Football

Messi, Di Maria's strikes give Argentina 2-0 lead in first half

Argentina led France 2-0 at halftime after Messi netted his sixth goal of the tournament and Angel Di Maria doubled the advantage from a thrilling counter-attack.

2022-12-18T16:04:26.026177+00:00 IST

Want to continue Chennaiyin's unbeaten home run: Thomas Brdaric

This rivalry between the two clubs is significant as Ivan Vukomanovic's side are looking to break another unpleasant record of not winning a game at the Marina Arena.

2022-12-18T15:01:25.947789+00:00 IST

ISL: Determined Chennaiyin take on Kerala Blasters

Riding on Abdenasser El Khayati's sensational hat-trick and Petar Sliskovic's two goals, Chennaiyin beat NorthEast United FC 7-3 quite comprehensively last week.

2022-12-18T13:10:10.601453+00:00 IST

We love football, we will be divided and that's the fun: KL Rahul

After wrapping up the fifth and final day of the first Test in Chattogram on Sunday the Indian team will relax and enjoy the World Cup final played between the two giants.

2022-12-18T09:29:13.089321+00:00 IST

Bengaluru FC bounces back with win against Jamshedpur FC

engaluru FC scored their opening goal five minutes into the game. Before launching a ball early in the direction of Farooq, Roy Krishna ran down the right wing. From the edge of the area, the midfielder took a touch before putting it past the goalkeeper at the near post.

2022-12-18T09:04:58.643561+00:00 IST

FC Goa edge past NorthEast United FC 2-1 to extend their woes

Taking over as head coach of NorthEast United FC for the second time, Vincenzo Annese made five adjustments to the starting lineup from the 7-3 defeat to Chennaiyin FC last week. This time, NorthEast United FC didn't take a risky strategy, but it didn't significantly affect the result.

2022-12-18T06:46:40.694776+00:00 IST

Didier Deschamps: Most successful French coach in history

When he takes charge of France in the final against Argentina, the veteran will be hoping the strategies and tactics that he has carefully plotted will lead the team to victory making them the first team since Brazil in 1962 to successfully defend their title.

2022-12-18T06:44:51.572468+00:00 IST

Other 'Lionel' behind Argentina's 2022 World Cup campaign

The other Lionel in the team's recent success is hardly talked about for his detailed work that the coach has put in to assemble a team that saw 35-match unbeaten streak coming into the World Cup.

2022-12-18T05:01:52.744053+00:00 IST

Poland's Szymon Marciniak to referee 2022 FIFA World Cup final

FIFA has employed Marciniak, 41, as a referee since 2011. He has presided over three matches at Qatar 2022, including France's 2-1 victory over Denmark in the group stage and the finalists' 2-1 victory over Australia in the pre-quarters.

2022-12-18T04:00:58.442307+00:00 IST

Lionel Messi and a date with destiny!

With a record 35 titles with Barcelona, a club he represented for the longest time in his career, including 4 Champions League, 10 La Liga and 7 Copa Del Rey titles, his achievements in the game are not human.

2022-12-17T21:00:39.435660+00:00 IST

I League: Aizawl FC thrash Mumbai Kenkre 4-0

A first-half brace by Lalchhanhima Sailo followed by two second-half goals by substitutes David Lalhlansanga and Jeremy Laldinpuia, helped Aizawl FC register a convincing victory

2022-12-17T18:29:47.174630+00:00 IST

England manager Southgate to discuss future with FA in early Jan

The England manager made it clear during the post-match comments following loss to France in FIFA World Cup quarter-final last Saturday that he wanted some time to consider if he wanted to stay in the role as team's manager or not.

2022-12-17T18:24:12.029479+00:00 IST

Croatia defeat Morocco 2-1, finish third in FIFA World Cup

Croatia had finished second in the last World Cup

2022-12-17T17:41:54.033514+00:00 IST

FIFA WC: Croatia have 2-1 lead over Morocco at half-time

Starting off the match, Moroccoan goalkeeper Yassine Bounou almost scored an own goal after miscuing his own pass, but it went out for a corner

2022-12-17T16:02:52.178235+00:00 IST

I League: Churchill Brothers FC, RoundGlass Punjab play goalless

The game began at a slow pace as both teams approached each other cautiously. The home team dominated the play using the overlapping runs on the wings to attack, while RoundGlass Punjab defended well and preferred to build from the back

2022-12-17T12:34:06.942384+00:00 IST

Want to make Jamshedpur FC fans happy: Rafael Crivellaro

Crivellaro was an important player for Chennaiyin FC over the years, assisting them in reaching the ISL 2019-20 final. In the 28 games he has played in the league, he has scored eight goals and contributed nine assists, making him one of the league's best attacking midfielders.

2022-12-17T10:17:05.571974+00:00 IST

Mumbai City FC's Bipin Singh wins Hero of Month award

He beat East Bengal FC's Naorem Mahesh Singh Chennaiyin FC's Abdenasser El Khayati who had cumulative percentages of 29.42 and 21.58 respectively. East Bengal FC's Cleiton Silva and FC Goa's Noah Sadaoui were the other contenders in the race.

2022-12-17T09:21:45.189447+00:00 IST

Sergio Busquets calls it a day on his international career

Busquets made his debut for La Roja against Turkey in April 2009 and went on to make 143 appearances, behind only Iker Casillas and Sergio Ramos in the country's history.

2022-12-17T09:20:20.479329+00:00 IST

Naorem Mahesh Singh wins Emerging Player of Month award

Naorem Mahesh was chosen as the clear winner by 10 of the 13 experts, making him the undisputed winner for November 2022. Anwar Ali of FC Goa finished second, marginally ahead of Nadhakumar Sekar of Odisha FC

2022-12-17T09:06:11.346492+00:00 IST

ISL: FC Goa face NorthEast United in last home game of year

FC Goa, meanwhile, will be boosted by the return of Edu Bedia who served a suspension during the match against Odisha.

2022-12-17T07:30:58.600011+00:00 IST

France squad struck by virus ahead of World Cup final

Varane and Konate were two of five French players who did not report to training two days before the World Cup final versus Argentina. Dayot Upamecano, Adrien Rabiot, and Kingsley Coman were all sick at the start of the week and did not practice on Friday.

2022-12-17T04:54:43.528162+00:00 IST