Football

ISL: Late drama ensures Jamshedpur FC move to third place with narrow win over NorthEast Utd

Bambolim (Goa) [India], January 6 (ANI): An injury-time winner from Ishan Pandita saw Jamshedpur FC secure a 3-2 win over NorthEast United in the 2021-22 Indian Super League (ISL) 2021-22 at the Athletic Stadium in Bambolim.

2022-01-06T16:55:45.470616+00:00 IST

FC Bengaluru United retain BDFA Super Division League title

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], January 6 (ANI): FC Bengaluru United, on Thursday, were confirmed champions of the BDFA Super Division League 2021-22 season, winning the prestigious trophy for the second year in a row.

2022-01-06T15:15:06.418907+00:00 IST

ISL: Sandesh Jhingan rejoins Mohun Bagan after spell in Croatia

Panaji (Goa) [India], January 6 (ANI): Indian football team defender Sandesh Jhingan has rejoined Indian Super League (ISL) ATK Mohun Bagan, the club informed on Thursday.

2022-01-06T13:35:29.949317+00:00 IST

West Bengal, Kerala, Punjab drawn together in tantalising group in 75th edition of Santosh Trophy

New Delhi [India], January 6 (ANI): The official draw for the 75th edition of the Santosh Trophy was held on Thursday in New Delhi with former India defender Gouramangi Singh assisting in the process.

2022-01-06T13:26:30.786556+00:00 IST

Guardiola tests positive for COVID-19, to miss Man City's FA Cup clash against Swindon

Manchester [UK], January 6 (ANI): Manchester City head coach Pep Guardiola has tested positive for COVID-19 and will miss Friday's FA Cup trip to Swindon Town.

2022-01-06T13:02:03.125269+00:00 IST

Man Utd announces Richard Arnold as new Chief Executive Officer

Manchester [UK], January 6 (ANI): Manchester United announced Richard Arnold as the new Chief Executive Officer of the club on Thursday.

2022-01-06T12:42:43.800056+00:00 IST

ISL: Desperate for a win, beleaguered East Bengal have task cut out against Mumbai City

Panaji (Goa) [India], January 6 (ANI): The search for their first win of the campaign is still on, SC East Bengal look to take confidence from their dogged display in the last game and put it across Mumbai City FC when the two sides meet in the 2021-22 Indian Super League (ISL) at the Tilak Maidan Stadium on Friday.

2022-01-06T11:22:46.383480+00:00 IST

ISL: Vinit Rai's arrival gives Mumbai more options in middle of park, says coach Buckingham

Panaji (Goa) [India], January 6 (ANI): Mumbai City FC head coach Des Buckingham feels midfielder Vinit Rai will offer the club more options to strengthen their game in the ongoing Indian Super League (ISL).

2022-01-06T11:21:51.124052+00:00 IST

AFC Asian Cup India: Largest line-up of women match officials to be in action

New Delhi [India], January 6 (ANI): The biggest-ever cast of experienced women match officials has been assigned to the AFC Women's Asian Cup India 2022 that will take place from January 20 to February 6.

2022-01-06T10:58:41.847294+00:00 IST

Communication on field will be key to success in AFC Women's Asian Cup: Indumathi Kathiresan

Kochi (Kerala) [India], January 6 (ANI): India women's football team midfielder Indumathi Kathiresan said that communicating with the players on the field is an important aspect, as it helps the team in knowing what mistakes they are making.

2022-01-06T09:41:08.438560+00:00 IST

Messi tests negative for COVID-19, to join PSG squad in coming days

Paris [France], January 6 (ANI): Ligue 1 club Paris Saint-Germain has confirmed that Lionel Messi has tested negative for COVID-19.

2022-01-06T07:42:13.591916+00:00 IST

More worried about injuries than dropped points: ATK Mohun Bagan's Juan Ferrando

Panaji (Goa) [India], January 6 (ANI): ATK Mohun Bagan head coach Juan Ferrando is perturbed by the long list of injured players in the camp following the mouth-watering 2-2 draw against Hyderabad FC in their Indian Super League (ISL) 2021-22 match at the PJN Stadium in Margao, Goa on Wednesday.

2022-01-06T06:08:36.878087+00:00 IST

Players must enjoy being at top of table: Hyderabad FC's Manuel Marquez

Panaji (Goa) [India], January 6 (ANI): Hyderabad FC head coach Manuel Marquez was pleased with his team's overall performance as his side secured one point and climbed to the top of the current standings after holding ATK Mohun Bagan to a 2-2 draw in the Indian Super League (ISL) at the PJN Stadium in Goa on Wednesday.

2022-01-06T05:38:21.462164+00:00 IST

ISL: Midfielder Vinit Rai joins Mumbai City FC on loan from Odisha FC

Panaji (Goa) [India], January 6 (ANI): Odisha FC midfielder Vinit Rai has joined defending champions Mumbai City FC on loan for the rest of the Indian Super League (ISL) campaign, the Islanders announced through a statement on Wednesday.

2022-01-06T05:18:57.842592+00:00 IST

AFC Women's Asian Cup: Maharashtra govt officials, AIFF stakeholders meet to discuss safety protocols

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 6 (ANI): In view of the evolving COVID-19 situation in India, key stakeholders from the Government of Maharashtra met virtually with a delegation of the Local Organising Committee (LOC) of the AFC Women's Asian Cup India 2022 to discuss the challenges, solutions and charter guidelines for the safe and successful hosting of Asia's premier women's national team competition.

2022-01-06T02:47:42.386022+00:00 IST

ISL: Hyderabad FC leave it late in high-octane draw against Mohun Bagan

Fatorda (Goa) [India], January 5 (ANI): David Williams scored the fastest goal in the Indian Super League's (ISL) history but Javier Siverio's late strike ensured Hyderabad FC moved to the top of the table riding a 2-2 draw against ATK Mohun Bagan in a rip-roaring encounter at the PJN Stadium in Fatorda on Wednesday.

2022-01-05T17:31:10.119592+00:00 IST

EFL Cup: Liverpool's match against Arsenal postponed after COVID outbreak

London [UK], January 5 (ANI): Liverpool's EFL Cup semi-final, first-leg fixture with Arsenal on Thursday has been postponed, the Merseyside club confirmed.

2022-01-05T15:28:53.227661+00:00 IST

Premier League: Brighton rope in Polish teenager Kacper Kozlowski

London [UK], January 5 (ANI): Brighton and Hove Albion on Wednesday confirmed the signing of midfielder Kacper Kozlowski from Ekstraklasa side Pogon Szczecin, on undisclosed terms.

2022-01-05T13:25:29.381999+00:00 IST

Serbian billionaire-backed Sport Republic complete acquisition of Southampton

Southampton [UK], January 5 (ANI): Southampton FC on Tuesday confirmed that Sport Republic which is backed by Serbian billionaire Dragan Solak, has completed the acquisition of a controlling stake in the Premier League club.

2022-01-05T11:09:44.187260+00:00 IST

ISL: Jamshedpur FC aim to get back on track against unpredictable NorthEast United

Bambolim (Goa) [India], January 5 (ANI): After a few indifferent outings, Jamshedpur FC will be desperate to get back to winning ways when they take on unpredictable NorthEast United FC in the Indian Super League (ISL) at the Athletic Stadium in Bambolim on Thursday.

2022-01-05T10:43:51.696009+00:00 IST

Liverpool's Carabao Cup tie with Arsenal in doubt after Pepijn Lijnders' suspected positive COVID test result

Liverpool [UK], January 5 (ANI): Liverpool FC on Wednesday confirmed that assistant manager Pepijn Lijnders has returned a suspected positive test for COVID-19, further impacting the club's preparations for Thursday's Carabao Cup tie with Arsenal.

2022-01-05T10:04:01.437663+00:00 IST