Football

Ruud van Nistelrooy named as head coach of PSV from next season

Eindhoven [Netherlands], March 31 (ANI): Former Manchester United and Real Madrid striker Ruud van Nistelrooy has been appointed as the new head coach of PSV Eindhoven.

2022-03-31T03:47:53.393913+00:00 IST

More players want to be Sunil Chhetri: Luis Garcia

New Delhi [India], March 30 (ANI): Former Liverpool and Barcelona striker Luis Garcia has backed the potential of Indian football to do better in the future.

2022-03-30T15:12:28.111312+00:00 IST

FIFA World Cup: Al Rihla revealed as official match ball

Doha [Qatar], March 30 (ANI): Al Rihla has been revealed by Adidas as the official match ball for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 on Wednesday.

2022-03-30T14:07:53.718146+00:00 IST

In our rightful place: Ronaldo after Portugal qualify for FIFA WC

Porto [Portugal], March 30 (ANI): Cristiano Ronaldo who is set to appear in his 5th FIFA World Cup in Qatar, took to social media to celebrate the momentous achievement on Tuesday.

2022-03-30T12:53:19.176847+00:00 IST

FIFA World Cup 2022: Qatar braces for finals draw on April 1

Doha [Qatar], March 30 (ANI): The highly anticipated finals draw for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 is all set to take place at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center in Qatar on April 1.

2022-03-30T10:40:04.745569+00:00 IST

Sadio Mane sends Senegal to FIFA World Cup

Dakar [Senegal], March 30 (ANI): The African line-up for the 2022 Qatar FIFA World Cup has concluded with the return leg matches of the play-off round completed in a sensational and exciting fashion on Tuesday.

2022-03-30T08:24:18.484497+00:00 IST

Fernandes' double powers Portugal to FIFA World Cup

Porto [Portugal], March 30 (ANI): Two wonderful Bruno Fernandes strikes helped Portugal clinch a win against North Macedonia and a FIFA World Cup spot on Tuesday while goals from Robert Lewandowski and Piotr Zielinski also took Poland to the Qatar 2022 at Sweden's expense.

2022-03-30T07:39:36.520268+00:00 IST

Mohammedan SC come from behind to defeat TRAU

Naihati (West Bengal)[India], March 29 (ANI): Mohammedan Sporting Club on Tuesday came from behind to record a 2-1 win over TRAU here at the Naihati stadium in an action-packed contest in I-League 2021/22 season to extend their lead at the top spot by three points over second-placed Gokulam Kerala FC.

2022-03-29T18:19:58.571694+00:00 IST

Late Ronald goal rescues Gokulam Kerala against 10-man Rajasthan

Kalyani (West Bengal)[India], March 29 (ANI): Defending champions Gokulam Kerala avoided a major upset on Tuesday as the I-League 2021/22 match against Rajasthan United here at Kalyani Stadium ended in a 1-1 draw.

2022-03-29T14:50:39.996540+00:00 IST

Sudeva Delhi fight back to salvage point against Real Kashmir

Naihati (West Bengal)[India], March 29 (ANI): Real Kashmir FC and Sudeva Delhi FC played out a thrilling 2 - 2 draw in match 46 of the I-League 2021-22 campaign here at the Naihati Stadium on Tuesday.

2022-03-29T13:53:36.390247+00:00 IST

Belgian footballer Miguel Van Damme dies aged 28

Brussels [Belgium], March 29 (ANI): Belgian footballer Miguel Van Damme has died at the age of 28 following a long-running battle with leukaemia.

2022-03-29T12:06:09.180481+00:00 IST

Matter of life and death: Ronaldo on Portugal's final play-off

Lisbon [Portugal], March 29 (ANI): Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo termed the team's final World Cup play-off match against North Macedonia as a "life and death" situation.

2022-03-29T08:44:12.242567+00:00 IST

I-League: Churchill Brothers force Sreenidi to share points

Kalyani (West Bengal) [India], March 29 (ANI): Churchill Brothers FC Goa on Monday held Sreenidi Deccan Football Club to a 1-1 stalemate in the final contest of the day at the Kalyani Stadium in Kolkata in the I-League, courtesy of goals from Vineeth Kumar Velmurugan and Komron Tursunov for their respective sides.

2022-03-29T07:56:41.409974+00:00 IST

Gokulam Kerala to face Rajasthan United in next clash

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], March 29 (ANI): After a hard-fought, 1-1 draw against leaders Mohammedan SC, defending I-League champions Gokulam Kerala will lock horns against I-League qualifiers champions Rajasthan United at the Kalyani Stadium on Tuesday.

2022-03-29T06:14:04.659993+00:00 IST

I-League: Ramhlunchhunga stunner helps Aizawl edge Kenkre

Kalyani (West Bengal) [India], March 28 (ANI): A ferocious strike from substitute Ramhlunchhunga that arrowed into the roof of the net secured a slender 1-0 victory for Aizawl FC, as they locked horns against Kenkre FC in the match 44 of the I-League in Kalyani on Monday.

2022-03-28T14:36:54.907812+00:00 IST

I-League: NEROCA edge Indian Arrows in nervy game

Naihati (West Bengal) [India], March 28 (ANI): NEROCA FC snatched a solid 1-0 win against Indian Arrows in their I-League 2021/22 match at Naihati Stadium on Monday.

2022-03-28T14:09:29.364629+00:00 IST

Canada qualify for FIFA World Cup for first time in 36 years

Toronto [Canada], March 28 (ANI): Canada have qualified for the men's FIFA World Cup for the first time in 36 years after a resounding 4-0 victory over Jamaica on a cold Sunday afternoon in Toronto.

2022-03-28T12:58:23.882382+00:00 IST

Striker Lynda Kom looking forward to FIFA U-17 World Cup

Jamshedpur (Jharkhand) [India], March 28 (ANI): Striker Lynda Kom Serto, who ended the SAFF U-18 Women's Championship with five goals and Golden Boot, has said that she wants to score more goals and is looking forward to FIFA U-17 World Cup preparations.

2022-03-28T09:40:48.042765+00:00 IST

Indian women's football team to play two friendlies in Jordan

New Delhi [India], March 28 (ANI): The senior women's national team will be playing Egypt and Jordan in two friendly matches, both of which are to be played in Jordan from April 5-8, 2022.

2022-03-28T09:08:48.952521+00:00 IST

Indian Arrows take on unbeaten Neroca FC in I-League clash

Kalyani (West Bengal) [India], March 27 (ANI): NEROCA FC will be hoping to extend their unbeaten run in the I-League 2021-22 season as they face Indian Arrows here at the Kalyani Stadium.

2022-03-27T14:41:20.038796+00:00 IST

Inspired Sreenidi Deccan FC take on Churchill Brothers

Kalyani (West Bengal)[India], March 27 (ANI): Gameweek 8 of I-League 2021-22 features an eye-catching match-up between inspired Sreenidi Deccan FC and hit-miss Churchill Brothers here at the Kalyani Municipal Stadium on Monday.

2022-03-27T12:57:47.411170+00:00 IST