Football

ISL: NorthEast United's first win, Kerala Blasterss title tilt

Mumbai City FC were tested by a gritty Chennaiyin FC side, but they continued their fine form to retain their place at the top end of the table. Kerala Blasters FC left it late to secure all three points against Odisha FC in a match that assistant head coach Ishfaq Ahmed had described as the most important one of their season.

2022-12-27T11:36:11.505729+00:00 IST

Liverpool reaches agreement with PSV Eindhoven to sign Cody Gakpo

PSV issued a statement on Monday announcing the agreement on their official website

2022-12-27T03:22:52.889300+00:00 IST

Premier League: Arsenal down West Ham 3-1

Now, Arsenal has a total of 40 points to their name, having won 13 of their 15 games, losing only one and drawing the other one. In 16 matches, West Ham has won only four, lost 10 and drawn two. They are in the 16th position in the table with a total of 14 points.

2022-12-27T03:10:38.761693+00:00 IST

ISL: If you do not score, you get punished, says Odisha FC coach

The match was played with high intensity from the first whistle with both teams knocking at the opponent's goal. Odisha FC looked more threatening in the first half but Kerala Blasters FC took the control back in the second half. With both teams coming close to breaking the deadlock, the decisive moment came in the 86th minute as a misjudged punch from Odisha FC's Amrinder Singh fell kindly for Kerala Blasters FC defender Sandeep Singh, who headed the ball in the open net and secured all three points for the home team.

2022-12-27T02:34:51.729933+00:00 IST

ISL: Want to be best in competition, says Kerala Blasters

It was a match of two halves, while Odisha FC dominated the first half, the home side came with the solitary goal in the 86th Minute, once they gained the upper hand in the second half of the match. Vukomanovic was expecting this fixture to be a single-goal match and pleased with the way the Blasters bounced back in the second half and got the all-important three points

2022-12-27T02:21:39.421689+00:00 IST

ISL: East Bengal FC sign defender Lalchungnunga

Lalchungnunga, who is playing for East Bengal FC on loan from Sreenidi Deccan, is considered one of the best defenders in the league this season.

2022-12-26T17:47:51.758045+00:00 IST

Sandeep Singh's late strike vaults Kerala Blasters into 3rd place

It was a game of two halves for the Blasters, who didn't find their rhythm in the first half but bounced back in the second half, with Sandeep Singh scoring the winning goal in the 86th minute.

2022-12-26T17:35:55.162062+00:00 IST

Chakraborty relying on youth to salvage Sudeva Delhi's campaign

With no points from the first seven matches and the threat of relegation increasing with every passing week, Sudeva Delhi FC desperately required a quick turnaround to salvage their I-League season. In mid-December, Japanese head coach Atsushi Nakamura was sacked and in came Sankarlal Chakraborty, as the club placed its faith in a renowned Indian name.

2022-12-26T16:49:43.002926+00:00 IST

Team first always for Sreenidi Deccan's goal machine Castaneda

Sreenidi Deccan FC's David Castaneda has impressed one and all with his supreme finishing abilities, scoring a number of goals with his head and also displaying nimble footwork and composure in front of the goal -- one prime example being his first effort against Aizawl FC, which he termed as his favourite so far.

2022-12-26T04:27:57.339207+00:00 IST

Every coach, players want good result in Kochi: Josep Gombau

Odisha FC are known for their comeback heroics but have to worry about their away form after suffering all three defeats on away turf, and Gombau will look to work on that, including the goal-scoring form in the recent games, going into the second half of the season.

2022-12-26T04:09:05.771274+00:00 IST

Fans' support will help us against Odisha FC: Ishfaq Ahmed

Kerala Blasters FC and Odisha FC would look to get all three points as both teams have an equal number of points and with ATK Mohun Bagan's defeat to NorthEast United FC, a win will help either of the teams jump to the third position on the ISL points table.

2022-12-26T03:42:52.684345+00:00 IST

Osman Jan, Delhi's Santosh trophy hero who captained Pakistan

Two major highlights of Jan's exploits revolve around the famous Santosh trophy. There is hardly a top player in the country who hasn't gone through the grind of the Santosh Trophy at some stage of his career in the last eight decades. And Osman Jan was one of the most illustrious to have played in it.

2022-12-26T03:27:59.155239+00:00 IST

ISL: Kerala Blasters, Odisha FC have third place in sight

Blasters will be looking to even things out this time around, as Odisha FC came back from a goal down to take all three points in the reverse fixture earlier this season. Following ATK Mohun Bagan's loss to NorthEast United FC on Saturday, an outright result for either of these teams would put them in third place - the two teams are currently tied on points in fifth and sixth

2022-12-25T17:39:05.687514+00:00 IST

Pele's family gathers at Albert Einstein Hospital for Christmas

According to Sky Sports, doctors have said that Pele's cancer has advanced, adding that he needs care round the clock for renal and cardiac dysfunction. His family said the football legend, who has been admitted to the hospital since late November, will stay there over the Christmas weekend.

2022-12-25T15:58:31.215041+00:00 IST

ATK Mohun Bagan's Juan Ferrando not happy with team's performance

A fairly contested match with chances for both teams was decided by NorthEast United FC's striker Wilmar Jordan as he powered through ATK Mohun Bagan's defence and slotted past Vishal Kaith in the 69th minute to give the Highlanders' first win of the season as Vincenzo Annese's men start the second half of the season with an impeccable victory.

2022-12-25T09:33:44.893956+00:00 IST

Proud of way team defended: Chennaiyin FC's Brdaric

The Marina Machans yet again opened the scoring tonight - as they did in the reverse fixture at home - but ended up on the losing side. Petar Sliskovic's clever goal was cancelled out by a quick and stunning strike by Lallianzuala Chhangte followed by a genius strike by Greg Stewart in the second half that put the game to bed.

2022-12-25T09:22:52.796866+00:00 IST

FC Goa hosts junior Christmas party at Monte de Guirim ground

Five members of the FC Goa First Team, namely, Saviour Gama, Princeton Rebello, Muhammed Nemil, Hrithik Tiwari and Lalremruata HP also attend the event as special guests. Together with the LGL participants and families, they celebrated Christmas and the sport that brought them together, through various fun activities and interactive sessions.

2022-12-25T08:06:39.039459+00:00 IST

Lot of hard work behind scenes: Mumbai FC's coach on unbeaten run

With this win, the Islanders regained the top spot and still remain the only unbeaten team in the Indian Super League 2022-23. Buckingham gave credit to the players and coaching staff for the effort they are putting in behind the scenes.

2022-12-25T05:12:10.311541+00:00 IST

I'm a winner: NorthEast United FC's Vincenzo after ATKMB win

On Saturday, the Highlanders earned their first points of the season after defeating ATK Mohun Bagan 1-0 at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium in Guwahati.

2022-12-25T05:00:01.659091+00:00 IST

'Santosh Trophy essential for players at lower levels'

One of the features of the Santosh Trophy this season is that the semi-finals and the final of the 2022-23 season will be played in Saudi Arabia.

2022-12-24T18:19:10.724605+00:00 IST

ISL: Northeast United FC down ATK Mohun Bagan 1-0

The home side beat ATK Mohun Bagan by a solitary goal, with striker Wilmar Jordan the man to put them in front in the 69th minute, before they kept their discipline at the back to seal the result

2022-12-24T18:12:34.171306+00:00 IST