Football

Every game now is like final for us: Odisha FC's Josep Gombau

Bengaluru FC are coming after a 2-1 win against NorthEast United FC. As this fixture is a must-win match for the home side to get into the playoffs, the Blues would want to repeat the past result at this venue. When Bengaluru FC hosted Odisha FC at the Kanteerava Stadium in 2020, they ended up as the winning side.

2023-01-13T14:19:22.730289+00:00 IST

I-League: Top spot beckons RoundGlass Punjab

They are just two points behind leader Sreenidi Deccan but Staikos Vergetis's men have played two matches less. Kenkre are third from the bottom right now, with ten points from as many matches.

2023-01-13T13:19:22.779439+00:00 IST

Difficult to win each game: Hyderabad FC's Marquez

His side drew level with Chennaiyin FC in a 1-1 draw in Matchweek 15 of the Indian Super League (ISL) 2022-23 at the G.M.C Balayogi Athletic Stadium, in Hyderabad, on Thursday.

2023-01-13T06:09:30.367895+00:00 IST

Pity that we just took one point: Chennaiyin FC's Thomas Brdaric

Hyderabad FC now sit one point behind the league leaders Mumbai City FC, who have a game in hand whereas Thomas Brdaric's men sit seventh in the league table with three points off the playoffs spot.

2023-01-13T04:39:08.902101+00:00 IST

ISL: East Bengal FC eye full points against Jamshedpur FC

The last time these two sides met earlier this season, the Torch Bearers clinched all three points after a 3-1 victory over the Red Miners.

2023-01-13T03:25:02.256712+00:00 IST

ISL: Hyderabad FC share spoils with Chennaiyin FC

Petar Sliskovic put the Marina Machans in front with his eighth goal of the season in the 57th minute before Ogbeche converted the crucial penalty at the death to keep his side's unbeaten streak alive and dent Chennaiyin FC's playoffs march.

2023-01-13T02:40:59.861523+00:00 IST

Nominees for The Best FIFA Football Awards 2022 revealed

Messi had a fantastic year. He started off by winning the Ligue 1 2021-22, the top French club title with Paris Saint Germain (PSG). However, his crowning moment came in Qatar, when he won the FIFA World Cup for his nation and also walked away with the Golden Ball, which is given to the Player of the Tournament. He also became Argentina's all-time leading scorer in World Cup history.

2023-01-12T21:06:19.266792+00:00 IST

I-League: Sudeva Delhi draw 1-1 against Real Kashmir

In a game that lacked tempo in the first half, it was Sudeva Delhi who took the lead early in the second session through an exquisite free-kick taken by Seilenthang Lotjem. The lead was later cancelled out right at the depth by a powerful volley from substitute Samuel Kynshi as Real Kashmir managed to salvage a draw, denying the hosts to get three points in a match for the first time in the season

2023-01-12T18:25:46.670878+00:00 IST

My job is to rebuild, sustain: Jamshedpur FC's Boothroyd

Starting off the season under a new head coach and missing their marquee player Greg Stewart - who joined Mumbai City FC ahead of the ongoing season the defending ISL League Winners have had a contrasting journey this season as compared to their Shield triumph of last season. Boothroyd stressed on how different the scenario has been this season and shed light on his approach as the season progresses towards its business end.

2023-01-12T17:46:50.476943+00:00 IST

Ten-man NEROCA hold Churchill to goalless draw

Playing away from home, losing Uzbek midfielder Mirjalol Kasimov in the 73rd minute due to a second yellow card, NEROCA coach Wangkhem Khogen Singh was quite happy with the result but he would know that his team could even have won this game. On the other hand, Churchill coach Fernando Varela cannot be blamed if he is frustrated as his side could have won it, too, with a comfortable margin.

2023-01-12T16:08:50.477716+00:00 IST

Ligue 1: Messi guides PSG to win against Angers

PSG took the lead quickly, cruising through Angers with relative ease just five minutes in.

2023-01-12T05:49:30.870955+00:00 IST

India U-17 team to play friendlies against UAE, Uzbekistan

The India U-17 team is scheduled to play a friendly against the UAE U-17 team on January 16 in Dubai. Subsequently, the team will play two friendlies against Uzbekistan on January 22 and 24 in Goa.

2023-01-12T05:44:46.004737+00:00 IST

I-League: Rajasthan United beat Sreenidi Deccan 1-0

It was fitting to end to a tie that sometimes saw end-to-end action and was settled by a lucky strike from Rajasthan's Kyrgyz defender Aidar Mambetaliev.

2023-01-12T03:25:22.300767+00:00 IST

ISL: Hyderabad FC look to keep pace at top

While the defending champions remain hot at the heels of the Islanders, the Marina Machans intend to reduce the gap between themselves and the final playoff spot to a single point.

2023-01-11T18:26:37.477973+00:00 IST

Hyderabad FC will challenge us to see where we stand: Brdaric

With a comeback draw over Jamshedpur FC in their previous game, the Marina Machans face an uphill task in their upcoming game against Hyderabad FC, and Brdaric feels his side is geared up to topple their opponents.

2023-01-11T16:43:16.114338+00:00 IST

Al Nassr clears claims of Ronaldo's ties to Saudi Arabia's WC bid

Al-Nassr denied rumours that Ronaldo received an additional EUR 200 million (USD 214 million/GBP 177 million) for acting as an ambassador for Saudi Arabia's quest to host the 2030 World Cup.

2023-01-11T16:08:19.224878+00:00 IST

Sudeva Delhi eager for first win of season against Real Kashmir

Sudeva, who earned their maiden points of the season in their last match of 2022 against Mohammedan Sporting, came to the new year with high hopes but were left dejected after facing a 0-2 loss against TRAU. However, they will now look for a chance to put in an inspiring performance against a struggling Real Kashmir, who have failed to win a match on the road since the first week of the season.

2023-01-11T15:49:53.516202+00:00 IST

I-League: Underperforming NEROCA set to face Churchill Brothers

Leaky defence has been the problem for both coaches. Fernando Varela's boys have conceded 11 goals while Khogen's team has conceded a dozen

2023-01-11T14:29:21.652076+00:00 IST

We have to keep performing to stay in top two: Manolo Marquez

FC, who are seventh with 15 points and have a game in hand. Hyderabad FC have won five games in a row for the second time this season and will be willing to continue the run in front of home support against the Marina Machans in their bid to finish in the top two.

2023-01-11T12:57:58.345320+00:00 IST

ISL 2022-23: Chennaiyin look to go all out against Hyderabad

Hyderabad are currently placed second on the points table whereas Chennaiyin are seventh with 15 points. A win against Hyderabad will help Marina Machans to close in on the final playoff spot as they are just four points behind the sixth-positioned FC Goa.

2023-01-11T11:37:55.960134+00:00 IST

Small details have a big impact: Mumbai City FC's Rahul Bheke

The Islanders, as they are fondly known, currently sit at the top of the table for the ISL 2022-23 season, where they have enjoyed an undefeated campaign so far, with 33 points in 13 games.

2023-01-11T09:19:14.806236+00:00 IST