Football

ISL: Top midfielders to watch out in 2023-24 season

While the Indian Super League (ISL) has witnessed top-quality foreign midfielders running the show for their teams over the years, Indian talents have also made a name for themselves and played an important role in the success of their respective teams. With 12 teams battling it out for the first time in the ISL, players in the middle of the park will be in the spotlight again in a busy and challenging season.

2023-09-17T04:03:52.666679+00:00 IST

We will try to win Kolkata derbies, but real target is trophies

Mohun Bagan Super Giant have enjoyed a significant amount of success since the appointment of the Spaniard in 2021, winning the ISL cup last season and the Durand Cup triumoh earlier this month.

2023-09-17T03:50:11.587657+00:00 IST

ISL: Simon Grayson's men look to go one step better, clinch title

Bengaluru FC has been one of the most successful clubs in Indian football since its inception in 2013 and has developed a winning culture at the club clinching I-League titles, the Federation Cup and the Super Cup before winning the ISL Cup in 2018-19

2023-09-17T02:46:12.065263+00:00 IST

City clinch victory 16th consecutive win against West Ham

Manchester City maintained their winning streak this Premier League season, mounting a sensational comeback against West Ham after going a goal down to eventually log full points with a 3-1 win at the London Stadium on Saturday.

2023-09-16T18:42:20.390217+00:00 IST

Sourav Ganguly, Mamata Banerjee visit Santiago Bernabeu Stadium

The two stalwarts of the Bengal were surrounded by a sizable audience as they toured the stadium's trophy room and other amenities.

2023-09-16T17:03:55.315236+00:00 IST

We have to show it on the field: Punjab FC head coach Staikos

Punjab FC head coach Staikos Vergetis is wary of the challenges his side may face in the Indian Super League but demanded his team prove themselves on the pitch.

2023-09-16T16:58:31.859813+00:00 IST

Mohamed Salah scripts history, reaches Gerrard's untouched record

Liverpool's star winger Mohamed Salah on Saturday became only the second player in the club's history to reach 200 Premier League goal involvements after Steven Gerrard.

2023-09-16T16:25:59.728284+00:00 IST

Top defenders to watch out for in ISL 2023-24

Names like Anwar Ali, Sandesh Jhingan, and Akash Mishra have become household names among Indian football enthusiasts. This emergence of talented defenders has further intensified the league and set higher standards for defensive excellence. Let's discover the top defenders to watch for in the ISL 2023-24 season.

2023-09-16T08:48:39.254488+00:00 IST

ISL: Odisha FC aim for top honours under coach Sergio Lobera

Buoyed by their performances from last season, Odisha FC will firmly believe that this is the season where they could end their wait for silverware in the league. And they have brought the right man to help them achieve that goal in Sergio Lobera. The Spaniard has won one ISL Cup and two League Shields during his time in India. He lifted the League Shield with FC Goa during the 2019-20 season and moved to Mumbai City FC the following season, helping the Islanders do the double.

2023-09-16T04:42:12.638199+00:00 IST

"It's better he moved on": Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp

Liverpool head coach Jurgen Klopp disclosed the reason that played a major role in Jordan Henderson's departure to Saudi Pro League outfit Al-Ettifaq.

2023-09-15T17:25:21.049641+00:00 IST

"Players demanded Walker could not leave": Pep Guardiola

Manchester City head coach Pep Guardiola revealed that the players insisted Kyle Walker stay at the club after he was heavily linked with a move away from the Premier League Champions this summer.

2023-09-15T16:59:06.269949+00:00 IST

Sandesh Jhingan, two more players join India's Asian Games squad

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Friday announced that senior India player and key defender Sandesh Jhingan will be joining the Indian squad for the 19th Asian Games

2023-09-15T16:10:46.421408+00:00 IST

Liverpool's Jurgen Klopp rules out Trent Arnold from Wolves clash

Liverpool head coach Jurgen Klopp confirmed vice-captain Trent Alexander Arnold's absence on the eve of their game against Wolverhampton Wanderers

2023-09-15T16:09:36.890290+00:00 IST

"It’s not his fault the amount of money we paid": Arteta

Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta said that it wasn't Nicolas Pepe's fault for the amount of money he was acquired by the Gunners after Trabzonspor signed him for free.

2023-09-15T14:26:27.482781+00:00 IST

"Maguire doesn’t deserve it": Man Utd manager Erik Ten Hag

Manchester United manager Erik Ten Hag said that Harry Maguire has been recently subjected to is not deserved.

2023-09-15T14:25:46.741579+00:00 IST

ISL celebrates growth of Indian football in 10th-year campaign

In its 10-year journey, the ISL has played a game-changing role in making football a sport that is played all over India with passionate fan bases that exist beyond the traditional centres of football in the country.

2023-09-15T12:06:30.390262+00:00 IST

Top goalkeepers to watch out for in ISL 2023-24

Goalkeepers play an important role for their team, even though they are not in the spotlights. Many goalkeepers have performed well in the ISL and here is the list of a few of the star goalkeepers.

2023-09-15T10:30:05.968040+00:00 IST

23-member squad for AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup announced

In April, the Indian women's U17 team broke new ground by topping their Round 1 group and making it to Round 2 of the AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup Qualifiers for the first time. India are placed alongside Korea Republic, Iran and hosts Thailand in Group A. The top two teams will book their berth at the final tournament to be held in Indonesia in April 2024.

2023-09-15T08:17:23.259901+00:00 IST

ISL: East Bengal aspire to soar under new coach Carles Cuadrat

Throughout their history, the club has consistently demonstrated competitiveness in every competition they entered. However, since joining the Indian Super League (ISL) in the 2020-21 season, the Red and Gold Brigade has struggled to showcase their competitive edge on the pitch.

2023-09-15T06:07:49.666931+00:00 IST

FIFA Best Awards 2023: WC winners Messi, Hermoso lead nominations

The eighth edition of the awards recognizes men's player/coach performances from December 19, 2022, until August 20, 2023, while it is from August 1, 2022, until August 20, 2023 for all women's categories.

2023-09-15T05:58:24.208039+00:00 IST

Arsene confirms visit to India, calls its talent pool "gold mine"

AIFF President Kalyan Chaubey and Secretary General Dr Shaji Prabhakaran's meeting with legendary coach and FIFA Chief of Global Football Development, Arsene Wenger, in Australia last month to finalise the setting-up of a central academy in India was the beginning of what is set to be a significant association between FIFA and the AIFF.

2023-09-15T04:15:47.546634+00:00 IST