<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title>Football: Football News, Scores, Results &amp; more on Times of India</title><link>https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football</link><description>Get the latest Football News, Live Scores, Results, Schedules and more on The Times of India</description><language>en-gb</language><lastBuildDate>2026-05-27T01:37:49+05:30</lastBuildDate><atom:link type="application/rss+xml" rel="self" href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/rssfeeds/4719953.cms"/><copyright>Copyright:(C) Wed, 27 May 2026 01:37:49 IST Bennett Coleman &amp; Co. Ltd, http://in.indiatimes.com/policyterms/1554651.cms</copyright><docs>http://syndication.indiatimes.com/</docs><image><title>Football: Football News, Scores, Results &amp; more on Times of India</title><url>https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/507610.cms</url><link>https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football</link></image><item><title><![CDATA[Where and how to watch USA’s final 26-man World Cup squad reveal: Timings, live stream and full leaked roster]]></title><description>&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/131330715.cms" /&gt;<![CDATA[The United States will officially unveil its 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup during a live event in New York, with Mauricio Pochettino preparing for his first major tournament as USMNT manager. Leaked reports have already revealed much of the expected roster, including Christian Pulisic, Weston McKennie and Gio Reyna, ahead of the host nation’s highly anticipated World Cup campaign next month.]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/fifa-world-cup/where-and-how-to-watch-usas-final-26-man-world-cup-squad-reveal-timings-live-stream-and-full-leaked-roster/articleshow/131330715.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/fifa-world-cup/where-and-how-to-watch-usas-final-26-man-world-cup-squad-reveal-timings-live-stream-and-full-leaked-roster/articleshow/131330715.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2026-05-26T20:41:11+05:30</pubDate><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">TOI Sports Desk</dc:creator><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://static.toiimg.com/photo/msid-131332137,imgsize-894117.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA['Whatever it takes': Canadian Shaan Hundal keen on following in Ryan Williams' footsteps]]></title><description>&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/131330756.cms" /&gt;<![CDATA[With Indian football team's paucity of attacking choices apparent, Ryan Williams, who gave up his Australian passport to play for India, gathered plenty of media attention. Canadian striker Shaan Hundal is eager to follow in his footsteps but faces bureaucratic delays. He continues to hope for support to join the Indian Super League and secure a national team spot.]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/top-stories/whatever-it-takes-canadian-citizen-shaan-hundal-keen-on-following-in-ryan-williams-footsteps/articleshow/131330756.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/top-stories/whatever-it-takes-canadian-citizen-shaan-hundal-keen-on-following-in-ryan-williams-footsteps/articleshow/131330756.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2026-05-26T19:23:50+05:30</pubDate><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Tanuj Lakhina</dc:creator><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://static.toiimg.com/photo/msid-131330865,imgsize-32780.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cristiano Ronaldo-backed YouTube platform to stream all 104 FIFA World Cup matches in 4K to millions for free]]></title><description>&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/131326888.cms" /&gt;<![CDATA[Cristiano Ronaldo’s investment in LiveMode has intensified global focus on CazéTV, the YouTube platform set to broadcast all 104 matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup free-to-air in Brazil. The digital-first broadcaster, led by Casimiro Miguel, has rapidly grown into a major force in sports media, signalling a shift away from traditional TV towards creator-driven, streaming-based football coverage.]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/fifa-world-cup/cristiano-ronaldo-backed-youtube-platform-to-stream-all-104-fifa-world-cup-matches-in-4k-to-millions-for-free/articleshow/131326888.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/fifa-world-cup/cristiano-ronaldo-backed-youtube-platform-to-stream-all-104-fifa-world-cup-matches-in-4k-to-millions-for-free/articleshow/131326888.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2026-05-26T18:56:13+05:30</pubDate><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">TOI Sports Desk</dc:creator><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://static.toiimg.com/photo/msid-131330539,imgsize-1066401.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bank of Scotland puts star player on special £20 note after iconic goal secured first World Cup in 28 years]]></title><description>&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/131321097.cms" /&gt;<![CDATA[Scotland’s return to the FIFA World Cup after 28 years is being celebrated with a special limited-edition £20 note inspired by Scott McTominay’s iconic overhead kick against Denmark. The commemorative banknote, released by the Bank of Scotland, honours the goal that helped secure qualification for the 2026 tournament while also raising funds for homelessness charity Crisis Scotland through auctions and supporter events.]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/fifa-world-cup/bank-of-scotland-puts-star-player-on-special-20-note-after-iconic-goal-secured-first-world-cup-in-28-years/articleshow/131321097.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/fifa-world-cup/bank-of-scotland-puts-star-player-on-special-20-note-after-iconic-goal-secured-first-world-cup-in-28-years/articleshow/131321097.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2026-05-26T14:35:33+05:30</pubDate><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">TOI Sports Desk</dc:creator><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://static.toiimg.com/photo/msid-131325644,imgsize-712200.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Messi Injury Update: Inter Miami disclose severity of concern ahead of WC]]></title><description>&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/131322582.cms" /&gt;<![CDATA[Lionel Messi suffered a minor injury scare after leaving Inter Miami’s MLS match against Philadelphia Union with discomfort in his left hamstring. Inter Miami later confirmed it was muscle fatigue, with his return depending on recovery. The update comes weeks before the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where Messi is expected to captain defending champions Argentina despite not officially confirming participation yet.]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/fifa-world-cup/lionel-messi-injury-update-inter-miami-disclose-severity-of-concern-ahead-of-fifa-world-cup-2026/articleshow/131322582.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/fifa-world-cup/lionel-messi-injury-update-inter-miami-disclose-severity-of-concern-ahead-of-fifa-world-cup-2026/articleshow/131322582.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2026-05-26T11:38:11+05:30</pubDate><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">TOI Sports Desk</dc:creator><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://static.toiimg.com/photo/msid-131322976,imgsize-187950.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saudi investment group could land another English club takeover as Turki Alalshikh closes in on Championship deal]]></title><description>&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/131317187.cms" /&gt;<![CDATA[Saudi boxing powerbroker Turki Alalshikh is reportedly in advanced talks over a potential investment in Derby County, with regulatory approval now the key obstacle before any agreement can progress. The proposed deal could bring one of Saudi Arabia’s most influential sports figures into English football, as Derby continue rebuilding financially and competitively following their near-collapse and administration crisis earlier this decade.]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/international-sports/saudi-investment-group-could-land-another-english-club-takeover-as-turki-alalshikh-closes-in-on-championship-deal/articleshow/131317187.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/international-sports/saudi-investment-group-could-land-another-english-club-takeover-as-turki-alalshikh-closes-in-on-championship-deal/articleshow/131317187.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2026-05-26T03:07:43+05:30</pubDate><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">TOI Sports Desk</dc:creator><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://static.toiimg.com/photo/msid-131317348,imgsize-1259966.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[What's in the number? If Brazil's No. 10 carries any magic at all, Neymar needs it now more than ever]]></title><description>&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/131305046.cms" /&gt;<![CDATA[Neymar is back in yellow after nearly three years away, carrying the scars of a torn ACL and the weight of what may be his final World Cup. With Vinicius Jr. waiting in the wings and Brazil's most iconic shirt number at the centre of a national debate, this is the story of what the No. 10 has always meant, and why, one last time, it still belongs to him.]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/fifa-world-cup/whats-in-the-number-if-brazils-no-10-carries-any-magic-at-all-neymar-needs-it-now-more-than-ever/articleshow/131305046.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/fifa-world-cup/whats-in-the-number-if-brazils-no-10-carries-any-magic-at-all-neymar-needs-it-now-more-than-ever/articleshow/131305046.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2026-05-25T23:58:00+05:30</pubDate><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Soror Shaiza</dc:creator><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://static.toiimg.com/photo/msid-131309990,imgsize-848564.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Most expensive Cristiano Ronaldo card just got sold for record-breaking seven-figure sum in private deal]]></title><description>&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/131314048.cms" /&gt;<![CDATA[Cristiano Ronaldo has set a new memorabilia record after a rare 1-of-1 2018 Panini Kaboom trading card sold privately for $1.35 million, making it the most expensive Ronaldo card ever and second only to Lionel Messi in football card history. The sale, completed via Fanatics Collect, highlights surging demand for ultra-rare collectibles from the Portuguese superstar’s career across Juventus, Manchester United and beyond.]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/top-stories/most-expensive-cristiano-ronaldo-card-just-got-sold-for-record-breaking-seven-figure-sum-in-private-deal/articleshow/131314048.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/top-stories/most-expensive-cristiano-ronaldo-card-just-got-sold-for-record-breaking-seven-figure-sum-in-private-deal/articleshow/131314048.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2026-05-25T23:54:55+05:30</pubDate><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">TOI Sports Desk</dc:creator><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://static.toiimg.com/photo/msid-131315855,imgsize-999765.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[No Real Madrid player in Spain's FIFA World Cup squad; Yamal makes cut]]></title><description>&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/131314952.cms" /&gt;<![CDATA[]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/fifa-world-cup/no-real-madrid-players-in-spains-fifa-world-cup-squad-lamine-yamal-nico-williams-included-despite-injuries/articleshow/131314952.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/fifa-world-cup/no-real-madrid-players-in-spains-fifa-world-cup-squad-lamine-yamal-nico-williams-included-despite-injuries/articleshow/131314952.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2026-05-25T23:26:14+05:30</pubDate><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">TOI Sports Desk</dc:creator><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://static.toiimg.com/photo/msid-131315202,imgsize-55060.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pep Guardiola drops X-rated ‘word he wasn’t allowed to say’ in farewell speech as Sky Sports apologise on air]]></title><description>&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/131311746.cms" /&gt;<![CDATA[Pep Guardiola bid farewell to Manchester City with an emotional Etihad Stadium speech after his final match in charge, ending a transformative 10-year era filled with trophies and dominance. Fighting back tears, Guardiola thanked supporters, players and family while reflecting on the club’s rise under his leadership. The Spaniard closed proceedings with an X-rated sign-off that sparked huge cheers inside the stadium and an apology from Sky Sports.]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/top-stories/pep-guardiola-drops-x-rated-word-he-wasnt-allowed-to-say-in-farewell-speech-as-sky-sports-apologise-on-air/articleshow/131311746.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/top-stories/pep-guardiola-drops-x-rated-word-he-wasnt-allowed-to-say-in-farewell-speech-as-sky-sports-apologise-on-air/articleshow/131311746.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2026-05-25T20:37:13+05:30</pubDate><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">TOI Sports Desk</dc:creator><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://static.toiimg.com/photo/msid-131312334,imgsize-1288065.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City legacy: The good, the bad, and the ugly]]></title><description>&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/131313024.cms" /&gt;<![CDATA[Pep Guardiola's transformative impact on Manchester City is examined through "The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly." While his tactical genius and trophy-laden reign are lauded, the article critiques the regimentation of his style and the looming shadow of Financial Fair Play breaches, questioning the integrity of his legacy.]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/top-stories/pep-guardiolas-manchester-city-legacy-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly/articleshow/131313024.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/top-stories/pep-guardiolas-manchester-city-legacy-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly/articleshow/131313024.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2026-05-25T21:28:13+05:30</pubDate><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Nirmalya Dutta</dc:creator><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://static.toiimg.com/photo/msid-131313018,imgsize-228666.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ricky Shabong Near India Debut: Meghalaya midfielder joins Unity Cup probables; London call boosts dream]]></title><description>&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/131302501.cms" /&gt;<![CDATA[Meghalaya's football scene is brightening as Ricky Shabong, a Punjab FC midfielder, inches closer to his dream of representing India. Selected as a probable for the 4-nation Unity Cup, the 23-year-old expressed immense excitement about the opportunity.  With some established players withdrawing, Shabong's chances of donning the senior national jersey have significantly improved, aiming to make his family proud.]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/shabongs-breakthrough-moment-meghalaya-midfielder-ricky-shabong-named-in-indias-unity-cup-roster-ready-to-fill-indias-midfield-vacuum/articleshow/131302501.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/shabongs-breakthrough-moment-meghalaya-midfielder-ricky-shabong-named-in-indias-unity-cup-roster-ready-to-fill-indias-midfield-vacuum/articleshow/131302501.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2026-05-25T11:06:54+05:30</pubDate><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sudheshna Ghosh</dc:creator><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://static.toiimg.com/photo/msid-131302501,imgsize-145572.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Weeks before WC, Lionel Messi suffers injury scare — all you need to know]]></title><description>&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/131299326.cms" /&gt;<![CDATA[Lionel Messi worried fans ahead of the FIFA World Cup after appearing to injure his left hamstring during Inter Miami’s 6-4 MLS win over Philadelphia Union. Messi left in the 73rd minute after providing two assists. Luis Suárez scored a hat-trick as Miami moved second in the Eastern Conference, though Messi’s fitness remains uncertain before Argentina’s World Cup opener.]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/top-stories/weeks-before-fifa-world-cup-2026-lionel-messi-suffers-injury-scare-all-you-need-to-know/articleshow/131299326.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/top-stories/weeks-before-fifa-world-cup-2026-lionel-messi-suffers-injury-scare-all-you-need-to-know/articleshow/131299326.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2026-05-25T07:29:45+05:30</pubDate><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">TOI Sports Desk</dc:creator><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://static.toiimg.com/photo/msid-131299377,imgsize-30836.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Explained: Why the official 2026 FIFA World Cup ball needs to be charged before games]]></title><description>&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/131296682.cms" /&gt;<![CDATA[The 2026 FIFA World Cup’s official ball, the Adidas TRIONDA, marks a major leap in football technology. Equipped with an embedded motion sensor, it tracks touches, speed and movement in real time, assisting VAR and offside decisions with unprecedented accuracy. While FIFA sees it as the future of officiating, the innovation also raises concerns about football becoming increasingly dependent on automation and data-driven control.]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/fifa-world-cup/explained-why-the-official-2026-fifa-world-cup-ball-needs-to-be-charged-before-games/articleshow/131296682.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/fifa-world-cup/explained-why-the-official-2026-fifa-world-cup-ball-needs-to-be-charged-before-games/articleshow/131296682.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2026-05-25T02:16:32+05:30</pubDate><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">TOI Sports Desk</dc:creator><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://static.toiimg.com/photo/msid-131296687,imgsize-1120207.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Messi becomes only second footballer in history to achieve billionaire status after Ronaldo]]></title><description>&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/131293239.cms" /&gt;<![CDATA[Lionel Messi has reportedly joined the billionaire club. He is now only the second footballer to achieve this milestone. His wealth has grown through salaries, bonuses, endorsements, and investments. Messi's impact in the US is significant, with a street named after him. He will lead Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/top-stories/lionel-messi-becomes-only-second-footballer-in-history-to-achieve-billionaire-status-after-cristiano-ronaldo/articleshow/131293239.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/top-stories/lionel-messi-becomes-only-second-footballer-in-history-to-achieve-billionaire-status-after-cristiano-ronaldo/articleshow/131293239.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2026-05-24T19:21:18+05:30</pubDate><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">TOI Sports Desk</dc:creator><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://static.toiimg.com/photo/msid-131293229,imgsize-100964.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[FIFA approves Iran’s request to move 2026 World Cup training base]]></title><description>&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/131289859.cms" /&gt;<![CDATA[Iran's 2026 FIFA World Cup training camp will move from Arizona to Tijuana, Mexico, due to logistical and visa concerns. This strategic shift allows for easier travel to their US-based group stage matches, with flights to Los Angeles taking under an hour. The decision comes amidst political sensitivities surrounding Iran's participation in the tournament.]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/top-stories/fifa-approves-irans-request-to-move-2026-world-cup-training-base-from-us-to-mexico/articleshow/131289859.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/top-stories/fifa-approves-irans-request-to-move-2026-world-cup-training-base-from-us-to-mexico/articleshow/131289859.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2026-05-24T12:51:51+05:30</pubDate><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">TOI Sports Desk</dc:creator><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://static.toiimg.com/photo/msid-131289873,imgsize-1188498.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kane's hat-trick in DFB Pokal final powers Bayern to domestic double]]></title><description>&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/131289746.cms" /&gt;<![CDATA[Harry Kane scored a hat trick as Bayern Munich defeated VfB Stuttgart 3-0 in the German Cup final to complete a domestic double. The match also saw fan protests and fireworks against the German Football Association. Kane finished the season with an incredible 61 goals across all competitions.]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/top-stories/harry-kane-turns-hero-with-hat-trick-in-dfb-pokal-final-as-bayern-munich-secure-domestic-double/articleshow/131289746.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/top-stories/harry-kane-turns-hero-with-hat-trick-in-dfb-pokal-final-as-bayern-munich-secure-domestic-double/articleshow/131289746.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2026-05-24T12:42:12+05:30</pubDate><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">TOI Sports Desk</dc:creator><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://static.toiimg.com/photo/msid-131289778,imgsize-149958.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will Zee’s re-entry into sports broadcasting see them buy FIFA World Cup rights?]]></title><description>&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/131272234.cms" /&gt;<![CDATA[Zee Entertainment is making a significant comeback into sports broadcasting, planning to launch seven new channels under the 'Unite8 Sports' brand. This strategic move coincides with the ongoing negotiations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup broadcast rights in India, a major event where pricing disagreements have stalled a deal.]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/top-stories/will-zees-re-entry-into-sports-broadcasting-see-them-buy-fifa-world-cup-rights/articleshow/131272234.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/top-stories/will-zees-re-entry-into-sports-broadcasting-see-them-buy-fifa-world-cup-rights/articleshow/131272234.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2026-05-23T12:12:53+05:30</pubDate><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Tanuj Lakhina</dc:creator><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://static.toiimg.com/photo/msid-131273373,imgsize-899741.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why have Mohun Bagan recalled their players from India's squad for the Unity Cup?]]></title><description>&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/131280184.cms" /&gt;<![CDATA[Mohun Bagan Super Giant have recalled their players from the Indian national team. This decision comes ahead of the Unity Cup, scheduled from May 26-30. A club insider cited concerns over matches falling outside the FIFA international window amid worries about potential player injuries and associated costs.]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/top-stories/why-have-mohun-bagan-recalled-their-players-from-indias-squad-for-the-unity-cup/articleshow/131280184.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/top-stories/why-have-mohun-bagan-recalled-their-players-from-indias-squad-for-the-unity-cup/articleshow/131280184.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2026-05-23T18:44:17+05:30</pubDate><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Tanuj Lakhina</dc:creator><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://static.toiimg.com/photo/msid-131280237,imgsize-151868.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[AIFF General Body defers decision on commercial rights deal, passes onus back to ExCo]]></title><description>&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/131277485.cms" /&gt;<![CDATA[The AIFF General Body has delegated the finalisation of commercial rights deals to the Executive Committee, empowering it to discuss and deliberate on bids from FanCode and Genius Sports. While the AIFF favours Genius Sports' offer of Rs 64.4 crore annually, ISL clubs have raised concerns about their financial interests and are reviewing their league commitment.]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/top-stories/aiff-general-body-defers-decision-on-commercial-rights-deal-passes-onus-back-to-exco/articleshow/131277485.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/top-stories/aiff-general-body-defers-decision-on-commercial-rights-deal-passes-onus-back-to-exco/articleshow/131277485.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2026-05-23T15:41:54+05:30</pubDate><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Tanuj Lakhina</dc:creator><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://static.toiimg.com/photo/msid-131277498,imgsize-1195557.cms"/></item></channel></rss>