Football

My cycle is over, Brazil coach confirms exit after loss

Croatia trounced Brazil 4-2 to keep their clean sheet in penalty shootouts at the World Cup and qualified for the semifinals in a nail-biting encounter at the Education City Stadium on Friday

2022-12-09T22:54:01.571611+00:00 IST

FIFA WC: Argentina storm into semis, down Dutch 4-3 on penalties

Messi's World Cup dream stays alive. He delivered two goals and an incredible assist in the match.

2022-12-09T22:05:24.039151+00:00 IST

ISL: Hyderabad FC down East Bengal FC 2-0

The win lifts Hyderabad FC back up into first place, one point clear of Mumbai City FC, who do not have a game this Matchweek. The defending champions will get a break during the next Matchweek before visiting Bengaluru FC on December 23, Friday. East Bengal FC remain in eighth place, one point behind Chennaiyin FC. The Torch Bearers will travel back home to host Mumbai City FC next on December 16, Friday

2022-12-09T20:26:17.337064+00:00 IST

FIFA WC: Molina strikes to give Argentina 1-0 lead over Dutch

At the end of half-time, the scoreline read 1-0 in favour of Argentina, who enjoyed only 42 per cent of ball possession as compared to 58 per cent by the Dutch. Both teams were given two yellow cards each. Argentina had hit three shots on target while Netherlands managed none

2022-12-09T20:07:26.022230+00:00 IST

FIFA WC: Croatia storm into semis, oust Brazil 4-2 on penalties

Brazil's Marquinhos and Rodrygo missed their penalty kicks in the shootout, while Croatia remarkably converted all four of their kicks to advance to the tournament's semi-final

2022-12-09T18:49:03.131401+00:00 IST

FIFA WC: Brazil, Croatia play goalless first half in 1st QFs

Throughout the entire game, neither team was able to create several chances due to Croatia's strong defence against Brazil. The five-time champions will try to resume the game with even more assertiveness and intensity after failing to create much space in the midfield. Croatia will undoubtedly enter the locker room in a better mood having defended superbly.

2022-12-09T16:40:27.895315+00:00 IST

We must be aware of 'fantastic' Griezmann: England's Trippier

The reigning World Cup champions will be a difficult test for Gareth Southgate's team at Al Bayt Stadium on Saturday.

2022-12-09T08:37:48.506781+00:00 IST

Messi's Argentina takes on Netherlands in battle of heavyweights

The second match of the evening pits Lionel Messi and Argentina against the unbeaten Netherlands, which has been outstanding throughout the competition.

2022-12-09T08:17:20.477847+00:00 IST

ISL: Hyderabad FC look to counter East Bengal resurgence

After starting off the season in style, Hyderabad lost two back-to-back games in the ISL for the first time in almost two years but returned to winning ways with maximum points against Chennaiyin FC last week.

2022-12-09T03:32:40.408229+00:00 IST

Not about the way you win matches, but three points: Ferrando

Looking at the result, the Spaniard said the three points matter to him and he lauded the character of his team, who have been affected by injuries.

2022-12-09T02:56:44.681488+00:00 IST

Pele happy to see Mbappe breaking "another one of my records"

As Pele continues to battle health issues, Mbappe had taken to social media wishing the Brazillian legend a speedy recovery

2022-12-09T00:34:18.098798+00:00 IST

PSG president says Messi happy at Paris

As per Sky Sports, Messi is out of contract in summer. Recent reports suggest that he could be heading to Major League Soccer (MLS) in United States. The PSG president instead insisted that Messi is happy in PSG, where he is having a great season with Ligue 1 leaders

2022-12-08T23:26:54.340209+00:00 IST

ISL: Hugo's late strike helps ATK Mohun Bagan clinch 1-0 win

In the 90th minute, Peter Hartley was shown a straight red for an off-the-ball offence on substitute Kiyan Nassiri inside the box. The linesman spotted the foul and instantly waved his flag for a penalty

2022-12-08T19:11:19.754025+00:00 IST

I League: TRAU FC hand RoundGlass Punjab first defeat of season

Buanthanglun Samte and Salam Johnson Singh found the net on either side of the breather to give TRAU a much-needed win and end a run of three straight losses. The result also ended the visitors' unbeaten start as they also failed to find the net in a match for the first time this season.

2022-12-08T19:07:36.555509+00:00 IST

I-League: Saito's strike helps Aizawl FC down NEROCA FC 1-0

A second-half header from Japanese defender Akito Saito proved enough for the hosts, who saw more of the exchanges, to take full points home

2022-12-08T19:06:05.795106+00:00 IST

NorthEast United FC appoint Vincenzo Annese as new head coach

Former Gokulam Kerala FC head coach Annese will succeed predecessor Marco Balbul, who left the Highlanders earlier this week.

2022-12-08T17:13:46.953735+00:00 IST

Luis Enrique steps down as Spain coach after World Cup exit

The Spanish Football Association stated that Luis Enrique would be replaced by Luis de la Fuente, who manages Spain's under-21 team

2022-12-08T15:46:58.867385+00:00 IST

FIFA WC: Portugal FA refutes claims of Ronaldo leaving campaign

Ronaldo, Portugal's most capped player and all-time leading scorer, was rested for their first knockout game against Switzerland on Tuesday, which they won 6-1, with his replacement Goncalo Ramos scoring a hat-trick. Ronaldo did make an appearance in the match when he was brought in as a late substitute.

2022-12-08T14:31:09.770325+00:00 IST

Jamshedpur FC look to end losing streak against ATK Mohun Bagan

Fresh off a win against Bengaluru FC last week, the Mariners will be looking for another win that will see them go level on points with second-placed Hyderabad FC.

2022-12-08T09:28:28.381728+00:00 IST