Football

I-League: Sreenidi Deccan move to top following 3-0 win over Chur

The Deccan Warriors now have 31 points in 15 matches, a point ahead of RoundGlass Punjab who has a game in hand against Sudeva Delhi tomorrow

2023-02-04T12:29:11.741901+00:00 IST

I-League: Upbeat Sudeva Delhi aim to continue momentum

On Wednesday, toppers RoundGlass Punjab fell behind twice and scraped through with a point against Mumbai Kenkre, who are second from bottom on the points table. Before the excitement of that six-goal thriller could subside, bottom-placed Sudeva Delhi defeated Rajasthan United 3-2 in another nail-biting finish here at Ambedkar Stadium. It was their maiden victory of the season. Therefore, Sunday's tie at Chhatrasal Stadium between Sankarlal Chakraborty's Sudeva and Staikos Vergetis's RoundGlass Punjab, is now a match between a resurgent side and a team recovering from a shocking draw

2023-02-04T12:20:02.306354+00:00 IST

Hat-trick of substitutes help India women run riot against Bhutan

India looked to get on the attack from the very first minute, looking to use their pacey wingers to get behind the Bhutanese defence. However, it took their attackers a while to get a read on Bhutan's offside trap, before they could score. The likes of Nitu Linda, Sumati Kumari, and Apurna Narzary were often caught offside as they made their runs behind the opposition defence.

2023-02-04T06:57:52.550676+00:00 IST

ISL: Mumbai City FC take on Hyderabad FC in high-octance clash

The Islanders have a seven-point lead over the defending ISL champions at the top of the table with a game ahead and will look to march further towards clinching the ISL League Winners Shield without leaving it too late.

2023-02-03T18:06:53.191179+00:00 IST

ISL: NorthEast United FC to take on Jamshedpur FC

A win can take the Highlanders within touching distance of the Red Miners, while the visitors could go level on points with East Bengal FC if they nab their third win of the season.

2023-02-03T17:26:02.178010+00:00 IST

ISL: Gurpreet Singh Sandhu extends Bengaluru FC stay till 2028

The 31-year-old who joined the club in 2017 after becoming the first Indian player to play in the UEFA Europa League at Norway's Stabaek FC has been a mainstay in Bengaluru FC's starting XI since and has gone from strength to strength also making the starting spot in the Indian national team his own.

2023-02-03T11:07:32.328403+00:00 IST

India begin SAFF U-20 Women's C'ship campaign against Bhutan

India Head Coach Maymol Rocky stressed the importance of having a mix of experienced and young players in the squad, including those who have already played in the Senior National Team.

2023-02-03T10:11:27.049512+00:00 IST

Difficult to make 2026, long time until next World Cup: Messi

The World Cup champion is 35 years old and will turn 36 on June 24, 2023. By the time the next FIFA World Cup starts, the seven-time Ballon d'Or winner will be 39 years old.

2023-02-03T09:43:56.831706+00:00 IST

Aim for top-six finish, place in playoffs: Josep Gombau

The draw saw Odisha FC move back to the sixth spot while Chennaiyin FC continue to remain put at the eighth position, five points behind Odisha FC. Gombau expressed his satisfaction with a draw on the road and aimed for a top-six finish.

2023-02-03T05:48:31.849307+00:00 IST

No time to sit, complain: Chennaiyin FC's Thomas Brdaric

The Marina Machans extended their winless run to seven games as they sit five points adrift of the top six, with 18 points from 16 games. Despite the draw, Brdaric felt that his side showed a fight on the pitch and ran out of luck.

2023-02-03T04:48:19.880155+00:00 IST

FC Goa complete signing of defender Nikhil Prabhu

Hailing from Maharashtra, Nikhil Prabhu began his footballing career by creating a good impression with the Mumbai FC and Thane FC junior teams. In 2018, he joined the now-defunct Pune City FC's U18 side. When the franchise shifted base to Hyderabad FC the following year, he was among the players that also joined the new team.

2023-02-03T03:35:35.342500+00:00 IST

India U17 women's team to play two friendlies against Jordan

Head Coach Priya PV, who was previously the Assistant Coach in the Senior Women's Team, announced the 23-member squad on Thursday

2023-02-02T17:48:03.791378+00:00 IST

ISL: Chennaiyin FC, Odisha play out thrilling 2-2 draw

Chennaiyin skipper Anirudh Thapa struck his first goal of the season in the 25th minute before Abdenasser El Khayati (57th minute) netted the second for the home side in the second half. Diego Mauricio (24th) and Isak Vanlalruatfela (47th) scored for Odisha.

2023-02-02T17:35:31.467470+00:00 IST

Want to be first coach to take East Bengal in top six: Stephen

East Bengal FC have a rich history, be it in the domestic or international circuit but since its inception in the ISL in 2020, the club has failed to make it into the playoffs for two consecutive seasons.

2023-02-02T16:21:42.552076+00:00 IST

ISL: Odisha FC complete signing of midfielder Princeton Rebello

One of the finest young talents in Goa, Rebello joined FC Goa's development team in 2017 before being loaned out to I-League side Indian Arrows.

2023-02-02T16:15:46.179235+00:00 IST

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

TRAU FC has been an improved side in 2023, having won three of their four matches. Out of this, two wins have been away from home

2023-02-02T16:15:16.422862+00:00 IST

ISL: Kerala Blasters aim to widen gap with ATKMB, set to face EBF

East Bengal FC is currently ninth on the table and ten points shy of the final playoff spot. Last week, the Torch Bearers scored two second-half goals but ended up losing 4-2 against FC Goa. With an eye on next season, East Bengal FC is in search of their second win at home this season in what will be their eighth game. They are out of contention for playoffs though.

2023-02-02T16:09:49.132543+00:00 IST

I-League: Sudeva Delhi clinch first win of season, down Rajasthan

Sankarlal Chakraborty's team were already looking like an improved unit when Argentine Alexis Gomez and Tajik forward Shavkati Khotam came on in the second half of their last match against Churchill Brothers. On Thursday, Chakraborty started them both, and that decision completely transformed his side. It gave them attacking intent, which had been missing all along the season

2023-02-02T16:09:21.311249+00:00 IST

EFL Cup: Manchester United sets up final against Newcastle United

On Wednesday, goals from Anthony Martial and Fred helped Manchester United to seal a 2-0 win at home in Old Trafford. Earlier, they had registered a 3-0 win last week at the City Ground. Jadon Sancho, who returned to the club after an absence of more than three months also got a chance to feature in the match

2023-02-02T13:41:34.243708+00:00 IST

ISL: Need to be ready more than ever before, says Vukomanovic

Following back-to-back losses against Mumbai City FC and FC Goa, Kerala Blasters FC hosted NorthEast United FC at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, in Kochi.

2023-02-02T13:08:48.256335+00:00 IST

India women's team arrives in Dhaka for SAFF U-20 Championship

The Young Tigresses had been training hard in Chennai for the past two weeks and are determined to take the trophy home. The India U-20 team is a mix of old and new faces, which includes players like Tania Kanti from West Bengal, who is yet to make her National team debut and is travelling abroad for the first time.

2023-02-02T11:26:47.090705+00:00 IST