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Schalkes goalkeeper Markus Schubert leaps for the ball that is saved by Schalkes Michael Gregoritsch, left, during the German Bundesliga soccer match between FC Schalke 04 and Borussia Moenchengladbach at the Arena in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, Friday, Jan. 17, 2020. AP/PTI(AP1_18_2020_000004A)

Big blow to Bundesliga restart plans as three test Covid-19 positive...

The club, however, would continue to train in preparation for the campaign to resume and carry out further tests

2 May 2020 7:59 AM IST

In this file photo taken on May 18, 2019, Paris Saint-Germains Brazilian defender Thiago Silva celebrates with the French Ligue 1 trophy. AFP Photo

PSG declared French Ligue 1 champions

PSG striker Kylian Mbappe and Monaco forward Wissam Ben Yedder finished as the top scorers with 18 goals

1 May 2020 8:19 AM IST

Brazilian football legend Pele being welcomed by former Indian footballer Chuni Goswami in Kolkata in 2015. PTI Photo

Legendary Indian footballer Chuni Goswami no more

His death came a little over a month after the passing away of another legendary Indian footballer PK Banerjee

30 April 2020 6:53 PM IST

Naymar of Paris Saint Germain. AFP Photo

PSG to be crowned Ligue 1 champions as standings frozen: report

LFP's board will ratify the recommendation and effectively hand PSG their seventh title in the last eight years

30 April 2020 3:41 PM IST

Minister warns Serie A return doubtful, federation boss fears...

France announced football and rugby cannot resume until the end of the summer, while Dutch called off season

30 April 2020 10:46 AM IST

Martin Braithwaite practicing at Camp Nou after sealing a dream move from Leganes to Barcelona. DC File Photo

I'm no quick fix, but destined to be at Barcelona: Martin Braithwaite

Braithwaite owes his toughness to the period he was in rehab with a broken leg at the age of 18

30 April 2020 9:42 AM IST

In this June 22, 1986, file photo Argentinas Diego Maradona (L) beats England goalkeeper Peter Shilton to a high ball and scores his first of two goals in a World Cup quarterfinal soccer match, in Mexico City. However, Maradona was accused of cheating that he punched the ball into Englands net and yet got away with it. To the fury of Englands defenders and goalkeeper Peter Shilton, Tunisian referee Ali Bin Nasser awarded the goal. AP Photo

Maradona pleads for 'Hand of God' to end pandemic

Argentina league, like most others in South America and Europe, has been stopped since since March 20 due to the...

30 April 2020 8:47 AM IST

Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter. AFP Photo

Police file reveals suspicions of Blatter's complicity in FIFA TV deal

Blatter-led FIFA didn't claim its share of profits from the deal but pursued the debt after Jack Warner opposed...

29 April 2020 6:17 PM IST

Derby coach cum player Wayne Rooney. DC File Photo

Derby thank Rooney for his role in wage deferral deal

Manager Phillip Cocu, his coaching staff, executives and non-playing staff have also deferred part of their salary

29 April 2020 3:20 PM IST

FC Barcelonas Lionel Messi, left, celebrates after scoring with his teammate Luis Suarez during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between FC Barcelona and Sevilla at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Wednesday, April 5, 2017.AP/ PTI(AP4_6_2017_000019B)

Not easy to play with Suarez and Messi, Saviola warns Martinez

Lautaro Martinez has been one of the stars of Serie A in 2019-20, scoring 16 goals in 31 appearances before the...

29 April 2020 12:02 PM IST

Paris St Germains players Kylian Mbappe (L) and Neymar attend the Milwaukee Bucks vs Charlotte Hornets NBA game in Paris. AP Photo

PSG could play Champions League matches abroad, says club president

Already in the quarter-finals of Champions League, PSG are yet to know their opponents as the round of 16 ties were not...

29 April 2020 11:16 AM IST

A STRICT NO-NO: Social distancing is a must during training. AFP Photo

La Liga set for individual training return on May 4

According to Spanish PM, this de-escalation phase will take six-eight weeks for the whole of Spain to get into...

29 April 2020 10:34 AM IST