Football

India to play Myanmar, Kyrgyz Republic in Tri-nation friendlies

The upcoming FIFA International break will be a momentous one where the India Senior Men's National Team will play the Tri-Nation Friendly Tournament matches against Myanmar and the Kyrgyz Republic at the Khuman Lampak Stadium in the capital of Manipur, Imphal.

2023-02-06T16:41:12.611261+00:00 IST

India U17 women's football team clinches 7-0 win over Jordan

India U-17 women will play Jordan U-17 in another friendly on Thursday, February 9, 2023

2023-02-06T16:29:06.018801+00:00 IST

ISL: Chennaiyin FC aim to stay in playoff spot hunt, to face Kera

Both sides have played 19 matches against each other. Chennaiyin has won six, lost five and eight matches have ended in a draw

2023-02-06T15:41:02.418847+00:00 IST

I-League: TRAU FC aim to maintain perfect home record

TRAU FC is yet to lose at home this season, the only draw coming in the last match against Mohammedan Sporting

2023-02-06T12:58:40.243217+00:00 IST

Last four games are really important for us: Mandar Rao Dessai

The Islanders are unbeaten so far in the league with 13 wins and four draws in 17 matches.

2023-02-06T08:03:48.797367+00:00 IST

We looked a threat every time we went forward: Simon Grayson

ATK Mohun Bagan controlled the fair share of possession in the first half as the teams went into half-time with decent opportunities. Javi Hernandez broke the deadlock in the 78th minute only for Roy Krishna to add his name to the scoresheet in stoppage time. Dimitri Petratos scored in the dying moments to score the consolation goal for Juan Ferrando's men.

2023-02-06T06:39:23.191062+00:00 IST

We were simply not confident enough: Juan Ferrando

The game seemed to be heading for a stalemate as both teams lacked confidence in the final third. The first half saw both teams creating some half-goalscoring opportunists but there weren't any clear-cut chances for any teams to capitalize on.

2023-02-06T05:15:43.126378+00:00 IST

Need at least seven points more to reach playoffs: Josep Gombau

The Spaniard believes it is time for his team to put their best foot forward and deliver the necessary result in a game which is virtually a six-pointer in the race for the playoffs as FC Goa are just three points above Odisha FC in the table.

2023-02-06T04:33:15.419139+00:00 IST

Serie A: Lautaro Martinez fires Inter to 1-0 win over AC Milan

Martinez's goal was his 12th of the season, placing him four goals behind Serie A leader Victor Osimhen, who scored two more on Sunday to help Napoli beat lowly Spezia 3-0.

2023-02-06T03:45:11.069584+00:00 IST

PL: Harry Kane becomes Tottenham's all-time top goalscorer

The striker scored his 267th goal in the first half of the Premier League match, beating Jimmy Greaves' 53-year-old record.

2023-02-06T03:04:42.113493+00:00 IST

ISL: Bengaluru FC beat ATK Mohun Bagan to enter top six

The 2-1 win was built on Javi Hernandez's opener in the 77th minute before Roy Krishna added a second in stoppage time. It was the Blues' fifth victory on the trot.

2023-02-06T02:40:04.083387+00:00 IST

Confident because we are performing well: FC Goa's Carlos Pena

FC Goa sit in fifth place in the ISL points with Josep Gombau's men right behind them at sixth place with three points separating both teams.

2023-02-05T16:54:06.277782+00:00 IST

ISL: We deserved our three points, says Jamshedpur FC coach

Goals from Ritwik Das and Daniel Chima in either halves meant the away side ended up on the winning side. With their third win of the season, Jamshedpur FC has 12 points and are now three points behind tenth-placed East Bengal FC. Boothroyd expressed how both sides were playing for pride, and it was a difficult game to play

2023-02-05T16:14:54.792233+00:00 IST

ISL: Bengaluru FC's Sivasakthi wins Emerging Player of the Month

The youngster was a pivotal figure in each of the Blues' four wins, registering four goals and one assist in the process. Sivasakthi fought his way into the starting lineup under head coach Simon Grayson and since then, has been reaping rewards with his goal contributions.

2023-02-05T15:26:42.302851+00:00 IST

ISL: No room for error as Odisha FC hosts playoff rivals FC Goa

The teams are separated by three points, and the winner will establish a much-needed cushion - but the loser could potentially fall behind a resurgent Bengaluru FC side that is prowling at the edge of the battle for sixth.

2023-02-05T14:53:51.714322+00:00 IST

ISL: Jamshedpur FC register third win of season, down Northeast

Jamshedpur FC took their season's points tally to 12 after the triumph. The Red Miners will be looking to end their season on a high but will have to bring their A-game to the pitch when they take on ATK Mohun Bagan on February 9. Meanwhile, NorthEast United FC suffered their 15th defeat of the season and will shift their focus onto their next game against East Bengal FC on February 8

2023-02-05T14:52:16.096985+00:00 IST

I-League: Kasimov's strike helps NEROCA FC stun Gokulam Kerala

NEROCA went into this game with back-to-back wins at home, and yet were unfancied against opposition who have been on an upward curve at the business end of the season. Unbowed by pregame expectations, the home side started much stronger, their midfield asserting dominance in a way that Gokulam had previously not been subjected to.

2023-02-05T14:45:54.151891+00:00 IST

I-League: Late equaliser by Sujit helps Sudeva Delhi clinch

The result dealt a setback to the visitors' title challenge. Round Glass are now level on points with leaders Sreenidi Deccan, but second on the table on goal difference.

2023-02-05T14:31:30.412844+00:00 IST

ISL: Bengaluru FC look to continue charge for playoffs

In their final five league games, ATK Mohun Bagan will be hoping for positive results to help them gain the momentum they need for the playoffs in March.

2023-02-05T11:51:41.191189+00:00 IST

It will be intense encounter against Bangladesh: India U-17 coach

Just over a year ago in December 2021, India suffered a solitary-goal defeat against Bangladesh in the final of the SAFF U-19 Women's Championship in Dhaka

2023-02-04T16:10:50.921327+00:00 IST

I-League: NEROCA FC set to host defending champions Gokulam Keral

Against NEROCA, it will be coach Francesc Bonet's first game away from home. The Gokulam Kerala manager has previously faced the Imphal outfit twice and holds an unbeaten record against them. During his stint with Rajasthan United, Bonet managed a 1-1 draw in the league stage, while handing NEROCA a 2-0 defeat in the championship stage. The Spanish manager will look forward to maintaining his record, but this time he will face the Orange Brigade at their home, where they have been a difficult side to beat recently.

2023-02-04T16:00:58.478534+00:00 IST