<?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>2026-05-10T16:40:34+05:30</lastBuildDate><atom:link type="application/rss+xml" rel="self" href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/rssfeeds/4719953.cms"/><copyright>Copyright:(C) Sun, 10 May 2026 16:40:34 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['El Clasico special this time because we can win La Liga': De Jong Exclusive]]></title><description>&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/130986229.cms" /&gt;<![CDATA[Frenkie de Jong says Barcelona are focused on sealing the La Liga title against Real Madrid in a historic Clasico at Camp Nou. Barca need only a draw to clinch the crown and enter the match in strong form, unlike struggling Madrid. De Jong praised Barcelona’s midfield depth, backed Lamine Yamal’s development, and called teamwork—not individuals like Kylian Mbappe—the key to victory.]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/top-stories/el-clasico-special-this-time-because-we-can-win-la-liga-frenkie-de-jong-exclusive/articleshow/130986229.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/top-stories/el-clasico-special-this-time-because-we-can-win-la-liga-frenkie-de-jong-exclusive/articleshow/130986229.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2026-05-10T09:55:44+05:30</pubDate><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Moushumi Bora</dc:creator><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://static.toiimg.com/photo/msid-130986292,imgsize-78660.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[ISL: Gurpreet Singh Sandhu shines as Bengaluru edge JFC in tight contest]]></title><description>&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/130987431.cms" /&gt;<![CDATA[On a night when India’s talismanic footballer Sunil Chhetri became the most-capped Indian Super League player with 195 appearances, it was his long-time teammate Gurpreet Singh Sandhu who turned back the clock with a goalkeeping masterclass as Bengaluru FC edged hosts Jamshedpur FC 1-0 at the JRD Tata Sports Complex on Saturday.]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/indian-super-league/top-stories/isl-gurpreet-singh-sandhu-shines-as-bengaluru-edge-jfc-in-tight-contest/articleshow/130987431.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/indian-super-league/top-stories/isl-gurpreet-singh-sandhu-shines-as-bengaluru-edge-jfc-in-tight-contest/articleshow/130987431.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2026-05-10T11:47:18+05:30</pubDate><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Arnab Lall Seal</dc:creator><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://static.toiimg.com/photo/msid-130987479,imgsize-98826.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Real Madrid fine Tchouameni and Valverde $588,000 each after training-ground fight]]></title><description>&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/130964276.cms" /&gt;<![CDATA[The club said no sporting punishment would be given to the two players and added that the fine “thereby concludes the internal procedures” started after the incident.]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/top-stories/real-madrid-punish-aurelien-tchouameni-and-federico-valverde-after-training-ground-fight/articleshow/130964276.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/top-stories/real-madrid-punish-aurelien-tchouameni-and-federico-valverde-after-training-ground-fight/articleshow/130964276.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2026-05-08T21:53:56+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-130964322,imgsize-42898.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[First win since 2005: India on verge of first U-17 Asian Cup knockout berth in 21 years]]></title><description>&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/130960267.cms" /&gt;<![CDATA[]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/top-stories/first-win-since-2005-india-on-verge-of-first-afc-u-17-womens-asian-cup-knockout-berth-in-21-years/articleshow/130960267.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/top-stories/first-win-since-2005-india-on-verge-of-first-afc-u-17-womens-asian-cup-knockout-berth-in-21-years/articleshow/130960267.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2026-05-08T18:12:42+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-130960417,imgsize-68160.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Little by little, Arsenal great Kim Little achieves big feat]]></title><description>&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/130951622.cms" /&gt;<![CDATA[Arsenal captain Kim Little celebrated her 400th club appearance, reflecting on her 18-year journey and the significant growth of the women's game.  Having recently won the UWCL, Little offered insights on how Indian women's football can connect with the global sport's progress.]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/top-stories/little-by-little-arsenal-great-kim-little-achieves-big-feat/articleshow/130951622.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/top-stories/little-by-little-arsenal-great-kim-little-achieves-big-feat/articleshow/130951622.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2026-05-08T12:08:19+05:30</pubDate><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sudeshna Ghosh</dc:creator><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://static.toiimg.com/photo/msid-130951842,imgsize-42962.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nearly 130 arrested in Paris after PSG reach Champions League final]]></title><description>&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/130895561.cms" /&gt;<![CDATA[]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/champions-league/top-stories/celebrations-turn-violent-nearly-130-arrested-in-paris-after-psg-reach-champions-league-final/articleshow/130895561.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/champions-league/top-stories/celebrations-turn-violent-nearly-130-arrested-in-paris-after-psg-reach-champions-league-final/articleshow/130895561.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2026-05-07T18:06:39+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-130895882,imgsize-61182.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australia drub India in AFC U-17 Asian Cup 2026 opener]]></title><description>&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/130880643.cms" /&gt;<![CDATA[India's aspirations for the FIFA U-17 World Cup faced a significant setback as Australia secured a dominant 4-0 victory in their AFC U-17 Asian Cup opener.  Goals from Becvinovski, Court, Demuth, and Oliveira sealed the win. India now faces a crucial must-win match against Uzbekistan to keep their World Cup dreams alive.]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/top-stories/australia-drub-india-in-afc-u-17-asian-cup-2026-opener/articleshow/130880643.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/top-stories/australia-drub-india-in-afc-u-17-asian-cup-2026-opener/articleshow/130880643.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2026-05-07T10:48:38+05:30</pubDate><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Marcus Mergulhao</dc:creator><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://static.toiimg.com/photo/msid-130880633,imgsize-48592.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[UEFA Champions League: Ousmane Dembele strike sends PSG into blockbuster final against Arsenal F.C.]]></title><description>&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/130878273.cms" /&gt;<![CDATA[Paris Saint-Germain secured their second consecutive Champions League final appearance with a 1-1 draw against Bayern Munich, winning 6-5 on aggregate. Ousmane Dembélé opened the scoring early, and despite Bayern's pressure and a late Harry Kane equalizer, PSG's defensive resilience saw them through to face Arsenal in Budapest.]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/top-stories/uefa-champions-league-ousmane-dembele-strike-sends-psg-into-blockbuster-final-against-arsenal-f-c-/articleshow/130878273.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/top-stories/uefa-champions-league-ousmane-dembele-strike-sends-psg-into-blockbuster-final-against-arsenal-f-c-/articleshow/130878273.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2026-05-07T09:19:27+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-130878329,imgsize-872454.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[FIFA World Cup 2026: Will one-third of the world be left in the dark?]]></title><description>&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/130849769.cms" /&gt;<![CDATA[Millions in Asia, including India, China, and Thailand, face uncertainty over watching the FIFA World Cup 2026 due to delayed broadcast rights. Unfavorable late-night match timings and high costs are stalling deals, potentially impacting viewership. Experts, however, believe agreements will be reached, ensuring widespread access to the global football spectacle.]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/top-stories/fifa-world-cup-2026-will-one-third-of-the-world-be-left-in-the-dark-as-broadcast-deals-stall-in-asia/articleshow/130849769.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/top-stories/fifa-world-cup-2026-will-one-third-of-the-world-be-left-in-the-dark-as-broadcast-deals-stall-in-asia/articleshow/130849769.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2026-05-06T14:40:59+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-130849787,imgsize-38860.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arsenal end 20-year wait as Bukayo Saka fires Gunners into historic UCL final]]></title><description>&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/130842257.cms" /&gt;<![CDATA[Arsenal have reached the Champions League final after a 20-year wait, defeating Atletico Madrid 1-0 at the Emirates Stadium thanks to Bukayo Saka's first-half goal. This 2-1 aggregate victory propels Mikel Arteta's side, who are also leading the Premier League, towards a potential historic season and their first European crown.]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/top-stories/arsenal-end-20-year-wait-as-bukayo-saka-fires-gunners-into-historic-champions-league-final/articleshow/130842257.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/top-stories/arsenal-end-20-year-wait-as-bukayo-saka-fires-gunners-into-historic-champions-league-final/articleshow/130842257.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2026-05-06T07:44:44+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-130842248,imgsize-194280.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[ISL: Mumbai City FC slip in title race after loss to East Bengal]]></title><description>&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/130845563.cms" /&gt;<![CDATA[Mumbai City FC's poor finishing proved costly as East Bengal FC secured a 2-1 victory. Despite an early lead from Brandon Fernandes and numerous missed chances by Lallianzuala Chhangte, Mumbai couldn't capitalize. East Bengal capitalised on defensive errors, with Youssef Ezzejjari and Nandha Kumar scoring to seal the win.]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/top-stories/isl-mumbai-city-fc-slip-in-title-race-after-loss-to-east-bengal/articleshow/130845563.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/top-stories/isl-mumbai-city-fc-slip-in-title-race-after-loss-to-east-bengal/articleshow/130845563.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2026-05-06T11:23:20+05:30</pubDate><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Anil Dias</dc:creator><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://static.toiimg.com/photo/msid-130845591,imgsize-65528.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[EPL: Doku’s last-gasp strike saves Man City, but Arsenal seize control of title race]]></title><description>&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/130814577.cms" /&gt;<![CDATA[Manchester City suffered a significant blow in the Premier League title race, drawing 3-3 with Everton after a second-half collapse. Despite a late equalizer from Jeremy Doku, defensive errors allowed Everton to take a commanding lead, handing the initiative to Arsenal. The result leaves City five points behind Arsenal with a game in hand.]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/epl/top-stories/premier-league-dokus-last-gasp-strike-saves-man-city-but-arsenal-seize-control-of-title-race/articleshow/130814577.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/epl/top-stories/premier-league-dokus-last-gasp-strike-saves-man-city-but-arsenal-seize-control-of-title-race/articleshow/130814577.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2026-05-05T08:13:34+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-130814590,imgsize-191568.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Forest sink Chelsea 3-1 to hurt their chances of UCL qualification]]></title><description>&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/130807269.cms" /&gt;<![CDATA[Nottingham Forest boosted their chances of staying in the Premier League with a convincing 3-1 win over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Monday. The defeat badly hurt Chelsea’s hopes of qualifying for next season’s UEFA Champions League.]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/epl/top-stories/nottingham-forest-sink-chelsea-3-1-to-hurt-their-chances-of-uefa-champions-league-qualification/articleshow/130807269.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/epl/top-stories/nottingham-forest-sink-chelsea-3-1-to-hurt-their-chances-of-uefa-champions-league-qualification/articleshow/130807269.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2026-05-04T22:29:27+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-130807346,imgsize-108242.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mainoo plays hero as Man United secure Champions League football]]></title><description>&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/130736466.cms" /&gt;<![CDATA[Manchester United beat Liverpool FC 3-2 at Old Trafford to secure UEFA Champions League qualification. Goals from Matheus Cunha and Benjamin Sesko gave United an early lead before Liverpool equalised through Dominik Szoboszlai and Cody Gakpo. Kobbie Mainoo scored the late winner, boosting Michael Carrick’s chances of becoming permanent manager.]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/epl/top-stories/kobbie-mainoo-plays-hero-as-manchester-united-beat-liverpool-in-five-goal-thriller-secure-champions-league-football/articleshow/130736466.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/epl/top-stories/kobbie-mainoo-plays-hero-as-manchester-united-beat-liverpool-in-five-goal-thriller-secure-champions-league-football/articleshow/130736466.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2026-05-03T22:34:22+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-130736744,imgsize-393530.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man United legend Sir Alex Ferguson hospitalised ahead of Liverpool clash]]></title><description>&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/130735612.cms" /&gt;<![CDATA[Former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson was admitted to hospital on Sunday after feeling unwell ahead of the club’s Premier League clash against Liverpool FC at Old Trafford. ​​The 84-year-old football legend, who still regularly attends Manchester United matches both home and away, had arrived at the stadium to watch one of English football’s fiercest rivalries when the health scare occurred.]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/epl/top-stories/manchester-united-legend-sir-alex-ferguson-hospitalised-ahead-of-liverpool-clash/articleshow/130735612.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/epl/top-stories/manchester-united-legend-sir-alex-ferguson-hospitalised-ahead-of-liverpool-clash/articleshow/130735612.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2026-05-03T21:33:50+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-130735675,imgsize-23682.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[India U-17 boys very close to World Cup qualification: Bibiano Fernandes]]></title><description>&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/130669233.cms" /&gt;<![CDATA[India's U-17 coach Bibiano Fernandes is optimistic about his team's chances of qualifying for the FIFA World Cup on merit. Following a strong showing against Iran, the team needs just one victory against Australia or Uzbekistan to secure a spot. Fernandes highlighted the team's development and potential, aiming for an inspiring performance to achieve this historic qualification.]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/top-stories/india-u-17-boys-very-close-to-world-cup-qualification-bibiano-fernandes/articleshow/130669233.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/top-stories/india-u-17-boys-very-close-to-world-cup-qualification-bibiano-fernandes/articleshow/130669233.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2026-05-01T08:51:44+05:30</pubDate><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Marcus Mergulhao</dc:creator><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://static.toiimg.com/photo/msid-130669304,imgsize-33870.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iran to play in 2026 FIFA World Cup, confirms FIFA president Infantino]]></title><description>&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/130668957.cms" /&gt;<![CDATA[FIFA President Gianni Infantino has confirmed Iran's participation in the 2026 World Cup, set to be held in the United States, Mexico, and Canada.  Despite recent geopolitical tensions and reports of visa issues for Iranian officials, Infantino stressed football's power to unite a divided world, assuring Iran will play in the USA.]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/top-stories/iran-to-play-in-2026-fifa-world-cup-confirms-fifa-president-gianni-infantino/articleshow/130668957.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/top-stories/iran-to-play-in-2026-fifa-world-cup-confirms-fifa-president-gianni-infantino/articleshow/130668957.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2026-05-01T08:48:30+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-130669089,imgsize-27718.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[104 matches, 0 broadcasters: Why no one in India wants the 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/130602470.cms" /&gt;<![CDATA[With less than two months to go for the FIFA World Cup, India, China, and several Asian countries still lack an official broadcaster. High rights costs, inconvenient match timings, and cricket's dominance have deterred buyers in India. This poses challenges for FIFA’s outreach in the region, though a last-minute deal remains possible.]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/top-stories/104-matches-0-broadcasters-why-no-one-in-india-wants-the-2026-fifa-world-cup/articleshow/130602470.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/top-stories/104-matches-0-broadcasters-why-no-one-in-india-wants-the-2026-fifa-world-cup/articleshow/130602470.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2026-04-29T15:20:57+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-130602584,imgsize-17290.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[$100 million boost! FIFA hikes World Cup payouts as costs soar for teams]]></title><description>&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/130607545.cms" /&gt;<![CDATA[FIFA has approved over $100 million in additional funding for teams participating in the 2026 World Cup, raising minimum guaranteed payments to $12.5 million and basic prize money to $10 million per team. This decision addresses rising costs in North America and increased financial strain on federations, ensuring better support for pre-tournament preparation and delegation expenses.]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/top-stories/100-million-boost-fifa-hikes-world-cup-payouts-as-costs-soar-for-teams/articleshow/130607545.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/top-stories/100-million-boost-fifa-hikes-world-cup-payouts-as-costs-soar-for-teams/articleshow/130607545.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2026-04-29T18:07:40+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-130607623,imgsize-899741.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[UCL: 9 goals in semi-final as PSG vs Bayern gifts one of the greatest nights]]></title><description>&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/130597530.cms" /&gt;<![CDATA[Paris Saint-Germain beat Bayern Munich 5-4 in a thrilling Champions League semi-final first leg, the highest-scoring match ever at this stage. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Ousmane Dembele scored twice each for PSG, while Harry Kane scored for Bayern, who fought back late to keep the tie alive before next week’s return leg in Munich.]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/champions-league/top-stories/9-goals-in-ucl-semi-final-as-psg-vs-bayern-munich-produces-one-of-the-greatest-nights-in-european-football/articleshow/130597530.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/champions-league/top-stories/9-goals-in-ucl-semi-final-as-psg-vs-bayern-munich-produces-one-of-the-greatest-nights-in-european-football/articleshow/130597530.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2026-04-29T11:29:58+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-130597528,imgsize-148996.cms"/></item></channel></rss>