop trying to copy Spain’s style of football and instead build their game around their own strengths.…

24 Sept·Gopi

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Super League Kerala set for another blockbuster season as Kannur Warriors enter as defending champions

New Delhi, Sep 24 (SocialNews.XYZ) After two strong seasons, the third edition of Super League Kerala is set to start with defending champions Kannur Warriors entering as the top contenders when they…

24 Sept·Gopi

Dallas: Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal greets spectators after the round of 16 match between Spain and Portugal at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Dallas Stadium in Dallas, the United States, July 6, 2026. (Photo: Xinhua via IANS)

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‘When they don’t want me, I will be first to go’: Ronaldo makes Portugal’s future clear

Lisbon, Sep 23 (SocialNews.XYZ) Cristiano Ronaldo has made it clear that he will continue to represent Portugal as long as the national team wants him, saying he would be the 'first one to go' if he…

23 Sept·Gopi

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Football: Punjab FC name 6 new players, revamped coaching staff for IFA Shield

Mohali, Sep 23 (SocialNews.XYZ) Punjab FC have announced six new players in their 24-member squad for the upcoming IFA Shield 2026-27 football tournament, which they will start with a clash with…

23 Sept·Gopi

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ISL 2026-27: Mumbai City FC steps up preparation under head coach Manolo Marquez

Mumbai, Sep 23 (SocialNews.XYZ) Mumbai City FC have stepped up preparations for the 2026-27 Indian Super League (ISL) season as the Islanders begin a new chapter under head coach Manolo Marquez. With…

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