Football

Bengaluru, Jamshedpur lock horns in battle of struggling giants

Bengaluru FC suffered their second successive defeat last week after a 3-2 loss against arch-rivals Kerala Blasters FC.

2022-12-16T17:43:15.231067+00:00 IST

ISL: Mumbai City register dominant win over East Bengal FC

Lalengmawia Ralte bagged a brace and Greg Stewart got on the scoresheet for the third time this season as the Torch Bearers failed to secure points in their 50th ISL game.

2022-12-16T17:42:04.368343+00:00 IST

Indian women's team to play U-20 SAFF Championship in Bangladesh

India are slated to play Bhutan (February 3), Bangladesh (February 5), and Nepal (February 7) in a round-robin format, before the top two sides face each other in the final, which will take place on February 9, 2023.

2022-12-16T15:58:54.821333+00:00 IST

It's a difficult situation for us because of injuries: Ferrando

Speaking at the post-match press conference, Ferrando expressed how difficult it was for him to field a fully fit starting eleven given the recurring injuries in his squad. The Spaniard further revealed that one defender and one midfielder will join the club in the transfer window as a replacement for the injured players.

2022-12-16T14:38:30.642846+00:00 IST

FIFA to launch new Club World Cup format in 2025 with 32 teams

Chelsea are the current holders of the FIFA Club World Cup crown, having defeated Palmeiras in 2021.

2022-12-16T13:46:45.086347+00:00 IST

I-League: RoundGlass Punjab aiming for consecutive wins

RoundGlass Punjab FC lost their last encounter against Churchill Brothers FC 2 - 1 last season. RGPFC is currently fifth in the table with 13 points from 6 matches while Churchill Brothers FC are eighth in the table with 8 points from 7 matches.

2022-12-16T11:27:31.235817+00:00 IST

Mohammedan Sporting eyeing critical win over Real Kashmir

The encounter will have supreme importance for Mohammedan Sporting, who currently sit in the lower half of the points table, as they aim to get their season finally going and be among the teams competing at the top of the table.

2022-12-16T08:54:33.027112+00:00 IST

Portugal Coach Fernando Santos quits after World Cup debacle

Santos, 68, assumed leadership in 2014 and led Portugal to their first-ever senior international championship when they defeated France in the Euro 2016 championship game. The Seleccao won the 2019 UEFA Nations League title under the direction of the former Greece national team manager.

2022-12-16T04:43:49.234130+00:00 IST

Odisha FC, ATK Mohun Bagan play season's first goalless draw

The Juggernauts continued to enjoy more possession, but they were unable to get the winning touch, allowing the Mariners to keep their fourth straight spotless game. This was the ISL 2022-23 season's first goalless tie.

2022-12-16T03:15:47.083297+00:00 IST

I League: Gokulam Kerala's winning run at home halted

NEROCA were the dominant side in the early stages, with midfielders Mirjalol Kasimov and Tangva Ragui doing most of the running. The Orange Brigade, however, were unable to translate that possession into goals, while the hosts were happy to sit back and defend

2022-12-15T14:32:27.087150+00:00 IST

Small details will decide ATK Mohun Bagan clash: Odisha FC coach

Being the only team in the league to have a 100 per cent home win record this season, winning all four of their home games so far, the Kalinga Warriors stand a strong contention to make it to the playoffs for the first time in the club's history.

2022-12-15T09:58:07.858418+00:00 IST

France loss doesn't take away what we did before: Walid Regragui

The African team faced an injury crisis before of Wednesday's pivotal encounter, but Regragui said there was no place for justifications. The African team won their group and then defeated Spain and Portugal in the knockout rounds to set up the semifinal match against the defending champions.

2022-12-15T09:41:51.195254+00:00 IST

Ronaldo trains at Real Madrid amidst search for new club

The forward worked out by himself at Real Madrid's Valdebebas training facility as he gets ready to make a decision about his future.

2022-12-15T09:38:56.932830+00:00 IST

ATK Mohun Bagan's coach labels clash against Odisha FC important

At the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneshwar on Thursday, third-placed ATK Mohun Bagan will take on fifth-placed Odisha FC, who are only one point below them in the standings. Table-toppers Hyderabad FC and second-placed Mumbai City FC will play away games against Bengaluru FC and East Bengal FC, respectively.

2022-12-15T09:27:32.770166+00:00 IST

TRAU seek hat-trick of home wins against Rajasthan United

The hosts head into the fixture with confidence sky-high after two morale-boosting wins at home against RoundGlass Punjab FC (2-0) and city rivals NEROCA FC (2-1).

2022-12-15T09:08:20.096998+00:00 IST

Any team with Messi in is totally different proposition: Antoine

Theo Hernandez and Randal Kolo Muani's goals guide defending champions France to a 2-0 win over Morocco in the semi-final being played here at the Al Bayt Stadium and set up a final clash with two-time champions Argentina in the FIFA World Cup 2022.

2022-12-15T07:49:14.893191+00:00 IST

ISL: Home advantage for Odisha FC against ATK Mohun Bagan

In order to successfully defend their home record, the Juggernauts will have to defeat the Mariners - a feat they have not achieved in the ISL yet.

2022-12-15T07:37:50.880341+00:00 IST

Gokulam Kerala seek pole position in I-League 2022-23

The hosts start as favourites by virtue of their 100 per cent win rate at home so far, which includes victories against Sudeva Delhi FC (3-0) and Rajasthan United FC (1-0) in their last two fixtures.

2022-12-15T07:23:01.964669+00:00 IST

FIFA WC 2022: Hernandez, Muani's goals guide France to final

France will now lock horns against Lionel Messi's Argentina in the final. France had much lesser possession of 39 per cent in comparison to Morocco who had 61 per cent while both teams had the same number of shots on target of three each.

2022-12-14T21:39:35.735028+00:00 IST

FIFA WC: Hernandez's goal gives France 1-0 lead over Morocco

Theo Hernandez's left footed shot from the left side of the six yard box went on to hit the bottom left corner giving the 2018 champions a 1-0 lead in the fifth minute of the match.

2022-12-14T20:39:32.537192+00:00 IST

I League: Sreenidi Deccan register thumping 3-0 win over Sudeva

David Castaneda struck at the half-hour mark before adding another two in the second half to net the first hat-trick of this season's I-League. The Colombian striker has now amassed nine goals already in just eight matches.

2022-12-14T18:09:33.688149+00:00 IST