Football

Fulham sign Emile Smith Rowe from Arsenal on five-year contract

Arsenal's academy graduate Emile Smith Rowe joined Fulham on a contract that will run until the summer of 2029, with an option to extend it by a further year.

2024-08-02T16:51:39.033369+00:00 IST

Shillong Lajong FC to take on Nepal’s Tribhuvan Army

Shillong is all set for the grand opening of the 133rd IndianOil Durand Cup as the capital city of Meghalaya makes its debut as hosts of Asia's oldest football tournament. Home side Shillong Lajong FC will be adding to the festival mood in the city, taking on Nepal's Tribhuvan Army FC in the Group F opener at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium with the kick-off scheduled for 4 PM IST.

2024-08-02T10:47:41.031800+00:00 IST

Carlo Ancelotti: "Real Madrid will be my final club"

Ancelotti guided Real Madrid to a La Liga and Champions League double last season, leading Los Blancos to a comfortable league title win over Barcelona and Girona. However, with his contract expiring next summer, there are growing questions about his future.

2024-08-02T10:29:47.495820+00:00 IST

Marquez opens up on coaching Team India, challenges of his job

FC Goa head coach Manolo Marquez has been appointed as the head coach of the Indian men's senior football team on July 20.

2024-08-01T15:29:19.607453+00:00 IST

Tomi Juric bid farewell to Highlanders

Indian Super League (ISL) club NorthEast United FC on Wednesday announced that Australian forward Tomi Juric has left the club.

2024-08-01T08:30:23.414677+00:00 IST

Steve McClaren joins Jamaican National Team as head coach

Steve McClaren has left his position on Erik ten Hag's coaching staff at Manchester United to become the head coach of the Jamaican national team.

2024-08-01T07:44:08.327445+00:00 IST

Durand Cup: Bengaluru FC secure thumping 4-0 win over Indian Navy

Debutant Jorge Pereyra Diaz scored twice, while Captain Sunil Chhetri and Rahul Bheke, who made his return to the Blues, also found the back of the net for Gerard Zaragoza's side

2024-07-31T17:24:08.289321+00:00 IST

Durand Cup 2024: Indian Army beat Chennaiyin FC

Chennaiyin FC went down fighting to the Indian Army in their Durand Cup 2024 opener on Wednesday at the JRD Tata Sports Complex Stadium in Jamshedpur. The Marina Machans lost by a narrow 1-0 margin, with the goal coming on the cusp of half-time.

2024-07-31T16:20:05.101838+00:00 IST

"Youth structure of Punjab FC is very strong": Vinit Rai

Punjab FC midfielder Vinit Rai shared some interesting insights by revealing that the youth team of the club that will play in the upcoming Next Generation Cup has been training with their senior Indian Super League (ISL) counterparts to prepare themselves for facing international opponents.

2024-07-31T15:46:46.218125+00:00 IST

Mumbai City FC announce contract extension of Thaer Krouma

Mumbai City announced the contract extension of Syrian defender Thaer Krouma, keeping him with the Islanders until the 2025 season.

2024-07-31T03:01:03.870320+00:00 IST

"We played good football": East Bengal FC head coach Carles

East Bengal FC head coach Carles Cuadrat expressed his delight with the way his side performed as they kicked off their Durand Cup 2024 journey with a comeback win against Indian Air Force FT.

2024-07-30T16:58:00.926353+00:00 IST

Durand Cup: NorthEast United beat Bodoland FC

Bodoland FC Head Coach Khlain Prykhat Syiemjieh fielded a strong line up with Ghanaians Benjamin Techie, Joe Aidoo and Cameroon striker Zacharie Mbenda, leading the attack and another Ghanaian, Frank Nana Kofi, manning the defence, as per a Durand Cup press release. NorthEast United Head Coach Juan Pedro Benali fielded his team in a 3-5-2 formation, which included new signings Mayakannan Muthu, Guillermo Fernandez Hierro and U-23 Moroccan international Hamza Regragui.

2024-07-30T14:44:35.093928+00:00 IST

Chennaiyin FC announce 22-man squad for Durand Cup 2024

Chennaiyin FC (CFC) announced a 22-member squad for the 133rd edition of the historic Durand Cup, scheduled from July 27 to August 31. The Marina Machans will begin their charge against the Indian Army on Wednesday at the JRD Tata Sports Complex Stadium in Jamshedpur.

2024-07-30T10:54:21.799934+00:00 IST

East Bengal post comfortable victory over Air Force team

East Bengal started their campaign in the 133rd Durand Cup, with a comfortable 3-1 victory over the Indian Air Force Football Team (IAFFT) in a Group A encounter played at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (VYBK) in Kolkata on Monday

2024-07-29T17:50:25.421099+00:00 IST

Durand Cup: Mohammedan, Inter Kashi play draw, Jamshedpur FC win

On Sunday, Serbian midfielder Nikola Stojanovic scored for Inter Kashi in the first half, while Ashley Alban Koli's stunning free kick levelled the scores for Mohammedan SC.

2024-07-29T03:07:56.692804+00:00 IST

Chelsea head coach Maresca reacts to defeat against Celtic

Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca analysed their 4-1 thrashing by Celtic in the pre-season game and believes that "physical conditioning" played a role in their heavy defeat.

2024-07-28T08:37:26.719325+00:00 IST

133rd Durand Cup: Opening ceremony takes place at Salt Lake Stadi

The opening ceremony of the 133rd Durand Cup took place on Saturday at the iconic Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata.

2024-07-27T14:32:29.744717+00:00 IST

India to battle Syria, Mauritius in Intercontinental Cup 2024

This year, the Intercontinental Cup will be a tri-nation tournament, with Syria and Mauritius joining hosts India. With Syria participating for the second time, Mauritius' inclusion marks its debut in this multi-nation tournament.

2024-07-27T04:12:43.516497+00:00 IST

Lindstrom moves to Everton

Everton have agreed to a loan deal for Jesper Lindstrom from Napoli, with the Danish midfielder set to spend the 2024/25 season at Goodison Park.

2024-07-26T16:29:54.986724+00:00 IST

Maguire ready for new season

Harry Maguire has stated that he has been assured of his place in Manchester United's future, expressing his desire to contribute to the club's success.

2024-07-26T14:56:28.583400+00:00 IST

Mumbai City FC set to begin their pre-season training camp

With the 2024-25 season on the horizon, the Mumbai City first team, under head coach Petr Kratky, will be travelling to Thailand for their pre-season camp. The Islanders will set up their base in Bangkok, Thailand, from July 28 to August 25.

2024-07-26T13:43:41.554496+00:00 IST