Football

ISL: ATK Mohun Bagan down Odisha FC 2-0, reach semis

Goals from Hugo Boumous and Dimitri Petratos were enough to secure semi-final qualification for the Mariners, who will now face defending champions Hyderabad FC next.

2023-03-04T17:19:52.949797+00:00 IST

RoundGlass Punjab are I-League champions with one match to spare

It was yet another flawless performance by Staikos Vergetis's team here at Ambedkar Stadium. The final score was 4-0 as defender Hmingthanmawia rubbed salt in the wounds of Rajasthan United with a precise header off Juan Nellar's free-kick in stoppage time.

2023-03-04T15:27:28.497098+00:00 IST

ISL: Aizawl FC, Churchill Brothers share points in thrilling 1-1

In an intense encounter, both the teams excelled in their defensive performances but also missed chances that came their way. Both goals came in the first half - while Anil Rama Goalkar put Churchill ahead in the 19th minute, R Lalthanmawia equalised for the home team four minutes later.

2023-03-04T15:26:02.908045+00:00 IST

I-League: Aizawl FC, Churchill Brothers play out 1-1 draw

While Churchill now has 30 points from 21 matches, Aizawl have 25 points

2023-03-04T14:38:28.375290+00:00 IST

Hope Mohun Bagan fans can help players in difficult moments: Juan

Odisha FC, on the other hand, finished sixth in the ISL table, four points behind the Mariners, qualifying for the playoffs for the first time in their history.

2023-03-04T04:41:41.244308+00:00 IST

Our performance warranted win: Bengaluru's Simon Grayson

Sunil Chhetri scored a free-kick in extra-time, following which the Blasters FC decided to forfeit the game. The result ensured that Bengaluru FC advanced to the semi-finals, where they will face League Winners Mumbai City FC over two legs.

2023-03-04T04:11:33.362686+00:00 IST

ISL: Bengaluru FC win 1-0 after Kerala Blasters FC forfeit match

Sunil Chhetri scored the only goal of the match in the seventh minute of extra time to add a ninth consecutive win for his team, which confirmed a semi-final berth for them.

2023-03-04T03:01:06.373370+00:00 IST

I-League: History beckons for RoundGlass Punjab in Delhi

Rajasthan United head into this game after finally having found some form.

2023-03-03T22:27:52.353094+00:00 IST

Liverpool vs Manchester United

Liverpool will host Manchester United at Anfield on Sunday. Jurgen Kopp believes that Liverpool is ready for Manchester United. They will look to move closer to the Top 4 spot by defeating the visitors. On the other hand, Manchester United will try to close the gap between the third and first spots.

2023-03-03T18:33:43.130187+00:00 IST

Meghalaya, Karnataka prepare for grand-stand Santosh Trophy finis

While the competition itself has come to newer horizons, with the semi-finals, third-place match and the final being held overseas for the first time, the two teams in the summit clash are also in somewhat unfamiliar territories; Karnataka are in the final for the first time since the 1975-76 season, and Meghalaya will make their maiden appearance in the summit clash.

2023-03-03T18:33:11.280089+00:00 IST

ISL: Playoffs debutants Odisha FC face veterans ATK Mohun Bagan

This is the Mariners' third season in the ISL, and they have qualified for the playoffs each time. For the Juggernauts, this is new territory and they will also need a first-ever win against ATKMB to secure a semi-final spot

2023-03-03T18:23:30.618631+00:00 IST

AFC Asian Cup Final Draw to be held on May 11 in Qatar

In a letter to all the Participating Member Associations (PMA), the AFC informed that Qatar will host the upcoming edition of the AFC Asian Cup

2023-03-03T18:22:34.232040+00:00 IST

We are in Kolkata to cause an upset: Odisha FC's Josep Gombau

The Juggernauts, who qualified for the playoffs for the first time, are eager to write history

2023-03-03T17:59:00.708597+00:00 IST

Lionel Messi store attacked

On Thursday Lionel Messi's store got attacked by two assailants on a bike. A dozen shots were fired at the store's shutter and gate. The attackers also left a handwritten note on the cardboard which said "Messi, we are waiting for you. Javkin is a drug dealer. He is not going to look after you."

2023-03-03T12:05:58.570585+00:00 IST

Barcelona defeats Real Madrid

Barcelona defeated Real Madrid by 1-0 in the first leg of the El Clasico. Eder Militao's own goal sealed the game in favour of Barcelona. Real Madrid dominated the entire match with 65% possession. However, their lack of decisiveness in the final third turned out to be a big issue for them.

2023-03-03T11:04:35.864630+00:00 IST

ISL: Bengaluru FC, Kerala Blasters FC renew rivalry in knockouts

Riding on the back of eight consecutive wins in the ISL league stage, Bengaluru FC will take the pitch with momentum in their favour. The Blues dropped no points in the league stage during this calendar year and made a memorable comeback to book a spot in the playoffs, a streak which included a win against the Blasters.

2023-03-03T08:22:51.584115+00:00 IST

India squad announced for AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup qualifiers

Apart from India, hosts Vietnam, Singapore and Indonesia are the other three teams in the group

2023-03-02T18:29:02.657359+00:00 IST

Cleiton Silva extends East Bengal FC contract by one year

With 12 goals in 20 games, Silva led East Bengal FC's attack during the league stage of the Indian Super League (ISL) 2022-23 season, making him the leading goalscorer at the end of the league phase.

2023-03-02T17:23:28.199189+00:00 IST

ISL: Have full faith we can get a result in Bengaluru, says Keral

Having finished fifth in the ISL standings, the Blasters will square of against fourth-placed Bengaluru FC, with a semi-final spot at stake. The winner will go on to face league shield winners Mumbai City FC in a two-legged semi-final

2023-03-02T16:39:49.023833+00:00 IST

Play with your head and heart: Bengaluru FC coach's message

Bengaluru FC is entering this fixture high on confidence with Grayson's side currently on an eight-match winning streak, the longest in the club's history. Whereas Kerala Blasters FC are coming into this game after a loss against Hyderabad FC in the last league fixture. The Blasters have lost four out of the last five matches including the one against Grayson's team at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium

2023-03-02T16:25:00.375279+00:00 IST

Play with your head, heart: Simon Grayson to Bengaluru FC players

The Bengaluru FC head coach acknowledged that the previous win against the KBFC would improve their confidence and backed his side to continue their form in the upcoming fixture.

2023-03-02T15:03:13.759377+00:00 IST