Football

India beat Maldives; seal spot in SAFF U-16 Championship final

Complete control was the name of the game as the Blue Colts sealed their berth in the final in style, with Mohammad Arbash and Aiborlang Kharthangmaw netting a brace each. Vishal Yadav, Mohammed Kaif, Levis Zangminlun, and Manbhakupar Malngiang netted a goal apiece.

2023-09-08T13:34:34.895370+00:00 IST

Mumbai Marines FC maintain perfect start to their season

Three second-half goals from Sahil Rathod, Pranit Kadam and Vinit Tawde sealed the match as Mumbai Marines made it six points out of six in the first two matches of the season.

2023-09-08T12:30:27.558245+00:00 IST

Neymar discloses reason for joining Saudi Pro League

Brazilian star winger Neymar shed some light on his decision to move to the Saudi Pro League with a touch of sarcasm.

2023-09-08T10:46:09.025196+00:00 IST

EURO 2024 Qualifying: France, Netherlands, Poland register wins

France reached to the top of the points table of their Group B with 15 points, winning all their five matches. This win over Ireland had goals from Aurelien Tchouameni (19th minute) and Marcus Thuram (48th minute).

2023-09-08T08:52:08.161314+00:00 IST

Lionel Messi helps Argentina secure 1-0 win over Ecuador

In the next match, Argentina's skipper will take the pitch once again on Tuesday, facing Bolivia away from home.

2023-09-08T07:41:02.430168+00:00 IST

AIFF President, Secretary General meet Ladakh Football Associatio

The land also known as ‘the Last Shangri-La’ has been well known for its sprawling landscapes, on which little kids play football, seemingly as a hobby. With the vision to cultivate the same hobby in an arid landscape, the Federation's top brass held fruitful discussions with the LFA officials on areas where the latter may require help.

2023-09-08T04:56:03.789629+00:00 IST

Indian squad for SAFF U-19 Championship announced

The team, on Friday, September 8, 2023, left for an exposure-cum-training trip in Saudi Arabia. They will travel to Kathmandu on September 19.

2023-09-08T04:51:53.184925+00:00 IST

Stimac slams referee after India's semifinal defeat

The Blue Colts went to toe against Iraq but ended up falling short in the end in a nerve-racking penalty shootout which ended 5-4 in favour of the Lions of Mesopotamia.

2023-09-07T20:26:43.219246+00:00 IST

“It wasn't matter of money…”: Sergio Ramos after joining Sevilla

Spanish defender Sergio Ramos spoke about his reasons for leaving Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint Germain (PSG) to join his boyhood club Sevilla and said his decision wasn't influenced by money.

2023-09-07T16:28:49.683422+00:00 IST

India men's football team bows out of Kings Cup

The Indian men's football team crashed out from the Kings Cup semifinal clash after falling short on penalties against Iraq at the 700th Anniversary Stadium on Thursday.

2023-09-07T14:15:44.830426+00:00 IST

FC Goa announce the signature of defender Narayan Das

The West Bengal-born footballer was previously a part of FC Goa’s squad in the inaugural season of the league in 2014, before returning for a second stint in the 2017-18 season.

2023-09-07T09:30:05.617907+00:00 IST

"This boy is perfect": U-23 Head Coach Clifford Miranda

His impressive domestic season caught the eye of National Team Head Coach Igor Stimac, who called him up for the long camp in May 2023 before the Intercontinental Cup and SAFF Championship. While not making the final squad for the senior national team, Siva was called up for national duty just three months later by the newly-appointed U-23 Head Coach Clifford Miranda for the AFC U-23 Asian Cup Qualifiers.

2023-09-07T09:17:40.643750+00:00 IST

"If you like me, you don't have to hate Messi....": Ronaldo

The Portuguese talked about his relationship with Messi, with whom he had a highly competitive individual rivalry in the last decade which is a massive chapter of European Football history

2023-09-07T09:11:55.121059+00:00 IST

Mumbai Marines FC look to continue their winning start to season

Mumbai Marines FC won courtesy of a second-half goal from super substitute Gaurav More who made no mistake slotting it past the keeper. Although they won the match 1-0, the scoreline pretty much does not tell us the real picture. Mumbai Marines FC were instrumental in creating a host of chances but struggled to bury them. They will look to be more clinical in the final third of the pitch.

2023-09-07T09:01:37.919205+00:00 IST

AIFF announces Performax Activewear as kit sponsor of Team India

The multi-year partnership will not only give Performax exclusive rights to manufacture kits across all formats of the game but will also make it the sole supplier for all match, travel and training wear for the AIFF, including men’s, women's and youth teams. In addition, as the merchandise sponsor, Performax will also hold the rights to manufacture and retail these products.

2023-09-07T08:56:08.459742+00:00 IST

"No reason to save him, plan is to play him": Scaloni on Messi

Following two challenging seasons at Paris Saint Germain (PSG), the 36-year-old World Cup-winning striker signed with Major League Soccer (MLS) club Inter Miami this summer and transformed their fortunes. Since his arrival, his club has not lost a match and captured its first title, the 2023 Leagues Cup and reached the final of the US Open Cup. Messi has scored 11 goals and eight assists in his 11 games for the club.

2023-09-07T08:24:34.605434+00:00 IST

A look at Iraq team ahead of King's Cup clash against India

Ranked 70th in the FIFA rankings, Iraq are the highest-ranked team in the 49th edition of the King’s Cup. The competition also features Thailand and Lebanon, who will compete in the second semi-final later on Thursday.

2023-09-07T05:27:17.943427+00:00 IST

Ballon d'Or: Haaland, Messi, Mbappe nominated; Ronaldo misses out

Eight players from Manchester City were nominated after a treble-winning season, led by its leading goalscorer of the previous season, Haaland, who won the UEFA's Best Men's Player award recently for 52 goals last season. He is joined by the likes of teammates Kevin De Bruyne, Rodri, Bernardo Silva, Julian Alvarez, Ruben Dias, Josko Gvardiol and Ilkay Gundogan. Gundogan though joined Barcelona this summer.

2023-09-07T04:48:28.822200+00:00 IST

Arunachal Pradesh to host Final Rounds of National Football C'shi

The Final Rounds of the 77th National Football Championships for the Santosh Trophy 2023-24 will be held in Arunachal Pradesh announced by the All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Wednesday

2023-09-07T02:44:13.761275+00:00 IST

SAFF U-16 Championship: India secures semifinal spot, beats Nepal

The Blue Colts produced a dominant performance against Nepal and were denied by the woodwork on four occasions, as they secured the victory by just one goal, which was scored by Mohammed Arbash in the first half.

2023-09-07T02:39:44.727784+00:00 IST

King's Cup: India to take on Iraq in tough campaign opener

The Blue Tigers will face a stiff challenge against Iraq in Thailand, who are currently the highest-ranked team in the King’s Cup. Iraq is ranked 29 places above 99th-ranked India. The winner of the semi-final will face the winners of the second semi-final, where hosts Thailand take on Lebanon.

2023-09-07T02:38:27.511069+00:00 IST