<?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>2026-05-30T09:40:33+05:30</lastBuildDate><atom:link type="application/rss+xml" rel="self" href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/rssfeeds/4719953.cms"/><copyright>Copyright:(C) Sat, 30 May 2026 09:40:33 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[Who is Tim Payne? The 'least-known' World Cup player who gained almost 1 million followers overnight]]></title><description>&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/131375631.cms" /&gt;<![CDATA[New Zealand defender Tim Payne has become an unexpected viral sensation ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after Argentine influencer Valen Scarsini launched a campaign branding him the tournament’s “protagonist.” The push has driven Payne’s social media following into the hundreds of thousands, sparked fan chants based on Argentina’s “Muchachos,” and turned the low-profile defender into a global online talking point.]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/fifa-world-cup/who-is-tim-payne-the-least-known-world-cup-player-who-gained-almost-1-million-followers-overnight/articleshow/131375631.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/fifa-world-cup/who-is-tim-payne-the-least-known-world-cup-player-who-gained-almost-1-million-followers-overnight/articleshow/131375631.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2026-05-29T01:33:35+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-131377656,imgsize-770332.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vinicius Jr backs Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal as one of strongest contenders for 2026 FIFA World Cup]]></title><description>&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/131373989.cms" /&gt;<![CDATA[Vinícius Júnior has identified Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal among the favourites for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, praising both Ronaldo’s influence and the country’s talented generation. Speaking ahead of the tournament, the Brazil star also backed Brazil, Spain, France and Argentina as leading contenders, while highlighting players including Vitinha, João Neves, Rafael Leão and Lamine Yamal as major tournament threats.]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/fifa-world-cup/vinicius-jr-backs-cristiano-ronaldos-portugal-as-one-of-strongest-contenders-for-2026-fifa-world-cup/articleshow/131373989.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/fifa-world-cup/vinicius-jr-backs-cristiano-ronaldos-portugal-as-one-of-strongest-contenders-for-2026-fifa-world-cup/articleshow/131373989.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2026-05-28T22:29:55+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-131374906,imgsize-810891.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tyson Fury and Zlatan Ibrahimović to buy struggling football club and turn it into Netflix documentary-report]]></title><description>&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/131372900.cms" /&gt;<![CDATA[Tyson Fury and Zlatan Ibrahimović are reportedly exploring a surprise takeover of Morecambe FC, with plans that could include a Netflix documentary chronicling the club’s revival. The idea emerged during a commercial shoot in Warsaw, as Morecambe continue to struggle on and off the pitch after recent relegations. The potential celebrity-backed bid has drawn comparisons to the transformation of Wrexham under Hollywood ownership.]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/top-stories/tyson-fury-and-zlatan-ibrahimovi-to-buy-struggling-football-club-and-turn-it-into-netflix-documentary-reports/articleshow/131372900.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/top-stories/tyson-fury-and-zlatan-ibrahimovi-to-buy-struggling-football-club-and-turn-it-into-netflix-documentary-reports/articleshow/131372900.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2026-05-28T21:29:18+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-131373576,imgsize-584215.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Neymar likely to miss Brazil World Cup 2026 opener due to serious calf injury confirmed in medical scan- reports]]></title><description>&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/131371622.cms" /&gt;<![CDATA[Neymar Jr.’s 2026 World Cup participation has been thrown into doubt after Brazil’s medical team confirmed a grade-two calf injury requiring up to three weeks of recovery. The setback has disrupted Brazil’s preparations under Carlo Ancelotti, with key friendlies now in question and a tight race against time before their opening match. Despite Neymar’s optimism, medical staff remain cautious about his fitness timeline.]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/fifa-world-cup/neymar-likely-to-miss-brazil-world-cup-2026-opener-due-to-serious-calf-injury-confirmed-in-medical-scan-reports/articleshow/131371622.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/fifa-world-cup/neymar-likely-to-miss-brazil-world-cup-2026-opener-due-to-serious-calf-injury-confirmed-in-medical-scan-reports/articleshow/131371622.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2026-05-28T19:48:24+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-131372266,imgsize-107726.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Neymar suffers injury scare ahead of World Cup, Brazil sweat on fitness update]]></title><description>&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/131372079.cms" /&gt;<![CDATA[Brazil faces a significant World Cup setback. Star forward Neymar is now doubtful for the tournament's initial matches. He sustained a calf injury during training. Medical scans reveal a grade two muscle problem. Neymar is expected to be out for two to three weeks. This means he will miss warm-up games.]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/fifa-world-cup/neymar-suffers-injury-scare-ahead-of-world-cup-brazil-sweat-on-fitness-update/articleshow/131372079.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/fifa-world-cup/neymar-suffers-injury-scare-ahead-of-world-cup-brazil-sweat-on-fitness-update/articleshow/131372079.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2026-05-28T19:41:39+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-131372071,imgsize-164208.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Horrific crash, setbacks and the wait: Abneet Bharti struggles, but keeps India dream alive]]></title><description>&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/131366271.cms" /&gt;<![CDATA[​Footballer Abneet Bharti, currently with Academia del Balompie Boliviano, suffered a career setback after a cycling accident in Bolivia left him injured and unable to play. Bharti’s dream of representing India has already been hindered by bureaucratic challenges, but he remains determined to earn his first cap despite ongoing obstacles.]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/top-stories/horrific-crash-setbacks-and-the-wait-abneet-bharti-struggles-but-keeps-india-dream-alive/articleshow/131366271.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/top-stories/horrific-crash-setbacks-and-the-wait-abneet-bharti-struggles-but-keeps-india-dream-alive/articleshow/131366271.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2026-05-28T14:08:36+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-131366338,imgsize-124870.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[India suffer 2-0 defeat to Jamaica, set to play third-place match at 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/131361485.cms" /&gt;<![CDATA[India lost 0-2 to Jamaica in the Unity Cup 2026 semifinal at The Valley in London. Courtney Clarke gave Jamaica an early lead before Kaheim Dixon sealed the win with a late solo goal. India showed improvement in the second half, but Chhangte’s goal was ruled offside. Sandesh Jhingan impressed defensively, while Ryan Williams suffered an injury. India next faces Zimbabwe in the third-place playoff.]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/top-stories/india-suffer-2-0-defeat-to-jamaica-set-to-play-third-place-match-at-unity-cup/articleshow/131361485.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/top-stories/india-suffer-2-0-defeat-to-jamaica-set-to-play-third-place-match-at-unity-cup/articleshow/131361485.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2026-05-28T07:41:33+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-131361631,imgsize-169726.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crystal Palace clinch their first-ever European trophy]]></title><description>&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/131362897.cms" /&gt;<![CDATA[Crystal Palace won their first-ever European trophy after beating Rayo Vallecano 1-0 in the Conference League final. Jean-Philippe Mateta scored the winning goal in the second half, giving outgoing manager Oliver Glasner a perfect farewell. The victory also secured Palace a Europa League spot next season. Rayo Vallecano missed out in their first major European final despite creating a few chances.]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/top-stories/crystal-palace-clinch-their-first-ever-european-trophy-after-beating-rayo-vallecano-1-0-in-uefa-conference-league-final/articleshow/131362897.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/top-stories/crystal-palace-clinch-their-first-ever-european-trophy-after-beating-rayo-vallecano-1-0-in-uefa-conference-league-final/articleshow/131362897.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2026-05-28T10:02:06+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-131362945,imgsize-182226.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quote of the day: Cristiano Ronaldo on why he needs your love and wants your hate even more]]></title><description>&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/131361077.cms" /&gt;<![CDATA[Cristiano Ronaldo’s enduring quote, “Your love makes me strong, your hate makes me unstoppable,” frames a career built on turning criticism into fuel. From mocked teenager at Manchester United to global icon approaching 1,000 career goals with Al-Nassr, Ronaldo’s journey reflects relentless reinvention, longevity and an unmatched ability to transform doubt into sustained greatness across more than two decades.]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/international-sports/quote-of-the-day-cristiano-ronaldo-on-why-he-needs-your-love-and-wants-your-hate-even-more/articleshow/131361077.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/international-sports/quote-of-the-day-cristiano-ronaldo-on-why-he-needs-your-love-and-wants-your-hate-even-more/articleshow/131361077.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2026-05-28T06:31:10+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-131361261,imgsize-33902.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arsenal Thobe for Eid? Zohran Mamdani goes viral in bold football-themed outfit at Eid al-Adha celebration]]></title><description>&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/131358895.cms" /&gt;<![CDATA[Zohran Mamdani marked Eid al-Adha in the Bronx wearing a custom Arsenal-inspired thobe, blending religious tradition with football identity during a public appearance alongside Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. The outfit, adapted from Arsenal’s away kit, drew attention online for its symbolic fusion of culture, faith and sport. Mamdani’s message on solidarity and public service framed the celebration as both personal expression and political statement in New York.]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/top-stories/arsenal-thobe-for-eid-zohran-mamdani-goes-viral-in-bold-football-themed-outfit-at-eid-al-adha-celebration/articleshow/131358895.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/top-stories/arsenal-thobe-for-eid-zohran-mamdani-goes-viral-in-bold-football-themed-outfit-at-eid-al-adha-celebration/articleshow/131358895.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2026-05-28T03:06:39+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-131359098,imgsize-1534098.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA['Swaying in the wind': Kolkata's giant 70-foot Lionel Messi statue faces removal just five months after installation]]></title><description>&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/131351298.cms" /&gt;<![CDATA[A towering 70-foot statue of Lionel Messi in Kolkata is set to be removed after engineers deemed the structure unsafe amid reports it was swaying in strong winds. Installed following Messi’s 2025 India visit, the monument quickly became both a symbol of Argentina’s immense popularity in Bengal and a source of controversy, with safety concerns, crowd disorder and political disputes now overshadowing the tribute.]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/top-stories/swaying-in-the-wind-kolkatas-giant-70-foot-lionel-messi-statue-faces-removal-just-five-months-after-installation/articleshow/131351298.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/top-stories/swaying-in-the-wind-kolkatas-giant-70-foot-lionel-messi-statue-faces-removal-just-five-months-after-installation/articleshow/131351298.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2026-05-27T19:02:41+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-131352259,imgsize-725173.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who made the cut? Host nation USA announce 26-player World Cup squad as Pochettino reveals final list]]></title><description>&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/131337220.cms" /&gt;<![CDATA[Mauricio Pochettino and US Soccer turned the 2026 World Cup squad reveal into a major televised event in New York City, reflecting the growing profile of soccer in America ahead of a home World Cup. The announcement highlighted a squad built around experienced leaders like Christian Pulisic and Tyler Adams, while omissions such as Tanner Tessmann and Diego Luna quickly became major talking points.]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/fifa-world-cup/who-made-the-cut-host-nation-usa-announce-26-player-world-cup-squad-as-pochettino-reveals-final-list/articleshow/131337220.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/fifa-world-cup/who-made-the-cut-host-nation-usa-announce-26-player-world-cup-squad-as-pochettino-reveals-final-list/articleshow/131337220.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2026-05-27T02:38:21+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-131337277,imgsize-195066.cms"/></item><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></channel></rss>