Sports news today live: Steve Smith returns to lead Australia, Ravi Shastri eyed for England job

Good morning and a very Merry Christmas to the sports world! And don’t worry, we at India Today aren’t taking a festive break just yet. From Steve Smith stepping in to lead Australia in the Boxing Day Ashes Test with Pat Cummins sidelined, to Ravi Shastri emerging as a surprise contender for England’s next coaching […]

Did FIFA break its own rules in awarding Trump a peace prize? Rights group files complaint against Gianni Infantino

Gianni Infantino’s decision to award US President Donald Trump with the inaugural FIFA Peace Prize has landed the football body chief in trouble, with a human rights group lodging a complaint to FIFA’s ethics alleging a breach of neutrality rules. The complaint was lodged by human rights group FairSquare, which called on the FIFA ethics […]

David Luiz, 38, nets first Champions League goal in 8 years, to become second-oldest scorer in UCL history

David Luiz delivered a moment of history on Wednesday night, scoring his first Champions League goal since 2017 and becoming the second-oldest goalscorer in competition history. The 38-year-old Brazilian defender found the net for Pafos FC during a 2-2 draw against AS Monaco, marking a milestone in the Cypriot club’s debut Champions League campaign. David […]

Bayern Munich extend deal with coach Vincent Kompany to 2029 after winning start to season

Bayern Munich have announced a two-year contract extension for head coach Vincent Kompany, keeping him at the club until 2029. The decision follows a remarkable debut season in which Kompany guided Bayern to the Bundesliga title and a perfect start to the current campaign, with seven wins from seven matches. The club described the extension […]

La Liga: FC Barcelona dealt major setback as Robert Lewandowski sidelined with thigh injury

FC Barcelona have suffered a major blow ahead of a crucial phase in their season, as star striker Robert Lewandowski has been ruled out with a left thigh muscle injury sustained during international duty with Poland. The club confirmed on Tuesday that the 37-year-old has suffered a muscle injury in the biceps femoris of his […]

Premier League: Liverpool down Everton to maintain perfect start | Football News

Hugo Ekitike of Liverpool scores his team’s second goal past Jordan Pickford of Everton during the Premier League match between Liverpool and Everton at Anfield. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) Liverpool boss Arne Slot praised another show of mental strength that helped extend the champions’ perfect Premier League start and maintain their stranglehold of the […]

Mohamed Salah shuts down Liverpool fan ‘s transfer jibe comparing Isak, Wirtz and Nunez, Diaz

Mohamed Salah has urged Liverpool fans to celebrate the club’s summer signings without disrespecting former players who helped secure last season’s Premier League title. The Egyptian winger responded to a fan account on X (formerly Twitter) which compared Liverpool’s recent arrivals Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz with former stars Luis Diaz and Darwin Nunez. The […]

Champions League league phase draw: PSG handed tough start, Real Madrid face Liverpool | Football News

The Champions League group phase draw concluded on Thursday (AP Photo/Laurent Cipriani) Paris Saint-Germain’s defense of their Champions League crown will begin with a demanding schedule after Thursday’s draw in Monaco placed them alongside Bayern Munich and Barcelona. The French champions, who lifted the trophy for the first time last season, will also face Tottenham, […]

‘Can you tell us how he died, where, and why?’: Mohamed Salah to UEFA after killing of ‘Palestinian Pelé’ | Football News

Mohamed Salah (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images) Egyptian football star Mohamed Salah has publicly challenged UEFA after the death of celebrated Palestinian footballer Suleiman al-Obeid, known as the “Palestinian Pelé,” in southern Gaza. On Wednesday, the Palestine Football Association (PFA) said al-Obeid, 41, was killed when Israeli forces struck a crowd waiting for humanitarian aid. […]

Who is Benjamin Sesko? The 22-year-old becomes Manchester United’s €85m signing | Football News

Benjamin Sesko (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader, File) Manchester United have signed Slovenian forward Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig for a fee that could reach 85 million euros ($99 million), marking their third forward signing this offseason as they aim to recover from their worst Premier League season. The 22-year-old striker has agreed to a five-year contract […]