Football

Stimac meets 'old friend' as India take on Iraq in King's Cup

Before the pre-match press conference on Wednesday, the two greeted each other with smiling faces, shared a tight hug, and exchanged pleasantries in Spanish, before settling down in their seats to answer questions.

2023-09-06T17:23:27.819288+00:00 IST

Former Spain head coach Jorge Vilda says his sacking is "unfair"

Former Spain women's football head coach Jorge Vilda feels that his sacking is unfair

2023-09-06T16:28:31.608173+00:00 IST

Real Madrid full-back Dani Carvajal blasts Luis Rubiales

Real Madrid full-back Dani Carvajal slammed the Spanish Football Association's suspended president Luis Rubiales for kissing Jenni Hermoso at the Women's World Cup.

2023-09-06T12:44:19.495781+00:00 IST

AIFF panel recommends launch of Institutional Football League

The committee recommended the introduction of the Institutional Football League for the first time in the country, which could be launched in January 2024

2023-09-05T17:25:00.827710+00:00 IST

‘Love you all’ coach Igor Stimac excited on meeting Blue Tigers

There was no shortage of support for the Indian senior men's team when they landed at the airport on Monday night ahead of the 49th King's Cup 2023. Officials of the Consulate of India in Chiang Mai and many Indian locals welcomed the Blue Tigers, showering them with garlands and 'Chak de India!' chants, to the pleasant surprise of the Indian squad.

2023-09-05T11:27:38.601410+00:00 IST

India U-16s focussed on 'getting the job done' against Nepal

India began their campaign with a 1-0 victory over Bangladesh and are set to face Nepal at the Changlimithang Stadium in Thimphu, Bhutan, on Wednesday, September 6, 2023. Head coach Ishfaq Ahmed put off all talks about the possible permutations and combinations of their semi-final opponents, till the spot was actually secured.

2023-09-05T11:26:22.899150+00:00 IST

Sergio Ramos returns to Sevilla after 18 years

Ramos represented Sevilla at youth level (1996-2003), reserve team (2003-04) and then the main team (2004-05). He made 39 appearances for the senior side, scoring two goals.

2023-09-04T17:51:26.972156+00:00 IST

Robertson expects winger Mohamed Salah to stay with Liverpool

Liverpool left-back Andrew Robertson expects star forward Mohamed Salah to stay with the club after Saudi Pro League (SPL) outfit Al-Ittihad made an attempt to sign him.

2023-09-04T13:19:59.116323+00:00 IST

"Quiet the mind and the feet will speak": India U-16s take unique

India U16 side defeated Bangladesh in their first match of the SAFF U16 Championship and will take on Nepal on September 6.

2023-09-04T11:59:47.266142+00:00 IST

"We will try...": Miami manager on coping up with Messi's absence

Inter Miami head coach Gerardo Martino talked about the approach they are willing to take in their upcoming games in the absence of their captain and ace forward Lionel Messi.

2023-09-04T11:55:25.783026+00:00 IST

Declan Rice admits felling "embarassed" by love of Arsenal fans

Arsenal's record signing, Declan Rice admitted that he feels a bit "embarrassed" because of the love that he is receiving from the fans.

2023-09-04T07:25:36.255058+00:00 IST

State FAs laud AIFF president, sec gen on completion of one year

Representatives from the Member Associations lauded the AIFF for a number of achievements in the past year since September 2, 2022. They also vowed to keep up the good work at both the National and State levels to take Indian football to great heights.

2023-09-04T05:25:21.802141+00:00 IST

ISL: Kerala Blasters sign Japanese striker Daisuke Sakai

Having played in various countries and leagues in Japan, Thailand, and Belgium, Sakai is a technical, skilled & versatile forward capable of operating in various positions across the front line, as per a press release from the Indian Super League.

2023-09-03T17:29:26.599760+00:00 IST

ISL: East Bengal FC sign goalkeeper Julfikar Gazi

For Gazi, the move to Emami East Bengal is a homecoming. Hailing from Basirhat, Gazi represented East Bengal U-13 in the 2018-19 edition of the Hero U-13 Youth League under Tarun Dey’s tutelage. In 2019, he joined the Bengal Football Academy before earning his maiden India U-17 call-up in February 2021.

2023-09-03T17:19:55.972249+00:00 IST

Durand Cup: Mohun Bagan SG wins 17th title following 1-0 win

The victory was sweeter after it was achieved despite playing more than one-third of the match with ten men after midfielder Anirudh Thapa was given his marching orders for a second bookable offence on the hour mark.

2023-09-03T15:15:54.464201+00:00 IST

"It was very memorable day": India's Usham Singh

India secured a hard-fought 1-0 win over Bangladesh to open their SAFF U16 Championship campaign on Saturday at the Changlimithang Stadium in Thimphu, Bhutan.

2023-09-03T13:40:09.140694+00:00 IST

Durand Cup 2023: Mohun Bagan SG, East Bengal FC meet in Kolkata Derby final

Mohun Bagan SG and East Bengal FC are two of the most successful sides in the Durand Cup, having won a record 16 titles in the tournament. They will be facing each other in the final of the Durand Cup after a gap of 19 years, with the last Kolkata Derby final taking place in 2004. In that game, East Bengal FC recorded a 2-1 win at the Ambedkar Stadium in Delhi to equal their opponents tally of 16 titles.

2023-09-03T10:31:34.178569+00:00 IST

Chennaiyin FC sign promising youngster Thanglalsoun Gangte

Chennaiyin FC have roped in the services of a promising young Manipuri striker Thanglalsoun Gangte on a multi-year deal ahead of the ISL 2023-24 season.

2023-09-03T10:26:26.638152+00:00 IST

Jude Bellingham matches Cristiano Ronaldo's untouched record

Real Madrid's wonder signing Jude Bellingham matched Cristiano Ronaldo's long-standing record after scoring last minute-winner against Getafe.

2023-09-03T09:33:46.063164+00:00 IST

Haaland dwarfs Shearer’s record as City thump Fulham to go top

The Norwegian talismanic striker Erling Haaland's hattrick against Fulham ensured Manchester City remained the only team to win their first four matches before the international break.

2023-09-03T05:04:58.226737+00:00 IST

Ferguson's hat-trick against Newcastle sends Brighton to 4th spot

Evan Ferguson's first career hat-trick ensured Brighton & Hove Albion walked away with nine points as Newcastle United slumped to a 3-1 defeat at the Falmer Stadium.

2023-09-03T03:32:42.519369+00:00 IST