Nepal’s football crisis deepens as FIFA suspension threatens the country's first-ever absence from the SAFF Championship, prompting growing calls for government intervention. There are two countri...
Kathmandu. As Nepal's participation in the SAFF Championship 2026 remains uncertain, All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) suspended Technical Director and former national team captain Hari Khadka ...
KATHMANDU, Aug 2: Nepal will be able to participate in the SAFF Championship to be held in Bangladesh in November only if the Federation of International Football Association (FIFA) lifts its suspe...
Agencies, Rio De Janeiro, July 31: Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed Neymar, Casemiro and Danilo will not play for Brazil again after the nation’s World Cup exit this summer.
20th July 2026, Kathmandu Discover how France captain Kylian Mbappé made history with 10 goals to win consecutive Golden Boots at the FIFA World Cup 2026, alongside Spain’s Rodri claiming the Gold...
Kathmandu, June 25 The International Football Federation (FIFA) has suspended the All Nepal Football Association (ANFA). The Bureau of the FIFA Council decided on Wednesday to suspend ANFA until ...
Drawn in Group A with hosts Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Bhutan, Nepal face exclusion if the ban remains beyond September 13. Nepal have been drawn into Group A alongside hosts Bangladesh, Sri Lanka,...
Kathmandu. Kazi Mohammed Salahuddin has been re-elected as the President of the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF). Salahuddin, who is also the President of the Bangladesh Football Federation,...
KATHMANDU, July 21: The South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) has confirmed that the SAFF Men’s Championship will be held in Bangladesh from November 4 to 17, ending months of uncertainty over the...
Nepal’s dream of winning the SAFF Women’s Championship title has once again remained unfulfilled. This time, the Nepali women’s team couldn’t even make it to the final. Notably, star striker Sabitr...
Tearful Argentina coach says the team gave everything in defeat and will reflect on his future after losing the World Cup final to Spain. Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni said his team gave their...
Kathmandu. Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa has welcomed the decision of the International Football Federation (FIFA) to withdraw its plan to bring ...
MADRID, July 20: Spain's World Cup winners headed home on Monday to a heroes' welcome in Madrid, where a million fans are expected to greet them after a night of raucous celebrations across the cou...
The Nepali women’s football team, which has reached the final six times out of seven editions held so far and lost each time, was beaten by Bangladesh in the finals of the last two editions. This t...
France striker Kylian Mbappe became the World Cup’s all-time leading scorer with 22 goals. France striker Kylian Mbappe became the World Cup’s all-time leading scorer with 22 goals when he netted ...
Kathmandu. Roberto Mancini has been appointed as the head coach of the Italian national football team for the second time. Mancini was appointed the day after Andrea Pirlo announced he would not t...
England face France in the FIFA World Cup 2026 third-place playoff as Kylian Mbappé, Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham vie for the Golden Boot, with Mbappé aiming to overtake Lionel Messi in the race.
Bukayo Saka scored a hat-trick as England held off a stunning France fightback to claim a 6-4 victory in a madcap Miami thriller on Saturday. Bukayo Saka scored a hat-trick as England held off a...
Paris . Former Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane has been appointed the new head coach of the French national football team. Didier Deschamps' 14-year tenure, the longest-serving manager for Fra...
ATLANTA, July 16: Thomas Tuchel was appointed in a blaze of publicity, stating his aim was to add a second star to the England shirt with a another World Cup win.
From world-renowned tacticians to rising managers, foreign coaches have found Nepal’s football bureaucracy a tougher opponent than any on the pitch. Around a month ago, Guglielmo Arena arrived at ...
Rome. Former footballer Andrei Pirlo has been out of the race for the main coach of the Italian national team after being embroiled in controversy due to his relationship with a Russian betting com...
LOS ANGELES, July 11: England lock horns with Norway in a World Cup quarter-final in Miami on Friday that pits Harry Kane against Erling Haaland in a mouthwatering battle of elite sharpshooters.
Aashish Rai was once a promising midfielder. Then came a devastating injury and a funding crisis, compounded by ANFA’s indifference. Aashish Rai had spent his childhood chasing one dream—to don th...
Munich. Formal talks are to be held between England captain Harry Kane and German champions Bayern Munich regarding a new contract. Kane's current contract expires at the end of next season. Howev...
KATHMANDU, July 6: Brazilian star Neymar has announced his retirement from international football after Brazil's 2-1 defeat to Norway national football team in the Round of 16 of the FIFA World Cup...
England overturn first-half deficit as Jude Bellingham scores twice, including an extra-time winner, to set up a World Cup semi-final against Argentina or Switzerland. Jude Bellingham scored twice...
London. The Norwegian Football Federation is considering filing a formal complaint with FIFA's ethics committee regarding the decision to automatically waive a one-game ban for American striker Fol...
UNITED STATES, July 4: Mohamed Salah scored the coolest of penalties as Egypt made history by beating Australia 4-2 on spot-kicks to reach the World Cup last 16 on Friday. A tense affair in which ...
Jude Bellingham scores twice and Harry Kane adds a penalty as England withstand a spirited Mexico fightback after Jarell Quansah’s red card to book a last-eight meeting with Norway. Ten-man Englan...
Kathmandu. The upgrade of the Pepsi-Cola Football Ground in Kathmandu Metropolitan City-32 is progressing rapidly. An 11-a-side artificial turf field is being constructed here with the financial i...
MUNICH, July 3: Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann has resigned following his team's shock last-32 exit from the World Cup at the hands of Paraguay, several media reported on Friday.
Mbappe’s second-half penalty seals a hard-fought 1-0 victory in sweltering conditions, sending France into a quarter-final against Morocco. Kylian Mbappe converted a second-half penalty as France ...
Kathmandu. In the ongoing final clash for the FIFA World Cup 2026 title, defending champions Argentina and European champions Spain played to a goalless draw in the first half. In the highly tense ...
KATHMANDU, July 2: The government has pledged to end corruption and political interference in the All Nepal Football Association (ANFA), saying the country's football governing body should be led b...
Embolo and Ndoye seal 2-0 win as Swiss counter-attacking plan pays off. Switzerland striker Breel Embolo struck early and winger Dan Ndoye added a second as their side cruised to a 2-0 win over Al...
New York. FIFA will present a special 'World Cup Champion Ring' to the winning team of the World Cup final match between Argentina and Spain to be held on Sunday. BBC has reported that US President...
SEATTLE, July 2: Youri Tielemans scored the latest winner in World Cup history as Belgium mounted an incredible comeback from two goals down to beat Senegal 3-2 and qualify for the last 16 of the W...
Austria coach says limiting the teenage winger’s influence will be crucial as his side seek to end Spain’s 34-match unbeaten run and reach the last 16. Austria coach Ralf Rangnick said football fa...
England was on the verge of reaching their first men's World Cup final since 1966. With the clock at 84 minutes in the Atlanta Stadium, they held a 1-0 lead over defending champions Argentina. But ...
MONTERREY, June 30: Morocco coach Mohamed Ouabhi believes his team is primed to make a deep run at the World Cup, declaring that the Atlas Lions could be "unstoppable" if they play to their potenti...
Harry Kane scored twice in the final 15 minutes to see England through to the World Cup round of 16. Harry Kane scored twice in the final 15 minutes to see England through to the World Cup round ...
Britain. Despite being defeated by Argentina in the World Cup semi-final, England's head coach Thomas Tuchel has the full support of the Football Association (FA). He is expected to remain England'...
KATHMANDU, June 26: As football fans around the world celebrate the FIFA World Cup in North America, Nepali football has been plunged into uncertainty after FIFA suspended the All Nepal Football As...
Youri Tielemans struck a 125th-minute penalty as Belgium rallied from two goals down and defeated Senegal 3-2 after extra time in their World Cup last 32 clash in Seattle on Wednesday. Youri Tiele...
Kathmandu. In the FIFA World Cup semi-final against Spain, the first half looked disappointing for French captain Kylian Mbappé. Mbappé, considered the world's best forward, was completely 'locked...
TIJUANA, June 19: Iran's World Cup team will lodge a complaint with FIFA claiming they are being subjected to travel restrictions during the tournament in North America, the Iranian football federa...
AFC says Nepal’s youth national teams can compete in continental qualifiers if ANFA’s suspension is lifted before July and August deadlines. The Asian Football Confederation has informed the All N...
Dallas. Ahead of the first semi-final match of the World Cup 2026, France defender Ibrahima Konate said on Sunday that they are not afraid of Spain but are aware of the opponent's quality and their...
UNITED STATES, June 17: Kylian Mbappe scored twice as France launched their bid for a third World Cup crown with a 3-1 victory over Senegal in Group I on Tuesday. Real Madrid star Mbappe took his ...
Les Bleus will not take anything for granted and will do their homework, Mbappe warned. Kylian Mbappe has been on Lionel Messi’s heels as both players break new ground in World Cup scoring, but t...
Agency. Former Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola's name has come up in discussion as the new head coach of the Italy national football team. According to various international media, high officia...
LOS ANGELES, June 16: Coach Amir Ghalenoei said Iran is the "most oppressed team in the World Cup" after his players were informed they must travel back to Mexico immediately after their opening ga...
Mbappe scores twice as France overwhelm Sweden with a dominant attacking display, setting up a last-16 clash with Paraguay after a convincing 3-0 World Cup victory. France uncorked a Champagne per...
Kathmandu. After reaching the FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinals by defeating Switzerland 3-1 in extra time, Argentina captain Lionel Messi celebrated the victory emotionally. Immediately after the ga...
TEHRAN, June 9: Iran's football federation on Tuesday said the United States has revoked its allocation of tickets for its World Cup group games, accusing the co-host of obstructing the attendance ...
Messi comes off the bench to seal 3-1 win over Jordan, becoming first player to score in seven straight World Cup finals matches. Lionel Messi etched his name deeper into World Cup folklore, becom...
New York. After Jude Bellingham scored the first goal for England against Mexico at the Azteca Stadium, he and Harry Kane were the last to come out of the celebration crowd. Even after the first ro...
KATHMANDU, June 3: Sixth-time runners-up Nepal’s national women’s football team remains determined to win its first-ever title as it advances to the final stages of the eighth edition of the SAFF W...
Davinson Sánchez has a late goal ruled out for offside as Colombia finish first in Group K on seven points, while Portugal advance as runners-up to set up a round-of-32 clash with Croatia. Portuga...
The 'Player of the Match' award for the 2026 FIFA World Cup is causing considerable debate. After Spain defeated Belgium 2-1 in the quarter-finals, Lamine Yamal won this award, but many football an...
BUENOS AIRES, May 30: Lionel Messi was among 26 players named in Argentina's squad on Thursday for the FIFA World Cup, which begins next month in the United States, Mexico and Canada.
FIFA’s suspension of ANFA didn’t come from outside. It was a slow and deliberate result of the incompetence of the very people entrusted to protect the sport. While Prime Minister Balendra Shah wa...
New York. The Football Association of Argentina (AFA) has indicated that its official email account has been targeted by a cyber attack (hacked). The association made such a claim after messages c...
Injuries limited Neymar during Brazil’s 2026 qualifying campaign. But he was influential when he played, scoring twice and contributing three assists in four appearances. After Brazil defeated Hai...
Colombia. After failing to score a goal in the World Cup's Round of 16 match against Switzerland, Colombia's midfielder Jaminton Campaz has received death threats. The Colombian Football Federation...
A costly South Korean goalkeeper mistake opens the door for Luis Romo, while a late double-save from Raúl Rangel preserves the crucial shutout. Mexico booked their place in the World Cup knockout ...
Kathmandu. Jorge Jesus has been appointed as the new head coach of the Portuguese national football team. He has been appointed on a four-year contract until the 2030 World Cup, which Portugal will...
The defending champions make a strong statement as Messi’s hat-trick silences doubts and keeps their title defence on track. Lionel Messi scored a majestic hat-trick to equal the all-time World Cu...
Mexico City. England midfielder Jordan Henderson's wrist will be operated on. He was injured while celebrating victory in the Round of 16 match against Mexico. Due to this injury, the possibility ...
France captain becomes the nation’s all-time leading scorer with a brace as Les Bleus overcome a spirited Senegal challenge to open their World Cup campaign with victory. Kylian Mbappe struck twic...
Kathmandu. In a thrilling FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 match, Belgium has regained the lead against the USA. In the 33rd minute of the game, Charles De Ketelaere scored his second personal goal...
Daichi Kamada’s late equaliser earns Japan a point after twice coming from behind against the Netherlands in an entertaining Group F opener in Arlington. Japan showed their battling qualities to s...
New Jersey. Neymar has said he will no longer play for the Brazil national team. He announced his retirement after being eliminated from the tournament following a 2-1 defeat to Norway in the last ...
Four-time champions secure their first opening-match World Cup victory since 2014, easing concerns after recent tournament disappointments and boosting confidence ahead of tougher Group E tests. G...
Mexico City. With the help of two goals from Jude Bellingham, England has taken a 2-1 lead against co-host Mexico in the FIFA World Cup in a very exciting first half. In the last 16 clash held in ...
Nagelsmann also said Nathaniel Brown would earn a first World Cup appearance in their Group E opener on Sunday and that, importantly for Germany’s chances, Neuer has found his rhythm in time for th...
Mexico City. Mexico conceded two goals in two minutes but scored one against England. Julian Quinones scored in the 43rd minute. Earlier, England had taken a 2-0 lead in the first half against FIF...
John McGinn’s first-half goal seals historic win as Scotland hold firm under late pressure to top Group C and revive knockout hopes in the expanded 2026 World Cup format. Scotland, roared on by th...
Mexico City. Players and staff of Mexico, a co-host nation of the Football World Cup, have been forced to return expensive watches gifted by popular content creator 'SteveWillDoIt'. The American Y...
Irankunda, Metcalfe on target as Socceroos halt Turkey’s return in Group D opener. Australia spoiled Turkey’s return to the World Cup stage after 24 years by securing a 2-0 victory in their Group ...
Dallas. Egypt's head coach Hossam Hassan has dedicated the historic victory in the World Cup knockout stage against Australia to the Palestinian people. With this victory of Egypt, celebrations wer...
John McGinn’s first-half goal seals historic win as Scotland hold firm under late pressure to top Group C and revive knockout hopes in the expanded 2026 World Cup format. Scotland, roared on by th...
Mexico City. After Mexico defeated Ecuador 2-0 in the knockout stage of the FIFA World Cup, 3 people died from suffocation in the crowd during a massive celebration in the capital city of Mexico Ci...
Fireworks lit up the Nemesio Diez stadium at the final whistle as Mexico signed off their World Cup preparations in style ahead of next Thursday’s opener against South Africa. Mexico came from beh...
New Jersey. France's World Cup rivals do not just have to fear their dangerous finishing. The spirit and unity of this very talented 'Les Bleus' team must also be worrying the remaining teams in th...
Another SAFF disappointment has intensified concerns over whether Nepal can finally turn promise into silverware before a celebrated era comes to an end. Nepali players’ heads were down. They were...
New York. ‘Now it’s your turn, Messi’. Football fans have speculated that Kylian Mbappé said this to Lionel Messi after France’s recent spectacular victory in the FIFA World Cup 2026. As the matc...
The 32-year-old Kane’s scoring record and influence for club and country are beyond dispute, but recent tournaments have exposed a reliance that edges into vulnerability. England enter another Wor...
New York. French captain Kylian Mbappe has advanced his team by performing brilliantly against Sweden in the final 32 match of the FIFA World Cup 2026. Mbappe, known as the most decisive player in...
Lionel Scaloni’s men have kept the core of the squad that won at Qatar 2022, went on to retain the Copa America in 2024 and then topped South America’s qualifying group with ease. Dripping talent...
Kathmandu. Former All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) President Karma Shering Sherpa has been released on bail. Sherpa, who was arrested on charges of fraud and criminal breach of trust, was rele...
After 16 years in the national team, the midfielder finally scored her first international goal—adding another chapter to a career defined by leadership, sacrifice and consistency. There are Nepal...
Kathmandu. In the exciting competition of the final 32 of the FIFA World Cup 2026, Morocco has drawn 1-1 with the Netherlands by scoring a goal in injury time. In the match that ended goalless in ...
Messi captained Argentina to their third World Cup title in Qatar in 2022 and is expected to lead the team again in what could be his sixth appearance at the tournament. Lionel Messi is dealing wi...
Seoul. After failing to reach the knockout stage of the World Cup, South Korea's men's national football team head coach Hong Myung-bo has resigned from his post. His resignation came after Korea'...
Gita Rana’s deflected effort gives Nepal a narrow win in Goa as the six-time runners-up struggle without injured striker Sabitra Bhandari and miss several chances against Bhutan. One lucky goal wa...
Kathmandu. Ayase Ueda has calmly developed into Japan's most reliable attacking weapon. He will be a key player to watch when the 'Samurai Blue' face Brazil in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32. ...
New York. The infamous 1982 World Cup match in Spain, 'The Disgrace of Gijon,' has been haunting Austria and Algeria for 44 years. In the final group stage match, both teams advanced to the next r...
The expanded 2026 FIFA World Cup has seen the most disappointing and shameful performance by Asian nations in history. Despite a record nine teams from the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) reach...
Kathmandu. In the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group 'A' match, Mexico has taken a 2-0 lead against the Czech Republic. The first half of the match held at the Mexico City Stadium ended in a goalless draw....
Toronto. Qatar midfielder Asim Madibo has been banned for five games after committing a serious foul on Canada's midfielder Ismael Kone during the match. In the match held last Thursday, Madibo, 2...
Tokyo. After the World Cup football matches ended, Japanese football fans, who have been receiving worldwide praise for years for cleaning the stadium, have faced severe criticism in their own coun...
Philadelphia. Brazil's star forward Neymar will not play in Brazil's second World Cup match against Haiti due to a hamstring injury. The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) confirmed on Thursda...
Toronto. Ivory Coast forward Elye Wahi will not be going to Canada for the important World Cup match against Germany to be held in Toronto this week. The Ivorian Football Federation (FIF) stated o...
Kathmandu. In the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group 'A' match, Mexico has secured a place in the knockout stage by defeating South Korea 1-0. Co-host nation Mexico has become the first team in the competi...
Kathmandu. In the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group 'A' match, the competition between Mexico and South Korea is goalless at the end of the first half. In the match held at Estadio Guadalajara in Guadalaj...
Houston. On Tuesday, three big football superstars shone in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Kylian Mbappé became France's all-time top scorer with two goals against Senegal. After that, Norway's Er...
Kathmandu. In a FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier under Group 'L', Ghana secured a thrilling 1-0 victory over Panama with a goal in the final moments of injury time. In the match held at Toronto Stadi...
Dallas. Before the semi-final clash between Croatia and England in the 2018 World Cup in Russia, it was repeatedly raised that Zlatko Dalić's aging team had played extra time in their previous two ...
New York. One of the world's best footballers, Kylian Mbappe, has once again proven the level of his game on the World Cup stage. In France's 3-1 victory over Senegal in their first World Cup matc...
Kathmandu. In the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group 'J' match, with captain Lionel Messi's second goal, Argentina has built a strong 2-0 lead against Algeria. Until the 57th minute of the game, Algeria wa...
New York. In the World Cup 2026 qualifier match to be held on Tuesday, if a former player of Manchester United takes the field on behalf of Iraq, he will create a new history in the men's World Cup...
Monterrey. Tunisia's head coach Sabri Lamouchi, who played only one match in the 2026 World Cup, has been sacked. The 54-year-old former French international player was removed from his post by Tu...
Kathmandu. 33-year-old experienced forward Mehdi Taremi is the undisputed captain and leader of the current Iranian national football team. He is entering the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup as the mos...
Kathmandu. Forward Mikel Oyarzabal has emerged as a key player to watch for the Spanish national football team in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The influential forward from Real Sociedad is entering the...
Mexico City. In a FIFA World Cup 2026 Group A match held in Guadalajara on Friday, South Korea defeated the Czech Republic 2-1 to secure three important points. Although the Czech Republic took the...
Kathmandu. South Korean football icon Son Heung-min has emerged as the most watched player in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. He will captain his team 'Taeguk Warriors' in the tournament for the fourth ti...
Kathmandu. National women's football team member Vimla BK, who sustained a serious injury during a match between Nepal and Bangladesh, has been discharged from the hospital. Vimla, who was undergo...
Kathmandu. The world football governing body (FIFA) has given a stern warning to Nepal regarding the dispute between the All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) and the National Sports Council (NSC)....
Paris. On July 12, 1998, France won more than just a trophy. They broke a historical inferiority complex and created a great saga that lives on to this day. Before that date, French football was h...
Florida. In the first friendly preparation match held on the eve of the FIFA World Cup, England secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over New Zealand. In the match held at Raymond James Stadium in Tam...
India. The surgery of the nasal bone of Nepali national women's football team member Bimala BK, who was injured during the process of playing the SAFF Women's Championship semi-final, has been comp...
Kathmandu. Iran's national football team is set to depart for Mexico on Saturday to participate in the FIFA World Cup 2026. The Iranian team is heading to Mexico even as uncertainty remains regardi...
Kathmandu. Lionel Messi, who is recovering from a left hamstring muscle fatigue before the World Cup, trained alone in the team's first practice session held at Argentina's training camp in the USA...
English club Liverpool Football Club has almost certainly appointed Andoni Iraola as its new head coach. International media have reported that the club has reached an agreement in principle with S...
Tehran. The world football governing body FIFA is expected to arrange multiple-entry visas for Iran's national team before the 2026 World Cup, the Football Federation of Iran has said. Federation ...
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