Football

Manchester United defender Axel Tuanzebe joins Napoli on loan

Naples [Italy], January 8 (ANI): Manchester United defender Axel Tuanzebe has joined Serie A side, Napoli, on loan until the end of the 2021/22 season, the Premier League club confirmed on Saturday.

2022-01-08T16:01:02.567144+00:00 IST

Napoli's Insigne signs with MLS club Toronto FC on four-year contract

Toronto [Canada], January 8 (ANI): Toronto FC on Saturday announced that Italian international winger Lorenzo Insigne has signed a pre-contract to join the Major League Soccer club on a four-year deal to begin on July 1.

2022-01-08T15:00:19.317832+00:00 IST

Lionel Messi continues COVID recovery, misses PSG trip to Lyon

Paris [France], January 8 (ANI): Lionel Messi will miss Paris Saint-Germain FC's Ligue 1 clash against Olympique Lyonnais as the seven-time Ballon d'Or winner will continue his recovery from COVID-19.

2022-01-08T13:15:54.287270+00:00 IST

ISL: Kerala on form and Hyderabad go toe-to-toe in battle of ascendancy

Panaji (Goa) [India], January 8 (ANI): Kerala Blasters will look to re-enter the top four positions but against Hyderabad FC they will face a resolute test when the two sides meet in the 2021-22 Indian Super League (ISL) at the Tilak Maidan Stadium on Sunday.

2022-01-08T11:24:40.546966+00:00 IST

Premier League: Michail Antonio signs new contract with West Ham United until 2024

London [UK], January 8 (ANI): West Ham United on Friday confirmed that Michail Antonio has agreed to extend his contract until the summer of 2024, with the option of a further year.

2022-01-08T10:18:14.802998+00:00 IST

COVID-19: ISL match between ATK Mohun Bagan, Odisha FC postponed

Fatorda (Goa) [India], January 8 (ANI): Indian Super League (ISL) has decided to postpone Match No. 53 between ATK Mohun Bagan and Odisha FC scheduled to be played today, Saturday, January 8, 2022, at PJN Stadium in Fatorda.

2022-01-08T09:11:49.378776+00:00 IST

VAR to make historic debut in India at AFC Women's Asian Cup India 2022

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 8 (ANI): AFC Women's Asian Cup India 2022 is set to create history as Video Assistant Referee (VAR) will be used for the first time in India from the quarter-finals stage of the continental competition which will be played across three venues in Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, and Pune.

2022-01-08T08:34:35.993988+00:00 IST

People don't realise but having good diet, helps you mentally: Ashalata Devi

Kochi (Kerala) [India], January 8 (ANI): India women's football team captain Ashalata Devi said that having a good balanced diet not only helps physically but also mentally.

2022-01-08T07:56:51.331366+00:00 IST

Proud of way team fought: SC East Bengal's Renedy Singh after match against Mumbai City

Panaji (Goa) [India], January 8 (ANI): SC East Bengal's interim coach Renedy Singh was pleased with the way his team executed their game plan as they held Mumbai City FC to a 0-0 draw in the Indian Super League (ISL) at the Tilak Maidan Stadium in Vasco, Goa on Friday.

2022-01-08T04:14:54.650739+00:00 IST

Pique posts bank statement to hit back over Barcelona salary speculation

Barcelona [Spain], January 8 (ANI): Barcelona centre-back Gerard Pique has posted a bank statement to hit back at speculation regarding his salary at the club.

2022-01-08T03:09:31.269209+00:00 IST

Decisions against us led to result: Mumbai City FC head coach Des Buckingham

Panaji (Goa) [India], January 8 (ANI): Mumbai City FC head coach Des Buckingham was distraught with the decisions that went against his team in their goalless draw against bottom-placed SC East Bengal in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2021-22 match at the Tilak Maidan Stadium, on Friday.

2022-01-08T02:11:29.993704+00:00 IST

ISL: Mumbai regain top spot after goalless draw with East Bengal

Panaji (Goa) [India], January 7 (ANI): SC East Bengal held reigning champions Mumbai City FC to a 0-0 draw in the 2021-22 Indian Super League match at the Tilak Maidan Stadium on Friday.

2022-01-07T18:00:27.834324+00:00 IST

Lewandowski, Messi, Salah to battle out for FIFA Best award

Zurich [Switzerland], January 7 (ANI): FIFA on Friday announced the finalists for The Best FIFA Women's Player and The Best FIFA Men's Player awards.

2022-01-07T16:35:54.623491+00:00 IST

Arsenal to wear all-white kit for FA Cup tie against Nottingham Forest in support of anti-knife crime campaign

London [UK], January 7 (ANI): Arsenal on Friday revealed that they will be supporting the 'No More Red' anti-knife crime campaign by wearing an all-white kit against Nottingham Forest.

2022-01-07T14:57:54.049066+00:00 IST

ISL: Bolstered by Valskis return, Chennaiyin look to roll Goa over

Panaji (Goa) [India], January 7 (ANI): Chennaiyin FC will look to build on the winning momentum and break into the top four when they take on FC Goa in 2021-22 Indian Super League match at the Athletic Stadium in Bambolim on Saturday.

2022-01-07T12:30:09.975357+00:00 IST

ISL: Focused Bagan to take on rejuvenated Odisha in fight for top-four

Panaji (Goa) [India], January 7 (ANI): ATK Mohun Bagan will aim to continue their surge up the points table but in Odisha FC they will take on an opponent who are high on confidence when the two sides meet in the 2021-22 Indian Super League at the PJN Stadium in Fatorda on Saturday.

2022-01-07T12:11:13.850028+00:00 IST

Eurosport, Jio TV acquire broadcast rights for AFC Women's Asian Cup India 2022

New Delhi [India], January 7 (ANI): Eurosport India and Jio TV Network have acquired the broadcast rights for AFC Women's Asian Cup India 2022, which will take place from January 20 to February 6.

2022-01-07T11:47:36.566986+00:00 IST

Philippe Coutinho joins Aston Villa on loan from Barcelona until end of season

Birmingham [UK], January 7 (ANI): Aston Villa and FC Barcelona have agreed on terms for Philippe Coutinho to spend the rest of this season on loan at Villa Park.

2022-01-07T10:10:16.405005+00:00 IST

Newcastle United complete signing of Kieran Trippier

London [UK], January 7 (ANI): Premier League club Newcastle United on Friday completed the signing of full-back Kieran Trippier from Atletico Madrid for an undisclosed fee.

2022-01-07T08:40:40.582342+00:00 IST

India will have top striker in Ishan Pandita: Jamshedpur FC's Owen Coyle

Panaji (Goa) [India], January 7 (ANI): Jamshedpur FC head coach Owen Coyle heaped praise on his team as they secured a last-gasp win over NorthEast United FC in the Indian Super League (ISL) on Thursday.

2022-01-07T06:39:38.973980+00:00 IST

I take blame for defeat, won't criticise anyone: NorthEast United FC's Khalid Jamil

Panaji (Goa) [India], January 7 (ANI): NorthEast United FC head coach Khalid Jamil took the blame for the 3-2 defeat against Jamshedpur FC in the Indian Super League (ISL) on Thursday but also urged his team to start winning matches as his side's hopes of a semi-final appearance diminished further.

2022-01-07T05:30:31.199572+00:00 IST