Football

Our target is to be in top six: East Bengal FC's Cleiton Silva

Silva has led from the front for the Red and Gold brigade scoring seven goals this season making him the joint-highest goalscorer in the league.

2023-01-05T17:38:31.379593+00:00 IST

We want to give positive result to fans: NorthEast United coach

The Friday clash is between the teams in the bottom half of the table

2023-01-05T17:34:56.464852+00:00 IST

Lallianzuala Chhangte features in FIFA 23's Golden team of week

Chhangte is the joint-highest goalscorer in the ISL this season with seven goals to his name and scored a brace in his team's impressive 4-2 win over Odisha FC before netting a vital equaliser against his former club Chennaiyin FC a week before.

2023-01-05T17:21:14.157685+00:00 IST

Rajasthan United host Mohammedan Sporting in crucial encounter

After suffering back-to-back losses to Gokulam Kerala and TRAU, Rajasthan United won their home game 1-0 against Aizawl just before the break. The Desert Warriors, unbeaten at home, will look to maintain that record in their next game against Mohammedan Sporting, who will play under the new leadership of head coach Kibu Vicuna.

2023-01-05T12:36:28.085306+00:00 IST

Manchester City announces new partnership with Jio

The partnership was enabled and supported by RISE Worldwide, a Reliance initiative, India's largest sports and entertainment company. Through this partnership, Man City and Jio will collaborate on a variety of engaging experiences that fans will be able to access through Jio's digital ecosystem comprising JioTV, MyJio, Jio STB, JioEngage and other applications and platforms, in addition to exclusive giveaways and in-market activities.

2023-01-05T10:54:02.712082+00:00 IST

We have to be almost perfect to win the title, says Man City boss

Defending champions City have an eight-point deficit with table-toppers Arsenal, prior to their game against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Thursday

2023-01-05T08:21:39.968951+00:00 IST

Harry Kane's brace helps Tottenham thump Crystal Palace 4-0

For Spurs, it was a game of two halves, to use a sporting cliche. Antonio Conte was looking for a response from his team after a draw with Brentford and a loss to Aston Villa since the league resumed after the World Cup

2023-01-05T07:56:06.737074+00:00 IST

I League: TRAU FC set to host Sudeva Delhi

TRAU had mixed results in their opening nine games of the season, with four wins and losses each, and a draw. All of their victories have come at home, and they will hope to extend that streak against bottom side Sudeva Delhi

2023-01-05T03:56:39.360621+00:00 IST

ISL: We are on right track, says FC Goa coach

The Gaurs have had mixed results in their last five games -- two wins, two losses, and one one draw -- which has led them stay put in the fifth position in the league standings with 19 points, level with sixth-placed Odisha FC

2023-01-05T02:33:22.212104+00:00 IST

ISL: We have to be perfect against them, says Hyderabad FC coach

Currently second in the league standings, Hyderabad FC are nine points ahead of Thursday's opponent, FC Goa, who are three places away at the fifth position. The Gaurs have won consecutive games at home and will be willing to continue their run with a win against Hyderabad FC in a bid to qualify for the playoffs

2023-01-05T02:24:41.660910+00:00 IST

Mumbai City FC extend head coach Buckingham's contract till 2025

Buckingham arrived at Mumbai City in October 2021, having moved within City Football Group following his role as Assistant Coach at Melbourne City, and took charge of the Islanders only weeks before the start of the 2021-22 league season.

2023-01-04T18:14:53.434127+00:00 IST

Bonet confident of reigniting Gokulam Kerala's title charge

The Spaniard takes charge of two-time defending champions Gokulam Kerala FC, who are experiencing mixed fortunes this season, with just four wins and seven goals in nine matches

2023-01-04T18:12:18.930867+00:00 IST

Goa seek home advantage to break through against Hyderabad

Hyderabad FC had the best-attacking record in the league last season with 43 goals but haven't been as free-scoring this season. However, their defensive record has ensured that this hasn't affected them adversely. They've only conceded seven goals in 12 games, which bodes well for this game and the rest of their season.

2023-01-04T16:29:03.892905+00:00 IST

Premier League to feature first Sikh-Punjabi assistant referee

The 37-year-old will follow in the footsteps of his father, Jarnail Singh, who oversaw more than 150 games between 2004 and 2010 and became the first turbaned referee in English Football League history.

2023-01-04T15:34:19.935032+00:00 IST

Lionel Messi receives Guard of Honour from PSG teammate

The event happened at the Parc des Princes after Messi returned to training and the Argentina star was felicitated with a special trophy.

2023-01-04T15:08:57.292753+00:00 IST

NorthEast United FC sign Hira Mondal to bolster defence

Mondal will face competition from Tondonba Singh and Gurjinder Kumar for the left-back position at NorthEast United FC. The Highlanders will hope that Mondal's addition will help them tighten up their defence as they look to end their season on a high.

2023-01-04T12:04:36.025192+00:00 IST

EPL: Resilient Newcastle hold table-toppers Arsenal to draw

The Gunners missed the chance to consolidate their lead at the top of the table as Newcastle's defence frustrated the table-toppers.

2023-01-04T09:14:01.226145+00:00 IST

Shaw, Casemiro, Rashford power United to win over Bournemouth

Erik ten Hag's squad took the lead midway through the first half with a controlled volley from Casemiro off a Christian Eriksen free-kick. Luke Shaw doubled the lead early in the second half with a skillful team goal. Marcus Rashford scored the third goal courtesy of Shaw's excellent assist.

2023-01-04T07:47:16.181883+00:00 IST

"My work is done in Europe": Ronaldo arrives at Al-Nassr

Ronaldo's two-year deal with Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr makes him the highest-paid footballer in the world. He arrived to the Middle East on Monday, completing his medical presentation ahead of his official presentation on Tuesday

2023-01-04T06:43:33.711872+00:00 IST

ISL: Difficult to qualify for playoffs, will not give up

Apostolos Giannou, Dimitrios Diamantakos, and Adrian Luna found themselves on the scoresheet for Kerala Blasters FC while Daniel Chima Chukwu scored an equaliser for the Men of Steel in the first half. With this result, the Blasters cruised to an eight-game unbeaten run

2023-01-04T02:50:54.381098+00:00 IST

Kerala Blasters coach feels team's unbeaten run to be "special"

Apostolos Giannou gave Kerala Blasters FC an early lead but Jamshedpur FC pulled one back through Daniel Chima Chukwu. However, Dimitrios Diamantakos scored with a composed penalty soon to restore KBFC's lead going into half-time. Adrian Luna added to their tally after a sublime team goal as the Blasters held on to the win to extend their unbeaten run to eight games

2023-01-04T02:40:02.386189+00:00 IST