Football

Goalkeepers couldn't get near Ruud Van Nistelrooy: Wayne Rooney

While Rooney named the Dutch striker as his pick for the best penalty spot-kick taker, former Portugal star Luis Figo called Spaniard Gaizka Mendieta the best spot-kick taker.

2022-11-25T03:32:15.108904+00:00 IST

I-League: Sreenidi Deccan FC defeat TRAU FC 1-0

Both sides worked hard to create scoring opportunities, but the defensive lines on either side were compact and solid.

2022-11-25T01:06:52.913604+00:00 IST

FIFA WC: Brazil wait for Neymar scan after ankle injury

Brazil team doctor Rodrigo Lasmar joined manager Tite in the post-match press conference and said that the star player Neymar will have a scan following the ankle blow.

2022-11-24T23:39:49.078498+00:00 IST

I-League: Churchill Brothers share spoils with Mumbai Kenkre FC

An early first-half goal by Azfar Noorani was cancelled out late in the second half by Lalkhawpuimawia as Churchill Brothers finally opened their account in the points table in their third outing.

2022-11-24T23:28:20.345665+00:00 IST

FIFA WC: Richarlison's brace helps Brazil defeat Serbia 2-0

Five-time champions Brazil announced their arrival in style as they defeated Serbia to go top of Group G.

2022-11-24T22:01:52+00:00 IST

ISL: Odisha withstand Chennaiyin pressure to seal thrilling win

Nandhakumar Sekar goal clinched a 3-2 win for the Juggernauts after Chennaiyin FC had scored the equaliser in the 94th minute via an Abdenasser El Khayati penalty.

2022-11-24T20:54:02.150825+00:00 IST

"Son will need time to re-adapt," says South Korea boss Bento

Uruguay and South Korea made numerous inroads but failed to convert it into goals in the Group H clash here at the Education City Stadium.

2022-11-24T19:48:41.755060+00:00 IST

Ronaldo becomes first player to score in 5 WCs

The Portugal captain achieved this milestone after he converted a penalty in the 65th minute of the game against Ghana on Thursday.

2022-11-24T19:00:04.278628+00:00 IST

FIFA WC: Portugal defeat Ghana 3-2 in thrilling Group H match

Cristiano Ronaldo missed a couple of big chances in the early stage of the match in the first half but finally put Portugal in front with a goal from the penalty spot.

2022-11-24T18:49:28.135359+00:00 IST

FIFA World Cup 2022: Ghana hold Portugal 0-0 in half-time

Portugal enjoyed 70 per cent of the possession compared to Ghana, which had only 30. Portugal had two shots on target while Ghana had none.

2022-11-24T17:39:03.440439+00:00 IST

FIFA World Cup 2022: South Korea-Uruguay play out goalless draw

Uruguay had 56 per cent of the possession compared to South Korea, which had 44. Uruguay had only one shot on target while South Korea had none. The Asian side did ten fouls while Uruguay had 7.

2022-11-24T15:58:56.743874+00:00 IST

FIFA World Cup 2022: South Korea hold Uruguay 0-0 in half-time

Both teams Uruguay and South Korea had plenty of openings but failed to convert them into goals. The Spurs attacker and South Korean skipper Heung-min Son had surgery earlier this month after suffering a fracture around his left eye in a collision during a Champions League game.

2022-11-24T14:35:23.037444+00:00 IST

Eventful first half sees South Korea at par with Uruguay at 0-0

The first half saw both teams going all out against each other, pouncing on opportunities to invade each other's penalty area and coming close to scoring several times with the stadium imploding with the fans cheering at the top of their voices.

2022-11-24T14:08:43.195563+00:00 IST

FIFA WC: Embolo's goal helps Switzerland edge past Cameroon

Xherdan Shaqiri's assist helped Breel Embolo score a crucial goal in the 48th minute of the match to give the Swiss team a 1-0 lead, which they maintained until the end.

2022-11-24T13:53:15.453407+00:00 IST

Glazer family seek record fee for EPL giants Manchester United

The Glazers issued a statement on Tuesday to say they are looking at strategic alternatives including outside investment or a sale.

2022-11-24T12:08:09.038187+00:00 IST

FIFA WC: Spirited Cameroon hold Switzerland 0-0 at half-time

The odds were pitted against Cameroon ranked 43rd in the FIFA rankings as they faced their European opponents were ranked at 15th position.

2022-11-24T11:05:31+00:00 IST

Germany got complacent, Japan took advantage of it: Wayne Rooney

Rooney stated the Japanese team was relentless in the second half and were a constant threat to Germany.

2022-11-24T10:13:47.828540+00:00 IST

Daily wage workers paint their colony to celebrate FIFA WC

The Football fans from Chengal Choola colony, a colony of daily wage workers in Thiruvananthapuram, have painted the walls of houses with football teams' colours and put up cutouts of players.

2022-11-24T08:49:21.354222+00:00 IST

Manchester City extends Pep Guardiola's contract to 2025

Guardiola's contract was set to expire in the summer, but City has used the World Cup break to put an end to any uncertainty over his future. Since joining from Bayern Munich in 2016, the 51-year-old has won four Premier League championships, and his new contract will extend his tenure to nine years.

2022-11-24T08:05:54.679892+00:00 IST

I-League: Mumbai Kenkre set to play first home game

Both sides came out without a point in their respective previous fixtures. Kenkre, however, did begin their campaign with a 2-1 win away to Sudeva Delhi, while Churchill Brothers will be hungry to turn things around after suffering losses in their first two matches so far

2022-11-24T06:16:43.582321+00:00 IST

Ronaldo fined, suspended for two games for incident with fan

The 37-year-old is a free agent now after Manchester United announced his release from the contract on Tuesday. Back on April 9 this year, he had an altercation after his team succumbed to a 1-0 loss at Goodison Park to Everton. He was cautioned by Merseyside Police, as per Sky Sports

2022-11-24T04:29:10+00:00 IST