Football

Manchester United sack manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

Manchester [UK], November 21 (ANI): Manchester United on Sunday announced that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has left his role as manager.

2021-11-21T10:37:48.798146+00:00 IST

ISL: Important to win first match for gaining confidence, says SC East Bengal coach

Panaji (Goa) [India], November 21 (ANI): SC East Bengal head coach Jose Manuel Diaz has stressed the importance of winning their first game of the 2021-22 Indian Super League (ISL) season.

2021-11-21T08:32:48.231861+00:00 IST

Stadium 974 in Qatar declared 'ready' to host FIFA World Cup 2022

Doha [Qatar], November 21 (ANI): Qatar on Saturday unveiled the Stadium 974, the latest venue for the 2022 FIFA World Cup and the stadium will host its first match on November 30 when the UAE and Syria go head-to-head on the opening day of the Arab Cup.

2021-11-21T04:41:23.216543+00:00 IST

Premier League: Man Utd's woeful run continues as Red Devils lose against Watford

Watford [UK], November 20 (ANI): Manchester United's woeful run continued in the Premier League on Saturday as the Red Devils lost against Watford.

2021-11-20T17:07:10.229643+00:00 IST

ISL: Bengaluru FC dish out strong performance to defeat NorthEast United

Bambolim (Goa) [India], November 20 (ANI): In an entertaining contest that saw six different goalscorers, Bengaluru FC ran out eventual victors, defeating NorthEast United FC 4-2 in the second game of the 2021-22 Indian Super League (ISL) at the Athletic Stadium in Bambolim on Saturday.

2021-11-20T16:23:35.070645+00:00 IST

India senior women's team look forward to 'evaluate' themselves

New Delhi [India], November 20 (ANI): The Indian women's national senior team is set to play in a 4-nation International tournament in Manaus, Brazil. 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.

2021-11-20T12:03:25.882182+00:00 IST

Indian Arrows stays integral to AIFF's development roadmap, says Vineel Krishna

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], November 20 (ANI): Commissioner cum Secretary, Sports and Youth Services Department of Odisha, Vineel Krishna visited the practice session of the Indian Arrows 2021-22 batch that is currently training in Bhubaneswar for the forthcoming I-League 2021-22 and the AFC Qualifiers.

2021-11-20T10:33:24.302769+00:00 IST

ISL: Boumous brilliance helps ATK Mohun Bagan beat Kerala 4-2 in opener

Panaji (Goa) [India], November 19 (ANI): ATK Mohun Bagan defeated Kerala Blasters 4-2 in the opening game of the 2021-22 Indian Super League (ISL) at the PJN Stadium in Fatorda on Friday. The Kolkata giants wasted no time in putting up a dominating display, sounding warning bells across the league at the very outset.

2021-11-19T16:25:37.990963+00:00 IST

COVID-19: Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne tests positive

Manchester [UK], November 19 (ANI): Manchester City star midfielder Kevin De Bruyne has tested positive for COVID-19 on international duty with Belgium, City manager Pep Guardiola confirmed on Friday.

2021-11-19T14:25:20.059044+00:00 IST

Lukaku, Kovacic out of Chelsea's trip to Leicester

London [UK], November 19 (ANI): Forward Romelu Lukaku will not feature in Chelsea's Premier League trip to Leicester on Saturday, head coach Thomas Tuchel confirmed.

2021-11-19T12:33:11.106546+00:00 IST

People often told me this is a sport for boys, not girls: Footballer Indumathi

New Delhi [India], November 19 (ANI): Prior to the historic tour to Brazil, Indian women's football team players Sanju Yadav and Indumathi Kathiresan took time out for ten excited fans who were eager to speak to their idols and wish them luck for the upcoming matches.

2021-11-19T11:22:58.403551+00:00 IST

Anurag Thakur condoles demise of Novy Kapadia, says his legacy will live through his books

New Delhi [India], November 18 (ANI): Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Anurag Thakur on Thursday condoled the demise of renowned journalist and commentator Novy Kapadia.

2021-11-18T16:27:46.376004+00:00 IST

DSYS conducts tri-series friendlies to promote football

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], November 18 (ANI): Sports and Youth Services Department, Odisha in association with the Football Association of Odisha (FAO) has conducted tri-series friendlies to promote and strengthen football.

2021-11-18T15:58:02.077635+00:00 IST

Sunil Chhetri pays tributes to Novy Kapadia, says he brought football closer to people

New Delhi [India], November 18 (ANI): India football captain Sunil Chhetri condoled the demise of renowned journalist and commentator Novy Kapadia. He was suffering from motor neurone disease and passed away on Thursday.

2021-11-18T15:41:25.783152+00:00 IST

Indian football team condole demise of renowned commentator Novy Kapadia

New Delhi [India], November 18 (ANI): Indian football team on Thursday condoled the demise of renowned journalist and commentator Novy Kapadia. He passed away on Thursday after suffering from a motor neurone disease.

2021-11-18T13:40:50.642483+00:00 IST

Premier League announces new funding for EFL and National League clubs

London [UK], November 18 (ANI): The Premier League on Thursday announced additional funding for clubs in EFL Leagues One and Two, as well as the 66 clubs in the three National League divisions, to help with their continued recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

2021-11-18T12:20:22.461171+00:00 IST

Thomas Dennerby names India squad for tour of Brazil

New Delhi [India], November 18 (ANI): The India women's team head coach Thomas Dennerby on Thursday announced a squad of 23 players that will travel to Manaus, Brazil, to play in a four-nation tournament, where they will play against Brazil, Chile and Venezuela.

2021-11-18T07:28:12.652577+00:00 IST

Unfazed by bio-bubble challenges Chennaiyin FC 'ready to go' in ISL

Bambolim (Goa) [India], November 17 (ANI): Ahead of the start of Indian Super League (ISL) 2021-22, Chennaiyin FC assistant coach Sabir Pasha feels bio-bubble fatigue won't be a problem for the side having already played the showpiece event last year in a similar situation.

2021-11-17T14:26:32.928374+00:00 IST

Argentina storms into World Cup 2022 in Qatar after draw against Brazil

San Juan [Puerto Rico], November 17 (ANI): Despite a goalless game against the arch-rivals Brazil, Argentina qualified for Qatar 2022 World Cup on Tuesday.

2021-11-17T04:09:03.415752+00:00 IST

Want to build upon success Mumbai City achieved last season: Des Buckingham

Panaji (Goa) [India], November 16 (ANI): The newly appointed head coach of Indian Super League 2020/21 defending champions Mumbai City FC Des Buckingham during a pre-tournament virtual press conference expressed that he has a desire to build upon the success the Islanders' had achieved in the previous season.

2021-11-16T14:18:08.084412+00:00 IST

ISL: Marquez believes Hyderabad will have to continue work of last season to qualify for play-offs

New Delhi [India], November 16 (ANI): Taking inspiration from the exploits of last season, Hyderabad FC head coach Manolo Marquez has all the reason to believe that Nizams can qualify for the Top-4 in the 2021/2022 season of the Indian Super Lague (ISL). But the Spaniard is not over-confident as he realises that the league is returning after a long gap and the teams will take their time to test the waters.

2021-11-16T11:01:26.204232+00:00 IST