Football

Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino hails Nkunku, Jackson duo

Chelsea head coach Mauricio Pochettino is keen on improving the relationship between Christopher Nkunku and Nicolas Jackson before the beginning of the Premier League 2023/24 campaign.

2023-07-31T07:37:41.524615+00:00 IST

Defensive errors lead Man Utd to 3-2 defeat against Dortmund

Defensive lapses led to the downfall of the Red Devils as they lost a thriller 3-2. Dortmund didn't hesitate to capitalize on the errors made by Manchester United's defensive line-up. 

2023-07-31T05:46:01.674602+00:00 IST

Chelsea lift inaugural Premier League Summer Series

Chelsea clinched the inaugural Premier League Summer Series with a 2-0 victory against local rivals Fulham on Monday at the FedExField.

2023-07-31T04:03:32.537789+00:00 IST

Allan Saint-Maximin joins Al-Ahil on three-year contract

French winger Allan Saint-Maximin left the Premier League side Newcastle United to join Saudi Pro League outfit Al-Ahil on a three-year deal on Sunday for an undisclosed fee. 

2023-07-31T03:02:42.898568+00:00 IST

It feels like home already: Mumbai City FC defender Akash Mishra

Mishra, who deputises as a left-back, played a pivotal role under Manolo Marquez’s ISL title-winning Hyderabad FC. Having joined the club ahead of the 2020-21 season, he went from strength to strength and became one of the most important players in the team, racking up 68 appearances for the Yellow and Blacks.

2023-07-30T21:28:55.236411+00:00 IST

Honour to see our local players at the top level: Hilal Rasool

The club who have become a part of the I-League Second Division, are spreading their wings one step at a time, with the prime aim of providing a platform for the local players.

2023-07-30T20:29:06.024661+00:00 IST

Happy with the boys who have been working hard: Carles Cuadrat

“The way people welcomed us at the airport, and after that, everything has been going in the right direction, working very well with the management, with the staff, with the players, so it’s a good feeling,” Cuadrat spoke in an interaction with East Bengal FC.

2023-07-30T20:28:16.213732+00:00 IST

PM Modi hails "Football Kranti" in India's "Mini Brazil"

Now, with the Football Kranti programme is on in full swing, more than 1,200 clubs have formed in the Shahdol district.

2023-07-30T17:32:07.196326+00:00 IST

France defeat Brazil while Sweden thrashed Italy 

In the Group stage match of the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup, France defeated Brazil 2-1 at the Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane on Saturday. While Sweden thrashed Italy with a 5-0 win.

2023-07-30T07:48:44.072238+00:00 IST

"Barcelona were better," says Real Madrid defender Dani Carvajal

Barcelona defeated Real Madrid 3-0 at the AT&T Stadium in Dallas in a pre-season match on Sunday. Following the defeat Real Madrid's defender Dani Carvajal said, in the first 15 minutes of each half Barcelona were better.

2023-07-30T07:12:36.658356+00:00 IST

Wanted to see how youngsters fare in demanding game: Real coach

After Barcelona fell to a 3-0 defeat to Real Madrid at the AT&T Stadium in Dallas, US, in the season's first 'El Classico' on Sunday, manager Carlos Ancelotti said he wanted to see how the youngsters fared in a demanding game.

2023-07-30T07:00:15.260261+00:00 IST

"Vini adapting to new system well": Real coach

Reflecting on Real Madrid's 3-0 loss to Barcelona in the season's first 'El Classico' on Sunday, Carlo Ancelotti said Brazilian striker Vinicius Jr, who missed a penalty and hit the rival crossbar on a number of occasions in the derby clash, was still adapting to his new role at the club.

2023-07-30T06:15:28.964705+00:00 IST

"Arda Guler has a knee problem," says coach Carlo Ancelotti

Real Madrid's new signing of the summer transfer window, Turkish national Arda Guler has suffered an injury while training in the USA. Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti said Adra Guler has a knee problem.

2023-07-30T05:32:16.953699+00:00 IST

"It hurts to lose," says Real Madrid's manager Carlo Ancelotti

In a pre-season game on Sunday, Barcelona defeated Real Madrid 3-0 at the AT&T Stadium in Dallas. After the match, Real Madrid's manager Carlo Ancelotti said it hurts to lose.

2023-07-30T05:26:28.269306+00:00 IST

Barcelona wins first El Clasico of season; defeats Real 3-0

Barcelona defeated Real Madrid 3-0 at the AT&T Stadium in Dallas, in the season's first El Classico on Sunday.

2023-07-30T04:39:57.624549+00:00 IST

Barcelona sell Nico Gonzalez to FC Porto for 8.5 million euros

Football Club Barcelona has agreed to sell their player Nico Gonzalez to FC Porto for a deal worth 8.5 million euros.

2023-07-30T03:31:42.423997+00:00 IST

Jamshedpur FC sign Brazilian player Elsinho on one-year contract 

Elsinho, most notably made a name for himself at Mexican side FC Juarez, where he made 136 appearances in total, and even bagged 10 goals for his team. Following a loan move to fellow Mexican team Celaya FC, he secured a permanent transfer to Spanish side Racing Ferrol in La Liga 2 where he appeared 25 times and even scored four goals.

2023-07-29T20:51:07.587094+00:00 IST

Saudi Arabia has changed football transfer market: Pep Guardiola

Following Ronaldo's winter transfer to Al-Nassr this year, the ongoing summer window has seen many football superstars moving to Saudi.

2023-07-29T17:30:53.165456+00:00 IST

A look at how Indian can qualify for FIFA World Cup 2026

India was placed in Pot 2 of the Qualifiers ahead of the Qualifiers after securing a 99th position in the latest FIFA Rankings. Qatar, ranked 59th in the FIFA Rankings, are the top-ranked team in the group, followed by India and then Kuwait, who sit on the 137th position in the FIFA Standings. One of Afghanistan (ranked 157th) and Mongolia (ranked 183rd) will then make up Group A, with their two-legged clash scheduled to take place in September and October respectively.

2023-07-29T16:45:32.734021+00:00 IST

Durand Cup: Nepal’s Tribhuvan Army FC arrives in Guwahati

The 42-member Nepal squad is headed by Lt. Col. Basanta Raj Gurung (Retd) and will be captained by seasoned international Nawayug Shrestha, who has eight career goals for Nepal in 43 internationals.

2023-07-29T16:07:55.459186+00:00 IST

Indian football hasn’t had stronger momentum than now: Chhetri

The Blue Tigers, who beat Kuwait in the final to lift the SAFF Championship in Bengaluru, received a lot of support from the fans in the stands and on social media alike that prompted the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports to send the Indian men’s and women’s football teams to the Asian Games in Hangzhou, China that will be held in September.

2023-07-29T15:52:22.621182+00:00 IST