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NEW DELHI: Spains World Cup-winning midfield maestro Xavi Hernandez was among those who applied for the position of Indias head coach, leaving the All India Football Federation (AIFF) pleasantly surprised, but allegedly unable to process his application for reasons that had nothing to do with football. Xavi, it is learnt, sent an email from his own account to apply for the post. However, the AIFF could not proceed with the processing of his application as the costs involved in recruiting one of
MEXICO CITY: Soccer star Javier Chicharito Hernndez has expressed regret for any confusion or discomfort caused by remarks posted on his social media accounts about gender roles. Over the weekend the striker had posted several reels and videos, mainly on Instagram, which generated an avalanche of criticism for remarks which included You women need to learn to accept and honor masculinity. A day after being criticized by Mexico President Claudia Sheinbaum who described his ideas as very sexist
ZURICH: Aitana Bonmat scored in extra time to send Spain to its first Women's European Championship final with a 1-0 win over Germany on Wednesday, setting up a repeat of the 2023 World Cup title match. A stubborn Germany performance had seen it take the world champions to extra time and Spain needed a superb strike from the two-time Ballon d'Or winner to secure a first win in nine attempts against Germany. I feel so proud. We deserved this, Bonmat said. We have played a great tournament through
KOLKATA: The 134th edition of Durand Cup kicks off here Wednesday with East Bengal facing South United FC amid a cloud of uncertainty surrounding the upcoming top-tier domestic football season. The pre-season action will begin against the backdrop of a stalemate between the All India Football Federation (AIFF) and Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL) over the renewal of the Master Rights Agreement (MRA), which governs the operations and commercial structure of the top-tier Indian Super Lea
HAMBURG: Israel goalkeeper Daniel Peretz is joining promoted Hamburger SV from Bayern Munich on loan for next season. Daniel has continued to develop at FC Bayern over the past two years, and we are very pleased with him, Bayern sporting director Christoph Freund said Monday. He has really good skills and an outstanding character. Hes always reliable in our goalkeeping team led by Manuel Neuer. Now hell gain further experience and plenty of Bundesliga minutes at Hamburger SV. Thats not a given,