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Naples: Arsenal's head coach Mikel Arteta reacts during the UEFA Champions League match between Napoli and Arsenal in Naples, Italy, Sept. 9, 2026. (Photo: Xinhua via IANS)

Arsenal tie down Arteta with improved contract after title-winning season: Report

London, Sep 22 (SocialNews.XYZ) North London club Arsenal have reached an agreement with manager Mikel Arteta on an improved contract, ending months of discussions over the Spaniard's future at the…

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Madrid: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee with La Liga President Javier Tebas and others during the siging of an MoU between West Bengal Government and La Liga at a programme organised as part of the Bengal Global Business Summit, in Madrid on Thursday, September 14, 2023. (Photo: IANS/@AITCofficial)

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Real Madrid hit out at Tebas, demand change in La Liga leadership

Madrid, Sep 22 (SocialNews.XYZ) Real Madrid have launched a fresh attack on La Liga president Javier Tebas, describing his repeated criticism of the club as ‘intolerable’ and calling for a change in…

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Calicut FC player dies in bike crash, teammate critically injured, Keralam CM condoles

Kozhikode Sep 21 (SocialNews.XYZ) Football in Kerala was plunged into grief after Calicut FC defender Rijohn Jose, 29, died in a bike accident in Kozhikode late Sunday night, just days before the…

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Kolkata: East Bengal players, officials and members celebrate the club’s maiden Indian Super League (ISL) title with the trophy at the East Bengal Club tent, in Kolkata on Friday, May 22, 2026. (Photo: IANS/Kuntal Chakrabarty)

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Karan Yadav appointed CEO of Indian Super League

New Delhi, Sep 21 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Indian Super League (ISL) on Monday announced the appointment of Karan Yadav as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO), handing him the role at a crucial time as…

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MLS: Messi’s Inter Miami play out 2-2 against San Diego

Miami, Sep 21 (SocialNews.XYZ) Inter Miami CF played out a 2-2 draw at home against San Diego FC in MLS regular season action. Goals from captain Lionel Messi and striker Luis Suarez secured the point…

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Monterrey: Alexander Isak of Sweden celebrates his score during the group F match between Sweden and Tunisia at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Estadio Monterrey in Monterrey, Mexico, on June 14, 2026. (Xinhua via IANS)

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Premier League: Isak strike helps Liverpool edge Bournemouth 1-0

Bournemouth, Sep 20 (SocialNews.XYZ) Alexander Isak scored just before the hour mark as Liverpool secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Bournemouth in the Premier League at the Vitality Stadium on…

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(131016) -- LONDON, Oct. 16, 2013 (Xinhua) -- Andros Townsend (L) of England shoots during the 2014 World Cup Qualifiers match against Poland in London, England, on Oct.15, 2013. England won 2-0 and qualified to the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil. (Xinhua/Yin Gang)

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Andros Townsend ran over by pitch roller in Thailand, jokes Stoke away ‘wasn’t bad’

New Delhi, Sep 20 (SocialNews.XYZ) Former England footballer Andros Townsend was ran over by a pitch roller in Thailand during warm-up for his Thai League 1 side PT Prachuap. Townsend shared the video…

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Premier League: Manzambi, Jackson, Buendia strike as Aston Villa beat Tottenham 3-2

London, Sep 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Aston Villa secured their first Premier League victory of the season after beating Tottenham Hotspur 3-2 in an entertaining clash at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on…

19 Sept·Gopi

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La Liga: Madrid derby in focus as Atletico host Real with more than pride at stake

Madrid, Sep 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Atletico Madrid will host city rivals Real Madrid in the first Madrid derby of the La Liga season on Sunday, with both sides looking to head into the international…

19 Sept·Gopi

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Admiration can wait for 90 minutes, says Akash Mishra ahead of triple friendlies

New Delhi, Sep 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) The prospect of facing Panama, Brazil and Uruguay on home soil has added to the excitement around the Indian camp, but defender Akash Mishra knows the Blue Tigers…

19 Sept·Gopi

Dallas: Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal reacts during 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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Ronaldo ends retirement speculation as Portugal name Nations League squad

Lisbon, Sep 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) Cristiano Ronaldo has ended speculation over his international future after being named in Portugal’s squad for their upcoming UEFA Nations League fixtures, with new…

18 Sept·Gopi

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Fermin Lopez returns as World Champions Spain announce squad for Nations League

Madrid, Sep 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) Fresh from their historic 2026 FIFA World Cup triumph, Spain will return to international action with a 26-member squad for the opening fixtures of the UEFA Nations…

18 Sept·Gopi

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La Liga: Barcelona goalkeeper Joan Garcia ruled out of Sevilla clash due to knee injury

Madrid, Sep 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) Barcelona goalkeeper Joan Garcia has been ruled out of Saturday’s La Liga trip to Sevilla after suffering a minor knee injury, with the setback also forcing him to…

18 Sept·Gopi

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - JULY 05: Thomas Tuchel, Manager of England, speaks to players at the hydration break during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 match between Mexico and England at Mexico City Stadium on July 05, 2026 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images)

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Palmer, Trent return as Tuchel names England squad for Nations League campaign

London, Sep 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) Cole Palmer and Trent Alexander-Arnold have returned to the England squad after missing the FIFA World Cup 2026, as head coach Thomas Tuchel named a 27-member team for…

18 Sept·Gopi

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‘It’s a full circle moment’: Ryan Williams excited for Kanteerava homecoming in India blue

New Delhi, Sep 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) Ryan Williams is set for a memorable homecoming when he returns to Bengaluru’s Sree Kanteerava Stadium in India’s colours for the first time, three years after…

18 Sept·Gopi

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Diaz out as Colombia unveil new-look squad

Bogota, Sep 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) Birmingham City midfielder Jhon Solis and Zenit St. Petersburg defender Kevin Andrade were among 11 uncapped players named in Colombia's squad on Thursday for…

18 Sept·Gopi

London: Malick Yalcouye (C) of Brighton & Hove Albion celebrates after scoring during the English Premier League match between Chelsea and Brighton & Hove Albion in London, Britain, on Aug. 30, 2026. (Photo: Xinhua via IANS)

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Premier League Matchweek 5: Haaland, Liverpool, Arsenal and more headline key storylines

New Delhi, Sep 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) The 2026/27 Premier League season is only four rounds old, but Matchweek 5 already offers several intriguing statistical narratives. Manchester City are chasing a…

17 Sept·Gopi

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‘SLK took me by surprise’: I-League winning coach Andrey Chernyshov on support for football in Kerala

New Delhi, Sep 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) Super League Kerala club Kannur Warriors' manager Andrey Chernyshov was surprised by the fan base and the support for football in Kerala when he took over as head…

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‘Work with kids, bring good coaches’: Andrey Chernyshov on improving football in India

New Delhi, Sep 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) Russian coach Andrey Chernyshov emphasised the need for India to work extensively in youth football and with children, and to bring in good coaches into the Indian…

17 Sept·Gopi

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‘We want to win SLK again, but it won’t be easy’: Kannur Warriors manager Andrey Chernyshov

New Delhi, Sep 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) Newly appointed Kannur Warriors manager Andrey Chernyshov wants to guide the club to its second consecutive title in the Super League Kerala, but admits it won't be…

17 Sept·Gopi

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India drawn with Bahrain, Cameroon, Grenada, Laos and Senegal in FIFA U15 World Cup

New Delhi, Sep 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) India have been drawn in Group K alongside Bahrain, Cameroon, Grenada, Laos and Senegal in the inaugural FIFA U15 World Cup, which will be held in Baku in October.…

17 Sept·Gopi

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Isak looks for strong season with Liverpool to make it worth for ‘late-night’ Indian fans

New Delhi, Sep 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) Liverpool forward Alexander Isak heaped praise on the Indian support for his club as he wants a strong season to make the late-night watching Indian fans feel it was…

17 Sept·Gopi

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Messi’s record-breaking 100th goal guides Inter Miami to Campeones Cup victory

Miami, Sep 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) Lionel Messi etched his name in the history books once again as he scored the 100th goal for Inter Miami as they secured a 2-0 victory over LIGA MX side Cruz Azul to win…

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Levante-Athletic Bilbao La Liga match postponed after heavy rain in Valencia

Valencia, Sep 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) The La Liga match between Levante UD and Athletic Club has been suspended due to heavy rainfall and the condition of the pitch. Adverse weather conditions and the…

17 Sept·Gopi

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Brighton knock Man Utd out of the Carabao Cup; Villa, Everton, Fleetwood progress to Rd-4

London, Sep 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) Manchester United were knocked out of the Carabao Cup at Old Trafford as they fought back from two goals down to reach the fourth round, while Aston Villa, Everton and…

17 Sept·Gopi

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La Liga: Barca in seventh heaven against Racing, Atletico beat Osasuna

Madrid, Sep 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) FC Barcelona remained top of La Liga with six wins from six after thrashing Racing Santander 7-2 at Camp Nou. The newly promoted visitor made eight changes from the…

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New Jersey: Luis de la Fuente (R), head coach of Spain, holds the trophy during the awarding ceremony 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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Spain’s FIFA WC winning coach De la Fuente to extend contract until 2032

Madrid, Sep 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) Spain's World Cup-winning coach Luis de la Fuente has agreed to sign a contract extension to remain in charge until 2032, Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) president…

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‘Quite poor’ to let VAR controversy overshadow City’s derby display, says Maresca

Manchester, Sep 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca urged the focus to remain on his side’s battling performance in their 1-0 win over Manchester United, saying the debate around…

16 Sept·Gopi

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‘We have to move on and get back to winning ways’: Carrick ahead of Brighton clash

Manchester, Sep 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick has urged his players to put their narrow Manchester derby defeat behind them quickly as they prepare to face Brighton…

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‘Winning first four games gives us confidence to retain Premier League title’: Ben White

New Delhi, Sep 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) Arsenal defender Ben White believes the reigning Premier League champions have gained significant confidence from their perfect start to the 2026-27 season and can…

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