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Champions League: Barcelona Fight Back, Liverpool Cruise as Bayern and Juventus March On

By SSI Bureau · 22 Jan 2026 · 6:49 AM IST

The UEFA Champions League delivered another night of gripping football on Wednesday, featuring dramatic turnarounds, commanding away wins and historic…

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Valverde Appointment Sparks Fresh Hope for Indian Women’s Football

By SSI Bureau · 21 Jan 2026 · 7:00 AM IST

New Delhi: The All India Football Federation has appointed renowned Costa Rican tactician Amelia Valverde as the head coach of…

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Champions League Round-up: Jesus inspires Arsenal perfection, Madrid run riot

By SSI Bureau · 21 Jan 2026 · 5:48 AM IST

Milan: UEFA Champions League Matchday 7 featured a packed schedule of fixtures across Europe, delivering goals, surprises and crucial results…

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Will This Be Remembered as the Most Chaotic AFCON Final Ever?

By Sohini Mukherjee · 19 Jan 2026 · 4:49 PM IST

Rabat: In one of the most dramatic finals in Africa Cup of Nations history, Senegal were crowned 2025 AFCON champions…

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Still Dreaming Big? Ashalata Devi Says India’s FIFA World Cup Hope Isn’t Over

By Sohini Mukherjee · 18 Jan 2026 · 3:15 PM IST

New Delhi :  The dream of seeing the Indian women’s football team play at the FIFA Women’s World Cup remains…

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Slot welcomes Salah back as Liverpool look to build momentum after AFCON exit

By SSI Bureau · 17 Jan 2026 · 8:10 AM IST

Liverpool: Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has expressed his delight at the imminent return of Mohamed Salah, underlining the forward’s…

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Barcelona Avoid Upset, Defeat Racing Santander to Reach Copa del Rey Quarterfinals

By SSI Bureau · 16 Jan 2026 · 10:08 AM IST

Santander, Jan 16:  Defending champions Barcelona safely navigated a tricky Copa del Rey test on Thursday night, defeating second-division leaders…

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Will He Stay or Will He Go? Robertson’s Liverpool Future Still Up in the Air

By Sohini Mukherjee · 15 Jan 2026 · 2:20 PM IST

Liverpool: Andy Robertson, one of Liverpool’s most influential players over the last decade, has once again addressed speculation over his…

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Real Madrid Crash Out of Copa del Rey in Arbeloa’s Debut After Shock Loss to Albacete

By SSI Bureau · 15 Jan 2026 · 5:56 AM IST

Albacete, Jan 15: Real Madrid’s Copa del Rey campaign ended in shock on Wednesday as they were defeated 3-2 by…

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Hosts Morocco Reach AFCON 2025 Final After Penalty Shootout Win Over Nigeria

By SSI Bureau · 15 Jan 2026 · 3:36 AM IST

Rabat, Jan 15:  Hosts Morocco booked their place in the final of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON)…

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Mané Sends Senegal into AFCON 2025 Final with Win Over Egypt

By SSI Bureau · 14 Jan 2026 · 11:07 PM IST

Tangier, January 15: A late strike from Sadio Mané powered Senegal into the final of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup…

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AFCON 2025: Morocco vs Nigeria — Hosts and Super Eagles collide in high-stakes semi-final

By SSI Bureau · 14 Jan 2026 · 10:33 AM IST

Rabat, Jan 14: Host nation Morocco will face Nigeria in the second semi-final of the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations…