Football

Sourav Ganguly meets Mamata Banerjee in Madrid

Former Indian cricket team captain Sourav Ganguly met West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday who is currently on a trip to Spain.

2023-09-14T22:32:26.737266+00:00 IST

Arsenal CEO Vinai Venkatesham set to leave club after 14 years

Arsenal Chief Executive (CEO) Vinai Venkatesham has announced after spending 14 years with the club, his time with the Gunners will end next summer

2023-09-14T17:49:52.964199+00:00 IST

Manchester United winger Sancho training away from first team

English winger Jadon Sancho is on a "personal training programme" following his issues with Manchester United manager Erik Ten Hag came into the limelight.

2023-09-14T17:48:09.672959+00:00 IST

Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger confirms visit to India

All India Football Federation (AIFF) President Kalyan Chaubey and Secretary General 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.

2023-09-14T14:02:10.522307+00:00 IST

Chennaiyin FC preview: Can Owen Coyle help bring back the glory

The past three seasons have fallen short of their usual standards for the two-time ISL Cup winners, who have finished in 8th place for the third consecutive season. The last time Chennaiyin FC made it to the playoffs was in the 2019-20 season when Owen Coyle was at the helm.

2023-09-14T09:50:42.872180+00:00 IST

ISL: Jamshedpur FC aim to get back to their best under Scott

Scott Cooper has taken charge at the helm, and the team have undergone a squad overhaul. They are determined to make a comeback and secure a place in the top half of the league table this season.

2023-09-14T05:23:02.440454+00:00 IST

ISL's standard getting better every year: Sunil Chhetri

Chhetri, who is the leading Indian goalscorer in the league’s history, cited the example of Sandesh Jhingan, a young player, who has improved by playing in the ISL.

2023-09-14T04:20:14.108280+00:00 IST

Shoaib Akhtar hits back at fans who accused India of fixing

Former Pakistan speedster Shoaib Akhtar slammed fans who raised accusations on the Indian team for fixing the game against Sri Lanka in the Asia Cup Super Four game.

2023-09-13T16:33:32.865678+00:00 IST

Sunil Chhetri set to lead India in Asian Games

The All India Football Federation on Wednesday named a 17-member men’s squad for the Asian Games, Hangzhou which is set to begin on September 19.

2023-09-13T15:39:51.555593+00:00 IST

A look at Indian Super League's growing and emerging rivalries

The clash between East Bengal FC and Mohun Bagan Super Giant has always epitomized fierce rivalries in Indian football. However, since the inception of the Indian Super League (ISL), Indian football has witnessed several other matchups that consistently deliver drama, aggression, and unpredictability on the pitch.

2023-09-13T13:17:08.532759+00:00 IST

Euro 2024 Qualifying: Norway, Spain, Italy, Belgium secure wins

Each of the ten groups will see two teams qualify automatically: the group winners and runners-up.

2023-09-13T10:29:28.571713+00:00 IST

ISL: Hyderabad FC aim to maintain consistency

They have finished second in the league standings for two straight seasons. And HFC have done so by playing an attacking brand of football, netting 79 league goals during this period, a tally only bettered by Mumbai City FC.

2023-09-13T04:58:35.946496+00:00 IST

Mike Phelan gives his take on Harry Maguire situation at Man Utd

Former Manchester United assistant manager Mike Phelan talked about Harry Maguire's situation at the club which has been the talk of the town throughout this summer.

2023-09-12T17:20:32.295469+00:00 IST

Portugal midfielder Danilo Pereira defends Cristiano Ronaldo

Portugal midfielder Danilo Pereira defended the absent ace striker Cristiano Ronaldo in their record-setting 9-0 victory against Luxembourg at the Estadio Algarve.

2023-09-12T17:19:20.911336+00:00 IST

Subroto Cup adds Bengaluru as host city

This year Bengaluru has been added as a host city in addition to Delhi and Gurugram, taking the oldest national inter-school football tournament to the South of India for the very first time.

2023-09-12T14:04:30.017658+00:00 IST

India go down to UAE in AFC U-23 Asian Cup Qualifiers

With this defeat, while India finished at the bottom of Group G, they also played spoilsport for hosts China PR, to beat India 2-1 in an earlier match. It was a do-or-die match for both sides; a win by two or more goals would guarantee UAE the top spot in Group G of the AFC U-23 Asian Cup 2024 Qualifiers, while three points would give India a chance to qualify as one of the four best second-placed teams out of the 11 groups.

2023-09-12T13:07:03.888676+00:00 IST

"He ever wanted to break rules": Rafaela Pimenta o Pogba

Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba who has been provisionally suspended for an anti-doping offence broke his silence on the issue.

2023-09-12T13:01:14.027060+00:00 IST

India gears up for the do-or-die battle against UAE

A win for UAE will take them to the top of the group since they drew 1-1 in their first game against China PR, while India will have to win by a big margin to keep alive their hopes of qualifying as one of the top four second-placed teams in the competition.

2023-09-11T16:01:21.479585+00:00 IST

I anticipate tough competition in ISL: Milos Drincic

The imposing Montenegrin centre-back boasts a strong track record, having previously played in prestigious club competitions such as the UEFA Champions League and Europa League qualifiers. Drincic has also represented Montenegro in various age-group national teams.

2023-09-11T11:04:18.296104+00:00 IST

Punjab Football Club add four Indian players their roster

Punjab FC have announced the final four additions to their Indian roster for the 2023-24 season - midfielder Sweden Fernandes, defenders Nongmaikapam Suresh Meitei and Mashoor Shereef and goalkeeper Shibinraj Kunnaiyil.

2023-09-11T06:40:54.880016+00:00 IST

NorthEast United FC preview: Benali's upbeat Highlanders eye impr

The Highlanders have been in good form since the end of the ISL 2022-23 season, reaching the semi-finals of the Super Cup and the Durand Cup but maintaining the performance levels has been a challenge for NorthEast United FC in recent times

2023-09-10T18:08:19.541421+00:00 IST