Football

Kochi FanPark gearing up for KBFC vs OFC live screening

Kerala Blasters FC boasts one of the most passionate fan bases in ISL history, having never missed a single season. A massive crowd of about 10,000 fans is expected to witness the ISL knockout match between Odisha FC and Kerala Blasters FC on April 19, Friday.

2024-04-18T10:56:33.462449+00:00 IST

FA Cup: Manchester City, Chelsea gear up for semi-final showdown

In the first semi-final fixture, the reigning champions Manchester City FC take on London giants Chelsea FC in a clash of heavyweights. On the other hand, Championship side Coventry City face silverware hungry Manchester United

2024-04-18T10:42:56.365747+00:00 IST

Empire FC to debut in KSFA "C" Division League

The club aims to compete for titles in Karnataka's football ecosystem and provide a platform for aspiring footballers to showcase their skills. Empire FC aspires to contribute to the growing football culture in Karnataka under the guidance of the Karnataka Football Association

2024-04-18T09:26:05.655608+00:00 IST

Brazil legend Romario announces his return to football at 58

Brazil legend Romario Faria made his shocking return to professional football on Wednesday at the age of 58, according to Goal.com. Earlier in 2009, he retired from football after having a stupendous career.

2024-04-17T17:59:09.409094+00:00 IST

Arsenal manager Arteta speaks ahead of facing Bayern in UCL

Ahead of Arsenal's clash against Bayern Munich in the second leg match of the UEFA Champions League (UCL), the Gunners' head coach, Mikel Arteta said that they are looking forward to putting up a show that will help them move on to the next round of the tournament.

2024-04-17T16:53:10.792625+00:00 IST

"Arsenal might just glide through against Bayern": Arsene Wenger

Legendary football manager Arsene Wenger, who helmed Arsenal's 'Invincibles', weighed in on his former club's chances in the Champions League second-leg clash with Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich, backing the Gunners to "glide through" at the Allianz Arena in the early hours of Thursday.

2024-04-17T14:18:32.136747+00:00 IST

UCL: Bellingham shares his take on Real's clash with City

Ahead of Real Madrid's clash against Manchester City in the second leg of the UEFA Champions League (UCL) at the Etihad Stadium, Los Blancos midfielder Jude Bellingham said that the 14-time UCL winner trusts their ability to beat Pep Guardiola's men.

2024-04-17T11:18:54.979690+00:00 IST

"We have the confidence": Ancelotti on Real's clash against City

Ahead of the second leg match between Real Madrid and Manchester City in the UEFA Champions League (UCL), Los Blancos head coach Carlo Ancelotti said that they are confident enough to take on Pep Guardiola's team.

2024-04-17T10:32:30.845417+00:00 IST

UCL: Four European giants to battle for two semifinal spots

After a night of unexpected twists and turns that saw Barcelona crashing out of the Champions League following a 6-4 (aggregate) defeat to Paris Saint-German, another night of European Giants trying to stake their claim to Europe's most covered footballing title will unfold on Thursday (IST) at Manchester and Munich.

2024-04-17T10:24:09.650132+00:00 IST

"He was a disaster, killed the tie": Barcelona coach Xavi

FC Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez lambasted the referee's decision to send defender Ronald Araujo off and labelled him a "disaster" after their exit from the UEFA Champions League following a 4-1 defeat to Paris Saint Germain.

2024-04-17T10:11:40.553951+00:00 IST

"Motivated to win the ISL Cup": Mohun Bagan skipper Subhasish

Mohun Bagan SG beat Mumbai City FC in the final match of the league stage at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, finishing the season at the top of the table, which helped them secure their first League Shield. The Mariners needed a win to achieve that objective and won it in style, overcoming a Mumbai City FC side that had held the top spot for the previous few match weeks, as per an ISL press release.

2024-04-16T17:51:51.459034+00:00 IST

Sporting Club Bengaluru emerge I-League 2 champions

Formed as recently as 2022, SC Bengaluru's instant success story is one to take note of. It all started with their title-winning campaign in the 2022-23 Bangalore Super Division, their debut season in the league. As a result, they were eligible to participate in the 2023-24 I-League 3 and went on to top Group D only by a better goal difference over Diamond Harbour FC to qualify for the playoffs

2024-04-16T10:15:58.049396+00:00 IST

"Can't accept this kind of behaviour": Chelsea coach Pochettino

Chelsea head coach Mauricio Pochettino sent a strict warning to Nicolas Jackson and Noni Madueke after the duo clashed with Cole Palmer over a penalty during the Premier League clash against Everton.

2024-04-16T10:03:31.023677+00:00 IST

ISL 2023-24: Mohun Bagan Super Giant overwhelm Mumbai City FC

Mohun Bagan Super Giant became the Indian Super League (ISL) Champions and clinched the coveted title by defeating Mumbai City FC by 2-1 at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata.

2024-04-16T02:51:38.590789+00:00 IST

Youths from unsurveyed Abujhmad shining as footballers

Youths from unsurveyed Abujhmad, the area that is being considered a stronghold of naxals in the worst insurgency-hit Narayanpur district in Chhattisgarh, are all set to shine, shock and motivate several others with their skills with football during the tournament being hosted by Ramkrishna Mission Ashram here in the name of Swami Vivekananda.

2024-04-16T02:45:01.930663+00:00 IST

Alonso's Bayer Leverkusen clinch their first Bundesliga title

Xabi Alonso's Bayer Leverkusen won the first Bundesliga title and ended Bayern Munich's 11-year reign as champion following their 5-0 win over Werder Bremen.

2024-04-15T03:53:27.795573+00:00 IST

FC Goa wraps up league campaign with stellar win over Chennaiyin

Borja Herrera, Carlos Martinez (twice) and Brandon Fernandes scored to hand the Gaurs a comeback win after Chennaiyin FC took the lead through Rahim Ali in the 13th minute.

2024-04-14T17:31:27.610644+00:00 IST

Sreenidi Deccan FC earn full points against Shillong Lajong FC

The home side had secured their second position in the points table behind champions Mohammedan Sporting even before they took the field to play their concluding match. Yet they displayed a sense of urgency and picked up two goals within 16 minutes.

2024-04-14T16:35:28.659785+00:00 IST

Mohammedan Sporting embrace history amidst thunderous cheers

The largest cheer of the night was reserved for the crowning moment, as Mohammedan Sporting captains Samad Ali Mallick, Zodingliana Ralte and Joseph Adjei hoisted the coveted I-League trophy into the Kolkata sky. Now begins the next chapter in the history of this 133-year-old club

2024-04-14T16:03:29.393781+00:00 IST

Manchester United manager Ten Hag lauds Harry Maguire

Manchester United manager Erik Ten Hag praised Harry Maguire for overcoming his injury and stepping up in the second half for his team against Bournemouth in the Premier League.

2024-04-14T12:24:04.681989+00:00 IST