Football

PSG's Lionel Messi doubtful for Nice clash with stomach flu symptoms

Paris [France], November 30 (ANI): Fresh from winning his seventh Ballon d'Or, Lionel Messi missed PSG training on Tuesday morning as he is struggling with symptoms of gastroenteritis.

2021-11-30T16:07:06.278686+00:00 IST

Injured Neymar to miss up to eight weeks at PSG

Paris [France], November 30 (ANI): Neymar will not play again for Paris Saint-Germain in 2021 as he has been sidelined for up to eight weeks with an ankle injury.

2021-11-30T13:32:18.200938+00:00 IST

Need to be more confident as a unit, says Indian women's football team head coach

Manaus [Brazil], November 30 (ANI): Indian women's football team head coach Thomas Dennerby said the side needs to be more confident with the ball while building their attacks in their next match against Venezuela here in Manaus.

2021-11-30T09:58:25.940898+00:00 IST

Cannot hide my joy at winning another Ballon d'Or: Messi

Paris [France], November 30 (ANI): Argentine striker Lionel Messi on Tuesday said that he is not able to hide his joy after winning the Ballon d'Or for the seventh time in his career.

2021-11-30T04:35:26.148727+00:00 IST

Ronaldo slams Ballon d'Or chief over Messi 'lie'

New Delhi [India], November 30 (ANI): Portuguese striker Cristiano Ronaldo has hit out at Ballon d'Or chief Pascal Ferre for claiming that the Manchester United star told him that he wished to retire with more Ballon d'Or than the Argentine superstar Lionel Messi.

2021-11-30T04:07:08.677906+00:00 IST

Lewandowski deserves Ballon d'Or, real honour to compete with him: Messi

Paris [France], November 30 (ANI): After winning the Ballon d'Or for the seventh time, Argentine and Paris Saint-Germain striker Lionel Messi said that Bayern Munich forward Robert Lewandowski really deserved the accolade.

2021-11-30T01:44:24.722277+00:00 IST

Lionel Messi takes home his seventh Ballon d'Or

Paris [France], November 30: Popular Argentine striker Lionel Messi on Monday (local time) won the 2021 Ballon d'Or, adding the seventh golden ball to his account.

2021-11-29T22:23:55.108363+00:00 IST

BDFA Super Division: Bengaluru United defeat Kodagu FC 4-0

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], November 29 (ANI): FC Bengaluru United beat Kodagu FC 4-0 in their fifth game of the ongoing BDFA Super Division Championship 2021-22 at the Bangalore Football stadium.

2021-11-29T18:05:36.095837+00:00 IST

ISL: Chhangte, Thapa propel Chennaiyin to victory against NorthEast

Fatorda (Goa) [India], November 29 (ANI): Young Indian talent took center-stage as Chennaiyin FC rallied to beat NorthEast United FC 2-1 in a 2021-22 Indian Super League (ISL) at the Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Fatorda on Sunday.

2021-11-29T16:42:00.607788+00:00 IST

Puskas Award: Mahrez, Lamela among FIFA best goal nominees

Zurich [Switzerland], November 29 (ANI): FIFA on Monday announced the Puskas Award 2021 nominees which include Riyad Mahrez and Erik Lamela.

2021-11-29T16:36:35.920196+00:00 IST

ISL: Raynier urges Mumbai City teammates to 'forget the past' after loss to Hyderabad

Panaji (Goa) [India], November 29 (ANI): After defeating FC Goa 3-0 in their first game of Indian Super League 2021/22, the defending champions Mumbai City FC stumbled in their second game of the campaign.

2021-11-29T16:07:47.239529+00:00 IST

Ralf Rangnick appointed as interim manager of Manchester United

Manchester [UK], November 29 (ANI): Premier League club Manchester United on Monday announced the appointment of Ralf Rangnick as interim manager until the end of the season.

2021-11-29T12:27:24.375431+00:00 IST

Result is hard to digest: Bengaluru FC's Suresh Wangjam

Panaji (Goa) [India], November 29 (ANI): Bengaluru FC midfielder Suresh Wangjam expressed disappointment after the 1-1 draw against Kerala Blasters FC in their Indian Super League (ISL) match at the GMC Athletic Stadium, in Bambolim, on Sunday.

2021-11-29T09:24:20.729426+00:00 IST

They always work towards helping their players grow: Asrar Rehbar on FC Bengaluru United's talent development efforts

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], November 29 (ANI): FC Bengaluru United right winger Asrar Rehbar, who was selected to represent his state Jammu and Kashmir in the ongoing Santosh Trophy, believes the talent development model followed by his club has helped him realize his full potential as a player.

2021-11-29T08:33:43.881006+00:00 IST

India women's football team's fighting show in vain as side loses to Chile

New Delhi [India], November 29 (ANI): India displayed good fighting spirit as they went down 0-3 to Chile in their second game of the Women's International Football Tournament at the Amazon Arena in Manaus, Brazil on Monday.

2021-11-29T08:33:32.684163+00:00 IST

Man Utd will keep chasing its goals until the end, says Ronaldo

London [UK], November 29 (ANI): Portuguese striker Cristiano Ronaldo has said that his club Manchester United will keep chasing its dreams until the very end.

2021-11-29T04:35:45.114386+00:00 IST

ISL: Bengaluru and Blasters end equals in thrilling contest

Panaji (Goa) [India], November 28 (ANI): In a matter of four minutes, Ashique Kuruniyan turned hero to villain as his goals at either end cancelled out for Bengaluru FC and Kerala Blasters FC to share the spoils in a 1-1 draw in an Indian Super League (ISL), 2021-22 third-round game at the Athletic Stadium in Bambolim on Sunday.

2021-11-28T16:41:16.944563+00:00 IST

Premier League match between Spurs and Burnley postponed after heavy snowfall

Lancashire [UK], November 28 (ANI): Sunday's Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur FC and Burnley FC has been postponed after adverse weather conditions.

2021-11-28T14:02:41.512647+00:00 IST

Confident Chennaiyin FC to take on NorthEast United FC in their second ISL match

Fatorda (Goa) [India], November 28 (ANI): Having kickstarted their campaign with a win, Chennaiyin FC will look to carry forward the momentum when they take on NorthEast United FC in their second Indian Super League, 2021-22, match at PJN Stadium in Fatorda, Goa on Monday.

2021-11-28T11:29:26.564879+00:00 IST

If we can improve on defence, I think we will stand better chance in future, says Thomas Dennerby

Manaus [Brazil], November 28 (ANI): Indian women's team head coach Thomas Dennerby feels that his side should improve on their defensive skills in order to stand a better chance in the future.

2021-11-28T10:49:55.313037+00:00 IST

Special to score at Anfield but more pleased with Liverpool's win, says Thiago

Liverpool [UK], November 28 (ANI): Liverpool FC midfielder, Thiago Alcantara was pleased to score for the second game running but left more delighted at Liverpool's 4-0 win over Southampton.

2021-11-28T10:40:20.620481+00:00 IST