Football

Aizawl FC take off Shillong Lajong’s unbeaten cloak in style

Aizawl FC have been the in-form team of late and they made the most of their winning momentum on Sunday, brushing aside Lajong's challenge with ease. The loss also meant that Lajong's unbeaten run came to an abrupt end despite the side enjoying more than 70% possession in the match

2023-12-11T13:12:27.109809+00:00 IST

I-League 2023-24: TRAU FC pip Inter Kashi at near post

TRAU FC earned their first win of the I-League 2023-24 season, a 3-0 result, against newcomers Inter Kashi at the Kalyani Stadium

2023-12-11T12:31:29.319147+00:00 IST

ISL: In football, you get killed when you don't kill," says Juan

Northeast United FC is in sixth place in the table with two wins, four draws and three losses, with a total of 10 points. Hyderabad FC is at the bottom of the table, with four draws and five losses.

2023-12-11T06:20:12.388954+00:00 IST

"Richarlison is important to us," says Tottenham boss Postecoglou

A brace by Richarlison was a major highlight in Spurs' 4-1 win over Newcastle in London on Sunday. Spurs dominated the whole game, with Destiny Udogie giving Spurs the lead in the 26th minute, followed by Richarlison's brace (38th and 60th minute). Son Heung-min scored a penalty in the 85th minute. All Newcastle had to show was a goal that came too late, a strike by Joelinton in stoppage time.

2023-12-11T05:54:58.516878+00:00 IST

"We lacked creativity, but were a better team" says Chelsea boss

Chelsea lost to Everton in their Premier League match by 2-0 at Goodison Park on Sunday. With this win, Everton has kept themselves four points up from the relegation zone.

2023-12-11T05:28:48.002127+00:00 IST

AFC Cup: Odisha FC look to seal interzone semis playoff spot

The Kalinga Warriors need to beat the Group D leaders to leapfrog them in the table and advance to the Inter-Zone Semi-Final Playoff for the first time in their history, as per an Indian Super League (ISL) press release. Currently, Odisha is at second place in Group D with three wins and two losses, giving them a total of nine points, just one below the toppers Bashundhara Kings.

2023-12-11T03:06:20.979817+00:00 IST

ISL: "Were lucky in first half," says Hyderabad FC coach

Hyderabad FC extended their winless run as they secured a point against NorthEast United FC. The Highlanders had taken the lead early in the 8th minute through an own goal from Hyderabad FC defender Nim Dorjee Tamang. Just before the halftime whistle, Finnish midfielder Petteri Pennanen scored his first ISL goal, bringing the two teams back on level terms and concluding the match 1-1.

2023-12-11T02:59:21.217400+00:00 IST

Hyderabad FC, NorthEast United share points following 1-1 draw

NorthEast United FC will next host Mohun Bagan Super Giant on December 15, whereas Hyderabad FC will square off against Odisha FC on December 17

2023-12-11T02:41:10.069275+00:00 IST

Manchester City secure 2-1 victory over Luton Town

Bernardo Silva and Jack Grealish inspired Manchester City to return to winning ways as the treble winners came back from a goal deficit to clinch a 2-1 victory over Luton Town on Sunday.

2023-12-10T17:11:44.719882+00:00 IST

McGinn's lone goal helps Villa beat Arsenal in PL matchweek

Aston Villa skipper John McGinn's lone goal helped his side beat Arsenal in the Premier League match week at Villa Park in Birmingham on Saturday.

2023-12-10T08:59:01.563401+00:00 IST

"We played a good game": Ancelotti after Real's 1-1 in La Liga

After Real Madrid shared points with Real Betis in La Liga at Benito Villamarin in Sevilla on Saturday, Los Blancos head coach Carlo Ancelotti said that it was a competitive and hard-fought game.

2023-12-10T08:06:08.993038+00:00 IST

ISL: Hyderabad aim to end winless streak, lock horns with NEUFC

Hyderabad FC have a lot of thinking to do, after a change in the coaching setup in the summer along with an influx of new players giving a new look to a side that was title contenders until last year. This time around, they are still winless after eight games, having drawn thrice and lost five times so far. They are at the bottom of the points table, as per an ISL press release.

2023-12-10T06:39:50.304198+00:00 IST

"We really are up to this game": Thangboi Singhto

Ahead of Hyderabad FC's upcoming match against Northeast United in the Indian Super League (ISL) at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium in Guwahati on Sunday, the away side's head coach Thangboi Singhto said they need to make changes to win a game.

2023-12-10T05:13:39.126652+00:00 IST

"Defensively, we were very well prepared": Staikos Vergetis

After Punjab FC shared points with East Bengal FC in the Indian Super League (ISL) match at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata on Saturday, the away side's head coach Staikos Vergetis said that defensively they were strong.

2023-12-10T03:34:43.469065+00:00 IST

"I am happy with the effort of my players": Carles Cuadrat

Following East Bengal's goalless draw against Punjab FC in the Indian Super League (ISL) match at Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata on Saturday, the Red and Golds' head coach, Carles Cuadrat, said that he was happy with the efforts of his players.

2023-12-10T02:45:09.332876+00:00 IST

East Bengal, Punjab FC share points in goalless draw in Kolkata

East Bengal FC held Punjab FC to a goalless draw at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata in the Indian Super League (ISL) on Saturday.

2023-12-10T02:30:42.584058+00:00 IST

Mauricio Pochettino backs Levi Colwill to lead Chelsea in future

Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino has backed youngster Levi Colwill to become captain of the club after he received the captaincy armband during their game against Manchester United.

2023-12-09T17:09:26.367142+00:00 IST

Punjab Football Club confident ahead of East Bengal challenge

Punjab FC put in a wonderful display against Bengaluru FC in the previous encounter but could not come away with a win as they were held to a 3-3 draw at the Shree Kanteerava. On the other hand, East Bengal will take the field, high on confidence beating NorthEast United 5-0 in front of the home fans

2023-12-09T14:27:46.936974+00:00 IST

"It's a tough clash with Betis," says Real head coach Ancelotti

Ahead of Real Madrid's upcoming match against Real Betis in La Liga at Benito Villamarin in Sevilla on Saturday, Los Blancos head coach Carlo Ancelotti accepted that the forthcoming game would be a tough fight.

2023-12-09T09:42:27.406098+00:00 IST

“We have to keep doing our work”: East Bengal FC coach

Ahead of East Bengal FC's upcoming clash against Punjab FC in the Indian Super League (ISL) at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata on Saturday, the Red and Gold head coach Carles Cuadrat said that they will try to fight for points in front of the home fans.

2023-12-09T04:04:35.344218+00:00 IST

Hope players will apply plans to highest level, says Vergetis

Ahead of Punjab FC's clash against East Bengal FC in the Indian Super League (ISL) at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata on Saturday, the away side's head coach Staikos Vergetis hoped that his players would execute the plan to clinch a win.

2023-12-09T03:16:54.584868+00:00 IST