Football

Institutional League will have a domino effect on grassroots foot

Even at this early stage of ideation and development, the news has been received with enthusiasm and excitement, especially among players and coaches who have a history of success with PSU teams.

2023-05-24T17:35:11.196357+00:00 IST

Prabir Das, Pablo Perez, and Prince Ibara depart Bengaluru FC

Das signed for the Blues ahead of the Indian Super League (ISL) 2021-22 campaign while Perez joined forces in the winter transfer window. Meanwhile, Ibara - who has been with the club since the 2021-22 season - was ruled out due to an injury and made just a single appearance in the 2022-23 season.

2023-05-24T17:32:13.970411+00:00 IST

East Bengal FC appoint Dimas Delgado as new assistant coach

The former Spanish midfielder won the ISL title with Bengaluru FC in the 2018-19 season after helping the Blues finish runners-up in his maiden season in India a year before. In fact, it was off Delgado's corner kick that Rahul Bheke scored the winner for BFC against FC Goa in the 2018-19 ISL final under Carles Cuadrat, who is now East Bengal coach.

2023-05-24T15:47:48.739527+00:00 IST

Ronaldo score the winning goal for Al-Nassr

Cristiano Ronaldo who is now playing for Al Nassr, scored a stunning winning goal against Al Shabab on Tuesday in the Saudi Pro League. Ronaldo scored his 14th goal in the Saudi Pro League, which proved to be the match-winner for Dinko Jelicic's side, beating Al-Shabab 3-2 in an enthralling five-goal thriller at the Mrsool Park.

2023-05-24T13:59:42.027523+00:00 IST

"Back-to-back tournaments good for us": Indian men's goalkeeper

Currently, on a preparation path for the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Asian Cup, which is set to be held in January next year in Qatar, the Blue Tigers are hard at work in their training camp in Bhubaneswar ahead of the Intercontinental Cup. India goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu believes that it is a great opportunity for players to polish their skills. India is set to play the Intercontinental Cup in Bhubaneswar, and the SAFF Championship in Bengaluru, followed by the King's Cup in Thailand (September) and the Merdeka Cup in Malaysia (October)

2023-05-24T13:36:44.480065+00:00 IST

Alberto Noguera extends contract with Mumbai City FC

The 33-year-old played a vital role in Mumbai City FC's immensely successful Indian Super League (ISL) campaign last season, which saw the Islanders secure the 2022-23 ISL Winners' Shield as early as 18 games into the season.

2023-05-24T05:42:37.298841+00:00 IST

No brainer for me: Griffiths on extending Mumbai City FC contract

Griffiths featured in 17 games for MCFC during the Indian Super League (ISL) 2022-23 season, contributing a goal and an assist.

2023-05-24T04:40:27.041485+00:00 IST

Stellenbosch in final after thriller against West Ham United

The result helps Stellenbosch book a place in the final of the tournament, to be held with the eventual first-place occupants of Group B at RCP on Friday.

2023-05-24T04:03:24.656168+00:00 IST

I-League 2: Ambernath United Atlanta FC suffer narrow loss

nited SC had lost both their matches so far and Ambernath United Atlanta FC on the contrary had won both their matches making it a bottom of the table vs top of the table clash

2023-05-23T13:35:54.992106+00:00 IST

Juventus season turns around in single day

On Monday Juventus were in the second position, just 90 minutes away from securing the UEFA Champions League spot. But they ended up in the seventh position. With this chain of events, their season has taken another turn and this time it will be hard for them to bounce back from such adversity.

2023-05-23T08:27:53.609418+00:00 IST

Vinicius Junior reveals proof of racism from opposition crowd

Every game away from home is an unpleasant surprise. And there were many this season. Death wishes, hanged doll, many criminal screams... All recorded.

2023-05-23T06:51:42.017454+00:00 IST

Sudeva Delhi FC set to face Wolverhampton in crucial clash

Sudeva Delhi FC have been slightly unlucky in the tournament. Their opponents have outscored them by a solitary goal in both matches so far and they now face Wolverhampton Wanderers, who are on an unbeaten streak right now.

2023-05-23T06:20:14.656080+00:00 IST

This will be our toughest transfer window: Newcastle's Eddie Howe

After a change in ownership, the Magpies have started to evolve as a major contender for the Top 4 spots in the Premier League for the upcoming seasons. But this has posed a major challenge for them in the summer transfer window.

2023-05-23T06:09:10.757540+00:00 IST

"Everybody will remember him as legend," Cody Gakpo on Firmino

Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo believes that everybody will remember Roberto Firmino as a legend after he made his final appearance on their turf on Saturday.

2023-05-23T04:39:25.422173+00:00 IST

Paris Saint Germain defeated Auxerre,

Paris Saint Germain just need a single point to clinch the French Ligue 1 title. PSG defeated Auxerre 2-1, at the Le Parc des Princes stadium on Sunday. After the win, Lionel Messi became the only player from the European Top League to have scored at least 20 goals and delivered at least 20 assists in all competitions this season, as per PSG's official website.

2023-05-22T18:41:55.838937+00:00 IST

Vallabhjee joins Indian men's football team preparatory camp

Head coach Igor Stimac is hopeful that Vallabhjee's addition to the staff will help the team in the longer run by 'creating a stronger team culture and a sense of belonging within the locker room', in addition to helping them develop strategies to deal with self-confidence, concentration, and nerves under pressure, as individuals and a team.

2023-05-22T15:29:30.031477+00:00 IST

NorthEast United FC appoint Juan Pedro Benali as head coach

Over the course of a career spanning nearly three decades, the 54-year-old, Benali has coached teams in three different continents - Europe, Asia, and Africa, as well as being the Technical Assistant for the Finnish national team

2023-05-22T15:18:34.219557+00:00 IST

Shillong Lajong return to I-League after four years

Shillong Lajong is back in the I-League after a gap of four years. They were relegated after finishing at the bottom of the table in the 2018-19 season

2023-05-22T15:11:54.661049+00:00 IST

Napoli's striker Victor Osimhen unhappy after being substituted

Napoli defeated Inter Milan 3-1 on Sunday in Serie A league in Naples but the match saw some drama with striker Victor Osimhen expressing his unhappiness after he was substituted by manager Luciano Spalletti 60 minutes into the match and replaced with Giovanni Simeone

2023-05-22T15:08:24.596566+00:00 IST

To be one of the greatest, we will have to win Champions League: Manchester City's Guardiola

Manchester City added another feat to their cap on Sunday at the Etihad Stadium as it is the fifth time in six years that they won the Premier League title

2023-05-22T13:24:21.744367+00:00 IST

Premier League: "We deserved a draw...," says Chelsea manager

Manchester City defeated Chelsea 1-0 at the Etihad Stadium in their Premier League clash on Sunday, celebrating their fifth title win in six seasons in style.

2023-05-22T07:33:21.613927+00:00 IST