Football

This is my final decision: Chelsea's Hakim Ziyech quits Morocco national team

London [UK], February 9 (ANI): Chelsea star Hakim Ziyech has revealed that he has no plans to return to the Morocco national team after a fallout with head coach Vahid Halilhodzic.

2022-02-09T04:33:19.343738+00:00 IST

ISL: Not happy about the transitions in defence, says Bagan's Juan Ferrando

Panaji (Goa) [India], February 9 (ANI): ATK Mohun Bagan head coach Juan Ferrando wasn't too happy despite his team's win over league leaders Hyderabad FC and called for improvement in transitions from his team.

2022-02-09T04:07:42.958271+00:00 IST

ISL: Hyderabad didn't play well in first half against Bagan, says coach Manuel Marquez

Panaji (Goa) [India], February 9 (ANI): Hyderabad FC head coach Manuel Marquez was not happy with his team's first-half performance in their 1-2 loss against ATK Mohun Bagan in the Indian Super League (ISL) at the Athletic Stadium in Bambolim on Tuesday.

2022-02-09T03:40:11.276214+00:00 IST

Serie A: Inter Milan's Simone Inzaghi, Alessandro Bastoni banned after derby row

Milan [Italy], February 9 (ANI): Inter Milan head coach Simone Inzaghi and player Alessandro Bastoni have been banned following a row at the end of the Milan derby.

2022-02-09T02:37:02.010895+00:00 IST

Premier League: Burnley hold Man Utd to draw, Newcastle defeat Everton

London [UK], February 9 (ANI): Jay Rodriguez's second-half goal gave Burnley what could be a valuable point in their battle against relegation in the Premier League as they claimed a 1-1 draw with Manchester United at Turf Moor on Tuesday.

2022-02-09T02:11:41.865982+00:00 IST

ISL: Mohun Bagan storms into top-four with 2-1 win over Hyderabad

Bambolim (Goa) [India], February 8 (ANI): ATK Mohun Bagan extended their unbeaten run to nine games and broke into the top-four once again, with a 2-1 win over league leaders Hyderabad FC in the Indian Super League (ISL) at the Athletic Stadium in Bambolim on Tuesday.

2022-02-08T17:02:42.849992+00:00 IST

Whole team is hoping and praying that results will go our way in future matches: FC Goa head coach Derrick Pereira

Panaji (Goa) [India], February 8 (ANI): The stakes have never been higher for FC Goa this season. As a team that has reached the playoffs six times in seven seasons, fans expect the Gaurs to consistently aim for top honours. Their ongoing campaign, however, has hit the peaks of seasons past, with the club currently struggling to string together any kind of run to rise up the points table from their current ninth position.

2022-02-08T13:12:18.117441+00:00 IST

ISL: Chennaiyin FC, Goa desperate for victory to keep playoff hopes alive

Panaji (Goa), February 8 (ANI): Two teams in desperate need of a victory to keep their flailing top-four hopes alive go head-to-head when Chennaiyin FC and FC Goa meet in a virtual do-or-die Indian Super League (ISL) encounter at the Tilak Maidan Stadium on Wednesday.

2022-02-08T11:09:20.920051+00:00 IST

Maharashtra Government distributes AFC Women's Asian Cup India 2022 match balls among young female footballers

Navi Mumbai (Maharashtra)[India], February 8 (ANI): The AFC Women's Asian Cup India 2022 will continue to leave a lasting legacy in women's football on and off the field after the dramatic final between the Korea Republic and eventual winners China PR on Sunday.

2022-02-08T09:24:52.417428+00:00 IST

ISL: Odisha keeps semifinal hopes alive with win over SC East Bengal

Panaji (Goa) [India], February 7 (ANI): Odisha FC fended off a strong challenge from SC East Bengal to record a 2-1 win in the 2021-22 Indian Super League (ISL) at the Tilak Maidan Stadium. The result keeps the outfit in the hunt for the top-four places by elevating them to sixth place.

2022-02-07T18:28:35.847979+00:00 IST

UK, Ireland to bid for Euro 2028, pullout from race for hosting 2030 FIFA World Cup

Dublin [Ireland], February 7 (ANI): The United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland will be bidding to host the UEFA Euro 2028, but these nations have opted out of the race to host the 2030 World Cup.

2022-02-07T11:01:55.986317+00:00 IST

India U-17 football team gears up for FIFA women's World Cup

Jamshedpur (Jharkhand) February 7 (ANI): The Indian U-17 women's team is gearing up currently in Jamshedpur as part of their preparatory process for FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup India 2022 which is slated to kick-off from October 11 later this year.

2022-02-07T07:52:18.251212+00:00 IST

Senegal win their first AFCON title after defeating Egypt in final

Yaounde [Cameroon], February 7 (ANI): Senegal won its first Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title on Sunday after defeating Egypt in the summit clash here at the Paul Biya Stadium.

2022-02-07T02:58:28.522879+00:00 IST

ISL: Vikram Singh strikes late against Chennaiyin as Mumbai City ends winless run

Fatorda (Goa) [India], February 7 (ANI): Defending champions Mumbai City FC finally ended their seven-game winless run in the 2021-22 Indian Super League (ISL) with a 1-0 win against Chennaiyin FC at the PJN Stadium in Fatorda.

2022-02-06T18:57:46.606949+00:00 IST

FA Cup: Liverpool beat Cardiff City to enter fifth round

Liverpool [UK], February 6 (ANI): Luis Diaz debuted while Harvey Elliott marked his return from injury with a goal as Liverpool beat Cardiff City 3-1 in the fourth round of the FA Cup on Sunday.

2022-02-06T15:10:40.981999+00:00 IST

Sreenidi Deccan and TRAU FC to resume I-League on March 3

New Delhi [India], February 6 (ANI): The I-League 2021-22 season is all set to resume on March 3 with Sreenidi Deccan FC taking on TRAU FC at the Mohun Bagan Ground on Thursday afternoon.

2022-02-06T15:06:56.035504+00:00 IST

AFC Women's Asian Cup: Australia's Sam Kerr wins top goalscorer award

Navi Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 6 (ANI): Australian star Sam Kerr won the Top Goalscorer of the AFC Women's Asian Cup India 2022 with her seven-goal haul proving unbeatable.

2022-02-06T14:19:10.358923+00:00 IST

AFC Women's Asian Cup: China's Wang Shanshan named tournament's MVP, Zhu Yu picked as best goalkeeper

Navi Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 6 (ANI): As China celebrated their historic victory, midfielder Wang Shanshan was rewarded for a superb individual campaign with the AFC Women's Asian Cup India 2022 Most Valuable Player award on Sunday.

2022-02-06T13:56:13.776222+00:00 IST

AFC Women's Asian Cup: China come from behind against South Korea to win record-extending 9th title

Navi Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 6 (ANI): China came from two goals down to defeat the Korea Republic 3-2 in the AFC Women's Asian Cup India 2022 final at the D.Y. Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Sunday.

2022-02-06T13:24:59.737713+00:00 IST

ISL: SC East Bengal appoints Victor Pulga as assistant coach

Panaji (Goa) [India], February 6 (ANI): SC East Bengal on Sunday announced the arrival of Victor Herrero Forcada, also known as Pulga, as its assistant coach for the remainder of the 2021-22 Indian Super League (ISL) season.

2022-02-06T12:25:58.654876+00:00 IST

ISL: Odisha look to counter East Bengal's fighting spirit to close top 4 gap

Panaji (Goa) [India], February 6 (ANI): A comeback that should revitalise the dropping shoulders, SC East Bengal would look to continue their fight and bag a win when they take on Odisha FC in the 2021-22 Indian Super League (ISL) at the Tilak Maidan Stadium on Monday.

2022-02-06T10:47:05.609632+00:00 IST