Football

Shillong gears up to host Durand Cup for first time

A total of 24 teams, including the three services teams and two Services teams from Nepal and Bangladesh, will be seen in action across 43 matches, which will be played in the four host cities of Kokrajhar, Shillong, Jamshedpur (last two named making their debut as host cities) and Kolkata, which will also host the grand final on August 31 at the hallowed Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan

2024-07-18T12:46:22.461016+00:00 IST

Punjab FC re-signs Luka Majcen for upcoming season

Luka spent the last two seasons with Punjab FC, captaining the side in their debut season of the Indian Super League after they became the first club to be promoted to the ISL from the I-League.

2024-07-18T11:44:50.923696+00:00 IST

Cavan Sullivan makes history, breaks Adu's record

Future Manchester City player and Philadelphia Union prodigy Cavan Sullivan became the youngest player to appear in a Major League Soccer match.

2024-07-18T09:47:04.439321+00:00 IST

Odisha FC placed in Group B of AFC Women's Champions League

Odisha FC were drawn alongside Etihad Club (Jordan) and Lion City Sailors FC (Singapore) in Group B of the preliminary stage of the 2024-25 AFC Women's Champions League, following the draw conducted at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Thursday.

2024-07-18T08:53:10.082521+00:00 IST

Joshua Zirkzee outlines reason for joining Manchester United

Manchester United's latest signing, Joshua Zirkzee, outlined the reasons behind his decision to switch from Italy to the UK.

2024-07-18T05:39:30.421860+00:00 IST

Tottenham coach Postecoglou focused on bringing success to club

Tottenham head coach Ange Postecoglou is fully focused on bringing success to the club after being linked with the vacant position of England head coach.

2024-07-18T03:48:16.155247+00:00 IST

Luka Modric extends contract with Real Madrid untill 2025

Real Madrid announced on Wednesday that Croatian midfielder Luka Modric has agreed to extend his contract until 2025.

2024-07-17T14:23:34.625630+00:00 IST

Mumbai City FC announces signing of defender Hardik Bhatt

Mumbai City FC announced the signing of defender Hardik Bhatt on a one-year contract until the end of the 2024-25 season on Wednesday.

2024-07-17T12:57:45.111340+00:00 IST

Bengaluru FC signs Spanish midfielder Pedro Capo on one-year deal

Bengaluru FC on Tuesday announced the signing of Spanish midfielder Pedro Capo on a one-year deal. The 33-year-old, who primarily operates as a defensive midfielder, can also slot in at centre-back and most recently turned out for Segunda Division side Eldense CF.

2024-07-17T10:25:00.219776+00:00 IST

Jamshedpur FC sign Nishchal Chandan for ISL 2024-25 season

Jamshedpur FC have roped in young defender Nishchal Chandan ahead of the new season, with an option to extend the contract based on his performance.

2024-07-17T04:37:26.296260+00:00 IST

Bengaluru FC signs midfielder Pedro Capo

Pedro Capo, who will travel to Bengaluru and join the Blues in pre-season ahead of their Durand Cup 2024 campaign, becomes Zaragoza's seventh signing of the summer, after the acquisitions of Alberto Noguera, Jorge Pereyra Diaz, Edgar Mendez, Mohamed Salah, Rahul Bheke and Lalthuammawia Ralte

2024-07-16T15:20:12.862360+00:00 IST

AIFF seeks Sports Ministry’s support for 2026 Asian Games camp

All India Football Federation (AIFF) has requested the Sports Ministry for support in four particular areas including preparation camp for 2026 Asian Games for men's and women's football teams

2024-07-16T15:19:33.007473+00:00 IST

Punjab FC retains five Indian players ahead of upcoming season

Young midfielders Ashis Pradhan, Ricky Shabong, Manglenthang Kipgen, experienced defender Suresh Meitei and goalkeeper Ravi Kumar have extended their stay at the club signing multiple-year contracts. Ravi and Ashis have extended their stay until May 2026, while Suresh and Ricky have signed a two-year contract until May 2027. The club has extended Kipgen's contract until May 2028

2024-07-16T13:59:51.683588+00:00 IST

Kylian Mbappe unveiled as Real Madrid player

Mbappe will be wearing jersey number nine with the iconic club. Thousands of club supporters thronged to the stadium to witness the official unveiling of the new 'Galactico' Mbappe

2024-07-16T12:56:32.550460+00:00 IST

Gareth Southgate steps down as England manager

Nico Williams and Mikel Oyarzabal helped Spain win EURO 2024 on Sunday after beating England 2-1 in the final match of the tournament at the Olympiastadion in Berlin. Oyarzabal's late goal gave La Roja a 2-1 win over England as they crowned the European Champions for a record-breaking fourth time. Spain stayed unbeaten in the 2024 edition of the tournament and got hold of the prestigious trophy.

2024-07-16T11:51:15.978925+00:00 IST

Rasmus Hojlund's brother, Emil signs for Schalke

Manchester United star Rasmus Hojlund's brother, Emil, has signed for 2 Bundesliga outfit Schalke on a contract that will run until 2028.

2024-07-16T09:22:52.865322+00:00 IST

"Will be back on the pitch again" says Lionel Messi

Argentina's maestro, Lionel Messi, thanked the fans for supporting them in their triumphant Copa America campaign and gave a fitness update on his injury as well.

2024-07-16T08:00:52.242227+00:00 IST

France's Olivier Giroud announces international retirement

France's leading goal scorer, Olivier Giroud, announced his international retirement after the conclusion of Euro 2024.

2024-07-16T05:46:13.607710+00:00 IST

"Below standard": Ten Hag on Manchester United's defeat

Manchester United manager Erik Ten Hag was left unimpressed by his team's "below standard" performance in their 1-0 defeat in the first pre-season game against Rosenborg. Rosenborg, who are in the middle of their season, dominated the Red Devils, struck the post four times and had 22 shots at United's goalpost.

2024-07-16T03:53:55.803376+00:00 IST

Harry Kane was not himself in EURO 2024: Gary Lineker

Former footballer Gary Lineker said that England skipper Harry Kane 'was not himself' in the recently concluded EURO 2024.

2024-07-15T18:22:39.911687+00:00 IST

Cucurella hits back at Neville's criticism

Reacting to former footballer Gary Neville's "something just missing" remark, Spanish defender Marc Cucurella said they went all the way through in the EURO 2024 final.

2024-07-15T17:25:53.468309+00:00 IST