Football

ISL: Punjab FC is a brave team, says Odisha FC coach Sergio

With this win, the Kalinga Warriors move up to the third spot in the points table with 21 points from 11 matches. The combination play between Isak Vanlalruatfela and Roy Krishna saw the Fijian finding the back of the net in the 21st minute, which turned out to be the decisive moment of the match as the Shers faced a 1-0 defeat at home against the Kalinga Warriors.

2023-12-27T03:47:42.912979+00:00 IST

ISL: Odisha extend clean sheet streak, secure 1-0 win over Punjab

The Kalinga Warriors rode on an early opener by Fijian forward Roy Krishna to take three points from this clash as the home side fell short of building upon their maiden victory in the competition that they notched last week against Chennaiyin FC.

2023-12-27T02:50:31.622594+00:00 IST

When the Indian flag flew high on the banks of the Mediterranean

Former India player Sukumar Samajpati hasn't met his ex-teammate Inder Singh for the last 30 years. Yet Samajpati, a versatile right winger in the 1960s with deadly dodges, vividly remembers the passes he played with inside-right Singh to leave the rival defenders stunned in the 1964 Asian Cup final rounds played in Israel.

2023-12-27T02:06:34.232956+00:00 IST

Odisha FC force defending champions Kerala to take a backseat

The biggest talking point from the opening three rounds of the Indian Women's League 2023-24 was that Gokulam Kerala FC are yet to get the form that helped them to the last three successive titles. Emerging as the new frontrunners are Kickstart FC and Odisha FC with a hundred per cent record so far.

2023-12-27T00:46:54.950678+00:00 IST

ISL: Victor Rodríguez rules out from rest of the season

FC Goa midfielder Victor Rodriguez suffered an injury to his right leg during the Gaurs' recent Indian Super League (ISL) match against Mohun Bagan Super Giant, according to a release from the club.

2023-12-26T16:37:48.914243+00:00 IST

"Every individual has to contribute," says Erik ten Hag

Ahead of Manchester United's boxing day match in the Premier League (PL) against Aston Villa at Old Trafford on Wednesday, Red Devils' manager Erik Ten Hag said that every player has to contribute in their upcoming match.

2023-12-26T14:44:13.454481+00:00 IST

Chennaiyin FC aims to end year on high against Mumbai City FC

The Marina Machans are currently sitting in sixth place in the points table with a total of 12 points and head coach Owen Coyle stated that they are excited to face Mumbai City as they play an attacking brand of football as well.

2023-12-26T10:49:06.206419+00:00 IST

AIFF president calls for meeting to review refereeing situation

AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey has called a meeting with the members of the Federation's Referees Committee, Chief Refereeing Officer Trevor Kettle and a team of Referee Assessors to review the refereeing situation in the country, and to discuss the way forward

2023-12-26T06:23:38.920848+00:00 IST

Manchester United takeover: Ratcliffe acquires 25 pc stake

Jim Ratcliffe, the CEO of INEOS Group, has acquired a 25 per cent stake in iconic England football club Manchester United

2023-12-25T14:55:42.569294+00:00 IST

Punjab FC aim to ride on highs of maiden ISL win

Punjab FC will look to ride on the highs of their maiden Indian Super League (ISL) victory last week as they prepare to host Odisha FC on December 26 at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi to commence the 12th matchweek of the season

2023-12-25T14:47:51.332942+00:00 IST

Chelsea defender Axel Disasi "frustrated" following 2-1 defeat

Chelsea defender Axel Disasi was left frustrated following their 2-1 defeat at the Molineux Stadium but hailed Christopher Nkunku for scoring his first Premier League goal for the club.

2023-12-25T09:36:03.844631+00:00 IST

Pochettino blames Chelsea's missed chances for 2-1 defeat

Chelsea head coach Mauricio Pochettino "blamed themselves" for their 2-1 defeat against Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Premier League.

2023-12-25T07:10:32.084687+00:00 IST

"It’s not fair: Chelsea head coach Mauricio Pochettino frustrated

Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino expressed his frustration over the Premier League's schedule which leaves players with minimum time to recover.

2023-12-24T15:07:44.550419+00:00 IST

England manager Southgate backs his decision to pick Maguire

Gareth Southgate, the head coach of the England national team, praised Manchester United defender Harry Maguire and expressed support for consistently including him in the national squad, even when he wasn't featuring in the Red Devils' starting lineup.

2023-12-24T14:27:17.257779+00:00 IST

Liverpool and Arsenal split points after 1-1 draw in PL clash

Liverpool shared points with Arsenal after a 1-1 draw in the Premier League (PL) clash at Anfield on Saturday. It was the Gunners who took the lead in the initial minutes of the game but failed to keep the lead. Later in the game, both teams tried to score the winner but failed.

2023-12-24T05:32:52.975625+00:00 IST

"We deserved to win the game": FC Goa head coach Manolo Marquez

FC Goa head coach Manolo Marquez said that they deserved to beat Mohun Bagan Super Giant by 4-1 at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata on Saturday.

2023-12-24T04:12:54.671201+00:00 IST

“We are upset of course": MBSG head coach Juan Ferrando

Mohun Bagan Super Giant head coach Juan Ferrando expressed his disappointment after his side conceded a massive 4-1 defeat against FC Goa at Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata on Saturday.

2023-12-24T03:51:13.197911+00:00 IST

Sadaoui's brace helps FC Goa register 4-1 win over Mohun Bagan SG

Mohun Bagan Super Giant conceded their second consecutive defeat after FC Goa clinched a 4-1 victory over them in the Indian Super League (ISL) match at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata on Saturday.

2023-12-24T03:31:59.988974+00:00 IST

AIFF appoints Shukla Dutta as head coach of U19 women's team

The committee appointed former India international Sradhanjali Samantaray as the assistant coach and Lourembam Ronibala Chanu as the goalkeeper coach.

2023-12-23T09:56:20.686337+00:00 IST

Liverpool host Arsenal at Anfield in top-of-the-table clash in PL

Arsenal are currently the table-topper in the Premier League with 39 points after winning 12 of their 17 league games. On the other hand, the hosts are also at their top form and stand in third place on the points table.

2023-12-23T09:20:19.719680+00:00 IST