Football

ISL: Bengaluru FC go one-up on Mumbai City FC in semi-final

Sunil Chhetri came on as a substitute and found the back of the net in the 78th minute to give the Blues a vital advantage ahead of the second leg in Bengaluru on Sunday.

2023-03-08T02:51:59.810719+00:00 IST

Messi believes PSG can overcome Bayern Munich

Lionel Messi believes that PSG can conquer Bayern Munich in the second leg of the UCL Round of 16. In an interview with PSG, he said I think that if we do things right, we are capable of turning things around. But it's going to be a very tough match, just like the first one.

2023-03-07T18:31:50.157145+00:00 IST

Super Cup to begin from April 3 in Kerala

For the first time ever, the Super Cup will be held in Kerala.

2023-03-07T15:54:08.619737+00:00 IST

Chelsea will host Dortmund for UCL second leg tie

Chelsea will host Dortmund on 8th March at Stamford Bridge in the second leg of the UEFA Champions League. Chelsea lost the first leg by 1-0 against the German side. Graham Potter's side has to win the game by a two-goal deficit to secure their place in the quarterfinals.

2023-03-07T11:34:50.227723+00:00 IST

Key battles to watch out for in Mumbai City FC vs Bengaluru FC

Bengaluru FC defeated Kerala Blasters 1-0 in extra time in the first knockout fixture to make it into the semi-finals. Interestingly, it was the Blues who inflicted the first defeat of the season on Mumbai City FC subsequent to their Shield triumph after going 18 games unbeaten.

2023-03-07T07:40:40.640477+00:00 IST

I-League: TRAU win to keep third-place hopes alive

The final score looks comfortable for coach Leimapokpam Nandakumar Singh, but the win did not come easy. His boys fell behind twice but came strongly on both occasions and turned the match on its head, scoring three goals within 13 minutes of each other.

2023-03-07T04:19:59.303298+00:00 IST

We've got everybody in really good space: Des Buckingham

The fixture promises to be a spectacle, with two of the most in-form teams of the league going head to head. Mumbai City FC clinched the League Winners' Shield, while Bengaluru FC are only unbeaten team in 2023 and are on a record nine-match winning streak.

2023-03-07T04:00:49.001900+00:00 IST

It's all about who handles occasion well: Simon Grayson

The momentum is certainly with the Blues as they head into the semi-final on the back of a nine-game winning streak, but face a tough challenge against the League Shield Winners in their upcoming tie.

2023-03-07T02:53:25.756787+00:00 IST

ISL: League Shield winners Mumbai FC lock horns with Bengaluru FC

The League Shield winners concluded the league stage with two back-to-back defeats, including one against Bengaluru FC, and will look to end the visitors' nine-game winning streak to carry an advantage to the second leg on Sunday

2023-03-06T15:20:27.418945+00:00 IST

27th Senior Women National Football Championship to kick-off

Thirty-one teams have been divided into six groups in the qualifying round, which will be played in six different venues across the country, as per a press release from the All India Football Federation (AIFF)

2023-03-06T14:41:24.724069+00:00 IST

I-League: Gokulam Kerala fire four past Sudeva Delhi

Following the win, Gokulam Kerala moved up to 36 points, four points clear of fourth-placed TRAU. A defeat for the Imphal-based side against Mumbai Kenkre later on Monday will see the Malabarians secure third place with a game to spare. Meanwhile, Sudeva Delhi continue to languish at the bottom of the table with just 13 points

2023-03-06T14:15:25.626603+00:00 IST

Ten Hag blasts Red Devils after shock defeat at Anfield

Speaking at the post-match press conference, Ten Hag, visibly shaken by the manner of the defeat at Anfield, said, "It's 3-0, as a team you stick together. We didn't do that. I'm surprised to see this from our team, I don't think it's us, I don't think it's Manchester United."

2023-03-06T11:41:48.372466+00:00 IST

India to start AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup qualifying campaign

India is placed alongside Singapore, Indonesia and hosts Vietnam in Group F of Round 1 of the qualifiers. The group winner will qualify for Round 2, which will take place in June to decide the final list of eight teams for the AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup in Uzbekistan next year, as per a press release from All India Football Federation (AIFF)

2023-03-06T11:09:03.208010+00:00 IST

We don't talk about it being semi-final: Buckingham ahead of SF

Looking ahead to the semifinals, head coach Des Buckingham spoke about how the squad is gearing up for a knockout clash after they finished top of the table at the end of the ISL League Stage.

2023-03-06T04:10:03.751476+00:00 IST

I-League: Sreenidi Deccan play out 2-2 draw against Real Kashmir

As a result, Sreenidi Deccan remained in second spot with 42 points from 21 games. Real Kashmir moved one place up to fifth with 31 points. Both teams will feature in the qualifying round of the Super Cup which is set to begin in Kerala next month

2023-03-05T13:24:27.857656+00:00 IST

I-League: NEROCA FC return to Imphal to host Mohammedan

The last time these two teams faced each other was back in November when Mohammedan claimed a 3-1 victory over the Imphal unit. However, this time, the match promises to be a different affair since both teams will be looking for a better finish in the points table.

2023-03-05T10:02:44.794481+00:00 IST

Sreenidi Deccan hope to gain full points against Real Kashmir

Sreenidi, who dropped points against Mohammedan Sporting and Aizawl FC in their last two matches, will now take on Real Kashmir on their home turf at the Deccan Arena, Hyderabad, on Sunday, March 5, 2023.

2023-03-05T09:06:56.084781+00:00 IST

Need to be positive about this season: Odisha FC's Josep Gombau

The game started with a good pace as both teams tried to outplay each other in the early minutes. The visitors had a few chances to take the lead but a moment of brilliance from Dimitri Petratos in either half gave the home side the semi-final spot. A quick corner taken by Petratos was slotted in by Hugo Boumous in the first half and later in the second half, the Australian sealed the deal by scoring a sensational strike

2023-03-05T05:08:20.960087+00:00 IST

After 1-0, we were more comfortable on field: Juan Ferrando

Goals from Hugo Boumous and Dimitri Petratos in each half helped ATK Mohun Bagan secure a solid win and set up a semi-final clash with Hyderabad FC. The Mariners have now made it to the ISL semi-finals for a third season running.

2023-03-05T04:44:02.028256+00:00 IST

Karnataka end 54-year Santosh Trophy drought in Riyadh

On Saturday night, Karnataka not only emerged the proud champions with a hard-fought win over Meghalaya but also ended their 54-year wait for the title that remained elusive to them since the 1968-69 Nationals In Bangalore.

2023-03-05T03:50:47.072093+00:00 IST