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‘I feel very fortunate’: PSG keeper Rico after coma

(FILES) Paris Saint-Germain’s Spanish goalkeeper Sergio Rico waves as he warms up before the UEFA Champions League 1st round day 3 group H football match between SL Benfica and Paris Saint-Germain, at the Luz stadium in Lisbon on October 5, 2022. – Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Sergio Rico is out of intensive care, a hospital report confirmed on July 5, 2023, as he continues his recovery from a traumatic brain injury. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP)

Iran football boss says women can attend top league matches

Women cheering at a screening of a match at last year’s World Cup – one of the very rare occasions female fans were admitted alongside men

Derry power to minor title in final against Monaghan

Derry swept to a fifth All-Ireland Minor Football Championship title with victory over Monaghan at the Box-It Athletic Grounds, playing out the final 20 minutes with 14 players and resisting their opponents' revival.

PSG make Bayern’s Hernandez their fifth new signing

(FILES) Frane’s defender Lucas Hernandez gives a press conference at the Jassim-bin-Hamad Stadium in Doha on November 18, 2022, ahead of the Qatar 2022 World Cup football tournament. – 2018 World Cup winner Lucas Hernandez is leaving Bayern Munich for Paris Saint-Germain, the French club announced on July 9, 2023, pointing out that he had signed until 2028. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP)

Former Spanish Ballon d'Or Winner Luis Suarez Dies

Former Barcelona and Inter Milan midfielder Luis Suarez, the only male footballer born in Spain to win the Ballon D'Or, died at the age of 88 on Sunday. Nicknamed "The Architect" the Spaniard won the prestigious award in 1960 and later coached La Roja at the 1990 World Cup. "Luis Suarez Miramontes has died this Sunday in Milan at 88 years old," said Barcelona in a statement. "He played for Barca between 1954 and 1961 before going to Inter Milan, where he is also a legend."

"Really Hope We Get It": Sunil Chhetri Backs Igor Stimac's Plans Ahead Of Asian Cup

Indian captain Sunil Chhetri on Sunday backed head coach Igor Stimac's demand for a four-week camp before the Asian Cup early next year, saying the team needs to have enough preparation time to face the best sides in the continent. The 38-year-old Chhetri, who will be playing his last Asian Cup in Doha (January 12 to February 10), also pitched for at least one international friendly match against a top-seven ranked country in Asia such as Iran, Japan or Saudi Arabia before the continental showpiece. "We are going to face Australia, Uzbekistan and Syria in the Asian Cup (group matches), that is why Stimac (as well as goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu) have spoken about long camps. We need it, and I really hope we get it," Chhetri said in a virtual media interaction.

Watch: Ex-Liverpool Star Roberto Firmino Gets Mobbed By Al-Ahli Fans In Saudi Arabia

Several well-known footballers have made the move to Saudi Arabia in the past couple of months and one of them was former Liverpool forward Roberto Firmino. The Brazil international was an integral part of Liverpool but the journey to Saudi Arabia to play for Al-Ahli will be a completely new experience for him. However, the fanfare for the footballer was in full display as he reached Saudi Arabia. In a video going viral on social media, Firmino can be seen getting mobbed by fans as he got down from his car. He took pictures with the fans and seemed quite excited after the welcome he received.

Cieran Slicker sends emotional message after sealing permanent Man City exit

Cieran Slicker has reflected on his 13-year association with Manchester City after leaving the Etihad permanently to join Ipswich Town.

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‘I feel very fortunate’: PSG keeper Rico after coma

Iran football boss says women can attend top league matches

Derry power to minor title in final against Monaghan

PSG make Bayern’s Hernandez their fifth new signing

Former Spanish Ballon d'Or Winner Luis Suarez Dies

"Really Hope We Get It": Sunil Chhetri Backs Igor Stimac's Plans Ahead Of Asian Cup

Watch: Ex-Liverpool Star Roberto Firmino Gets Mobbed By Al-Ahli Fans In Saudi Arabia

Cieran Slicker sends emotional message after sealing permanent Man City exit