Football
England forward Kane crowned Ballon d’Or winner, Putellas wins women’s award
By Reuters A 61-goal season for Bayern earns Kane his first Ballon d’Or, 25 years after Michael Owen became the last English winner, while Spain’s Alexia Putellas claims the women’s award for a third time.
Messi signs off in tears after one last Argentina master class
By Reuters Messi scored one and set up two in his final Argentina appearance, closing a 21-year international career that ended with World Cup and Copa America glory.
Messi's farewell match for Argentina to air live in Nepal on Kantipur Max
By Sports Bureau Kantipur Max has exclusive Nepal rights to Argentina vs Benin, Lionel Messi's farewell match, and Argentina vs Burkina Faso.
Nepal set to miss SAFF Men’s Championship for the first time
By Nayak Paudel SAFF gave Nepal until September 30 to have its FIFA ban lifted. Nepal is now almost certain to miss the deadline.
Government’s ‘ego’ holding football hostage, ANFA says as crisis deepens
By Himesh With a September 30 deadline looming for the Men’s SAFF Championship and over Rs100 million in debt accumulating, ANFA accuses the sports ministry and NSC of administrative ego.
Messi calls time on Argentina career after World Cup heartbreak
By Reuters The eight-time Ballon d’Or winner leaves as Argentina’s most-capped player and leading scorer after winning the 2022 World Cup and two Copa América titles.
Nepalis around the world step in to cover footballer Aashish Rai’s medical bills
By Nayak Paudel Injured midfielder Aashish Rai has received around Rs2 million from well-wishers worldwide, exposing the sharp contrast between public solidarity and official indifference.
Argentine football prez: Lionel Messi alone will decide when to retire
By Reuters Messi, who turned 39 on June 24, has given no indication when he might retire from international football or how much longer he intends to play for Inter Miami in the MLS.
Players and legends urge action as Nepal risk first-ever absence from SAFF Championship
By Nayak Paudel Nepal’s football crisis deepens as FIFA suspension threatens the country's first-ever absence from the SAFF Championship, prompting growing calls for government intervention.
19 national and international volleyball events announced for 2026/27 season
By Post Report Nepal Volleyball Association promises a bigger domestic and international schedule, with the Nepal Volleyball League set for next month, although dates for most events are yet to be finalised.
Emotional Scaloni says Argentina gave utmost, needs to think about what comes next
By Reuters Tearful Argentina coach says the team gave everything in defeat and will reflect on his future after losing the World Cup final to Spain.
Substitute Torres rescues grim final to make Spain world champions
By Reuters Torres settles cagey contest in extra time after Argentina fail to register a shot in regulation, handing Spain their second World Cup title.
ANFA says it will bear all of Aashish Rai’s treatment costs despite funding delay
By Nayak Paudel Football governing body attributes delay in financial support to FIFA suspension and vows to resume payments once administrative hurdles are cleared.
Argentina late show sinks England and sets up World Cup final against Spain
By Reuters Argentina overturned a second-half deficit as Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez scored in the final minutes to seal a dramatic comeback win, with Lionel Messi once again playing a decisive role in their march to the World Cup final against Spain.
They came, they saw, they left: The coaches Nepal couldn’t keep
By Himesh From world-renowned tacticians to rising managers, foreign coaches have found Nepal’s football bureaucracy a tougher opponent than any on the pitch.
Spain’s anaconda grip crushes French World Cup dream
By Reuters European champions overwhelm France to reach their first World Cup final since 2010 and move within one win of a historic World Cup-European Championship double
France ready to fight Spain for midfield control in World Cup semi-final
By Reuters Tchouameni returns as France prepare for a decisive midfield battle against Spain and their possession-heavy style.
Argentina beat Swiss 3-1 after extra time to reach World Cup semi-finals
By Reuters Argentina’s title defence stays alive as Julian Alvarez and Lautaro Martinez score in extra time to end Switzerland’s historic run and set up a blockbuster semi-final against England in Atlanta.
Bellingham double fires England past Norway into World Cup semis
By Reuters England overturn first-half deficit as Jude Bellingham scores twice, including an extra-time winner, to set up a World Cup semi-final against Argentina or Switzerland.
Magic Merino strikes again as Spain down Belgium to reach World Cup semis
By Reuters Belgium lose goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois to injury before substitute Mikel Merino strikes late to send Spain into the World Cup semi-finals, where France await.