Football

SAFF U-19 C'ship: India to face 'mature' Bangladesh side tomorrow

New Delhi [India], December 16 (ANI): The India U-19 women's team is all set for its next match in the SAFF U-19 Women's Championship, where they will be well tested against a "mature" Bangladesh side on Friday.

2021-12-16T12:54:35.931354+00:00 IST

Youngsters bring great energy into team, says Ashalata Devi

Kochi (Kerala) [India], December 16 (ANI): With just five weeks left to go for the AFC Women's Asian Cup India 2022, the Indian women's team captain Ashalata Devi feels that the youngsters bring a lot of energy into the team.

2021-12-16T11:46:21.775129+00:00 IST

ISL: NorthEast United aim to bounce back against winless SC East Bengal

Panaji (Goa) [India], December 16 (ANI): After suffering a heavy defeat at the hands of Hyderabad FC, NorthEast United FC will look to get back to winning ways against winless SC East Bengal in the 2021-22 Indian Super League (ISL) clash at the PJN Stadium in Fatorda on Thursday.

2021-12-16T11:06:40.906374+00:00 IST

Capable of winning I-League, claims Sreenidhi coach Fernando Valera

New Delhi [India], December 16 (ANI): Sreenidi Deccan coach Fernando Valera feels it will be a tough challenge for his club in their inaugural year in the I-League 2021-22 but he is hopeful that they can still clinch the title.

2021-12-16T09:43:43.423354+00:00 IST

ISL: I prefer 5-4 win over 1-0 victory, says Mumbai City FC coach

Fatorda (Goa) [India], December 16 (ANI): Mumbai City FC head coach Des Buckingham said he always prefers to play attacking football and will go for a 5-4 game rather than 1-0 in a thrilling encounter.

2021-12-16T05:21:43.487118+00:00 IST

ISL: Rahul Bheke nets winner as Mumbai City consolidate lead

Fatorda (Goa) [India], December 16 (ANI): Mumbai City FC rode on Rahul Bheke's second-half goal to consolidate their lead at the top of the table and end Chennaiyin FC's unbeaten run in an Indian Super League (ISL) game at the PJN Stadium in Fatorda on Wednesday.

2021-12-16T04:21:00.659857+00:00 IST

AFC Asian Cup India: Ranjita Tekcham, Uvena Fernandes appointed as match officials

New Delhi [India], December 15 (ANI): India's Ranjita Tekcham and Uvena Fernandes have been appointed as match officials for the upcoming AFC Women's Asian Cup India 2022.

2021-12-15T16:07:59.183656+00:00 IST

Hurts to see that you have retired from professional football: Messi to Aguero

Paris [France], December 15 (ANI): Paris Saint-Germain striker Lionel Messi on Wednesday posted an emotional message for his Argentine teammate Sergio Aguero, who announced his retirement from professional football.

2021-12-15T15:06:02.853808+00:00 IST

Real Madrid's Luka Modric, Marcelo test COVID-19 positive

Madrid [Spain], December 15 (ANI): Real Madrid CF players Luka Modric and Marcelo tested positive for COVID-19, the La Liga club announced on Wednesday.

2021-12-15T13:32:58.416248+00:00 IST

Sergio Aguero says goodbye to football due to heart condition

Barcelona [Spain], December 15 (ANI): The Argentine forward Sergio Aguero announced his retirement from football on Wednesday due to a heart condition.

2021-12-15T12:49:00.536335+00:00 IST

Premier League confirms new COVID-19 safety measures for fans

London [UK], December 15 (ANI): Following the introduction of the England government's "Autumn and Winter Plan B", the Premier League on Wednesday confirmed requirements for all fans attending Premier League matches.

2021-12-15T12:28:22.809842+00:00 IST

ISL: Bengaluru FC, ATK Mohun Bagan look to get house in order

Panaji (Goa) [India], December 15 (ANI): Bengaluru FC will be desperate to snap a three-game losing streak when they take on ATK Mohun Bagan who will themselves aim to reserve a dry run, when the two arch-rivals meet in 2021-22 Indian Super League (ISL) clash at the Athletic Stadium in Bambolim on Thursday.

2021-12-15T11:51:49.050373+00:00 IST

India set to host SAFF U-18 women's, U-19 C'ships in 2022

New Delhi [India], December 15 (ANI): After hosting the AFC Women's Asian Cup in January-February 2021, India is all set to host two more international tournaments, namely the SAFF U-18 Women's Championship 2022 in March, and the SAFF U-19 Championship 2022 in July-August.

2021-12-15T10:26:29.112751+00:00 IST

Boca defeat Barcelona in inaugural Maradona Cup

Riyadh [Saudi Arabia], December 15 (ANI): Boca Juniors were victorious in Tuesday's Maradona Cup clash in Riyadh after they defeated FC Barcelona in the penalty shootout.

2021-12-15T09:07:09.418516+00:00 IST

ISL: Kiko Ramirez apologises to Odisha FC 'fans' after crushing defeat

Panaji (Goa) [India], December 15 (ANI): Odisha FC head coach Kiko Ramirez expressed disappointment and apologised to all the fans following his team's defeat at the hands of Jamshedpur FC in Indian Super League (ISL) match.

2021-12-15T04:38:37.130663+00:00 IST

ISL: Stewart hat-trick helps Jamshedpur defeat Odisha

Panaji (Goa) [India], December 14 (ANI): Greg Stewart sharpened his pedigree as one of the best players in the league this season with a spectacular first-half hattrick as Jamshedpur FC rode his heroics to breeze past Odisha FC and climb to second in the points table, in the Indian Super League 2021-22 season at the Tilak Maidan Stadium on Tuesday.

2021-12-14T16:32:38.690023+00:00 IST

Aubameyang stripped of Arsenal captaincy following disciplinary breach

London [UK], December 14 (ANI): Premier League club Arsenal on Tuesday confirmed Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has been stripped of the club's captaincy following a disciplinary breach.

2021-12-14T12:08:08.409537+00:00 IST

ISL: Have a plan against good team Mumbai, says Chennaiyin FC coach

Fatorda (Goa) [India], December 14 (ANI): Undefeated Chennaiyin FC will look to produce a 'perfect' show against Mumbai City FC, said head coach Bozidar Bandovic as the two-time champions gear up for their fifth 2021-22 Indian Super League (ISL) match at the PJN Stadium in Fatorda, Goa on Wednesday.

2021-12-14T11:51:13.716325+00:00 IST

ISL: Litmus test for Chennaiyin FC defence against leaders Mumbai City FC

Panaji (Goa) [India], December 14 (ANI): Chennaiyin FC will have to be at their best to halt the Mumbai City FC juggernaut and remain unbeaten when the two sides meet in a marquee 2021-22 Indian Super League (ISL) clash at the PJN Stadium in Fatorda on Wednesday.

2021-12-14T10:57:53.294865+00:00 IST

India U-19 women's team looking for improvement ahead of Bhutan clash

New Delhi [India], December 14 (ANI): The India U-19 women's team has many areas that need improvement ahead of their second game in the SAFF U-19 Women's Championship against Bhutan, believes head coach Alex Ambrose.

2021-12-14T10:12:46.792745+00:00 IST

COVID-19: Man United's league game at Brentford postponed

Manchester [UK], December 14 (ANI): Manchester United has confirmed that the team's Premier League fixture at Brentford FC has been postponed and will be rescheduled in due course.

2021-12-14T02:38:59.752368+00:00 IST