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Chelsea has begun disciplinary action after midfielder Enzo Fernandez was involved in a video where members of Argentina's Copa America-winning squad made racist chants about French players with African heritage. FIFA also said it was also looking into the incident after the French soccer federation pledged to file a complaint with the sport's world governing body over «racist and discriminatory remarks.» Fernandez said he was «truly sorry» and Chelsea said discriminatory behaviour was «completely unacceptable.»

Gareth Southgate has left his job as England manager after Euro Cup 2024 finals against Spain. Meanwhile, the hunt for a new manager is still on. It is interesting to note, however, that Southgate was the highest paid manager in the entire Euros, comprising of some of the globally top-ranked participating countries. Southgate left his post even after being tipped for knighthood for services to the country. His stellar record saw England reaching the finals of Euro championships twice, as well as the 2018 FIFA World Cup semifinals. Therefore, his inflated salary was quite justified, looking at his enormous responsibility of leading England to such epic international clashes throughout his eight years with the team. Although he could not manage to win a silverware for the team, he still leaves behind a rich legacy and a formation of an elite team that has tasted success at the highest levels. How much did Gareth Southgate earn as England manager?

Gareth Southgate continuing with the team is still persistent. England went down to Spain in a fierce contest in the Euro 2024 finals that has now begun to raise questions on Southgate's tactics not bringing the necessary result of bringing England a long-awaited trophy in the international circuit.

Several other political figures also attended the ceremony, underscoring the significance of the event. Former President of India Ram Nath Kovind graced the occasion with his family.

Cristiano Ronaldo had stated that this was going to be his last Euro Cup 2024, which saw his team, Portugal, crash out in the quarterfinals, another big blow hits the football fans as Lionel Messi has dropped a big retirement hint after Argentina beat Canada and reached the finals of the Copa America 2024.

Remo Freuler, a Switzerland national team defender, could easily be remembered as the Diego Maradona of Euro Cup 2024, but for all the wrong reasons. Maradona shook the football world during the 1986 FIFA World Cup after the 'hand of God' incident during a quarterfinals match against England.

Euro 2024 Football tournament has just got a lot more exciting. If you are wondering whether your favorite team has a change of lifting the cup this year, turn to Opta’s fabled supercomputer that has predicted the performance of the teams who have entered the knockout stage. The top 10 European teams in the FIFA world ranking with the exception of Croatia have entered the knockout stage. You will be surprised with what the Super Computer has predicted. What are the chances of a country that has recently left the European Union, winning the tournament?

Lionel Messi played for Argentina against Chile in a crucial Copa America 2024 clash at the MetLife stadium but was not able to score even though he got a couple of tricky opportunities but could not see them through. Ultimately, Argentina went past Chile through sheer grit, with a 1-0 score line. This marked the second straight match Lionel Messi went goalless, much to the gloom of the fans who are travelling across stadiums and cities to watch the Argentine legend at his best.

Spain, who won the continental tournament in 2008 and 2012, will have its work cut out against FIFA World Cup 2018 runner up and third-place finisher team at FIFA World Cup 2022.

Lionel Messi's Argentina will play Guatemala on Friday. This will be the reigning FIFA World Cup and defending Copa America champions' final game ahead of the show-piece continental tournament. Manager Lionel Scaloni will want to test team's strength, especially after a fighting win against Ecuador. Argentina versus Guatemala soccer game is set to be played on Friday, June 14 at FedEx Field in Landover, Maryland. The soccer game is scheduled to start at 8 pm (ET).

Copa America 2024 schedule, matches, fixtures, teams details are out. The continental soccer tournament, featuring FIFA World Cup 2022 winners Argentina and Brazil, will be played in the US between June 20 and July 14.

AIFF President Kalyan Chaubey has expressed dissatisfaction with the refereeing decisions during the crucial FIFA World Cup qualifier match between India and Qatar. Chaubey told ANI, that a significant error by the referee cost India a historic opportunity to advance to the third round of the World Cup qualifiers for the first time.

superstar Indian cricketers would look to break away from their archaic template when they take on a plucky Ireland in their opening game of the T20 World Cup on Wednesday. India are a bit undercooked with a lot of confusion still persisting about what could be the best combination on a drop-in virgin strip. As is clear from the games so far, scoring won’t be a walk in the park like it was during the IPL the last couple of months.

World Cup and Champions League winners have been learning about the soccer industry at FIFA this week alongside club founders and front-office leaders

bhai essentially gave me the football sense and shaped me into the player I am today. I’ll always be thankful to him and Mumbai FC’s academy set up," Rane says. “I spoke to him after the final and he simply asked me to come join him at Jamshedpur FC (an ISL club where Jamil is currently the coach) next season," he says, laughing.

IPL 2024 trophy by BCCI president Roger Binny and secretary Jay Shah, Iyer recreated Messi's magical celebration after the FIFA final before finally handing the trophy to Rinku Singh.Speaking after the match to broadcasters, Iyer said, “It is pleasing and the performance has been flawless throughout. I am running out of words right now. We have been tremendous right from game one, and when we stepped [out] all we demanded from ourselves was to back each other no matter the situation.

Also Read | Sunil Chhetri retires: Captain Fantastic gets emotional“All of them were very professional and hard-working. The competition is strong amongst them, especially in the positions of Jithin and Parthib," Stimac said in a press statement.“Parthib and Hammad suffered minor injuries a few days back and will need 7-14 days of rest," he added.

Sunil Chhetri, India’s greatest ever player, had made public his retirement plans — the FIFA football World Cup qualification game against Kuwait on June 6 in Kolkata. That’s when we got head coach Igor Stimac on the call. “Sunil had mentioned this to me two months earlier. He had asked me to not say a word. I did not”, he said. So how does he react to it? “We need to make it memorable. Players like him don’t come too often”, said Stimac. Words that resonate with every Indian sports fan. Chhetri deserves it all and now the Kuwait game is much more than just a football match. It is also about giving a fitting farewell to the best India has seen and in doing so, making it memorable for him and his legion of fans. So how will we remember Sunil Chhetri? What’s his real legacy? And how does the team now get ready for the all-important Kuwait game?

FIFA is facing renewed pushback over its expanded Club World Cup just over a year before the tournament is due to be staged in the United States. World players' union FIFPRO and the World Leagues Association want the event to be rescheduled and the international match calendar reformed over concerns about players' welfare and their «fundamental rights.» It comes after a report by the union last year said 43% of World Cup players surveyed had experienced «extreme or increased mental fatigue.»