Football

Durand Cup preview: East Bengal and Mohun Bagan in group A

The Red and Gold Brigade and the Mariners are once again placed in the same group, just like last year. As always, the Kolkata Giants will be relying on their home support to navigate through this journey. The Kolkata derby holds even greater significance this time, as only four group winners and the two best second-placed teams will progress to the quarter-finals. Excitement and tension are bound to be high as they face off on August 12, as per a press release from the ISL.

2023-08-02T16:36:03.755815+00:00 IST

Punjab FC become first promoted team to feature in ISL

The Indian Super League (ISL) on Wednesday announced the inclusion of a new team - Punjab FC, ahead of the 2023–24 campaign. 

2023-08-02T16:10:56.988486+00:00 IST

132nd Edition of Durand Cup set to commence on August 3

This edition of the tournament will witness 36 league matches, four quarter final matches, two semi-finals, and culminating into the final match on September 3 . In a remarkable display of national integration and sporting excellence, this month-long event with 43 matches will bring together 24 football teams from diverse regions of India, including two teams from neighbouring countries.

2023-08-02T15:53:35.378255+00:00 IST

"Ten Hag is having really good impact on my career": Diogo Dalot

Manchester United right-back Diogo Dalot insists that manager Erik Ten Hag has had a massive impact on his development.

2023-08-02T09:31:36.603830+00:00 IST

"Sad" Bayern manager Thomas Tuchel admits Mane's exit best option

Bayern Munich head coach Thomas Tuchel said that he hugged Sadio Mane and was saddened to see him leave the club.

2023-08-02T06:12:05.527340+00:00 IST

Sadio Mane joins Cristiano Ronaldo at Al-Nassr

Senegal forward Sadio Mane has left Bayern Munich to join Cristiano Ronaldo in the Saudi Pro League at Al-Nassr until 2027.

2023-08-02T03:36:09.140112+00:00 IST

Chelsea sign teenage midfielder Lesley Ugochukwu

French midfielder Lesley Ugochukwu signed a seven-year contract with Chelsea on Tuesday.

2023-08-02T03:19:25.398431+00:00 IST

Kerala Blasters FC sign goalkeeper Lara Sharma one-year loan deal

The 24-year-old is a polished product of Tata Football Academy. He has packs of experience having gone through the footballing ranks of Indian Arrows, ATK (reserves), and Bengaluru FC. A Durand Cup winner, Lara had also represented the national team U18 side.

2023-08-02T00:57:53.810748+00:00 IST

ISL: NorthEast United FC sign talented youngster Thoi Singh

The Manipur-born midfielder adds to the growing pool of talented prospects from the region to sign for the Highlanders ahead of the 2023-24 season. Thoi began his professional football journey at a very young age and was nurtured at the Young Champs Academy.

2023-08-01T18:46:54.705525+00:00 IST

Jamshedpur FC sign Petar Sliskovic on one-year deal 

Indian Super League (ISL) side Jamshedpur FC completed the signing of Croatian striker Petar Sliskovic on a one-year deal from Chennaiyin FC.

2023-08-01T16:26:19.895180+00:00 IST

India name squad for 19th Asian Games Men's Football Competition

Twice Asian Games champions India are participating in the football event of the continental games for the first time after nine years. The India Men’s team are placed alongside hosts China PR, Bangladesh, and Myanmar in Group A.

2023-08-01T14:30:38.084069+00:00 IST

Virgil van Dijk named new captain of Liverpool

Virgil van Dijk has been confirmed as the new captain of Liverpool FC, with Trent Alexander-Arnold appointed as vice-captain, according to Liverpool's official website.

2023-08-01T04:52:25.025726+00:00 IST

Fabinho draws curtains on illustrious career at Liverpool FC

Brazilian footballer Fabinho has left Premier League side Liverpool FC to join Saudi Arabian football club Al Ittihad on a three-year deal.

2023-08-01T04:18:57.651244+00:00 IST

Al Ittihad football club sign Fabinho from Liverpool FC

Saudi Arabian football club Al Ittihad have signed Liverpool FC midfielder Fabinho on a three-year deal.

2023-08-01T03:11:28.591820+00:00 IST

Chelsea head coach provides injury update on Trevoh Chalobah

Chelsea head coach Mauricio Pochettino provided an injury update on Trevoh Chalobah who barely featured in Chelsea's triumph over Fulham on Monday

2023-07-31T18:05:32.165145+00:00 IST

We will be ready for Premier League: Christian Eriksen

Manchester United midfielder Christian Eriksen feels that they will be ready for the Premier League 2023/24 campaign after suffering a setback in their final game of the US tour against Borussia Dortmund 3-2 at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Monday

2023-07-31T17:47:58.031692+00:00 IST

Hyderabad FC sign winger Makan Chothe on a three-year deal

The youngster pens a three-year deal ahead of the 2023-24 campaign with the Yellow and Black.

2023-07-31T17:45:11.488841+00:00 IST

Hyderabad FC sign winger Makan Chothe on three-year deal

The youngster penned a three-year deal ahead of the 2023-24 campaign with the Yellow and Black. 

2023-07-31T16:14:33.918570+00:00 IST

Durand Cup preview: Bengaluru FC, Kerala Blasters in Group C

Group C features two ISL teams in the shape of southern rivals Bengaluru FC and Kerala Blasters FC, who have been rubbed shoulders in many crunch games last season.

2023-07-31T15:09:28.348230+00:00 IST

Durand Cup preview: Mumbai City FC, Jamshedpur FC in Group B

Mumbai City FC will look to start the tournament with a bang after strengthening their squad in the summer transfer despite some notable departures in their squad.

2023-07-31T14:41:09.101701+00:00 IST

"The goals really were giveaways": Man Utd manager Erik Ten Hag

Manchester United head coach Erik Ten Hag didn't hold back while talking about the performance of their team which cost them three goals as well as the game against Borussia Dortmund on Monday at the Allegiant Stadium.

2023-07-31T09:10:31.645050+00:00 IST