Football

I-League: RoundGlass Punjab FC to resume 2021-22 campaign against Churchill Brothers FC Goa

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], February 24 (ANI): RoundGlass Punjab FC will restart its I-League 2021-22 campaign on March 4 against Churchill Brothers FC Goa, with the League, set to recommence after being postponed in January owing to the COVID-19 pandemic situation. The Club assembled and resumed training in Kolkata earlier this month and entered the League's bio-secure bubble on February 21.

2022-02-24T10:46:17.835369+00:00 IST

India drawn with Hong Kong, Afghanistan, Cambodia in final round of AFC Asian Cup qualifiers

New Delhi [India], February 24 (ANI): India have been drawn alongside Hong Kong, Afghanistan, and Cambodia in Group D of the AFC Asian Cup China 2023 final round qualifiers at the official draw ceremony which was conducted at the Asian Football Confederation Headquarters on Thursday.

2022-02-24T10:31:06.764264+00:00 IST

Very happy as we qualify for semi-finals for first time: Hyderabad FC's Manuel Marquez

Panaji (Goa) [India], February 24 (ANI): Hyderabad FC head coach Manuel Marquez was pleased with his team's performance as they secured a semi-final spot after defeating Kerala Blasters FC 2-1 in Match 99 of the Indian Super League (ISL) at the Athletic Stadium in Bambolim, Goa on Wednesday.

2022-02-24T07:51:22.291891+00:00 IST

Wanted youngsters to feel strength and power of ISL: Kerala Blasters FC's Ivan Vukomanovic

Panaji (Goa) [India], February 24 (ANI): Kerala Blasters FC Head Coach Ivan Vukomanoic was disappointed after his side narrowly lost to Hyderabad FC (2-1) in Indian Super League (ISL), 2021-22, at the Athletic Stadium, Bambolim, Goa on Wednesday.

2022-02-24T07:43:30.066276+00:00 IST

I-League: Expecting tough challenge in India, says Sreenidi Deccan's Louis Ogana

New Delhi [India], February 24 (ANI): I-League new entrants Sreenidi Deccan FC reinforced their attack with the signing of Nigerian forward Louis Ogana in the winter transfer window.

2022-02-24T06:46:49.706472+00:00 IST

Premier League: Salah, Mane score brace as Liverpool thrash Leeds

Liverpool [UK], February 24 (ANI): Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane registered a brace each as Liverpool trashed Leeds United 6-0 in the ongoing Premier League season here at Anfield.

2022-02-24T02:25:07.784736+00:00 IST

UCL: Man Utd play out draw against Atletico Madrid; Ajax level against Benfica

Madrid [Spain], February 24 (ANI): Manchester United and Atletico Madrid played out a draw in the first-leg of their round of 16 clash in the ongoing UEFA Champions League here at the Estadio Wanda Metropolitano.

2022-02-24T02:16:07.137230+00:00 IST

ISL: Hyderabad qualify for semifinals with 2-1 win over Kerala

Bambolim (Goa) [India], February 23 (ANI): Hyderabad FC qualified for the semifinals for the first time with a hard-fought 2-1 win over Kerala Blasters FC in a rip-roaring Indian Super League (ISL) encounter at the Athletic Stadium in Bambolim here on Wednesday.

2022-02-23T16:19:01.051882+00:00 IST

La Liga: Nabil Fekir's numbers that put Real Betis forward among most in-form players in league

Madrid [Spain], February 23 (ANI): Nabil Fekir scored two goals against Levante UD on Matchday 24 of the La Liga and now has been involved in a quarter of Real Betis' total goals this season.

2022-02-23T15:35:43.770740+00:00 IST

ISL: SC East Bengal rope in Nepal defender Ananta Tamang

Panaji (Goa) [India], February 23 (ANI): SC East Bengal, on Wednesday, announced the signing of Nepal defender Ananta Tamang till the end of the Indian Super League (ISL) season.

2022-02-23T13:50:59.899786+00:00 IST

ISL: Mohun Bagan look to secure semis spot with win over Odisha

Panaji (Goa) [India], February 23 (ANI): ATK Mohun Bagan will look to rubber-stamp their spot in the top-four with a win over Odisha FC who have nothing to lose, in the Indian Super League (ISL) clash at the Tilak Maidan Stadium on Thursday.

2022-02-23T11:28:05.196988+00:00 IST

AIFF DC bans Kerala Blasters' Jorge Pereyra Diaz for one game

Panaji (Goa) [India], February 23 (ANI): Kerala Blasters FC player Jorge Pereyra Diaz has been charged by the All India Football Federation (AIFF) Disciplinary Committee for 'violent conduct' in the Indian Super League (ISL) Match No. 66 against ATK Mohun Bagan on February 19, 2022, at Tilak Maidan Stadium, Goa.

2022-02-23T07:47:36.164440+00:00 IST

Didn't deserve to lose: SC East Bengal's Mario Rivera after Mumbai City FC loss

Panaji (Goa) [India], February 23 (ANI): SC East Bengal head coach Mario Rivera feels dejected after his side suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat to Mumbai City FC at the PJN Stadium in Margao, Goa on Tuesday.

2022-02-23T03:44:20.312003+00:00 IST

Will be trying to finish as high as we can: Mumbai City FC's Des Buckingham

Panaji (Goa) [India], February 23 (ANI): Mumbai City FC head coach Des Buckingham was pleased to have recorded a 1-0 win over SC East Bengal in their Indian Super League (ISL) match at the PJN Stadium in Margao, Goa on Tuesday.

2022-02-23T03:32:59.852564+00:00 IST

Equal pay dispute resolved, US Soccer, women's team reach USD 24 million agreement

Washington DC [US], February 23 (ANI): US Soccer and the Women's National Team (USWNT) players have announced an agreement to resolve the outstanding equal pay claims in litigation that has been pending since March 2019.

2022-02-23T02:43:15.947559+00:00 IST

UCL: Havertz, Pulisic help Chelsea defeat Lille, Juventus play out draw against Villarreal

London [UK], February 23 (ANI): Goals from Kai Havertz and Christian Pulisic helped Chelsea defeat Lille OSC in the first leg of the round of 16 fixtures in the ongoing UEFA Champions League here at Stamford Bridge.

2022-02-23T02:26:37.257661+00:00 IST

ISL: Mumbai edge past East Bengal to make top-four return

Fatorda (Goa) [India], February 22 (ANI): Defending champions Mumbai City FC went back into contention for a semi-final spot with a narrow 1-0 win over SC East Bengal in the 2021-22 Indian Super League (ISL) at the PJN Stadium in Fatorda.

2022-02-22T16:52:26.495444+00:00 IST

US women's team players reach agreement with US Soccer over equal pay dispute

Chicago [US], February 22 (ANI): U.S. Soccer and the U.S. Women's National Team (USWNT) players on Tuesday announced an agreement to resolve the outstanding equal pay claims in litigation that has been pending since March 2019.

2022-02-22T16:19:22.816696+00:00 IST

ISL: Leaders Hyderabad to take on Kerala in battle for supremacy

Bambolim (Goa) [India], February 22 (ANI): The Hyderabad FC juggernaut will be put to test against Kerala Blasters FC who themselves will be desperate to get back to winning ways and cement their place in the top four, in a crunch 2021-22 Indian Super League encounter here on Wednesday.

2022-02-22T12:42:46.877805+00:00 IST

All players in our group can be first choice: Bengaluru FC's Marco Pezzaiuoli

Panaji (Goa) [India], February 22 (ANI): Bengaluru FC head coach Marco Pezzaiuoli was delighted with his side's gritty performance to win 2-1 against top-four rivals Odisha FC at the Athletic Stadium.

2022-02-22T02:25:53.604788+00:00 IST

Deserved more from match: Odisha FC head coach Kino Garcia

Panaji (Goa) [India], February 22 (ANI): Odisha FC head coach Kino Garcia felt his team were unlucky to lose 1-2 to Bengaluru FC in the Indian Super League (ISL) on Monday as the defeat ended their hopes of reaching the semi-finals.

2022-02-22T02:09:55.825840+00:00 IST