Football

Erik ten Hag unaware of Jadon Sancho's return to United

Sancho is not travelling with the United team as they prepare for the return of the Premier League later this month after the conclusion of the World Cup in Qatar with a two-game trip to Spain.

2022-12-14T11:28:12.327519+00:00 IST

Brazil legend advocates psychological support for Neymar

Neymar acknowledged that he was "psychologically crushed" following his team's World Cup quarterfinal loss to Croatia on penalties.

2022-12-14T11:08:53.594875+00:00 IST

Walid Regragui confident his team will cause upset against France

Morocco have already made history as the first African team to reach the last four.

2022-12-14T09:05:33.455943+00:00 IST

I-League: Sudeva Delhi hope to stop slump against Sreenidi Deccan

The hosts have had a poor start to the new campaign, suffering six straight losses and registering zero points to their name. With one-third of the league's fixtures already complete, time is of the essence for Sudeva as they sit six points behind their closest rivals on the points table.

2022-12-14T06:39:27.509179+00:00 IST

Qatar final to be Messi's last FIFA World Cup game

The talismanic forward will be kicking for World Cup glory for the final time at football's grandest stage against either France or Morocco and will look to draw curtains on his World Cup journey with the elusive trophy making its way to his already distinguished trophy cabinet.

2022-12-14T05:05:53.046767+00:00 IST

Loss in first match helped us: Messi after WC SF win

Messi's goal in the 34th minute helped Argentina take the lead in the semifinal against Croatia. Julian Alvarez scored a brace to take Argentina into the final and knock out the 2018 World Cup runners-up.

2022-12-14T03:54:13.008902+00:00 IST

Messi becomes highest goalscorer for Argentina in FIFA WC history

Lionel Messi has equalled Hungarian great Sandor Kocsis and German goal-machine Jurgen Klinsmann with 11 goals. Only Pele (12), Just Fontaine (13), Gerd Muller (14), Brazil's Ronaldo (15) and Germany's Miroslav Klose (16) have scored more goals in FIFA World Cup than Messi.

2022-12-14T01:02:25.588572+00:00 IST

FIFA WC: Alvarez's brace, Messi's goal help Argentina enter final

Julian Alvarez's brace and Lionel Messi's goal help Argentina beat Croatia 3-0 here at Lusail Stadium to enter the final of the FIFA World Cup 2022.

2022-12-13T21:38:05.371722+00:00 IST

FIFA WC 2022: Messi, Alvarez give Argentina 2-0 lead over Croatia

Argentina went into half-time with a 2-0 lead despite having only 38 per cent possession in comparison to Croatia who had 62. But the Argentines had five shots on target in comparison to Croatia who had none.

2022-12-13T20:32:30.670873+00:00 IST

Very happy for Alvaro, he will score more goals: Noah Sadaoui

The victory helped FC Goa climb back to fifth place on the points table with 15 to their name, thanks to their third home win of the season in four games.

2022-12-13T18:51:38.648781+00:00 IST

I League: Mohammedan Sporting, Mumbai Kenkre share points

Mohammedan Sporting took the early lead thanks to captain Marcus Joseph's great long-range strike before Azfar Noorani equalised for Mumbai Kenkre at the stroke of half-time.

2022-12-13T18:05:03.269293+00:00 IST

I hope we win FIFA WC: Morocco envoy to India

Ahead of his country's semifinal clash against France at the ongoing FIFA World Cup, Mohammed Maliki, Morocco's Ambassador to India, said that his country's team is a winner already because they have won the hearts of millions of people.

2022-12-13T17:26:05.392167+00:00 IST

Cristiano Ronaldo posts cryptic story post World Cup exit

Ronaldo's chance to win a World Cup title at the FIFA World Cup 2022 may have been his last, and the 37-year-old left empty-handed after Portugal's elimination from the competition.

2022-12-13T12:38:04.139643+00:00 IST

I-League: Gokulam Kerala down Rajasthan United 1-0

An early second-half goal from Sreekuttan VS helped the defending champions win their second game in a row, thus also maintaining a perfect home record

2022-12-13T10:28:00.486610+00:00 IST

Mumbai Kenkre hope to end Mohammedan Sporting's home dominance

The season has been off to a disappointing start for the Kolkata giants, who have two victories and four losses to their name thus far. It's interesting to note that all of their losses have occurred in away games, despite having a perfect home record up to this point. In their most recent games, they had the lead but lost against Sreenidi Deccan (3-4) and Churchill Brothers (late goals) (1-2). Nothing less than a victory will do for their attempt to get back on track now that they are at home.

2022-12-13T09:57:47.210178+00:00 IST

I hope it will be a peaceful affair : Croatia boss ahead of SF

By defeating tournament favourites Brazil on penalties, Croatia stunned many people and set up a clash with Lionel Messi's Argentina.

2022-12-13T09:29:10.120079+00:00 IST

Erik ten Hag compares Marcus Rashford to PSG star Kylian Mbappe

Rashford has had a much better season for Manchester United, already matching his goal total from last season in 11 fewer appearances and scoring three goals for England at the World Cup.

2022-12-13T05:51:01.963784+00:00 IST

Southgate uncertain of England manager's role after WC exit

England were eliminated from the World Cup on Saturday by France, and Southgate has hinted he needs time and space to make the best decision possible going forward.

2022-12-13T05:46:02.461233+00:00 IST

I League: RoundGlass Punjab hand Real Kashmir first loss

Mumbai City-loanee Pranjal Bhumij's goal meant RoundGlass Punjab led at the break. In the second half, Real Kashmir defenders Akashdeep Singh and Lamine Moro were sent off after receiving their second yellows, making the visitors' job of holding their slender lead easier

2022-12-12T15:06:24.045292+00:00 IST