Football

Coach Dennerby wants team to stay focused against Bangladesh

Jamshedpur (Jharkhand) [India], March 24 (ANI): Ahead of the final clash between India and Bangladesh in the SAFF U-18 Women's Championship on Friday, head coach Thomas Dennerby asserted that the team need to stay focussed on the tournament's "real battle."

2022-03-24T12:40:36.472404+00:00 IST

BYJU'S announced as official sponsor of FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022

New Delhi [India], March 24 (ANI): BYJU'S, an Indian EdTech company, has been announced as an Official Sponsor of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.

2022-03-24T12:36:23.972892+00:00 IST

I-League: Mohammedan to square off with Gokulam

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], March 24 (ANI): Gameweek 7 draws to a close with the battle for supremacy at the top of the table in the I-League between Mohammedan SC and Gokulam Kerala FC at the Naihati Stadium on Friday.

2022-03-24T12:26:56.814575+00:00 IST

I-League: Rajasthan eyeing three points against winless Kenkre

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], March 24 (ANI): After a comfortable 2-0 victory against Churchill Brothers, Rajasthan United FC are aiming to make it five clean sheets in a row, with an eye on another three points against winless Kenkre FC in the I-League.

2022-03-24T10:46:13.139742+00:00 IST

Chelsea allowed to sell tickets after UK govt alters licence

London [UK], March 24 (ANI): Premier League club Chelsea will now be able to sell tickets to their supporters for away games, cup matches and women's fixtures after alterations were made to their special operating licence by the UK government.

2022-03-24T10:38:56.840585+00:00 IST

Boys need to keep competing for National Team positions: Stimac

Manama [Bahrain], March 24 (ANI): Indian Men's National Team Head Coach Igor Stimac lavished praise on debutant Roshan Singh after his performance in the international friendly against Bahrain, a match where India went down 1-2.

2022-03-24T08:06:40.011129+00:00 IST

Neroca FC looking to continue unbeaten run against Sudeva Delhi

Kolkata (West Bengal)[India], March 24 (ANI): After suffering back-to-back defeats, Sudeva Delhi FC will be looking to get back on track against the in-form against unbeaten Neroca FC here at the Kalyani Municipal Stadium on Thursday. The latter are coming to the match after settling for draws in the last two matches.

2022-03-24T07:05:10.236126+00:00 IST

Churchill hoping for change in fortunes ahead of Aizawl clash

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], March 24 (ANI): After a morale-boosting win against league leaders Mohammedan SC, Churchill Brothers were hoping to revive their I-League campaign after a poor start but that fell flat as they went down to Rajasthan United FC in the previous game, increasing the pressure on assistant coach Mateus Costa and the players.

2022-03-24T06:30:15.376828+00:00 IST

India lose 1-2 to Bahrain in international friendly

Manama [Bahrain], March 24 (ANI): A penalty save from captain and goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu and Rahul Bheke's first international goal could not prevent Bahrain from beating India 2-1 in an international friendly played at the Sheikh Ali Bin Mohamed Stadium on Wednesday.

2022-03-24T04:40:37.549978+00:00 IST

I-League: RoundGlass Punjab FC part ways with Ashley Westwood

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], March 24 (ANI): The RoundGlass Punjab parted ways with head coach Ashley Westwood, who guided the club to third place on the table with 11 points in six matches, in terms of mutual agreement on Wednesday.

2022-03-23T18:41:15.928358+00:00 IST

Indian Arrows to face Sreenidi Deccan in I-League

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], March 23 (ANI): Gameweek 7 of I-League kicks off with a clash between the young guns of Indian Arrows and the in-form Sreenidi Deccan FC at the Naihati Stadium on March 24.

2022-03-23T10:13:49.505746+00:00 IST

Rooney, Vieira inducted into Premier League Hall of Fame

London [UK], March 23 (ANI): Manchester United and Everton legend Wayne Rooney and iconic Arsenal captain Patrick Vieira on Wednesday were inducted into the Premier League Hall of Fame.

2022-03-23T09:59:44.839569+00:00 IST

Pogba reveals World Cup winner's medal stolen in recent burglary

Manchester [UK], March 23 (ANI): Paul Pogba has revealed that his World Cup winner's medal was among the items stolen during a recent burglary at his home.

2022-03-23T06:11:37.748035+00:00 IST

Italy, Argentina to meet in 'Finalissima' Wembley showdown on June 1

London [UK], March 23 (ANI): London's iconic Wembley Stadium will be the setting for a showdown between UEFA EURO 2020 winners Italy and CONMEBOL Copa America 2021 champions Argentina on June 1.

2022-03-23T03:19:04.955947+00:00 IST

Blue Tigers' friendlies against Belarus, Bahrain won't be telecasted in India

New Delhi [India], March 22 (ANI): All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Tuesday announced that the upcoming friendly matches against Bahrain and Belarus will not be telecasted in India.

2022-03-22T15:59:09.803756+00:00 IST

Pepe to miss Portugal's FIFA World Cup qualifier against Turkey due to COVID

Lisbon [Portugal], March 22 (ANI): Portugal star defender Pepe will miss the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Turkey after he tested positive for COVID-19.

2022-03-22T12:41:55.855312+00:00 IST

ISL: Head coach Owen Coyle confirms Jamshedpur departure after two seasons

Jamshedpur (Jharkhand) [India], March 22 (ANI): Jamshedpur FC head coach, Owen Coyle officially announced on Tuesday that he won't be continuing his journey in India in the next season of the Indian Super League.

2022-03-22T09:51:52.941852+00:00 IST

Coach Igor Stimac expecting Indian team to carry 'brave attitude' against Bahrain

Manama [Bahrain], March 22 (ANI): A day prior to the kickoff to India's campaign in the two international friendlies against Bahrain and Belarus, Indian National Team Head Coach expects that the team will carry forward a "brave attitude" in the match against hosts Bahrain on Wednesday.

2022-03-22T09:28:25.445279+00:00 IST

Premier League: Defender Toti Gomes extends contract with Wolves until 2027

London [UK], March 22 (ANI): Wolverhampton Wanderers has renewed the contract of defender Toti Gomes after his impressive performances with the club.

2022-03-22T08:47:53.619114+00:00 IST

J-K LG Manoj Sinha lauds Danish Farooq on his selection in Indian football team

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], March 22 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday congratulated Danish Farooq for getting selected in the Indian men's national football squad for the upcoming international friendlies against Bahrain and Belarus.

2022-03-22T08:11:29.785296+00:00 IST

FA working with UK govt to allow Chelsea supporters at Wembley in semi-final

London [UK], March 22 (ANI): The Football Association (FA) on Monday revealed that they are working with the UK government in order to allow Chelsea supporters to attend the club's FA Cup semi-final clash with Crystal Palace at Wembley Stadium next month.

2022-03-22T07:40:09.986898+00:00 IST