Football

ISL: Chennaiyin showed character and effort till the end, says Bandovic

Panaji (Goa) [India], January 23 (ANI): Chennaiyin FC head coach Bozidar Bandovic was delighted to have recorded a 2-1 win over Northeast United FC in their Indian Super League (ISL) match at the PJN Stadium in Margao, Goa on Saturday.

2022-01-23T05:10:11.169923+00:00 IST

Premier League: Villa, Newcastle edge to win; Moutinho star as Wolves get closer to top six

London [UK], January 23 (ANI): Joao Moutinho scored one goal and set up another as Wolverhampton Wanderers defeated Brentford 2-1 in Premier League on Saturday.

2022-01-23T04:32:19.673540+00:00 IST

Premier League: Rashford's late winner lands United in top-four, Southampton halt City winning run

London [UK], January 23 (ANI): Substitute Marcus Rashford struck in stoppage time to earn Manchester United a dramatic 1-0 win over West Ham United at Old Trafford and lift them into the top four for the first time since October in the Premier League table.

2022-01-23T03:43:36.573605+00:00 IST

ISL: Chennaiyin leapfrog to third in table with 2-1 win over rock-bottom NorthEast United

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], January 22 (ANI): Chennaiyin FC rode a second-half blitz to move third in the points table as they heaped more misery on NorthEast United FC with a 2-1 victory in the Indian Super League at the PJN Stadium in Fatorda on Saturday.

2022-01-22T16:35:55.548629+00:00 IST

ISL: Bengaluru look to stretch form as FC Goa hope for 'miracle'

Panaji (Goa) [India], January 22 (ANI): Two teams experiencing a varied run of form yet running neck-to-neck on the points table face off when Bengaluru FC take on FC Goa at the Athletic Stadium, Bambolim in 2021-22 Indian Super League's first game of the double-header on Sunday.

2022-01-22T13:21:54.504132+00:00 IST

ISL: Revitalised Bagan look to make up ground against topsy-turvy Odisha

Fatorda (Goa) [India], January 22 (ANI): ATK Mohun Bagan will be eager to relaunch their top-of-the-table surge when they take on volatile Odisha FC in a rescheduled 2021-22 Indian Super League game at the PJN Stadium in Fatorda on Sunday.

2022-01-22T12:35:19.713623+00:00 IST

Women's Asian Cup: Focus is solely on game against Chinese Taipei, says Dennerby

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 22 (ANI): India women's football team coach Thomas Dennerby said that the focus of the Blue Tigresses lie entirely on the game against Chinese Taipei.

2022-01-22T11:47:19.707012+00:00 IST

AFC Women's Asian Cup: Everyone has belief, Indian side mentally strong, says goalkeeper Aditi

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 22 (ANI): As the Indian women began their AFC Women's Asian Cup campaign with a stalemate against IR Iran at the DY Patil in Mumbai, there was one Blue Tigress, who etched a little landmark in her career so far - goalkeeper Aditi Chauhan, who marked her 50th international game for India with a clean sheet.

2022-01-22T09:32:11.019531+00:00 IST

La Liga: Real Betis rout Espanyol to stay in 3rd place

Barcelona [Spain], January 22 (ANI): Real Betis continued their red-hot form on Friday as they thumped Espanyol 4-1 at RCDE Stadium to strengthen the hold at the third spot in the La Liga table.

2022-01-22T08:16:05.803200+00:00 IST

La Liga: Joao Felix going to have a good season after recovering from injury, says Guedes

Madrid [Spain], January 22 (ANI): With Atletico Madrid and Valencia set to face off this weekend in La Liga, Portugal internationals Joao Felix and Goncalo Guedes reflected on their friendship as players and playing together for their country.

2022-01-22T07:48:10.225892+00:00 IST

Former Indian footballer, Asian Games medallist Subhas Bhowmick dies at 72

New Delhi [India], January 22 (ANI): Former Indian footballer and 1970 Asian Games bronze medalist Subhas Bhowmick, who attained the unique distinction of having gained International glory both as a player and as a coach, passed away in Kolkata on Saturday at the age of 71.

2022-01-22T05:58:36.378912+00:00 IST

Women's Asian Cup: McDaniel helps Philippines to edge Thailand in their Group B opener

Navi Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 22 (ANI): Philippines defeated Thailand 1-0 to get their AFC Women's Asian Cup India 2022 Group B campaign off to a flying start on Friday here at D Y Patil Sports Stadium, Navi Mumbai.

2022-01-22T03:58:41.242178+00:00 IST

Premier League: Sargent's brace against Watford propels Norwich out of bottom three

London [UK], January 22 (ANI): Josh Sargent struck twice on Friday to give Norwich City a 3-0 win at Watford that lifted the Canaries above their relegation rivals and out of the bottom three in the Premier League table.

2022-01-22T03:31:14.733328+00:00 IST

Women's Asian Cup: Korea Republic defeat Vietnam 3-0 in Group C clash

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 21 (ANI): Korea Republic enjoyed a great start to their AFC Women's Asian Cup India 2022 Group C campaign after beating Vietnam 3-0 in Group C on Friday.

2022-01-21T16:44:46.622637+00:00 IST

Women's Asian Cup: Australia steamroll Indonesia 18-0 in their Group B opener

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 21 (ANI): Title-chasing Australia proved far too strong for an inexperienced Indonesia, as they surged to an 18-0 win in their Group B opening AFC Women's Asian Cup India 2022 match at Mumbai Football Arena on Friday.

2022-01-21T13:43:43.875117+00:00 IST

Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez signs contract extension until 2027

Birmingham [UK], January 21 (ANI): Aston Villa on Friday announced that Emiliano Martinez has signed a contract extension until 2027.

2022-01-21T13:19:56.656035+00:00 IST

Alexander-Arnold praises 'world-class' Jota after Liverpool's win against Arsenal

Liverpool [UK], January 21 (ANI): Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold heaped praise on Diogo Jota after the Reds cruised booked the summit clash against Chelsea in the EFL Cup on Thursday.

2022-01-21T11:42:54.905025+00:00 IST

ISL: Top-four return on Chennaiyin mind against struggling NEUFC

Panaji (Goa) [India], January 21 (ANI): A lowly NorthEast United FC will potentially be the perfect fodder for Chennaiyin FC to launch a push for a place in the top-four and swing back to winning ways when the two sides lock horns in the Indian Super League at the PJN Stadium in Fatorda on Saturday.

2022-01-21T11:17:25.201768+00:00 IST

AFC Women's Asian Cup: Japan turn on the style against Myanmar

Pune (Maharashtra) [India], January 21 (ANI): Two-time defending champions Japan made a winning start to the AFC Women's Asian Cup India 2022 on Friday as Futoshi Ikeda's side secured a statement 5-0 win over Myanmar in Group C.

2022-01-21T11:08:33.623123+00:00 IST

Women's Asian Cup: Face of women's football in India has changed, says Bembem Devi

New Delhi [India], January 21 (ANI): Former Indian women footballer Bembem Devi praised the Blue Tigresses for their coordination and fitness against IR Iran in their Asian Cup clash.

2022-01-21T10:34:30.477463+00:00 IST

Tottenham Hotspur captain Hugo Lloris signs new contract with Premier League club

London [UK], January 21 (ANI): Tottenham Hotspur FC on Friday announced that goalkeeper Hugo Lloris has signed a new two-and-a-half-year contract with the club, which will run until 2024.

2022-01-21T09:27:46.168160+00:00 IST