Football

FC Barcelona's Ansu Fati suffers femoral biceps injury

Barcelona [Spain], January 21 (ANI): FC Barcelona's Ansu Fati has a femoral biceps injury in his left thigh, the La Liga club confirmed on Thursday.

2022-01-21T09:05:26.932055+00:00 IST

Women's Asian Cup: India were unfortunate not to get 3 points, says Bhaichung Bhutia

New Delhi [India], January 21 (ANI): Former India captain Bhaichung Bhutia feels the Blue Tigresses were "unfortunate" not to get the three points against IR Iran in the Asian Cup.

2022-01-21T08:58:34.338079+00:00 IST

Ousmane Dembele won't give in to Barcelona's 'blackmail' to force his exit

Barcelona [Spain], January 21 (ANI): Ousmane Dembele has fired back at FC Barcelona after the club's director of football Mateu Alemany told the striker to leave the La Liga club immediately on Thursday.

2022-01-21T07:53:09.132276+00:00 IST

Women's Asia Cup: Few tweaks and India will be ready for next opponents, says Dennerby

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 21 (ANI): Indian women's football team head coach Thomas Dennerby feels the side needs a few tweaks in their technique ahead of the next match in the AFC Women's Asian Cup.

2022-01-21T07:15:13.611789+00:00 IST

Copa del Rey: 10-man Real Madrid mount comeback to enter QFs, Barcelona crash out

Madrid [Spain], January 21 (ANI): Goals by Isco and Hazard in the second half of extra-time in Elche clinched a quarter-final berth for Real Madrid, who played with 10 men from the 102nd minute while FC Barcelona were knocked out by Athletic Club.

2022-01-21T06:51:48.434420+00:00 IST

EFL Cup: Jota's double over Arsenal helps Liverpool to set Chelsea clash in final

London [UK], January 21 (ANI): Diogo Jota scored twice to send Liverpool to the EFL Cup final as they defeated Arsenal 2-0 in the second leg of their semi-final on Thursday night.

2022-01-21T06:01:22.152121+00:00 IST

ISL: Mumbai City FC sign Brazilian forward Diego Mauricio

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 21 (ANI): Mumbai City FC on Friday confirmed that the club have completed the signing of 30-year old Diego Mauricio. The Brazilian forward joins the Islanders on a short-term deal until May 31, 2022.

2022-01-21T05:53:25.582369+00:00 IST

AFC Women's Asia Cup: India held by gritty Iran

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 20 (ANI): Iran held India to a 0-0 draw in their AFC Women's Asian Cup India 2022 Group A clash at the DY Patil Stadium on Thursday.

2022-01-20T17:00:56.350723+00:00 IST

ISL: Match between Jamshedpur FC and Mumbai City FC postponed

Panaji (Goa) [India], January 20 (ANI): The organisers of the Indian Super League (ISL) on Thursday announced the postponement of Match No. 67 between Jamshedpur FC and Mumbai City FC.

2022-01-20T14:24:46.384594+00:00 IST

AFC Women's Asian Cup: China PR defeat Chinese Taipei in tournament opener

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 20 (ANI): China PR made a dream start to their AFC Women's Asian Cup India 2022 campaign, easing to a 4-0 win over Chinese Taipei in a sun-bathed tournament opener at Mumbai Football Arena on Thursday.

2022-01-20T13:08:14.920599+00:00 IST

ISL: Wounded Mumbai City challenge for top-heavy Jamshedpur

Panaji (Goa) [India], January 20 (ANI): Jamshedpur FC will look to move back to the top of the table when they take on fellow heavyweights Mumbai City FC in a high-voltage 2021-22 Indian Super League clash at the Athletic Stadium in Bambolim on Friday.

2022-01-20T11:43:09.508558+00:00 IST

AFC Women's Asian Cup: Wishes pour in as India gears up to start campaign

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 20 (ANI): With the AFC Women's Asian Cup India 2022, kicking off on Thursday, wishes have started to pour in from all over the country for the Indian football side. With World Cup qualification at stake in this tournament, the women wearing the blue jersey will be putting their best foot forward as they step out onto the pitch today against IR Iran.

2022-01-20T06:52:12.010924+00:00 IST

ISL: SC East Bengal finally break jinx with 2-1 win over Gaurs

Panaji (Goa) [India], January 19 (ANI): It took SC East Bengal 347 days to end their winless run in the Indian Super League as the Red and Gold brigade inflicted a blow to FC Goa's semi-final hopes with a 2-1 win at the Athletic Stadium in Bambolim, on Wednesday.

2022-01-19T16:46:40.878200+00:00 IST

AFC Women's Asian Cup: AIFF President announces bonus if India reach quarters

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 19 (ANI): All India Football Federation President Praful Patel on Wednesday interacted with the women's team and wished them luck for the AFC Women's Asian Cup India 2022. India will take on Iran in the tournament opener at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Thursday.

2022-01-19T16:06:44.017439+00:00 IST

ISL: Match between Kerala Blasters FC and ATK Mohun Bagan postponed

Panaji (Goa) [India], January 19 (ANI): The organizers of the Indian Super League (ISL) on Wednesday announced the postponement of Match No. 66 between Kerala Blasters FC and ATK Mohun Bagan.

2022-01-19T15:59:24.711149+00:00 IST

AFC Women's Asian Cup: Two members of India's senior team tested positive for COVID-19

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 19 (ANI): Ahead of the AFC Women's Asian Cup 2022, two members of the Indian women's senior national team have tested positive for COVID-19.

2022-01-19T13:26:44.055792+00:00 IST

ISL: Bagan ready to relaunch top-four ambitions with Blasters encounter

Panaji (Goa) [India], January 19 (ANI): ATK Mohun Bagan will be in action after a while, looking to stretch their unbeaten run when they take on table-toppers Kerala Blasters FC in the 2021-22 Indian Super League at the Tilak Maidan Stadium on Thursday.

2022-01-19T11:03:25.544721+00:00 IST

Representing every girl who has been deprived of sports, says Aditi Chauhan

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 19 (ANI): Team India goalkeeper Aditi Chauhan believes that a good run in the Asian Cup has the perfect opportunity to further popularise women's football in India.

2022-01-19T10:13:11.899602+00:00 IST

DFB Cup: Holders Dortmund knocked out by Bundesliga 2 side St Pauli

Berlin [Germany], January 19 (ANI): Borussia Dortmund have been eliminated from the DFB Cup last 16 after the reigning champions lost 2-1 away to Bundesliga 2 leaders FC St. Pauli on Tuesday.

2022-01-19T07:51:31.839412+00:00 IST

ISL: Great to see team doing well after coming from difficult situation, says Odisha's Anshul Katiyar

Panaji (Goa) [India], January 19 (ANI): Odisha FC assistant coach Anshul Katiyar was pleased with his team's performance in the 2-0 win over NorthEast United FC in the Indian Super League (ISL) on Tuesday.

2022-01-19T06:46:52.059630+00:00 IST

ISL: NorthEast missed Deshorn Brown against Odisha, says Khalid Jamil

Panaji (Goa) [India], January 19 (ANI): NorthEast United FC head coach Khalid Jamil suggested that the absence of their talismanic striker Deshorn Brown was responsible for their disappointing 0-2 defeat to Odisha FC in their Indian Super League (ISL) 2021-22 match at the PJN Stadium, in Goa, on Tuesday evening.

2022-01-19T05:24:27.134389+00:00 IST