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Cole Palmer had a dream final for Chelsea as he scored two goals and provided an assist in their 3-0 win over Paris Saint-Germain in the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 final. Palmer scored in the 22nd and 30th minutes and assisted Joao Pedro’s goal in the 43rd minute. Heading into the match, PSG were considered favourites, especially being the current UEFA Champions League winners and having defeated Inter Miami and Real Madrid in style on their way to the final. But Palmer stepped up in the big game, guiding Chelsea to the title. Palmer was named the Golden Ball…

Chelsea stunned UEFA Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) with a 3-0 win in the final of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025. But the result was overshadowed by an ugly brawl between players after the final whistle. PSG coach Luis Enrique was seen trying to separate players during the chaos. However, a video clip went viral on social media, showing Enrique pushing Chelsea forward Joao Pedro to the ground. Tensions had already flared in the 86th minute, when PSG’s Joao Neves received a red card for pulling the hair of Chelsea defender Marc Cucurella. Things boiled over after the…

Emami East Bengal FC have officially announced the signing of Indian national team forward Edmund Lalrindika from Inter Kashi FC on a three-year contract for an undisclosed transfer fee. The 26-year-old attacker, who hails from Mizoram, will don the coveted jersey number 10 as he returns to the Red & Gold Brigade after a five-year hiatus. Edmund, a versatile forward capable of operating as a striker, winger, or attacking midfielder, previously featured for East Bengal during the 2019-20 I-League season, on loan from Bengaluru FC. He made a strong impression by providing an assist on his debut in the Kolkata…

The Indian Men’s Football Team has hit a new low, officially dropping to the 133rd position in the latest FIFA World Rankings — the nation’s worst standing in nine years. This decline follows consecutive defeats to Thailand in an international friendly and to Hong Kong in the AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers. India is now ranked 24th among 46 Asian nations. The Blue Tigers endured a winless 2024, a period that saw the sacking of head coach Igor Stimac and the appointment of Spaniard Manolo Marquez. However, Marquez’s tenure did little to reverse the team’s fortunes. Under his leadership, India managed…

Chelsea have secured their spot in the final of the ongoing FIFA Club World Cup 2025 after a commanding 2-0 victory over Brazilian side Fluminense in the semi-final. The player of the match was none other than Joao Pedro, the club’s latest signing, who scored both goals and made an instant impact just six days after joining the Blues from Brighton & Hove Albion. Facing his former club in such a high-stakes match was clearly an emotional moment for the Brazilian forward. Despite netting twice and propelling his new team into the final, Pedro refrained from celebrating too much out…

Emami East Bengal FC have secured the services of promising centre-back Martand Raina from Rajasthan United FC on a three-year contract. The 24-year-old defender, who impressed in the 2024-25 I-League season, will wear jersey number 16 for the Red & Gold Brigade. A towering presence at the back, Raina stood out for his consistency and attacking contributions in the I-League. He made 21 appearances last season, clocked 1,766 minutes, and netted four goals—becoming the highest-scoring centre-back in the competition. Welcoming Raina to the club, East Bengal’s Head of Football, Thangboi Singto, said, “Raina is a key addition to our squad…

Despite being one of the most consistent teams in the ILT20 since its inception, Desert Vipers are still chasing their elusive maiden title. With two finals in three seasons under their belt, the Vipers have certainly proven themselves as a strong unit in the league. However, silverware has so far remained out of reach. Last season, the Vipers fell short once again as they were defeated by the Dubai Capitals in a hard-fought final, losing by four wickets. As the countdown begins for the fourth season of the ILT20, there is renewed hope among the Vipers’ faithful that this year…

Lalit Modi I feel everything inside me exploded when I was just told that IPL has finally become the most valuable sports brand globally. I always knew it would. But never imagined that it will be in such a short time span. In my heart I always had a feeling that it would. But that was a feeling – and one would say I am biased as I created it. It was natural for me to claim that it is the best sports product. Each one claims his is the best film or the best book. That’s how creators are,…

Emami East Bengal FC on Saturday confirmed that forward Vishnu PV has signed a two-year contract extension, securing his stay at the club until the end of the 2027–28 season. The 23-year-old attacker, who joined the club in mid-2023, was East Bengal’s joint-leading scorer in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024–25 season with four goals. Over the course of the campaign, Vishnu featured in 22 ISL matches, scoring four goals and providing three assists. His performances, which also included 38 successful dribbles and 115 duels won in 1,459 minutes of action, earned him the ISL Emerging Player of the Month…

In a revealing interview with MARCA, former India coach Manolo Márquez has shed light on the timeline and reasons behind his departure from the national football team. Contrary to the timing of the AIFF’s official announcement, Márquez confirmed that he had already submitted his resignation in April, months before the federation made it public. “I resigned in April, but they asked me to take the June transfer window,” Márquez told the Spanish sports daily, adding the AIFF spent a month trying to persuade him to stay. While the national team’s performance had been underwhelming, the former Las Palmas and Hyderabad…