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Neymar Jr. finds himself at the center of another controversy over sexist remark at a female referee in Brazil.

Borussia Dortmund's 2025-26 Bundesliga campaign is statistically among their best ever, but their hopes of major honours this season have been derailed by a poor record against top sides.

Napoli and AC Milan will face off on Monday with Serie A leaders Inter Milan in their sights, but the return of domestic football over Easter has been completely overshadowed by the fallout from Italy failing to reach yet another World Cup.

Liverpool face a daunting trip to Manchester City in the standout tie of the FA Cup quarter-finals this weekend as Mohamed Salah seeks to end nine spectacular seasons at Anfield on a high.

Barcelona winger Raphinha's untimely injury heaps further pressure on teenage star Lamine Yamal ahead of the club's triple-header against Atletico Madrid.

Kerala Sports Minister V Abdurahiman on Thursday said that Lionel Messi's Argentina football team allegedly deceived the state by not coming to play a match even after receiving money for it.

Thomas Tuchel said Phil Foden's place in England's World Cup squad is "not a guarantee" after failing once more to hit peak form for the Three Lions.

FIFA raised its top ticket price for the World Cup final to $10,990 (approximately Rs 10.19 lakh) during the glitch-hampered reopening of sales Wednesday after the 48-team field for this year's tournament was finalized.

The 20-year-old Argentinian was accused of making a racist insult towards Vinicius Jr in February, while covering his mouth with his shirt.

Defending champion Arsenal advanced to the Women's Champions League semi-finals despite a 1-0 loss to Chelsea in a London derby on Wednesday.

Tensions are rising at Borussia Dortmund after centre-back Nico Schlotterbeck said a contract extension sought by the club remains far from being agreed.

The phase for the event in the United States, Mexico and Canada involves more than 3 million tickets.

FIFA president Gianni Infantino told AFP Tuesday that Iran "will be at the World Cup" and will play their group matches in the United States as scheduled, despite the Middle East war.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Tuesday promised to "continue to support" Iran's preparations for the World Cup as he met the Iranian national team for the first time since the U.S. and Israel launched airstrikes on the country a month ago.

Robert Lewandowski signaled he may have played his last game for Poland after narrowly missing out on a World Cup spot.

Williams was included in India's squad after FIFA cleared his change of association.

Iran coach Graham Arnold challenged his players to "shock the world" after Iraq became the 48th and final team to qualify for the World Cup with a nerve-shredding 2-1 win over Bolivia.

Italy have failed to qualify for FIFA World Cup for three consecutive editions, despite winning the 2020 European Championships.