Football

Durand Cup 2023: Mohun Bagan SG beat Mumbai City FC

Jason Cummings (9’) put Mohun Bagan SG ahead before Jorge Diaz (28’) equalised for Mumbai City FC. The hosts soon reclaimed their lead through Manvir Singh (30’) before Anwar Ali (63’) added another one.

2023-08-27T16:56:35.438124+00:00 IST

Will do my best to stop Neymar from playing well: Rahul Bheke

The Saudi Arabian side have significantly strengthened in the transfer market bringing in the likes of Neymar, Kalidou Koulibaly, Ruben Neves, Aleksander Mitrovic and Malcom and the Islanders will have their work cut out when they take on Al-Hilal.

2023-08-27T12:52:20.502826+00:00 IST

Thomas Dennerby names 22-member squad for Asian Games

The India Women's team, ranked 61st in the FIFA Rankings, is placed alongside Chinese Taipei (ranked 38th) and Thailand (ranked 46th) in Group B, as per an All India Football Federation (AIFF) press release.

2023-08-27T12:46:36.425300+00:00 IST

Inter Miami registers 2-0 victory against NY Red Bulls

Lionel Andres Messi once again worked his magic in his Major League Soccer (MLS) debut to seal off an impressive 2-0 victory against NY Red Bulls at the Red Bull Arena on Sunday.

2023-08-27T09:13:21.266797+00:00 IST

Manchester United manager Erik Ten Hag provides injury update

After eking out a narrow 3-2 victory against Nottingham Forest, Manchester United have been dealt with a possible injury blow ahead of their much-awaited clash against Arsenal.

2023-08-27T03:54:05.123875+00:00 IST

A look at Al Hilal stars who may play against Mumbai City

Al Hilal are not only the most successful club in Saudi Arabia, but also in Asia

2023-08-26T17:23:12.767557+00:00 IST

Mumbai City FC coach Buckingham excited about playing Al Hilal

The Islanders who are India’s only representative in Asia’s premier club competition have been grouped alongside Saudi Arabia’s Al Hilal, Iran’s FC Nassaji Mazandaran and Uzbekistan’s Navbahor.

2023-08-26T16:57:44.494235+00:00 IST

FIFA suspends Spain soccer chief Luis Rubiales

Rubiales has refused to resign from his post, despite a large uproar his actions have caused in the football community, as per Sky Sports. FIFA has also ordered him and the Spanish FA to not contact the World Cup-winning player or anyone close to her. Hermoso has also raised accusations against the federation of having a "manipulative, hostile and controlling culture".

2023-08-26T16:55:48.943827+00:00 IST

"India a much-improved team now....": Gokulam Kerala's Tursunov

Tursunov, a regular in the Tajikistan National Team, is no stranger to India at the international level. The Crowns had last played India in the Intercontinental Cup 2019 (where they won 4-2), and are now hoping to play the Blue Tigers again in the Merdeka Tournament in October as well.

2023-08-26T16:45:20.047145+00:00 IST

Durand Cup 2023: FC Goa beat Chennaiyin FC 4-1

FC Goa beat Chennaiyin FC 4-1 in the quarter-finals of the Durand Cup 2023 at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium in Guwahati. Chennaiyin FC will next be in action when the Indian Super League (ISL) 2023-24 season kicks off.

2023-08-26T15:45:26.377239+00:00 IST

Premier League: Chelsea beats Luton Town 3-0, Sterling shines

After a draw and loss started his Premier League campaign on a forgettable note, Mauricio secured his first competitive win of the club since his appointment and Sterling continued his fine form at the start of the season. Chelsea was also struggling with the problem of integrating a flux of summer recruits. A defeat to Luton, who last won in the league at Stamford Bridge in 1986 and are yet to score a point in their debut Premier League season would have added more to the negative noise surrounding Mauricio's tenure, with the club having splurged over 350 million pounds on new signings this summer.

2023-08-26T12:22:00.752721+00:00 IST

Durand Cup: Mumbai City to face Mohun Bagan Super Giant in last-8

The football-crazy city’s hallowed Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (VYBK), is all set to witness yet another blockbuster game of football, when reigning Indian Super League (ISL) premiership winners Mumbai City FC (MCFC) come up against home side Mohun Bagan Super Giant (MBSG) in the fourth and final quarter-final of the 132nd Durand Cup.

2023-08-26T11:38:01.733133+00:00 IST

Durand Cup: East Bengal see off Gokulam Kerala to reach SFs

Jordan Elsey (1’) gave East Bengal FC an early lead, but his goal was cancelled out in the second half by Aminou Bouba (57’). However, East Bengal FC soon retained their lead through an own goal from Bouba (78’) and held on to the victory.

2023-08-26T02:23:49.502733+00:00 IST

Durand: Thrilling Chennaiyin-Goa QF clash anticipated in Guwahati

Both Chennaiyin FC coach Owen Coyle and the FC Goa coach Manolo Marquez are in the midst of establishing new squads and formations but have still managed to showcase attractive and effective football in the tournament.

2023-08-25T17:18:57.209969+00:00 IST

"On-pitch strategy will make right impact," says coach Priya PV

In three weeks’ time, India’s women footballers will be seen in action in different parts of the continent. While the Senior Women's National team will travel to Hangzhou, China, for the much-awaited Asian Games, the U-17 Women’s team will leave for Thailand for Round 2 of the AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup Qualifiers.

2023-08-25T17:17:16.711905+00:00 IST

"I will not resign," says RFEF President Luis Rubiales

Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) President Luis Rubiales refused to resign from his position over the controversy of kissing Jenni Hermoso on her lips after Spain's Women's World Cup final victory on Sunday.

2023-08-25T16:50:23.877590+00:00 IST

Chennaiyin FC sign defender Sarthak Golui ahead of Durand Cup QFs

The Kolkata-born defender has been roped in by Marina Machans on loan from East Bengal FC.

2023-08-25T10:37:02.542710+00:00 IST

Liverpool winger Luis Diaz within reach of special milestone

Liverpool winger Luis Diaz is on the brink of reaching a milestone for the club and he can achieve it in their next game against Newcastle United on Sunday.

2023-08-25T10:22:14.140743+00:00 IST

Durand Cup: East Bengal FC eyes semi-final spot

Indian Super League (ISL) outfit, East Bengal FC, will look to become the second team from the league to enter the semi-finals as they take on Gokulam Kerala FC in the second quarter-final of the Durand Cup at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on Friday.

2023-08-25T09:53:11.311968+00:00 IST

"Caicedo is one of the best midfielders in the PL": Pochettino

Chelsea head coach Mauricio Pochettino has labelled their latest recruit Moses Caicedo as one of the "best midfielders in the Premier League" ahead of their clash against Luton Town on Saturday.

2023-08-25T07:46:33.089842+00:00 IST