Football

Xhaka drops hint on his future before Arsenal's final PL game

Before Arsenal's final game of the season against Wolves on Sunday, Xhaka shared an Instagram story which read "Thank you Gunners" with the honors he has won while at the club 2 Community Shield's and 2 FA Cups.

2023-05-28T16:40:12.114975+00:00 IST

From Dhar to Dinamo Zagreb: Jyoti Chauhan paves way for girls

Hailing from the Sardarpur township of the Dhar district in Madhya Pradesh, Jyoti grew up in an environment that was far from ideal for an aspiring young female footballer. Her father, a local businessman, had played a big part in her initial interest in the beautiful game, but tragically passed away when she was still in her formative years.

2023-05-28T15:05:52.801313+00:00 IST

Mandar Rao Dessai to leave Mumbai City FC

Mandar arrived at Mumbai City FC in October 2020, making the move from FC Goa. The Goan-born defender was an instrumental part of the Islanders' side that created history by winning an unprecedented 'double' of the ISL League Winners' Shield and the ISL Trophy in the 2020-21 campaign.

2023-05-28T14:56:43.889093+00:00 IST

Mauricio Pochettino set to join Chelsea FC for next season

The Argentinian manager Mauricio Pochettino has signed a contract and agreed to move to Stamford Bridge to join Chelsea FC on Sunday as reported by Sky Sports.

2023-05-28T14:28:40.550599+00:00 IST

"We have to be more clinical": Erik Ten Hag

The major challenge that United has faced this season is in the final third of the pitch. Their lack of being clinical in fornt of the goal has been a major drawback that has haunted them throughout this season.

2023-05-28T14:26:27.307978+00:00 IST

English winger Theo Walcott set to leave Southampton

Today marks my last appearance in a Saints shirt and I just wanted to say a huge thank you to everyone at @SouthamptonFC - it's a fantastic club with incredible people. I am really disappointed for the fans that we weren't able to stay in the Premier League this season, but I am certain the club will be back there again soon. Thanks to all of you for your support right back to my debut aged 16 years old. I would like to wish the team and fans every success for the future. My aim is to continue playing and I'm looking forward to the next challenge.

2023-05-28T12:26:45.111379+00:00 IST

India U-17s set to play TSV Schwaben Augsburg juniors in Germany

The India U-17s are currently out on an exposure tour. First, they were in Spain for a month, where they played the junior teams of top La Liga clubs like Atletico de Madrid, Real Madrid, Getafe, etc, before shifting base to Germany for two weeks.

2023-05-28T11:26:15.418834+00:00 IST

Premier League: Erling Haaland wins 'Player of the Season' award

The Norwegian, Erling Haaland was named Premier League Player of the Season after a combined voting involving the general public, the captains of all 20 Premier League clubs and a panel of football experts.

2023-05-28T10:26:20.387720+00:00 IST

Lionel Messi sets another record as PSG clinch Ligue 1 title

Lionel Messi created another record on Sunday in the Ligue 1 match against Strasbourg. The Argentine scored his 496th goal thus, becoming the highest goalscorer in the top five European leagues.

2023-05-28T09:26:14.822454+00:00 IST

PSG win Ligue 1, after a draw with Strasbourg

Paris Saint Germain faced Strasbourg on Sunday at the Le Parc des Princes stadium. The match ended in a 1-1 draw. After the match, Paris Saint-Germain was crowned champions of the Ligue 1 2022-23 because of PSG's superior goal difference over second-placed Lens. The football club, Paris Saint-Germain wins the French Ligue 1 title for a record 11th time.

2023-05-28T03:45:23.551091+00:00 IST

The desire is to see our team win: India goalkeeper Gurpreet

The Indian players are industriously working at their training camp in Bhubaneswar, displaying unwavering determination and resilience. The AIFF and the coaching staff are fully focused to maximize these training campaigns to ensure that the Indian players are well-prepared for the challenges that lie ahead. In June, the team will participate in the Intercontinental Cup in Bhubaneswar, before heading to Bengaluru for the SAFF Championship.

2023-05-27T18:08:32.418704+00:00 IST

Bundesliga: Bayern Munich clinch 11th successive title

Meanwhile, RB Leipzig and Union Berlin are third and fourth, respectively, and will play in the Champions League next season.

2023-05-27T17:39:40.567168+00:00 IST

Technical Committee deliberates on scouting procedure for U-16 Na

The Technical Committee members, Pinky Bompal Magar, Climax Lawrence, Arun Malhotra, Harjinder Singh and Eugeneson Lyngdoh were present in the meeting, along with AIFF Chief Technical Officer Vincent Subramaniam and Technical Director Syed Sabir Pasha.

2023-05-27T17:27:59.669454+00:00 IST

"Playing against Lebanon, Kuwait will help us....": Chhetri

The preparations are in full swing in the Blue Tigers' camp, as the senior Indian men's national team gets ready for back-to-back tournaments - the Intercontinental Cup (June 9-18, Bhubaneswar) and the SAFF Championship (June 21-July 4). The competition in both tournaments is set to be tough, with quality teams participating. India (101 in FIFA Rankings) will take on the likes of Mongolia (183), Vanuatu (164) and Lebanon (99) in the Intercontinental Cup, while they will face Kuwait (143), Nepal (174), and Pakistan (195) in Group A of the SAFF Championship.

2023-05-27T17:26:31.148833+00:00 IST

Relax and then do best: Guardiola's message to players

The Blues clinched the Premier League title for the third successive time by defeating Chelsea last week

2023-05-27T11:18:34.122841+00:00 IST

"When he talks everybody listens," Pep Guardiola on Scott Carson

"We spoke this morning. He deserves it. He is a guy when he talks everybody listens. He helps take quality training sessions, especially after a game," Pep said.

2023-05-27T10:10:14.994206+00:00 IST

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp clears doubts on Salah's future

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp shed some light on the future of their star Egyptian winger Mohammed Salah after Liverpool failed to qualify for the UEFA Champions League next season.

2023-05-27T07:48:58.692117+00:00 IST

PL Next Generation Cup: Wolverhampton defeats Stellenbosch FC

Wolverhampton Wanderers FC defeated Stellenbosch FC in the penalty shootout to emerge victorious in the Premier League Next Generation Cup on Friday.

2023-05-27T06:25:14.188379+00:00 IST

"We have reasons to be optimistic...", Liverpool manager Klopp

For the first time under Klopp's tenure, Liverpool has failed to book a slot in the prestigious European competition after Manchester United's win over Chelsea confirmed their elimination from the UEFA Champions League spot race. The top-scorer for Reds, Mo Salah also tweeted that he was "devastated".

2023-05-26T18:48:24.986993+00:00 IST

Delhi FC clinch 2nd Division title, earn promotion to I-League

Last Sunday, Shillong Lajong FC beat FC Bengaluru United to become the first team to be promoted this season. At the end of the Final Round, Delhi FC finished level on seven points with Shillong Lajong FC but won the 2nd Division title on goal difference since the match between them ended in a goalless draw, as per a press release from All India Football Federation (AIFF).

2023-05-26T18:20:36.794440+00:00 IST

India U-17s beat FC Augsburg U-17 for second straight win in Germ

It was India U-17s' third training game and second win in Germany. The Blue Colts had gone down 1-3 to a U-16/19 mixed side of VfB Stuttgart before winning 6-1 over SSV Reutlingen U-16. The team, coached by Bibiano Fernandes, arrived in Germany earlier this month after having played a series of preparatory matches in Spain, as per a press release from All India Football Federation (AIFF).

2023-05-26T18:11:03.945276+00:00 IST