Football

When we play well, such scorelines are possibility for us: Hyderabad FC's Manuel Marquez

Panaji (Goa) [India], December 29 (ANI): Hyderabad FC head coach Manuel Marquez was pleased with the way his team executed their game plan as they continued their unbeaten run after defeating Odisha FC 6-1 in Match 43 of the Indian Super League at the Athletic Stadium in Bambolin, Goa on Tuesday.

2021-12-29T03:44:22.843051+00:00 IST

Cristiano Ronaldo's statue installed in Calangute, Goa

Panaji (Goa) [India], December 29 (ANI): Portuguese football legend Cristiano Ronaldo's statue has been installed in Calangute, Goa to inspire the youth and take football to next level in the state and country.  

2021-12-29T02:52:11.770623+00:00 IST

ISL: Ogbeche scores brace as Hyderabad FC thrash Odisha 6-1

Bambolim (Goa) [India], December 28 (ANI): Bartholomew Ogbeche scored a crackling brace on either side of halftime as Hyderabad FC recorded an emphatic 6-1 win over Odisha FC in the Indian Super League (ISL) at the Athletic Stadium in Bambolim on Tuesday.

2021-12-28T16:52:11.282351+00:00 IST

Ferran Torres joins FC Barcelona from Manchester City

Manchester [UK], December 28 (ANI): FC Barcelona has reached an agreement with Manchester City for the transfer of Ferran Torres, the Spanish Club informed on Tuesday.

2021-12-28T14:28:05.861799+00:00 IST

We will continue to play attacking football: FC Goa Coach Derrick Pereira

Fatorda (Goa) [India], December 28 (ANI): After being held to a draw in the last two games, FC Goa will look to get back to winning ways when they take on ATK Mohun Bagan on Wednesday night at the Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Fatorda. The game though will have more incentives than just the three points on offer.

2021-12-28T14:11:45.080145+00:00 IST

ISL: East Bengal's Antonio Perosevic handed five-match ban

Panaji (Goa) [India], December 28 (ANI): SC East Bengal player Antonio Perosevic has been hit with a five-match ban by the All India Football Federation (AIFF) Disciplinary Committee.

2021-12-28T14:03:32.360607+00:00 IST

ISL: SC East Bengal part ways with Manuel Diaz; Renedy Singh to take interim charge

Panaji (Goa) [India], December 28 (ANI): Indian Super League (ISL) club SC East Bengal on Tuesday confirmed that Jose Manuel Diaz and his deputy Angel Puebla Garcia have mutually agreed to part ways due to personal reasons.

2021-12-28T12:23:36.197777+00:00 IST

ISL: Coach Ferrando in focus as ATK Mohun Bagan lock horns against FC Goa

Panaji (Goa) [India], December 28 (ANI): Juan Ferrando will find himself in familiar surroundings, albeit in different colours as he vows to put emotions aside when ATK Mohun Bagan take on FC Goa in the 2021-22 Indian Super League (ISL) at the PJN Stadium in Fatorda on Wednesday.

2021-12-28T11:21:15.733555+00:00 IST

ISL: NEUFC's first goal was at least five yards offside, says Mumbai's Des Buckingham

Panaji (Goa) [India], December 28 (ANI): Mumbai City FC head coach Des Buckingham expressed disappointment with the way their defence was breached in counter-attacking situations after the draw against NorthEast United FC in their Indian Super League (ISL) match on Monday evening.

2021-12-28T07:37:12.093613+00:00 IST

Lyon and Paris thrown out of Coupe de France over crowd trouble

Paris [France], December 28 (ANI): Olympique Lyonnais and Paris FC have been expelled from the Coupe de France after their clash was abandoned earlier this month due to altercations in the stands.

2021-12-28T06:40:52.895335+00:00 IST

Rafinha joins Real Sociedad on loan from Paris Saint-Germain

Madrid [Spain], December 28 (ANI): Rafinha has joined Spanish club Real Sociedad on loan until June 2022 from Paris Saint-Germain, the French club confirmed on Tuesday.

2021-12-28T06:33:11.210083+00:00 IST

ISL: Overall performance of team was good, says NorthEast's Khalid Jamil

Panaji (Goa) [India], December 28 (ANI): NorthEast United FC head coach Khalid Jamil was pleased with his team's overall performance against Mumbai City FC in the Indian Super League (ISL) match at the Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Goa on Monday.

2021-12-28T05:02:00.131601+00:00 IST

Premier League: Cavani earns a point for Manchester United at Newcastle

Newcastle [UK], December 28 (ANI): Edinson Cavani came off the bench to mark his first Premier League appearance since October with the equaliser as Manchester United drew 1-1 at Newcastle United on Monday.

2021-12-28T04:18:10.173871+00:00 IST

I-League: Mohammedan SC survive late scare to win 2-1 over Sudeva Delhi FC

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], December 28 (ANI): Mohammedan SC defeated Sudeva Delhi FC 2-1 in match six of the ongoing I-League 2021-22 season to register the first points on the table at the Naihati Stadium in Kolkata, West Bengal on Monday.

2021-12-27T20:01:45.330897+00:00 IST

ISL: Brown's hat-trick goes in vain as NorthEast United share spoils with Mumbai in cliffhanger

Panaji (Goa) [India], December 27 (ANI): Deshorn Brown's powerful hat-trick ensured Mumbai City FC remained winless after two matches as NorthEast United FC shared the spoils with the defending champions in a high-octane Indian Super League clash at the PJN Stadium in Fatorda on Monday which ended 3-3.

2021-12-27T18:19:33.843406+00:00 IST

Indian women football team back to business after Christmas

Kochi (Kerala) [India], December 27 (ANI): After unboxing the presents from their respective 'Secret Santas,' it's business as usual for the Blue Tigresses, who are currently camping in Kochi, Kerala as they prepare for the AFC Women's Asian Cup, which is now less than a month away.

2021-12-27T17:18:32.003921+00:00 IST

Premier League reports 103 new positive COVID-19 cases

London [UK], December 27 (ANI): Premier League on Monday confirmed that it saw 103 new COVID-19 positive cases among the players and club staff over the course of last week (December 20-26).

2021-12-27T15:44:38.625223+00:00 IST

I-League: Tiago Adan brace propels Real Kashmir to thrilling win against Aizawl

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], December 27 (ANI): Tiago Adan and Mason Robertson found themselves on target as Real Kashmir picked up a thrilling 3-2 win over Aizawl FC in their first game of the I-League 2021-22 season on Monday.

2021-12-27T14:26:10.315579+00:00 IST

ISL: If any team could have won that match, it was us, says Jamshedpur FC's Owen Coyle

Panaji (Goa) [India], December 27 (ANI): Jamshedpur FC head coach Owen Coyle felt his team had the better chances to win the match against Kerala Blasters FC that ended in a 1-1 draw but felt it was another valuable point in the race for the Indian Super League (ISL) semi-final race.

2021-12-27T12:56:20.773977+00:00 IST

ISL: Hyderabad, Odisha aim to steady ship after hiccups

Panaji (Goa) [India], December 27 (ANI): Hyderabad FC will look to get back to winning ways and maintain the pressure on the teams in the top four at the moment when they take on Odisha FC in the Indian Super League at the Athletic Stadium in Bambolim on Tuesday.

2021-12-27T12:02:22.833270+00:00 IST

I-League: Sergio Mendi treble helps Neroca edge Sreenidi Deccan 3-2

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], December 27 (ANI): A sensational treble on debut from Spanish striker Sergio Mendiguchia led Neroca FC to a 3 - 2 victory over I-League newcomers Sreenidi Deccan at the Naihati Stadium here in Kolkata on Monday.

2021-12-27T11:16:32.543575+00:00 IST