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Chelsea have signed 19-year-old Netherlands defender Jorrel Hato from Ajax for £37 million on a seven-year deal, marking their eighth summer signing.

Chelsea Signs Jorrel Hato from Ajax for £37M

Chelsea have signed 19-year-old Netherlands defender Jorrel Hato from Ajax for &pound;37 million on a seven-year deal, marking their eighth summer signing.

Club World Cup champion Chelsea has completed the signing of Netherlands defender Jorrel Hato from Ajax in a deal worth a reported 37 million pounds ($49 million).
The 19-year-old Hato, who has been capped six times by his country, has signed a seven-year contract at Stamford Bridge.
He becomes the Blues' eighth signing of the summer transfer window.
&ldquo;I'm very excited,&rdquo; Hato, who can operate in central defense or at left back, told the Premier League club's website.
&ldquo;I thought a lot about my future and wanted to take the next step in my career. Chelsea is the best place for me to do that so I'm very happy.&rdquo; Hato joined Ajax's academy from hometown club Sparta Rotterdam in 2018 and signed his first professional contract aged 16 four years later.
He scored four goals in 111 appearances for the Eredivisie team, with his international debut coming as a substitute in a 6-0 win against Gibraltar in November 2023.
Chelsea starts its Premier League season on Aug. 17 at home to Crystal Palace.

Khalid Jamil, former Aizawl FC coach, becomes the first Indian head coach of the national men’s football team in over 13 years. He was chosen by AIFF, succeeding Manolo Marquez and will lead the team at CAFA Nations Cup starting August 29.

Khalid Jamil Appointed Head Coach of India's National Men’s Football

Khalid Jamil, celebrated for his leadership with Aizawl FC, is the first Indian coach in over 13 years for the national men’s football team. He will lead India in the upcoming CAFA Nations Cup, following his appointment by AIFF.

Khalid Jamil, the new head coach of India's national men&rsquo;s football team, replaces Manolo Marquez. Jamil, previously with Jamshedpur FC, will begin his role at the CAFA Nations Cup starting August 29, marking a return for Indian coaches after 13 years.

Khalid Jamil, celebrated for leading the underdog Aizawl Football Club to an unexpected I-League victory in 2017, has been appointed as the head coach of India's national men&rsquo;s football team. This makes him the first Indian to hold this prestigious position in over 13 years.
The 48-year-old Jamil, a former international player with experience at Indian Super League&rsquo;s Jamshedpur FC, was chosen by the All India Football Federation's (AIFF) executive committee from a list of three candidates. The other two candidates for the position were Stephen Constantine, a past head coach of India, and Stefan Tarkovic, known for managing Slovakia's national team.
The AIFF&rsquo;s Technical Committee, chaired by iconic striker IM Vijayan, had shortlisted these three candidates for the executive committee&rsquo;s ultimate decision. Jamil will be succeeding Manolo Marquez of Spain, who ended his tenure with the AIFF last month following a series of unsatisfactory performances by the team.
Savio Medeira was the last Indian to be appointed as the head coach of the national men&rsquo;s team, holding that role from 2011 to 2012. Jamil&rsquo;s first test in his new capacity will be the Central Asian Football Association (CAFA) Nations Cup, scheduled to take place in Tajikistan and Uzbekistan starting on August 29.
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England defended their UEFA Women’s Euro title by defeating Spain 3-1 on penalties after a 1-1 draw. Chloe Kelly scored the winning spot kick in a tense final.

England Triumphs at Euro 2025 with Dramatic Win Over Spain

England defended their UEFA Women&rsquo;s Euro title by defeating Spain 3-1 on penalties after a 1-1 draw. Chloe Kelly scored the winning spot kick in a tense final.

More drama, another penalty shootout and never giving up.
England successfully defended its Women's European Championship title on Sunday in its own special way, thriving in high tension yet again to take down world champion Spain in a shootout in the final.
Chloe Kelly lashed in her spot kick to give England a 3-1 win on penalties after a 1-1 draw after extra time.
&ldquo;I was cool, I was composed, and I knew I was going to hit the back of the net,&rdquo; said Kelly, whose goals decided a second straight Women's Euros final, and also the semifinal five days earlier.
England goalkeeper Hannah Hampton saved spot kicks from Mariona Caldentey and Spain superstar Aitana Bonmat&iacute;, before substitute Salma Paralluelo dragged her shot wide of goal.
The defending champion won the only way it knew how at this thrilling Euro 2025.
&ldquo;It was the most chaotic tournament we played,&rdquo; said England coach Sarina Wiegman, who has now won three straight Women's Euros titles.
Super subs England had fallen behind in the first half, fought back in the second and relied on its superb substitutes &mdash; including Kelly &ndash; just as it did against Italy and beating Sweden on penalties previously in the knockout rounds.
&ldquo;I actually can't believe it myself,&rdquo; Wiegman said. &ldquo;How can this happen? But it happens. We're just going to party tonight.&rdquo; England leveled the score in the 57th on Alessia Russo's header from a cross by Kelly after Caldentey had given Spain the lead in the 25th finishing Ona Batlle's cross.
Spain trailed for only four minutes in the entire tournament &mdash; and not for one second against England &mdash; yet could not seal its first European title against the team it beat in the World Cup final two years ago.
&ldquo;I think this team deserved more. At least not living with this bitter feeling,&rdquo; Spain coach Montse Tom&eacute; said in translated comments.
Kelly had scored an extra-time winning goal for England at Wembley three years ago to beat Germany 2-1.
Spain's missed chance In extra time Spain had good possession in the England penalty area so many times yet did not force a decisive goal.
&ldquo;It was cruel,&rdquo; Bonmat&iacute; told Spanish broadcaster La 1, after being named best player of the tournament. &ldquo;We played better, created more scoring chances, but in soccer sometimes that's not enough.&rdquo; Spain goalkeeper Cata Coll saved spot kicks from England captain Leah Williamson and the first by Beth Mead.
It was appropriate in England's memorable tournament that Mead's penalty had to be retaken under a new soccer rule that allows a second chance when a player scores by slipping and touching the ball twice. It did not matter after Hampton's saves.
Classic Arsenal goals Arsenal attackers like scoring with perfectly placed headers from inviting crosses sent to the ideal spot.
Spain took the lead Sunday with a very English goal &ndash; a full back's cross from the byline finding the head of an Arsenal player to score, on a rain-slicked field on an overcast, cloudy day.
The strong Spanish flavor leading to Caldentey's opener was in the neat passing to find Athenea del Castillo in the penalty area and her vision to see Ona Batlle's direct run into space.
Caldentey was in the Arsenal team that won the Women's Champions League final in May beating a Barcelona side with six starters who also lined up for Spain on Sunday. Spain used three more Barcelona players as substitutes.
The Arsenal forward line in that final, Russo and Kelly, combined to tie the Euro 2025 final. Kelly's right-foot cross from the left was floated toward the head of Russo who guided the ball back toward the top corner of the Spain net.
Wiegman's hat trick England coach Wiegman has still never before been eliminated from a Women's Euros tournament. Despite how close she came three times this month, she acknowledged after the final whistle Sunday.
The top female national-team coach of her generation has a Euros hat trick after leading England to victory in 2022 and her native Netherlands to the 2017 title.
Both those titles were won as the host nation team and no England senior team, men or women, had previously won a world or continental title abroad.
Wiegman also extended the run of title-winning women coaches to eight Women's Euros editions across 28 years. Women were outnumbered by male coaches each time.
Royal appointment There was royalty from both nations in the VIP box at St-Jakob Park including heirs to each throne.
Prince William, the first son of Britain's King Charles, was with his daughter Princess Charlotte. He is president of the English Football Association.
Also present were Princess Leonor of Spain and her younger sister, Infanta Sof&iacute;a. At the 2023 World Cup final Sofia was at the game with her mother Queen Letizia in Sydney, Australia.
After the game King Charles congratulated the Lionesses team on their &ldquo;sporting skill and awesome teamwork.&rdquo; &ldquo;For this," the king wrote, "you have my whole family's warmest appreciation and admiration.&rdquo;&nbsp;

Atletico Madrid has agreed to sign Slovak defender David Hancko from Feyenoord after a failed transfer to Al-Nassr, where he was reportedly turned away at training camp.

Atlético Madrid Secures Slovak Defender David Hancko

Atletico Madrid has agreed to sign Slovak defender David Hancko from Feyenoord after a failed transfer to Al-Nassr, where he was reportedly turned away at training camp.

Atletico Madrid has reached a deal to sign David Hancko after the defender reportedly was turned away by Al-Nassr when he arrived at the Saudi team's training camp.
Atletico said Wednesday it has an agreement with Dutch club Feyenoord for the transfer of the Slovak player. The deal was pending a medical, and financial details were not disclosed.
Spanish and Dutch media said Feyenoord had originally reached an agreement with Al-Nassr for Hancko's transfer, but the Saudi team &mdash; where Cristiano Ronaldo plays &mdash; reportedly backed away at the last minute. The defender had already arrived in Austria, where Al-Nassr was training, but was told there by Al-Nassr that the deal fell apart.
Atletico, the third-place finisher in the Spanish league last season, has been boosting its squad in recent weeks. It signed 22-year-old right back Marc Pubill from Almeria, 24-year-old Argentina international Thiago Almada from Brazilian club Botafogo, midfielder &Aacute;lex Baena from Villarreal and 22-year-old Italian left back Matteo Ruggeri from Atalanta.

Germany’s Women's Euro 2025 campaign ended in a narrow 1-0 loss to Spain in the semifinals, dashing Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s hopes of attending the final in Basel.

Spain Ends Germany's Euro 2025 Dreams with Extra-time Win

Germany&rsquo;s Women's Euro 2025 campaign ended in a narrow 1-0 loss to Spain in the semifinals, dashing Chancellor Friedrich Merz&rsquo;s hopes of attending the final in Basel.

German chancellor Friedrich Merz never got to see Germany play at the Women's European Championship.
"If it goes well we'll see each other Sunday evening in Basel for the final,&rdquo; Merz posted on social media before the German team faced World Cup champion Spain in the semifinal match on Wednesday.
It didn't go quite that well. Aitana Bonmat&iacute; scored late in extra time for Spain to win 1-0 and avoid a penalty shootout that the Germany team had been holding out for.
Germany's Euro 2025 campaign had been full of promise, but not matched in substance.
Merz was filmed watching Germany goalkeeper Ann-Katrin Berger's amazing save in the quarterfinal win over France as if he'd never seen it before. He he was never so excited during a soccer game than he'd been watching Germany win on penalties the previous weekend.
A commitment to meet France's president, Emmanuel Macron, meant Merz couldn't attend the semifinals in Zurich.
Anyone watching Germany during the tournament was left wondering what the team is really capable of.
A highlight reel would feature a string of fine saves from Berger, committed defending from Franziska Kett, Giovanna Hoffmann and Jule Brand &ndash; who are all forwards &ndash; and only occasional flashes of brilliance in attack, such as Brand's opening strike in the team's first game against Poland.
Germany, the eight-time European champion, only nearly reached the final through sheer dogged determination.
Captain Giulia Gwinn was injured against Poland and ruled out for the remainder of the tournament. A 2-1 come-from-behind win over Denmark ensured early progress from the group, before a chastening 4-1 loss to Sweden in the last group game.
Germany had defender Gwinn's replacement, Carlotta Wamser, sent off early against Sweden for swatting the ball away from goal with her hand, then Kathrin Hendrich sent off early in the quarterfinal match against France for pulling French captain Griedge Mbock back by her hair.
It meant Germany reverted to defensive tactics in both games, protecting Berger's goal while hoping the likes of Brand and star forward Klara B&uuml;hl might score on counterattacks.
B&uuml;hl's corner allowed Sjoeke N&uuml;sken to score the equalizer against France and the team held on despite French dominance to win 6-5 on penalties after Berger's heroics.
The Germany goalkeeper was feted afterward for her amazing save to stop stand-in captain Janina Minge's backward header from going into her own net when she leaped backwards and somehow clawed the ball away from the line. Berger also saved two penalties and scored her own spot kick in the shootout.
The win filled the German players and supporters with confidence ahead of the game against Spain, despite the overall performance against France.
&ldquo;We dominated them from start to finish. Now they're through. I'm sorry, but they don't deserve it,&rdquo; France winger Selma Bacha said.
Germany was short on defenders against Spain with Sarai Linder joining Gwinn on the injury list and Hendrichs and N&uuml;sken both suspended. But it didn't stop the team defending, with forwards helping out at the back, producing timely blocks and committed challenges to frustrate Spain's star forwards. Berger again made a host of saves until she left space at her near post and Bonmat&iacute; squeezed the ball through.
It ended Germany's hopes of a rematch with defending champion England in the final, and left Merz with an opening in his schedule.&nbsp;

Italy’s women’s team suffered a devastating 2-1 extra-time loss to England in the Euro semifinal, with emotional scenes as Girelli and teammates bid farewell to their campaign in Geneva.

Italy's Bitter Loss to England: Emotional Exit from Women's Euro

Italy&rsquo;s women&rsquo;s team suffered a devastating 2-1 extra-time loss to England in the Euro semifinal, with emotional scenes as Girelli and teammates bid farewell to their campaign in Geneva.

Tears, distress and disbelief.
Italy captain Cristiana Girelli and defender Lucia Di Guglielmo cried as they walked around the field after an emotional semifinal loss &mdash; 2-1 after extra time to England on Tuesday &mdash; each with one arm around the other's waist.
They waved goodbye to fans and their shared Women's European Championship title hopes inside Stade de Gen&egrave;ve, which had been a joyous second home for them in Switzerland.
Less than hour earlier, Italy had been little more than one minute away from advancing to a final few had imagined.
"I feel that something has ended that we didn't want to end, because I still don't believe it's over," the 35-year-old Girelli said, in tears again in the player interview area. "Probably fate has been a little cruel to us."&nbsp;
Goalkeeper's grief
Goalkeeper Laura Guilani had been alone with her emotions after fulltime, face down on the turf in midfield.
It would have been Italy's first trip to the Women's Euros title match since 1997. No Italian team had won a knockout game at the tournament in 28 years until Girelli's 90th-minute winning goal against Norway last Wednesday in the same stadium.
In a heartbreaking end to the semis for Italy, England teenager Michelle Agyemang first took victory away with a game-tying goal in the sixth minute of stoppage time at the end of the regulation.
Then, just as a penalty shootout loomed, England clinched the victory with Chloe Kelly's goal in the 119th to send the defending champion to Sunday's final.
Adding to Italy's sense of unfairness, Kelly scored by swooping on a rebound after Guiliani had saved her penalty kick.
Minute details
&ldquo;We were one minute away from the final,&rdquo; Italy coach Andrea Soncin said at a post-game news conference.
&ldquo;The players have deserved a different end, but unfortunately it happens sometimes you don't get what you deserve,&rdquo; he said in translated comments.
The Italian team was ecstatic in the 33rd when Barbara Bonansea lashed a volleyed shot rising into the England net. For the fifth straight game Italy scored first, adding England to that list of opponents that includes World Cup champion Spain.
Bonansea ran toward the Italy bench with her tongue sticking out, with a broad smile, to be embraced by her teammates.
The team's emotions were evident and powerful even before kickoff. The national anthem had been sung with gusto, concluding with a yelled crescendo that had some players bent over with the effort.
Protecting their lead from England attacks in the second half, center backs Elena Linari and Cecilia Salvai were defiant and Di Guglielmo had made a key header by the goalpost to clear imminent danger.
Di Guglielmo's emotional post-game walk to salute Italy supporters was made wearing the jersey of their nemesis &mdash; Kelly's No. 18 &mdash; they had exchanged after the game.
World Cup next
Soncin acknowledged women's soccer in Italy was playing catch-up to nations which had more established programs, like England. &ldquo;It's another step we have to make to better manage these situations." In two years there will be a World Cup in Brazil where Italy, if it qualifies, will have a reputation and new-found respect to defend. With Girelli also? &ldquo;We achieved something great, something stratospheric, but we'll see,&rdquo; the storied veteran said of her chances of playing on until then. &ldquo;These emotions are too beautiful to not want to relive them."

England defender Jess Carter confronts online racism with resilience as England faces Italy in the Women's European Championship semifinals. Team solidarity and global support highlight ongoing efforts against discrimination. UEFA addresses online abuse challenges.

England's Jess Carter Faces Racism but Stands Strong for Semifinals

Faced with racism, England's Jess Carter stands strong for the Women's European Championship semifinal. Global support from teams and UEFA initiatives strive to combat online abuse, emphasizing team unity and resilience in sports.

England&rsquo;s Jess Carter faces racist abuse but stands resilient for the semifinals against Italy, highlighting unity within the team. Support from players and teams globally emerges, condemning discrimination. UEFA works to combat abuse while challenges persist.

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Geneva, July 22 (AP) &ndash;&nbsp;
England's national football team is working with police authorities after defender Jess Carter revealed she had been subjected to racist abuse during Euro 2025. In a statement released on Sunday, the Lionesses announced they would no longer take a knee before matches, stating that "it is clear we and football need to find another way to tackle racism."
Carter, 27, shared that she had been receiving racial abuse since the start of the tournament and has now decided to step back from social media. The Football Association has condemned the abuse, calling it a hate crime, and confirmed it is cooperating with police to ensure those responsible are brought to justice.
England, the defending champions, will face Italy on Tuesday, following Carter's revelation of the abuse, which has been reported to the police. Wiegman stated, "She's ready to perform and to compete, which speaks volumes about her resilience and the unity of the team," during a press briefing at the Geneva stadium on Monday.
Wiegman further remarked, "It's truly disheartening that we need to focus on this matter. The situation is utterly ridiculous, and such acts are repulsive, transcending the realm of football." England had a challenging start in their quarterfinal against Sweden in Zurich, trailing by two goals in the first half-hour. However, they managed a dramatic comeback, eventually winning through a chaotic penalty shootout. Carter is not alone in experiencing such vile attacks, Wiegman noted, emphasizing that the team is poised to deliver a "message to the world."
England midfielder Georgia Stanway highlighted that the team's collective support for Carter has served to strengthen their bond. "It's probably brought us together as a team," she said. Carter has also received backing from the Italian side, with defender Cecilia Salvai expressing her hope for Carter to play the game at full capacity. "She isn't the first victim of such abuse, and we stand in complete solidarity with her," Salvai stated in translated remarks.
Italian coach Andrea Soncin condemned the abuse and expressed his team's readiness to join England in any joint demonstration during Tuesday's match. "We bear a significant responsibility in conveying positive messages," he said. Stanway also disclosed that discussions surrounding Carter's situation have led some players to consider stepping away from social media due to frustration.
The tournament organizer UEFA, along with FIFA and the International Olympic Committee, have exerted efforts to safeguard athletes by working with online platforms to monitor and report abusive posts. Nonetheless, UEFA acknowledged last week that these tactics have limited success due to the regulatory policies imposed by social networks. "Despite the challenging circumstances, Jess is incredibly strong," Wiegman remarked. "Both she and the team felt it was necessary to confront the issue instead of ignoring it."
The 27-year-old Carter, with 49 caps for England, arrived at Euro 2025 on the heels of her club Gotham FC's triumph in the CONCACAF Champions Cup final. She is supported by her teammates at Gotham, including her partner Ann-Katrin Berger, whose performance as goalkeeper was pivotal in Germany's victory over France in their quarterfinal. Germany is set to clash with tournament favorites Spain in the other semifinal on Wednesday in Zurich. The final will take place on Sunday in Basel. AP
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Manchester United sign Bryan Mbeumo from Brentford for £65 million as coach Ruben Amorim begins squad overhaul after disastrous season.

Manchester United Signs Bryan Mbeumo for £65 Million

Manchester United sign Bryan Mbeumo from Brentford for &pound;65 million as coach Ruben Amorim begins squad overhaul after disastrous season.

Bryan Mbeumo became Manchester United's second major signing of the transfer window after completing a move from Brentford for 65 million pounds (USD 87 million).
Mbeumo follows the signing of Matheus Cunha from Wolverhampton Wanderers as United coach Ruben Amorim looks to overhaul his squad following United's worst ever season in the Premier League.
"As soon as I knew there was a chance to join Manchester United, I had to take the opportunity to sign for the club of my dreams; the team whose shirt I wore growing up," Mbeumo said.
"My mentality is to always be better than I was yesterday. I know that I have the spirit and character to reach another level here, learning from Ruben Amorim and playing alongside world-class players." The fee for the 25-year-old Cameroon international was confirmed to The Associated Press by a person with knowledge of the deal. The person, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because details have not been made public, said the price could to 71 million pounds (USD 95 million) based on performance-related add-ons.
Among United's problems last season was a lack of goals and Amorim has tried to address that with his transfer dealings so far. Mbeumo scored 20 goals last term and Cunha scored 17.
By comparison United strikers Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee scored just 18 between them.
A centre forward could also be added before the transfer window closes September 1.
United's forward line is being transformed by Amorim, with Marcus Rashford, Alejandro Garnacho, Jadon Sancho and Antony all expected to leave during the offseason.
Mbeumo has proven himself in England's top flight with Brentford and is coming off his best goal-scoring campaign.
The 25-year-old Cameroon international was the joint fourth leading scorer in the league, with only Mohamed Salah, Alexander Isak and Erling Haaland netting more. He scored 70 goals in 242 games for Brentford in six years at the club.
His move comes more than a month after United made its interest in him known and the deal has been completed in time for him to join Amorim's squad for its preseason tour to the United States.
Amorim is aiming to turn United's fortunes around after 12 years without winning the league title.
The team finished last season in 15th place, its lowest in the modern era and just three places above the relegation zone. United also set unwanted club records for the most losses in a Premier League season and the lowest points total.
It had the fifth worst scoring record in the top flight and missed out on qualification for Europe after losing the Europa League final against Tottenham.

Cristiano Ronaldo could miss Portugal’s opening match at the 2026 World Cup after receiving a red card for elbowing Ireland defender Dara O’Shea during a crucial qualifier in Dublin.

Cristiano Ronaldo Faces Possible World Cup Opening Match Ban

Cristiano Ronaldo could miss Portugal&rsquo;s opening match at the 2026 World Cup after receiving a red card for elbowing Ireland defender Dara O&rsquo;Shea during a crucial qualifier in Dublin.

Cristiano Ronaldo is at serious risk of being banned for the first game of the 2026 World Cup if Portugal qualifies as expected.
The soccer superstar was sent off for elbowing Ireland defender Dara O'Shea in the second half of a qualifying game Thursday that Portugal lost 2-0 in Dublin.
Ronaldo will serve a mandatory one-game ban imposed for any red card when Portugal hosts Armenia on Sunday knowing a win will secure a place at the World Cup hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico.
FIFA disciplinary rules require its judges to impose a ban of &ldquo;at least two matches for serious foul play.&rdquo; The ban should be &ldquo;at least three matches for violent conduct&rdquo; or &ldquo;at least three matches or an appropriate period of time for assault, including elbowing.&rdquo; A FIFA ban would apply to competitive games and could not be served in pre-tournament exhibitions.
Ronaldo spun round and swung his right elbow into O'Shea's back as they waited for the ball to be crossed around the hour mark at Aviva Stadium with Ireland holding a surprise 2-0 lead.
The referee issued a yellow card but minutes later upgraded it to red after a video review at the pitchside monitor.
Ronaldo curled his lips in a wry look as he walked off the field being jeered and mocked by Ireland fans. He stopped and looked at the fans, clapped his hands toward them and raised two thumbs up in an apparent sarcastic gesture.
Ronaldo, who turns 41 in February, is aiming to play at a record sixth World Cup tournament. The tournament draw is made Dec. 5 in Washington DC when Portugal, if it qualifies, will learn its schedule of three opponents in the group stage.
Ireland forward Troy Parrott had scored twice in the first half Thursday to revive Irish hopes of qualification likely through the playoffs ahead of facing second-place Hungary on Sunday.
Portugal tops Group F with 10 points, two ahead of Hungary. Ireland is third with seven points.

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Kylian Mbappé’s brace sent France to the 2026 World Cup with a 4-0 win over Ukraine, while Cristiano Ronaldo received his first international red card in Portugal’s 2-0 loss to Ireland, delaying their qualification.

France qualifies for 2026 World Cup; Ronaldo sent off as Portugal loses to Ireland

Kylian Mbapp&eacute;&rsquo;s brace sent France to the 2026 World Cup with a 4-0 win over Ukraine, while Cristiano Ronaldo received his first international red card in Portugal&rsquo;s 2-0 loss to Ireland, delaying their qualification.

Kylian Mbapp&eacute; and France are going to the 2026 World Cup. And Cristiano Ronaldo might be banned from Portugal's first game there if his team finally wins its European qualifying group.
Two goals from star striker Mbapp&eacute; helped two-time champion France qualify with a 4-0 home win against Ukraine on Thursday. But Ronaldo was ejected for the first time in his international career, and Portugal will have to wait until Sunday to secure a qualifying spot for the seventh straight time after it was stunned 2-0 by Ireland in Dublin.
Midfielder Michael Olise and substitute forward Hugo Ekitik&eacute; added the other goals in a dominant second half from France, the World Cup runner-up in 2022.
Mbapp&eacute; sent the penalty straight down the middle to break the deadlock in the 55th minute before Olise turned inside the penalty area to curl home the second goal in the 76th at Parc des Princes in western Paris.
Mbapp&eacute; poked in France's third goal from close range in the 83rd following a goal-mouth scramble. He moved onto 55 goals &mdash; just two behind Olivier Giroud as France's all-time top scorer.
&ldquo;The French national team will always be better with him in it,&rdquo; coach Didier Deschamps said about Mbapp&eacute;. &ldquo;He makes things easier for us. He performed his role perfectly this evening, as both a player and the captain of the national team.&rdquo;
Mbapp&eacute; went close to a hat trick moments later but blazed over after going clean through.
France has won Group D with 13 points. Ukraine and Iceland are tied on seven points and will play for second place when they meet on Sunday.
Ronaldo's 1st international red card
Portugal will host last-place Armenia in the final qualifying game on Sunday, when Hungary hosts Ireland at the same time.
Portugal tops Group F with 10 points, two ahead of Hungary. Ireland is third with seven points.
Ronaldo was sent off for elbowing Ireland defender Dara O'Shea on the hour. The referee issued a yellow card but minutes later upgraded it to red after a video review.
Portugal coach Roberto Martinez said he thought the ejection was &ldquo;a bit harsh,&rdquo; pointing out that Ronaldo "has never been sent off before in 226 games.&rdquo;
Ronaldo will serve a mandatory one-game ban imposed for any red card when Portugal plays Armenia. FIFA disciplinary rules require judges to impose a ban of &ldquo;at least two matches for serious foul play.&rdquo;
Troy Parrott put the hosts ahead with a close-range header following a corner in the 17th minute against the run of play, with Portugal dominant. Parrott added his second in the final minute before the break, beating Diogo Costa with a low shot from inside the area. Haaland's double
Erling Haaland scored twice as Norway moved closer to qualifying for the World Cup for the first time since 1998 by beating Estonia 4-1 in Oslo.
The win virtually secures a spot for the high-scoring Norwegians in next year's tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
Italy had to rely on late goals from Gianluca Mancini and substitute Francesco Pio Esposito to win 2-0 at Moldova and is second in Group I, trailing leader Norway by three points.
Italy will likely have to settle for the playoffs, where the four-time World Cup champion was eliminated in the past two editions. It hosts Norway on Sunday and would have to win by a nine-goal margin to directly qualify because of Norway's vastly superior goal difference.
Haaland has scored 14 of Norway's European-best 33 goals in seven group-stage games. The Manchester City striker was born two years after Norway last reached the World Cup.
&nbsp; Still perfect England Already-qualified England continued to cruise.
It beat Serbia 2-0 at Wembley Stadium to keep a perfect record in Group K and is yet to concede a goal.
Bukayo Saka fired England ahead on a rebound with a left-foot volley in the 28th minute after an initial shot by Nico O'Reilly was blocked. Substitute forward Eberechi Eze added the second in the 90th off a pass from another substitute, Phil Foden.
Albania beat Andorra 1-0 in the same group to secure the runner-up spot.

Cristiano Ronaldo, 40, says the 2026 World Cup will mark the end of his illustrious career. The Portuguese superstar plans to retire from football in the next one to two years while continuing at Al Nassr.

Cristiano Ronaldo confirms 2026 World Cup will be his last

Cristiano Ronaldo, 40, says the 2026 World Cup will mark the end of his illustrious career. The Portuguese superstar plans to retire from football in the next one to two years while continuing at Al Nassr.

Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo on Tuesday said next year's World Cup would be his last as he winds down one of the all-time great careers.
The 40-year-old forward, with more than 950 club and international goals, also said he would retire from football in "one or two years".
"Definitely, yes," he told a Saudi forum by video link, when asked if 2026 would be his final World Cup. "I'm gonna be 41 years old and I think it will be the moment."
Ronaldo, who began a lucrative stint at Saudi Arabia's Al Nassr in 2023, also elaborated on comments last week when he said he would retire "soon".
"Let's be honest, when I mean soon, it's probably one or two years I'll still be at the game," he said.
The five-time Ballon d'Or winner is hoping to play at a sixth World Cup next year. He came closest to lifting the trophy on debut in 2006, when Portugal lost to France in the semi-finals.
Portugal have yet to qualify for the 2026 tournament in the USA, Canada and Mexico, but can secure their spot if they beat Ireland on Thursday.
Last month, Ronaldo became the top goalscorer in World Cup qualifying history when he netted twice against Hungary to reach 41 goals, overtaking retired Guatemalan international Carlos Ruiz's 39.
The former Manchester United, Real Madrid and Juventus forward is also the all-time leading international goalscorer with 143 strikes.
During an interview on Piers Morgan Uncensored last week, Ronaldo opened up further about the realities of his looming retirement.
"It will be difficult? Yes. Probably will cry, yes. I'm an open person. It will be very, very difficult, yes," he said.
Ronaldo joined Al Nassr after leaving Manchester United for a second time in late 2022, a move that heralded a influx of late-career stars to the oil-rich kingdom.
Ronaldo initially signed for 200 million euros a year, according to a source close to Al Nassr at the time, and inked a two-year contract extension in June.
Last month, he was named by Bloomberg as the sport's first billionaire, and topped the Forbes list of highest-paid footballers for the sixth time in a decade.
With on-and off-field earnings of an estimated $280 million, Ronaldo will earn more than double that of second-placed rival Lionel Messi during the upcoming season, according to Forbes.
Saudi Arabia, which is spending big on sports and entertainment as part of its economic diversification plan, was named as host of the 2034 World Cup last December.

PSG’s Ousmane Dembele lifted the 2025 Ballon d’Or after his Champions League heroics, while Spain’s Aitana Bonmati secured the women’s prize for the third straight year.

Dembele beats Yamal to Ballon d'Or as Bonmati retains women's award

PSG&rsquo;s Ousmane Dembele lifted the 2025 Ballon d&rsquo;Or after his Champions League heroics, while Spain&rsquo;s Aitana Bonmati secured the women&rsquo;s prize for the third straight year.

Paris Saint-Germain winger Ousmane Dembele won the Ballon d'Or on Monday as a reward for his starring role in the club's Champions League triumph last season, while Spain's Aitana Bonmati claimed the women's prize for the third year in a row.
Dembele, 28, edged out Barcelona sensation Lamine Yamal to succeed Manchester City and Spain midfielder Rodri, who took the trophy in 2024, as the winner of the most prestigious individual prize in football -- an award that for many years had been dominated by Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
Former Borussia Dortmund and Barcelona forward Dembele, who was part of the France team that won the World Cup in 2018, scored 35 goals in all competitions as PSG claimed a French league and cup double as well as winning the Champions League.
With Dembele converted into a centre-forward following Kylian Mbappe's departure for Real Madrid, PSG went on to hammer Inter Milan 5-0 in the final in Munich to win the European Cup for the first time in their history.
"I really don't have the words. It was an incredible season with PSG," an emotional Dembele said on the stage at the Theatre du Chatelet in central Paris.
He added that his boss Luis Enrique -- who won the award for club coach of the year -- had been "like a father" to him.
"It is an individual trophy but it was really the collective that won it," insisted Dembele, who was one of nine members of the triumphant PSG team from last season to be nominated for the prize.
"The Ballon d'Or has not really been an objective for me in my career but I worked hard for the team to win the Champions League."
The 18-year-old Yamal, who was a teammate of Dembele's at Barcelona when he first broke through in 2023, did earlier win the Kopa Trophy for the best player aged under 21 -- the second year running he has taken that award.
Dembele was at the ceremony to pick up his prize while his PSG teammates were losing 1-0 in a Ligue 1 game in Marseille at the same time -- that match had been scheduled for Sunday but was put back 24 hours due to bad weather in the south of France.
 - Three in a row -
Barcelona and Spain midfielder Bonmati won the women's prize by edging out her international teammate Mariona Caldentey, with whom she played in the Spain side who were beaten on penalties by England in the Women's Euro 2025 final.
Bonmati, 27, also lost the Women's Champions League final with her club last season, at the hands of Caldentey's Arsenal.
Bonmati was named player of the tournament at the Euros, despite not starting either of Spain's first two matches as she recovered from a bout of viral meningitis.
"I am very proud," said Bonmati, who credited her teammates for their role in her personal triumph.
"I think I am here for the third consecutive time because of the teams I play in, so all of this is because of them."
Alessia Russo, one of the nominees from the triumphant England European Championship team and also of Arsenal, came third.
Bonmati's run of three in a row follows back-to-back victories for her Barcelona and Spain teammate Alexia Putellas.
Norway's Ada Hegerberg and USA star Megan Rapinoe are the only other players to have won the Women's Ballon d'Or since it was introduced in 2018.
The Ballon d'Or is voted for by a panel of journalists, one from each of the top 100 countries in the FIFA world rankings for the men, and from the top 50 for the women.
Vicky Lopez, the 19-year-old forward who is a teammate of Bonmati's with Barcelona and Spain, was named best young women's player.
Gianluigi Donnarumma, who excelled in the PSG team that swept all aside last season before moving to Manchester City, claimed the Yashin trophy for best goalkeeper.
England's Euro winner Hannah Hampton claimed the best women's goalkeeper award, while her international manager Sarina Wiegman was named best women's coach.

Mbappé, Ronaldo and Kane led France, Portugal and England to key wins in World Cup qualifying; Haaland netted five in Norway’s 11-1 rout.

European Giants Edge Closer to 2026 World Cup Qualification

Mbapp&eacute;, Ronaldo and Kane led France, Portugal and England to key wins in World Cup qualifying; Haaland netted five in Norway&rsquo;s 11-1 rout.

Kylian Mbapp&eacute; got France out of trouble, Cristiano Ronaldo helped Portugal do the same with a record-equaling goal, and England finally got its Thomas Tuchel era into gear.
Three of Europe's soccer powerhouses took big steps closer to the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday, all while Erling Haaland scored five goals in an 11-1 win with fresh stitches in his face.
England's statement win&nbsp;
Noni Madueke, Ezri Konsa and Marc Guehi all scored their first goals for England, which beat Serbia 5-0 for a win which could be a turning point in Tuchel's tenure.
Despite Tuchel's recent talk of being prepared to win ugly with long passing, this win was more about managing the game and shutting down Serbia, which had made England fight hard for a 1-0 win at Euro 2024. Harry Kane was crucial, finding space to score the opening goal with a header from Declan Rice's corner.
The captain cemented England's advantage late on with smart movement to get in behind the defense on a move that ended with a red card for Nikola Milenkovic, who denied a clear scoring chance by Kane. Guehi scored England's fourth from the resulting free kick.
&ldquo;The energy has been higher and the level has been higher,&rdquo; Kane told BBC radio. &ldquo;Serbia are a good team, and we made them look average tonight.&rdquo; England is seven points clear at the top of Group K from Albania, which beat Latvia 1-0. A win and two draws in its last three group games would be enough for Tuchel's team to qualify for the World Cup.
Goalkeeper Jordan Pickford didn't have to make a save as Serbia didn't manage a shot on target. England had 12.
&ldquo;We were very strong,&rdquo; Tuchel said. &ldquo;I think it was teamwork in its purest form. We helped each other out, we had the right intensity in the right moments."
France clings on&nbsp;
France held on with 10 men to beat Iceland 2-1 after coming from behind thanks to a goal and assist from Mbapp&eacute;.
Iceland took a surprise lead when Michael Olise gave away the ball in his own penalty area and Andri Gudjohnsen pounced on it to score. Mbapp&eacute; finally got France into the game when he converted a penalty just before halftime after being shoved by Mikael Anderson.
Mbapp&eacute; led a break for the second goal and set up Bradley Barcola to score in the 62nd but France's task got harder when Aur&eacute;lien Tchouam&eacute;ni was sent off soon after for a reckless lunging tackle.
France leads Group D after winning its first two games, with Iceland second. Oleksandr Zinchenko conceded a penalty for handball as third-place Ukraine's chances of qualifying plunged in a 1-1 draw with Azerbaijan, which had fired ex-Portugal coach Fernando Santos following its 5-0 loss to Iceland last week.
Cancelo gets Portugal over the line&nbsp;
Joao Cancelo scored the winning goal in the 86th to give Portugal a 3-2 victory over Hungary, its second win to start the qualifying campaign, after two goals from Barnabas Varga had given Hungary hope of an upset.
Ronaldo scored an earlier penalty to give Portugal a 2-1 lead. It was his 39th goal in World Cup qualifying, tying the record set by Guatemala's Carlos Ruiz, and raised his overall international goals total to 141.
Also in Group F, Ireland's hopes of a first World Cup appearance since 2002 took a heavy blow with a 2-1 loss to Armenia.
Stitched-up Haaland scores in 11-1 win&nbsp;
Playing with stitches in his face following an accident with a bus door, Erling Haaland scored five goals, including a first-half hat trick, as Norway demolished Moldova 11-1 to extend its lead over Italy at the top of Group I to six points. Norway has played one more game.
Austria on track&nbsp;
Konrad Laimer and Marcel Sabitzer scored to lift Austria to a 2-1 win over Bosnia-Herzegovina which brings it closer to a first World Cup qualification since 1998. Austria is level with Bosnia-Herzegovina on 12 points in Group H but has an extra game to play. Cyprus and Romania drew 2-2.

FIFA and AFC have given AIFF a deadline of October 30 to ratify a new constitution, warning of suspension that could bar Indian football teams from international competitions.

Indian Football Faces FIFA Suspension Amid AIFF Governance Crisis

FIFA and AFC have given AIFF a deadline of October 30 to ratify a new constitution, warning of suspension that could bar Indian football teams from international competitions.

Indian football is staring at an international ban with world governing body FIFA and the Asian Football Confederation issuing a stern ultimatum to the embattled AIFF that it must adopt and ratify a new constitution by October 30 or risk suspension.
In a hard-hitting two-page letter on Tuesday, addressed to AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey, the two international bodies expressed "profound concern" at the federation's failure to finalise its constitution despite the matter being pending in the Supreme Court since 2017. The top court is scheduled to take up the matter on Thursday.
A suspension would mean national teams and clubs being barred from all international competitions, besides throwing into uncertainty, India's ambitious bid for the 2036 Olympic Games in Ahmedabad.
FIFA and AFC have directed the Chaubey-led AIFF to secure a "definitive order" from the Supreme Court approving the revised constitution, align it with the mandatory statutes of FIFA and AFC, and ratify it at the next General Body meeting before the October 30 deadline.
"Failure to meet this schedule will leave us with no alternative but to refer the matter to the relevant FIFA decision-making body for consideration and decision... including the possibility of suspension," the letter mentions without any ambiguity.
The missive is jointly signed by FIFA Chief Member Associations Officer Elkhan Mammadov and AFC Deputy General Secretary (Member Associations) Vahid Kardany.
This is not the first time Indian football has faced such embarrassment.
In August 2022, FIFA had suspended India for "third-party interference" after a Supreme Court-appointed Committee of Administrators (CoA) temporarily ran the AIFF.
That ban, imposed when the nation was celebrating its 75th year of independence, was lifted within two weeks after the CoA was dissolved and elections were held when Chaubey defeated football icon Bhaichun Bhutia in a lopsided result.
The world bodies expressed concern at the "continued failure to finalise and implement the revised Constitution of the All India Football Federation (AIFF), a matter that has remained under consideration since proceedings before the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India in 2017." "Despite repeated assurances, the absence of a clear and compliant governance framework has now created an untenable vacuum and legal uncertainties at the heart of Indian football," it stated.
Calling it a "prolonged impasse" that has "precipitated a governance and operational crisis," the letter said: "Clubs and players remain uncertain regarding the domestic competition calendar." "Commercial partnerships beyond December 2025 remain unconfirmed; and essential functions relating to development, competitions, and marketing are increasingly compromised.
Lambasting the lack of financial stability and its "profoundly negative impact on India's football ecosystem", the two bodies said they are worried about the impact on footballers employed by clubs participating in the Indian Super League.
"We have received concerning reports from FIFPRO of the unilateral termination of players' employment contracts by various clubs, as a direct consequence of the current impasse, affecting the players&rsquo; livelihoods and careers," the letter stated.
Accordingly, the AIFF has been directed to take three immediate steps by the deadline.
"Secure a definitive order from the Supreme Court of India approving the revised AIFF Constitution. Ensure full alignment of the AIFF Constitution with the mandatory provisions of the FIFA and AFC Statutes and regulations.
"Obtain formal ratification of the AIFF Constitution at the next AIFF General Meeting." Failure to adhere to this obligation may result in sanctions outlined in the FIFA and AFC Statutes, "including the possibility of suspension".
"A suspension of the AIFF would result in the loss of all of its rights as a FIFA and AFC member, as defined in the FIFA and AFC Statutes," it added.
The Supreme Court is set to hear the matter relating to the Master Rights Agreement between AIFF and its commercial partner Football Sports Development Limited on Thursday.
The agreement expired on December 8 last year.
The FSDL last month put the upcoming season "on hold" citing uncertainty over MRA renewal.
That decision forced at least three clubs to suspend operations or delay salaries, and prompted all 11 ISL clubs to warn of an "existential crisis." On August 22, the Supreme Court permitted AIFF and FSDL to hold talks to work out interim measures so that the season can start on time.
Chaubey said the federation would "endeavour to arrive at mutually agreeable measures" with FSDL in good faith, while clubs pressed for an early judgment as it had paralysed the entire football calendar, threatening the survival of players, staff, among others.

Khalid Jamil becomes the head coach of the Indian men's football team, marking the first Indian at the helm since 2012. He will guide the team for two years with possibilities of extending his term based on performance.

Khalid Jamil Appointed Indian Football Team Head Coach

Khalid Jamil is appointed as the head coach of the Indian football team for a two-year term. With his robust background in Indian football, including a historic I-League win with Aizawl FC, Jamil is set to lead the team into upcoming international challenges.

Khalid Jamil is the new coach of the Indian football team for two years, marking the first Indian appointment since 2012. He aims to prepare the team for upcoming international challenges with his extensive coaching experience.

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New Delhi, Aug 13 (PTI): Khalid Jamil has officially taken charge of the Indian senior men's football team, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) announced on Wednesday. He will lead the team for a two-year term with the option to extend for an additional year based on performance.
Khalid Jamil's appointment follows his departure from his role at Indian Super League (ISL) club, Jamshedpur FC. He is set to commence his tenure with a training camp starting August 15 at the Dravid-Padukone Centre for Sports Excellence in Bengaluru.
His first competitive challenge with the "Blue Tigers" will be the CAFA Nations Cup. In Group B, India will face Tajikistan on August 29, Iran on September 1, and Afghanistan on September 4. In the October FIFA International Window, India will face critical AFC Asian Cup 2027 qualifying matches against Singapore on October 9 and 14.
Jamil expressed his sentiments by saying, "I am both deeply proud and immensely privileged to have been entrusted with the responsibility of leading our national team. Over the years, I've had the opportunity to train Indian players, and I've grown to understand their strengths and weaknesses intimately. These insights will be fundamental to everything we do as we prepare for the CAFA Nations Cup and the upcoming crucial Asian Cup Qualifiers against Singapore."
Jamil takes over from Manolo Marquez, following his contract's termination by the AIFF the previous month. Notably, Jamil becomes the first Indian since Savio Medeira in 2012 to lead the men's national team.
With a robust background in Indian football, Jamil has extensive coaching experience in the ISL and I-League with teams such as Jamshedpur FC, NorthEast United FC, Aizawl FC, East Bengal FC, Mohun Bagan AC, and Mumbai FC. His crowning achievement was leading Aizawl FC to an unbelievable I-League title in the 2016-17 season.
The 48-year-old's recent tenure with Jamshedpur FC was marked by notable performances, including reaching the finals of the 2025 Super Cup and semi-finals in the 2024-25 ISL play-offs and the 2024 Super Cup.
As a former India international, Jamil earned 15 caps. He debuted in the 1997 SAFF Championship in Nepal, where India prevailed as champions and was part of the squads for the 2002 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers and the 2001 Merdeka Tournament.
In his club career, Jamil tasted success with Mahindra United, winning the National Football League, two Federation Cups, and two IFA Shields. He also played for Air India and Mumbai FC.
In the Santosh Trophy, he represented Maharashtra, clinching the title in 1999.
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