Football

Diego Mauricio’s spot kick gives Odisha FC final spot

Holders Odisha FC took another step towards defending their Kalinga Super Cup crown beating Mumbai City FC 1-0 in an ill-tempered yet action-packed semi-final on Thursday. They will face East Bengal in the final on Sunday

2024-01-26T12:48:49.726083+00:00 IST

AIFF Technical Committee recommends L Chaoba Devi as coach

The AIFF's Technical Committee meeting was chaired by former India captain IM Vijayan and attended by AIFF Acting Secretary General M Satyanarayan, members Pinky Bompal Magar, Harjinder Singh, Arun Malhotra, Climax Lawrence, Eugeneson Lyngdoh and AIFF Technical Director Syed Sabir Pasha

2024-01-26T12:44:34.456455+00:00 IST

Jurgen Klopp to step down as Liverpool manager

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has decided to step down from his role at the end of the ongoing 2023/24 season.

2024-01-26T11:30:30.208245+00:00 IST

Manchester City sign Claudio Echeverri from River Plate

City completed the signing on Thursday without any delay after the Argentine transfer market opened on Wednesday. The 18-year-old midfielder will join 'The Blues' next year in January and will remain with the club until June 2028.

2024-01-25T22:02:54.183386+00:00 IST

East Bengal advances to final in Kalinga Super Cup

Kolkata's East Bengal FC advanced to the Kalinga Super Cup 2024 final following a 2-0 win over Jamshedpur FC in the first semi-final match on Wednesday at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar.

2024-01-25T02:22:47.041461+00:00 IST

"We need to play at higher level consistently": Igor Stimac

Following India's disappointing 1-0 loss to Syria in the Group B match of the AFC Asian Cup 2023 at the Al Bayt Stadium, Blue Tiger's head coach Igor Stimac on Wednesday said that they need to consistently play at a higher level to perform better

2024-01-24T12:40:05.052608+00:00 IST

Good learning experience: Stimac after India's 1-0 loss to Syria

Following India's 1-0 loss to Syria in the Group B match of the AFC Asian Cup 2023 at the Al Bayt Stadium on Tuesday, the Blue Tigers head coach Igor Stimac said that it was a "good learning experience" for them.

2024-01-24T05:29:53.763606+00:00 IST

Fazila’s hat-trick fizzles out East Bengal challenge

Having played six matches, defending champions Gokulam Kerala FC now have 11 points from three wins, two draws and one defeat

2024-01-23T17:46:09.733445+00:00 IST

India's AFC Asian Cup campaign ends with defeat to Syria

India's campaign in the ongoing AFC Asian Cup 2023 ended on a bitter note as they ended up losing against Syria on Tuesday with a scoreline of 1-0 in the concluding Group B match at the Al Bayt Stadium.

2024-01-23T17:29:30.511566+00:00 IST

Kalinga Super Cup: Inter Kashi, Bengaluru FC settle for draw 

Bengaluru FC and Inter Kashi played out a sedate 1-1 draw in their Group D game in the Kalinga Super Cup on Monday

2024-01-23T16:49:09.521671+00:00 IST

HOPS have last laugh in their own backyard

Fredica Torkudzor scored well into the added-time of the second half to steal a victory for HOPS FC against Sethu FC at the Ambedkar Stadium

2024-01-23T09:29:31.321071+00:00 IST

ISL: NorthEast United FC sign Tomi Juric on free transfer

Indian Super League (ISL) side NorthEast United FC announced the signing of Australian striker Tomi Juric on a free transfer.

2024-01-23T05:21:27.752440+00:00 IST

Kalinga Super Cup: Odisha FC pip Goa to reach semis

Ahmed Jahouh opened the scoring for Odisha FC in the second half before Mourtada Fall score two goals in quick succession.

2024-01-23T02:31:11.844253+00:00 IST

"Good football is only way to spread culture of football": Stimac

India currently stands at the bottom of Group B, having lost their first two matches against Australia (0-2) and Uzbekistan (0-3). Syria, who had earned a stalemate against Uzbekistan in their first game, currently have the advantage in the race to the third spot in the group. The four best third-placed teams from six groups, along with the top two teams from each group, will make it to the round of 16.

2024-01-22T17:58:13.182374+00:00 IST

"Right decisions were made": Carlo Ancelotti

Following Real Madrid's 3-2 win over Almeria on Sunday at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid, Los Blancos manager Carlo Ancelotti said that the referee made the right decisions.

2024-01-22T08:23:58.853294+00:00 IST

"Biggest moment in my time with senior side": Suresh Wangjam

Suresh Wangjam is one of those who played his heart out in both games, running pillar to post, in order to make leeway for his teammates. For the 23-year-old, playing in the AFC Asian Cup is the biggest moment in his career.

2024-01-21T17:30:38.759559+00:00 IST

Kalinga Super Cup: Punjab FC plays goalless draw with Gokulam

Punjab FC finished the tournament, finishing in third in the group with two points while Gokulam finished last with one point.

2024-01-21T14:44:02.753187+00:00 IST

Omar Berrada acquired by Manchester United as club's new CEO

Manchester United have appointed former City chief football operation officer Omar Berrada as the club's new Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

2024-01-21T02:42:30.279050+00:00 IST

“We have to do well”: Samad on match against Syria in Asian Cup

Indian football team's attacking midfielder Sahal Abdul Samad is looking forward to the team's final group match of the AFC Asian Cup against Syria as they hope to make the cut to the knockout stage of the tournament

2024-01-20T16:11:52.016012+00:00 IST

Asian Cup: Blue Tigers in Doha meet Indian Ambassador in Qatar

The team presented signed jerseys to the Ambassador and a memento to the Indian Sports Council as a token of appreciation for the love and support they have shown. The ISC also launched the biography of the Blue Tigers legend of the 1950s and 1960s, M Kempaiah, in the presence of the Indian team. The book is authored by Kempaiah's daughter, Summa Gowda.

2024-01-20T14:57:37.924325+00:00 IST

Kalinga Super Cup: Chennaiyin take on Mumbai in do-or-die match

With both teams occupying the first two spots in the group table and just two points separating them, the Sunday blockbuster will be a virtual knock-out and a victory will see Chennaiyin qualify for the semi-finals.

2024-01-20T12:49:42.870853+00:00 IST