Football

ISL: Will fight for every ball and give it our all against ATKMB, says East Bengal's Prce

Panaji (Goa) [India], November 25 (ANI): The Kolkata Derby is the most important match in any tournament for players of both SC East Bengal and Atk Mohun Bagan. SC East Bengal centre-back Franjo Prce, though a newcomer to the side, has already imbibed the spirit of this crucial match-up.

2021-11-25T08:05:30.423250+00:00 IST

Champions League: Gabriel Jesus' late strike helps Man City beat PSG 2-1

Manchester [UK], November 25 (ANI): Goals in the second half from Raheem Sterling and Gabriel Jesus helped Manchester City beat Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) 2-1 in the Champions League.

2021-11-25T04:40:15.973877+00:00 IST

FC Bengaluru United's Shelton Paul, Srijith R look to make an impact in Santosh Trophy

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], November 25 (ANI): FC Bengaluru United youngsters Shelton Paul and Srijith R have been selected to represent Karnataka in the 75th edition of the Santosh Trophy which began earlier this month.

2021-11-25T01:46:18.281642+00:00 IST

ISL: Odisha defeat Bengaluru to get among winning ways

Vasco (Goa) [India], November 24 (ANI): Two early goals in either half and a clean late strike ensured Odisha FC register a comfortable 3-1 win over Bengaluru FC, here in a 2021-22 Indian Super League (ISL) match at the Tilak Maidan Stadium in Vasco on Wednesday. Interestingly, this is the first time Odisha FC has beaten the Blues in the ISL.

2021-11-24T16:33:21.220133+00:00 IST

Playing against Brazil big motivation for Indian women's football team, says coach Dennerby

New Delhi [India], November 24 (ANI): One day is left for the women's football team match against Brazil, and the Indian side is hard at work, as they prepare for the big game.

2021-11-24T14:31:25.211191+00:00 IST

We are proud of Indian women football team, echo Chhetri and Gurpreet

New Delhi [India], November 24 (ANI): Wishes poured in for the Indian women's football team on the eve of their match against Brazil, which is set to kick off on November 26.

2021-11-24T10:42:22.451647+00:00 IST

Benzema handed suspended prison sentence in sex-tape trial

Paris [France], November 24 (ANI): France striker Karim Benzema on Wednesday was given a one-year suspended prison sentence after he was found guilty of blackmailing his former France international teammate Mathieu Valbuena.

2021-11-24T09:48:18.362377+00:00 IST

Champions League: Ronaldo, Sancho shine as Man United beat Villarreal

Villarreal [Spain], November 24 (ANI): Cristiano Ronaldo and Jadon Sancho's efforts ended Manchester United's woeful recent run as the Red Devils defeated Villarreal in the Champions League group stage game.

2021-11-24T04:01:49.633028+00:00 IST

ISL: Chennaiyin stand tall to register win over Hyderabad

Panaji (Goa) [India], November 23 (ANI): In a game of determination to last the longest, Chennaiyin FC pulled off a hard-fought 1-0 win over Hyderabad FC, here in a 2021-22 Indian Super League (ISL) match at the Athletic Stadium in Bambolim on Tuesday.

2021-11-23T16:23:09.784425+00:00 IST

Arrows look to make the most of playing in the IFA Shield

New Delhi [India], November 23 (ANI): As Indian Arrows begin their campaign in the IFA Shield in Kolkata against Real Kashmir FC, head coach Venkatesh Shanmugam intends to make the most of the opportunity of the football tournament as part of their preparatory build-up for the I-League 2021-22.

2021-11-23T16:05:23.021541+00:00 IST

Brazil in sight, but Asian Cup preparation remains primary focus for Indian women's team

New Delhi [India], November 23 (ANI): Indian women's football team is settling into the rhythm of being halfway across the world, to play against some of the best on the planet.

2021-11-23T12:38:23.072891+00:00 IST

ISL: We shouldn't compare ourselves to last season, says Hyderabad coach Marquez

Panaji (Goa) [India], November 23 (ANI): Hyderabad FC head coach Manolo Marquez wants his squad to not compare their last year's performance in the Indian Super League (ISL) with the ongoing season.

2021-11-23T06:05:49.226047+00:00 IST

Ronaldo, Messi headline nominees for FIFA Best Men's Player award

Zurich [Switzerland], November 23 (ANI): Argentina striker Lionel Messi and Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo headlined the nominations for The Best FIFA Football Awards 2021 revealed the governing body.

2021-11-23T05:00:37.220255+00:00 IST

Jharkhand barred from participating in Santosh Trophy, National Women's championship

New Delhi [India], November 23 (ANI): No team from Jharkhand will be able to compete in the Santosh Trophy and Women's championship due to "internal conflict" within the management of the Jharkhand Football Association (JFA), the All India Football Federation (AIFF) said.

2021-11-23T02:36:51.032011+00:00 IST

ISL: Mumbai City FC begin title defence with win over FC Goa

Panaji (Goa) [India], November 22 (ANI): Igor Angulo continued from where he left last season, a dominating outing though against his former side as defending champions Mumbai City FC beat FC Goa 3-0 here in a 2021-22 Indian Super League (ISL) match at the Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Fatorda on Monday.

2021-11-22T16:39:16.738759+00:00 IST

ISL: Chennaiyin FC head coach confident heading into contest against Hyderabad

Bambolim (Goa) [India], November 22 (ANI): Aiming to clinch the coveted trophy for the third time, revamped Chennaiyin FC will kickstart their 2021-22 Indian Super League (ISL) campaign against Hyderabad FC at the Athletic Stadium in Bambolim on Tuesday.

2021-11-22T13:21:43.529316+00:00 IST

Gareth Southgate and Steve Holland to coach England in 2022 World Cup

London [UK], November 22 (ANI): England manager Gareth Southgate and assistant coach Steve Holland have been renewed for their respective duties and will lead the Three Lions to the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Both have signed new contracts that have extended their roles in the team till December 2024.

2021-11-22T13:09:45.757881+00:00 IST

India women's football team lands in Brazil for 4-nation International tournament

Manaus [Brazil], November 22 (ANI): The Indian women's national team on Monday landed in Brazil to play in a 4-nation International tournament. India will lock horns with Brazil, Chile, and Venezuela in their three matches, all of which are part of their preparation for the forthcoming AFC Women's Asian Cup India 2022.

2021-11-22T11:52:46.022043+00:00 IST

Good luck, my friend! You deserve it: Ronaldo to Solskjaer

Manchester [UK], November 22 (ANI): Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo shared his emotions after Ole Gunnar Solskjaer left his role as the manager of the Red Devils on Sunday. This decision came after Manchester United suffered a 1-4 defeat at the hands of Watford in the Premier League on Saturday.

2021-11-22T10:42:04.563363+00:00 IST

ISL: East Bengal, Jamshedpur FC play out 1-1 draw

Vasco (Goa) [India], November 21 (ANI): Both sides cancelled each other out tactically in an intense affair as SC East Bengal was held to a 1-1 draw by Jamshedpur FC in a 2021-22 Indian Super League (ISL) game at the Tilak Maidan Stadium in Vasco on Sunday.

2021-11-21T16:17:37.596663+00:00 IST

Don't have any information about Sergio Aguero's retirement: Barca coach Xavi

Barcelona [Spain], November 21 (ANI): Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez has denied the rumours of striker Sergio Aguero calling time on his career as he continues his recovery from a heart scare.

2021-11-21T10:47:23.451850+00:00 IST