In standard football (soccer), a team consists of 11 players: one goalkeeper and ten outfield players, divided into defenders, midfielders, and forwards. The game emphasizes continuous play and goals scored by getting the ball into the opposing team’s net. In contrast, American football teams are larger, with each team having 11 players on the field…
Image courtesy: Leo Messi/ Instagram Lionel Messi, regarded as one of the greatest soccer players in history, owes much of his success to his supportive and close-knit family. Growing up in Rosario, Argentina, alongside his three siblings—Rodrigo, Matías, and María Sol—Messi’s upbringing was deeply rooted in family values and love for soccer. Despite his global…
Image coutesy: X(Chelsea) As Christmas approaches, some of Europe’s biggest football clubs appeared to be distracted by holiday thoughts, resulting in a weekend of surprises. Heavyweights like Liverpool, Arsenal, Manchester City, Barcelona, Real Madrid, Juventus, and Bayern Munich all dropped points, while Chelsea seized the moment to emerge as the weekend’s big winners. With a…
Image courtesy: X The excitement for the 2025 UEFA Women’s European Championship ramped up on Monday as the draw was announced in Lausanne, Switzerland. Fresh off their historic victory at the Women’s World Cup, Spain now faces a challenging group stage in Euro 2025, where they’ve been drawn alongside Italy, Belgium, and Portugal. The tournament…
Image courtesy: X(FC Barcelona) Barcelona has suffered a major setback as their teenage forward, Lamine Yamal, will miss three to four weeks of action due to a ligament injury in his right ankle. The club confirmed on Monday that the 17-year-old sustained a grade 1 injury to his anterior tibiofibular ligament during Barcelona’s 1-0 loss…
Image courtesy: Chelsea FC via Getty Images Chelsea’s rise to second place in the Premier League table after their 2-1 win over Brentford on Sunday night was overshadowed by Tim Sherwood’s scathing critique of Nicolas Jackson. Despite scoring the winning goal, the Senegalese forward came under fire for his inconsistency, with Sherwood claiming he “plays…
Image Source: X(Man City) Manchester City, one of the world’s most prominent football clubs, has reported record revenues for the 2023-24 season, marking the third consecutive year of financial growth. For the year ending June 2024, the Premier League champions registered a total revenue of £715 million ($902.76 million), surpassing their previous record of £712…
Image courtesy: X(Indian football team) The Indian football team, fondly known as the Blue Tigers, is gearing up for the final round of the Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers. With the draw now concluded, fans and analysts are eager to see how India will navigate this crucial stage of the tournament. The group placements and schedule…
Saudi Arabia’s successful bid to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup stands as a masterclass in leveraging global influence, strategic investments, and sheer ambition. When FIFA formally announces the Gulf nation as the host on December 11, it will mark the culmination of a carefully orchestrated campaign that left Saudi Arabia as the sole bidder….
Image courtesy: X(AIFF/ The khel India) India should aim to break into the top-50 of the FIFA rankings within the next decade, Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya emphasized during a meeting with the All India Football Federation (AIFF). The discussion, held on Thursday, highlighted India’s football potential, strategic plans for talent development, and the government’s commitment…
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