Football

Riyad Mahrez departs Manchester City, joins Al-Ahli

The Algerian winger Riyad Mahrez left the Premier League champions Manchester City to join Saudi Pro League side Al-Ahli on Friday.

2023-07-28T15:05:32.717029+00:00 IST

Pinsoglio denies AC Milan to hand Juventus victory by 4-3

Juventus edged past league rivals AC Milan by 4-3 on penalties in the pre-season tour at the Dignity Health Sports Park on Frida.

2023-07-28T12:45:30.041670+00:00 IST

But with strong defence...we can have chance: Thomas Dennerby

The National Camp for the Indian women’s senior team, with 38 probables, will begin in Bhubaneswar from July 30.

2023-07-28T09:36:42.296864+00:00 IST

Expect youngsters to do brilliant job:Stimac on Asian Games draw 

Indian football team head coach Igor Stimac has high expectations from the Blue Tigers in the Asian Games 2023 and the FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers after the draw of both competitions

2023-07-27T18:19:45.571111+00:00 IST

"Everyone knows his qualities," says Christian Eriksen

The club recently signed Mason Mount from Chelsea on a five-year deal. Manchester United's midfielder Christian Eriksen appraised his new teammate as he said everyone knows his qualities.

2023-07-27T18:02:11.107491+00:00 IST

"Everyone has different way of being a leader": Reece James

Chelsea Football Club's defender Reece James has been with the club since the age of six. Growing up at the Chelsea Academy and proudly making his way into the first team, James has earned every feather to his hat. As Cesar Azpilicueta has left Chelsea the role of captaincy is open and Reece James might be filing it up. In a recent interview, Reece James said that Everyone has a different way of being a leader.

2023-07-27T17:54:34.010292+00:00 IST

"Bellingham's goal demonstrates his quality": Carlo Ancelotti

Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti hailed the young English midfielder Jude Bellingham after he scored his debut goal for the club in Los Blanos' 2-0 victory against Manchester United in the pre-season tour at the NRG Stadium on Thursday.

2023-07-27T14:57:39.693182+00:00 IST

Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone lashes out at Joao Felix

Portuguese striker Joao Felix faced the wrath of Atletico de Madrid head coach Diego Simeone after he revealed his desire to play for their rivals FC Barcelona.

2023-07-27T14:11:13.166480+00:00 IST

Asian Games Group draw announced, India face tough challenge

The Indian men's team has been placed in Group A along with China PR, Bangladesh, and Mayanmar. While the Women's team has been placed in Group B along with Chinese Taipei and Thailand.

2023-07-27T11:51:56.570160+00:00 IST

FIFA WC 2026 Preliminary Joint Qualification R2: India in group A

The teams that finish in the top two positions in the qualification group will enter Round 3 of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers, and get direct entry into the AFC Asian Cup 2027.

2023-07-27T10:56:45.477188+00:00 IST

Manchester United manager Erik Ten Hag highlights need of striker

Manchester United head coach Erik Ten Hag emphasized the need of signing a striker after Real Madrid inflicted 2-0 defeat in the pre-season tour on Thursday at the NRG Stadium

2023-07-27T10:52:32.221368+00:00 IST

Arsenal defeat Barcelona in eight-goal thriller

In the second half, Arsenal started on a high tempo

2023-07-27T10:09:35.778696+00:00 IST

Erik Ten Hag gives honest assessment of Andre Onana

Manchester United head coach Erik Ten Hag assessed the performance of their latest goalkeeper, Andre Onana, who donned the Ted Devils jersey for the first time since signing a contract with the club.

2023-07-27T09:03:41.072153+00:00 IST

FIFA Women's World Cup: Netherlands, USA settle for 1-1 draw

In the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 group stage match, the USA and Netherlands settled for a 1-1 draw. Jill Roord of the Netherlands and Lindsey Horan of the USA were the goalscorers.

2023-07-27T08:13:04.601681+00:00 IST

"Younger players are performing well," says Mauricio Pochettino

Premier League club Newcastle United and Chelsea faced each other in a pre-season fixture at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. The match resulted in a 1-1 draw. Chelsea's manager Mauricio Pochettino said that the younger players are performing well.

2023-07-27T06:51:26.172774+00:00 IST

Chelsea, Newcastle United settle for 1-1 draw in pre-season match

Premier League club Newcastle United and Chelsea faced each other in a pre-season fixture at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. The match resulted in a 1-1 draw with Nicholas Jackson scoring for Chelsea and Newcastle's Miguel Almiron finding the back of the net for his team.

2023-07-27T05:06:09.035989+00:00 IST

Real Madrid defeat Manchester United 2-0 in pre-season tour

Real Madrid got the better of Manchester United at a pre-season game at NRG Stadium in Houston. Los Blancos defeated the Red Devils 2-0. Jude Bellingham and Joselu were on the scoresheet for Madrid.

2023-07-27T04:29:29.344678+00:00 IST

Jordan Henderson's 12-year stint at Liverpool comes to an end

Jordan Henderson who has spent 12 years at Liverpool football club is set to depart and will be joining Saudi Arabian club Al Ettifaq for a reported 13 million pound fee.

2023-07-27T03:55:14.875305+00:00 IST

Jamshedpur FC sign Provat Lakra on one-year deal

Lakra played a significant role at the Highlanders over the past few seasons, making 36 appearances since joining the club in 2018.

2023-07-27T03:28:46.854574+00:00 IST

Santosh Trophy, Senior Women's NFC Group Stage draws conducted

The Santosh Trophy will see participation from 38 teams, while there will be 37 teams in the Senior Women’s NFC. Karnataka and Meghalaya, who were the two finalists of the Santosh Trophy in 2022-23 will gain direct entry into the Final Rounds of the competition, while the same will apply for Tamil Nadu and Haryana, who played the final of the Senior Women’s NFC 2022-23.

2023-07-26T18:03:00.455716+00:00 IST

This impetus will boost players’ morale: AIFF President Kalyan

The All India Football Federation expresses its gratitude to the Ministry of Sports and Youth Affairs, the Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs, Anurag Thakur and the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) for their cooperation and understanding in allowing both the Men’s and Women’s Teams to compete at the Asian Games, which will take place in Hangzhou, China.

2023-07-26T16:50:32.782124+00:00 IST