Football

ISL: Important three points after heavy defeat in last game, says Kerala coach Ivan Vukomanovic

Panaji (Goa) [India], February 15 (ANI): Kerala Blasters FC head coach Ivan Vukomanovic stressed on the importance of their 1-0 win over SC East Bengal in match 91 of the Indian Super League (ISL) 2021-22 season at the Tilak Maidan Stadium in Vasco on Monday.

2022-02-15T09:56:58.820719+00:00 IST

Coach education has improved a lot in recent years, says Mehrajuddin Wadoo

New Delhi [India], February 15 (ANI): After years of impeccable service to the Indian men's senior football team, including being a part of India's campaign in the AFC Asian Cup Doha 2022, along with representing a host of illustrious clubs across the country, Mehrajuddin Wadoo decided to hang up his playing boots, and put on the coach's cap in 2018.

2022-02-15T05:38:22.763729+00:00 IST

UEFA Champions League: That's why we do this job, says PSG's defender Kimpembe on facing Real Madrid

Paris [France], February 15 (ANI): Paris Saint-Germain defender Presnel Kimpembe is eager to face Real Madrid in the last-16 tie of the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday at Parc des Princes.

2022-02-15T04:10:14.055818+00:00 IST

UEFA to offer 30,000 free tickets for 2022 club competition finals

Nyon [Switzerland], February 15 (ANI): UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin on Monday announced that fans of the participating teams at this year's club competition finals will be offered 30,000 free tickets to reward them for their support for European football during the COVID crisis.

2022-02-15T03:37:19.102703+00:00 IST

Merseyside Police defend using pepper spray on Leeds United fans

London [UK], February 15 (ANI): Merseyside Police have defended their act of using pepper spray on Leeds United supporters after Everton's Premier League victory on Sunday.

2022-02-15T03:26:04.521090+00:00 IST

Top-four finish highest possible achievement for United this season: Ralf Rangnick

Manchester [UK], February 15 (ANI): Manchester United head coach Ralf Rangnick has said that the focus of his side should be to secure a Champions League berth for next season.

2022-02-15T03:12:39.087346+00:00 IST

La Liga: FC Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo suffers injury blow

Barcelona [Spain], February 14 (ANI): Tests on Monday morning have confirmed that FC Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo has pulled the soleus muscle in his left leg, and will be unavailable until the problem clears up, the La Liga club announced.

2022-02-14T18:12:17.839458+00:00 IST

UEFA Champions League: PSG defender Sergio Ramos to miss Real Madrid clash

Paris [France], February 14 (ANI): Paris Saint-Germain defender Sergio Ramos will not return from his injury in time to face Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday, the Ligue 1 club announced.

2022-02-14T18:09:40.308958+00:00 IST

UEFA Champions League: Injured Jack Grealish to miss Manchester City's clash against Sporting

Manchester [UK], February 14 (ANI): Manchester City's Jack Grealish will miss Tuesday's UEFA Champions League game against Sporting as the midfielder is yet to recover from the injury.

2022-02-14T16:54:52.381360+00:00 IST

ISL: Kerala Blasters edge past SC East Bengal to get back into semis contention

Panaji (Goa) [India], February 14 (ANI): Kerala Blasters FC breached the top-four positions after securing a narrow 1-0 win over SC East Bengal in the 2021-22 Indian Super League (ISL) at the Tilak Maidan Stadium.

2022-02-14T16:42:40.744669+00:00 IST

FIFA suspend four Argentine Premier League players after Brazil qualifier chaos

Zurich [Switzerland], February 14 (ANI): Four Argentine Premier League players - Emiliano Buendia, Emiliano Martinez, Giovani Lo Celso, and Cristian Romero - have been banned for two international matches by FIFA on Monday.

2022-02-14T16:37:39.955247+00:00 IST

Premier League: Newcastle full-back Kieran Trippier sidelined after fracturing bone in foot

London [UK], February 14 (ANI): Newcastle United defender Kieran Trippier is set to be sidelined for the club's upcoming fixtures after fracturing a bone in his foot during Sunday's 1-0 victory over Aston Villa in the Premier League.

2022-02-14T13:59:29.395887+00:00 IST

ISL: Spirited Goa aim to halt ATK Mohun Bagan charge

Panaji (Goa) [India], February 14 (ANI): FC Goa will look to carry forward their momentum from the last game and stall ATK Mohun Bagan from completing a hat trick of wins, when the two sides meet in the 2021-22 Indian Super League at the Athletic Stadium in Bambolim on Tuesday.

2022-02-14T11:30:19.856602+00:00 IST

Yash Mhatre hopes to extend decade-long Kenkre love affair in I-League

New Delhi [India]. February 14 (ANI): As the world brings in a celebration of love on Valentine's Day, striker Yash Mhatre revels in his long-time commitment to boyhood team Kenkre FC, for whom he will turn out in the I-League as the club makes its debut at this level. Mhatre has been with the Mumbai-based side for over a decade now and it still means a lot to him to put on the Kenkre shirt each day.

2022-02-14T09:09:00.555004+00:00 IST

ISL: Mumbai City deserved to win but not by 4-1 margin, says Kino Garcia

Panaji (Goa) [India], February 14 (ANI): Odisha FC interim head coach Kino Garcia feels his side didn't capitalise on the chances to score goals in the match against Mumbai City FC in the Indian Super League (ISL) match.

2022-02-14T06:05:00.366260+00:00 IST

ISL: We want to build our momentum going into final five or six games, says Buckingham

Panaji (Goa) [India], February 14 (ANI): Mumbai City FC head coach Des Buckingham wants his side to continue the winning momentum in the final five of six games of the ongoing Indian Super League (ISL).

2022-02-14T04:29:44.647424+00:00 IST

Premier League: Fabinho's lone strike helps Liverpool defeat Burnley

London [UK], February 14 (ANI): Fabinho's lone strike helped Liverpool defeat Burnley 1-0 in the ongoing Premier League season here at Turf Moor on Sunday.

2022-02-14T02:23:07.570568+00:00 IST

ISL: Mumbai demolish Odisha to storm into fourth in table

Panaji (Goa) [India], February 13 (ANI): A commanding display from Mumbai City FC saw them secure a 4-1 win over Odisha FC in the Indian Super League (ISL) at the PJN Stadium in Fatorda.

2022-02-13T16:37:10.200566+00:00 IST

I-League break a blessing in disguise for Rajasthan United: Goalkeeper Vishal Joon

New Delhi [India], February 13 (ANI): Vishal Joon was one of the standout performers in Rajasthan United's promotion push for the Hero I-League. The goalkeeper kept three straight clean sheets in the final round of Hero I-League Qualifiers last year to seal his side's first-ever promotion.

2022-02-13T12:02:23.243295+00:00 IST

This can only be good for his development: Tuchel on Havertz's FIFA CWC winning penalty

Abu Dhabi [UAE], February 13 (ANI): Head coach Thomas Tuchel lauded Kai Havertz after the forward scored a decisive penalty with three minutes of extra-time remaining to ensure Chelsea's triumph in the FIFA Club World Cup final by 2-1 against Palmeiras here in Abu Dhabi on Saturday night.

2022-02-13T11:30:31.137796+00:00 IST

La Liga: Atletico edge Getafe in 7-goal thriller, Madrid drop points in goalless draw against Villarreal

Madrid [Spain], February 13 (ANI): Mario Hermoso dressed as a hero again in the 89th minute for Atletico Madrid as they defeated Getafe 4-3 in a thrilling La Liga game on Saturday here at the Wanda Metropolitano Stadium.

2022-02-13T10:49:58.485248+00:00 IST