Football

Messi one goal away from joining 700 goal club

Lionel Messi is one goal away from joining his greatest rival Cristiano Ronaldo in the 700 European goal club. Cristiano Ronaldo is the one player to achieve this feat. But now Messi can join him if he scores a goal against Marseille.

2023-02-23T12:13:16.008564+00:00 IST

We need to keep this squad together: Aidy Boothroyd

It was an all-important fixture for Odisha FC, with a point enough to put them through to the playoffs. But the Red Miners played their hearts out from the first whistle and deservedly got the lead through Harry Sawyer in the second half. Within a couple of minutes, Ritwik Das doubled the lead, helping Jamshedpur FC pull off an incredible away win.

2023-02-23T11:18:07.818056+00:00 IST

Odisha FC's Isak Ralte wins Emerging Player of Month award

The 21-year-old was impressive in Odisha FC's win over second-placed Hyderabad FC when he scored the opening goal and was clinical against Chennaiyin FC, scoring a goal and providing an assist against the Marina Machans, which helped Odisha FC make strides towards the top six places in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2022-23.

2023-02-23T10:23:29.374807+00:00 IST

UCL: Resilient Leipzig hold City to a draw in first leg

Pep Guardiola (Manchester City Manager) was seen giving his players a team talk on the pitch rather than inside the dressing room -- a rare sight in the world of football. Even after dominating with 62 per cent possession and creating 12 chances in 90 minutes, Guardiola's side failed to take an advantage back at the Etihad Stadium. Riyad Mahrez broke the deadlock as the clock struck the 27th-minute mark. A mistake from Leipzig's defenders allowed Mahrez to get past Blaswich and get his 12th goal of the season.

2023-02-23T09:28:37.398941+00:00 IST

ISL: FC Goa take on Bengaluru FC in crucial final game of league

With 27 points from 19 matches, FC Goa are currently sitting in seventh position in the standings. They have an opportunity to take their points tally to 30 when facing Bengaluru, who have already qualified for the playoffs.

2023-02-23T02:52:29.324012+00:00 IST

ISL: Bengaluru eye top-four finish as Goa hopes for luck's assist

Even if Odisha FC drop all available points against Jamshedpur FC, beating Bengaluru FC will be no easy task for FC Goa. The Blues extended their winning streak in the ISL to seven games last week after they ended Mumbai City FC's 18-game unbeaten run in the ISL this season

2023-02-22T17:54:40.743962+00:00 IST

Haiti, Portugal qualify for 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup

Haiti and Portugal will take part in the FIFA Women's World Cup for the first time after the two nations sealed their qualification for the quadrennial football tournament

2023-02-22T17:35:18.374726+00:00 IST

ISL: Jamshedpur FC put dent on Odisha FC playoff ambitions

Goals from Harry Sawyer and Ritwik Das handed the Red Miners their third win in four games and kept FC Goa alive in the playoff pursuit this season. Odisha FC came into the game needing just a point to seal qualification, but will now have to count on FC Goa to not win against Bengaluru FC on Thursday

2023-02-22T17:26:40.814665+00:00 IST

I-League: Rajasthan United look to end winless run against NEROCA

NEROCA were arguably the better side in their last game against RoundGlass Punjab. However, finishing their chances in the final third let them down.

2023-02-22T17:22:37.002626+00:00 IST

Karnataka hope to put Santosh Trophy disappointment behind

Captain Karthik Govind Swamy, a senior member of the squad and a player with a lot of professional experience (having played for Churchill Brothers and Chennai City FC in the I-League), said the time spent together in camp after the group stages helped them become a stronger unit.

2023-02-22T17:10:13.150221+00:00 IST

I-League: Sudeva Delhi score four to stun TRAU FC 4-1

A completely different approach by Sankarlal Chakraborty's men meant that Sudeva Delhi never really looked like bottom-dwellers against fourth-placed TRAU

2023-02-22T17:02:20.718600+00:00 IST

We need to fight for our chance against Bengaluru FC: Carlos Pena

Pena urged his players to learn from their previous mistakes and acknowledged that their playoff berth is not in their hands anymore.

2023-02-22T16:52:19.310017+00:00 IST

Want to secure home tie in playoffs: Bengaluru FC's Simon Grayson

The 2018-19 champions need a victory to have the possibility of finishing in the top four while a defeat would put their chances of doing so in serious jeopardy.

2023-02-22T16:49:06.148465+00:00 IST

Can Liverpool make a comeback in the second leg

After suffering a massive defeat against Real Madrid Jurgen Klopp addresses the question of whether his team can make a comeback in the second leg or not. It will be hard for Liverpool to cover a three-goal deficit against Real Madrid in Santiago Bernabeu.

2023-02-22T12:47:59.372650+00:00 IST

Man City in trouble due to absence of key players

As the first leg round of the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 is about to end on 23rd Feb. All eyes will be focused on Manchester City and their manager Pep Guardiola. In City's pursuit of Champions League glory can they overcome a resilient Leipzig team?

2023-02-22T08:12:38.961860+00:00 IST

Our form is such that we don't want season to end: Boothroyd

Having notched full points in a comeback victory against Hyderabad FC in their last game, the Men of Steel are keen to keep the momentum going and inflict a defeat on Odisha FC, who need just one point to qualify for the playoffs. Boothroyd acknowledged the quality of their opponents and believes his side will give them a tough fight on Wednesday.

2023-02-21T17:13:00.841838+00:00 IST

ISL: Odisha FC aim to earn first-ever playoff qualification, lock

The Juggernauts are in sixth place, three points clear of FC Goa and with a point, Odisha FC will advance to the ISL playoffs and breathe easy before FC Goa take the field on Thursday

2023-02-21T17:05:25.802693+00:00 IST

For us, it's all or nothing: Odisha's Gombau on Jamshedpur clash

Odisha FC needs one more point to guarantee their top-six finish as they sit in sixth place with 30 points in 19 matches and the Red Miners would be looking to make it three victories in the last four matches of the league.

2023-02-21T17:05:00.219657+00:00 IST

India U-17 men's football team to play two friendly matches again

Coached by Bibiano Fernandes, the U-17 boys qualified for the AFC U-17 Asian Cup last year and have been training in Goa since November. The Blue Colts also played friendly matches with UAE U-20 and Uzbekistan U-17 the previous month

2023-02-21T13:04:37.769956+00:00 IST

UEFA: Can Liverpool end their loosing streak against Real Madrid

Liverpool will face Real Madrid in the 1st leg of the Round of 16 in the UEFA Champions League at Anfield. Liverpool has failed to register a single win against Real Madrid in their last five encounters. Liverpool will certainly look to end this streak at Anfield in front of their fans.

2023-02-21T12:57:14.859156+00:00 IST

I-League: Real Kashmir script late comeback win, down Aizawl FC 2

The win took Real Kashmir to 26 points from 18 matches but they remained in sixth due to their inferior head-to-head record with Churchill Brothers. Aizawl is now seventh with 23 points from 18 games

2023-02-21T12:38:34.148307+00:00 IST