Football

Hungry for success, India women's team ready for AFC Women's Asian Cup

Kochi (Kerala) [India], January 12 (ANI): India women's football team are a young and hungry bunch, ready to pounce, as the AFC Women's Asian Cup India 2022 looms large on the horizon.

2022-01-12T18:26:19.589877+00:00 IST

ISL: Blasters do the double over Odisha to reclaim summit

Panaji (Goa) [India], January 12 (ANI): It was a case of yet another night ending with a new leader atop the 2021-22 Indian Super League (ISL) standings. Kerala Blasters FC romped home to a comfortable 2-0 victory over Odisha FC at the Tilak Maidan Stadium in Vasco on Wednesday.

2022-01-12T16:59:04.896758+00:00 IST

ISL: Chennaiyin look to dethrone Hyderabad and break into top-four

Panaji (Goa) [India], January 12 (ANI): Chennaiyin FC will aim to break into the top-four at the expense of Hyderabad FC when the two sides meet in the Indian Super League at the PJN Stadium in Fatorda on Thursday.

2022-01-12T11:01:33.934891+00:00 IST

AFC Women's Asian Cup: No interaction of teams apart from stadium; even chefs, drivers to stay in bio-bubble

New Delhi [India], January 12 (ANI): Maharashtra is getting ready to host the upcoming AFC Women's Cup and the organizers are not taking any chances with the COVID-19 safety protocols, with all possible steps being taken to ensure minimal interaction of the teams with the outside world.

2022-01-12T08:01:40.269556+00:00 IST

El Clasico: Barcelona get injury boost as five players declared fit for Spanish Super Cup clash against Madrid

Riyadh [Saudi Arabia], (ANI): January 12 (ANI): Five FC Barcelona players were declared fit and available for the Spanish Super Cup semi-final against Real Madrid on Wednesday.

2022-01-12T07:33:46.578169+00:00 IST

ISL: Jamshedpur can go toe to toe with best teams, says Owen Coyle

Panaji (Goa) [India], January 12 (ANI): Jamshedpur FC head coach Owen Coyle was pleased with his team's overall performance as his side secured three points and climbed to the top in the league table after defeating SC East Bengal 1-0 in the Indian Super League (ISL) at the Athletic Stadium in Bambolim, Goa on Tuesday.

2022-01-12T04:48:06.184823+00:00 IST

ISL: Ishan Pandita's strike helps Jamshedpur defeat East Bengal

Bambolim (Goa) [India], January 11 (ANI): Ishan Pandita's lone strike in the 88th minute helped Jamshedpur FC defeat SC East Bengal 1-0 here at the GMC Athletic Stadium in the ongoing Indian Super League (ISL) on Tuesday.

2022-01-11T16:17:42.347767+00:00 IST

Turkish international footballer Ahmet Calik dies aged 27 in car accident

Ankara [Turkey], January 11 (ANI): Turkish international footballer Ahmet Calik has died in a car accident at the age of 27 on Tuesday.

2022-01-11T13:40:57.060762+00:00 IST

AFC Women's Asian Cup: Thomas Dennerby announces Indian squad

Kochi (Kerala) [India], January 11 (ANI): Indian women's football team head coach Thomas Dennerby on Tuesday named the list of final 23 registered players for the forthcoming AFC Women's Asian Cup which is set to take place in Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, and Pune, from January 20 onwards.

2022-01-11T11:24:18.589807+00:00 IST

ISL: Odisha aim to derail Kerala juggernaut

Panaji (Goa) [India], January 11 (ANI): A resurgent Odisha FC will have their task cut out against in-form Kerala Blasters when the two sides meet in the Indian Super League at the Tilak Maidan Stadium on Wednesday.

2022-01-11T11:14:30.533433+00:00 IST

World Cup qualification a big motivation for Indian team in Asian Cup, says Kamala Devi

Kochi (Kerala) [India], January 11 (ANI): Former AIFF Women's Player of the Year (2017) Kamala Devi feels that a good run for the Blue Tigresses in the AFC Women's Asian Cup this month could very well go a long way to popularize women's football in India.

2022-01-11T10:23:45.914613+00:00 IST

Here's all you need to know about AFC Women's Asian Cup trophy

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 11 (ANI): The prestigious AFC Women's Asian Cup trophy, an iconic symbol of the tournament, will be lifted for only the second time when the leading 12 Asian women's teams contend for the title in India from January 20 to February 6, 2022.

2022-01-11T10:16:52.443680+00:00 IST

ISL: Won't get carried away with recent form, Mumbai's Des Buckingham

Panaji (Goa) [India], January 11 (ANI): Mumbai City FC head coach Des Buckingham felt his team's reaction to Bengaluru FC's opening goal wasn't upto the mark and it cost his side the match.

2022-01-11T09:28:30.987411+00:00 IST

ISL: Could have scored more goals against Mumbai, says Bengaluru's Marco Pezzaiuoli

Panaji (Goa) [India], January 11 (ANI): Bengaluru FC head coach Marco Pezzaiuoli heaped praise on his team after defeating defending champions Mumbai City FC 3-0 in the Indian Super League (ISL) match at the PJN Stadium in Margao, Goa on Monday.

2022-01-11T08:50:47.199559+00:00 IST

FA Cup: Manchester United survive Villa to advance into fourth round

Manchester [UK], January 11 (ANI): Manchester United are through to the fourth round of the FA Cup after beating Aston Villa 1-0 in a controversial tie at Old Trafford.

2022-01-11T07:48:23.279763+00:00 IST

La Liga: Barcelona register Ferran Torres after Umtiti pens new deal with reduced salary

Barcelona [Spain], January 11 (ANI): FC Barcelona and Samuel Umtiti have reached an agreement to extend the latter's contract until June 2026, the La Liga club confirmed on Monday.

2022-01-11T07:14:55.829037+00:00 IST

ISL: East Bengal's Antonio Perosevic ban upheld; AIFF quashes appeal

Panaji (Goa) [India], January 11 (ANI): SC East Bengal's Antonio Perosevic failed to get any reprieve in his five-match ban imposed by the All India Football Federation (AIFF) Disciplinary Committee.

2022-01-11T04:55:57.031555+00:00 IST

FIFA mourns demise of former IOC director Francois Carrard

Zurich [Switzerland], January 11 (ANI): FIFA paid tribute to the former director general of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Francois Carrard, who passed away at the age of 83.

2022-01-11T04:15:07.212467+00:00 IST

ISL: Bengaluru FC outperform reigning champions Mumbai City FC to inflict season's fourth defeat

Panaji (Goa) [India], January 10 (ANI): Bengaluru FC pile more misery on Mumbai City FC with a 3-0 victory in match number 56 of the Indian Super League 2021-22 at the PJN Stadium in Fatorda.

2022-01-10T16:45:33.989585+00:00 IST

ISL: East Bengal rope in young Brazilian striker Marcelo on loan

Panaji (Goa) [India], January 10 (ANI): SC East Bengal on Monday announced the signing of young Brazilian striker Marcelo Ribeiro dos Santos on loan from Gil Vicente FC till the end of the season subject to clearances.

2022-01-10T12:00:42.871219+00:00 IST

ISL: East Bengal puts focus on Indians first as Jamshedpur challenge looms

Bambolim (Goa) [India], January 10 (ANI): SC East Bengal's resurgent backline will be put to the sword when they take on a strong Jamshedpur FC side in the 2021-22 Indian Super League (ISL) at the Athletic Stadium in Bambolim on Tuesday.

2022-01-10T11:03:18.086813+00:00 IST