Football

Mohamed Salah named Premier League's Player of the Month for October

London [UK], November 12 (ANI): Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has been named Premier League's Player of the Month for October 2021 after the team thrashed Manchester United by 5-0 in the Premier League match, last month.

2021-11-12T12:43:33.672882+00:00 IST

My award will motivate younger girls to do better and dream big, says Padma Shri Bembem Devi

Manipur [India], November 12 (ANI): Former Indian woman footballer Oinam Bembem Devi, who was recently conferred with the Padma Shri Award, said that her award will be motivating younger girls to do better and dream big.

2021-11-12T11:32:54.118647+00:00 IST

Premier League 2022/23 season dates impacted by Qatar World Cup

London [UK], November 12 (ANI): The Premier League on Thursday confirmed the 2022/23 season dates which are heavily impacted by the first-ever winter FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

2021-11-12T07:34:44.837732+00:00 IST

All 20 clubs in Premier League unanimously oppose FIFA's proposal for biennial World Cup

London [UK], November 12 (ANI): Premier League on Thursday announced that all 20 clubs discussed the post-2024 International Match Calendar reform process and unanimously opposed FIFA's proposal for biennial men's World Cups, along with any plans involving significantly extended international windows.

2021-11-12T07:22:51.186113+00:00 IST

Brazil edge Colombia to qualify for 2022 World Cup in Qatar

Sao Paulo [Brazil], November 12 (ANI): Brazil on Thursday became the first South American team to qualify for the World Cup 2022 being held in Qatar.

2021-11-12T03:26:27.063022+00:00 IST

Futsal Club C'ships: Mangala Club defeat Classic Football Academy, enter semis

New Delhi [India], November 11 (ANI): Mangala Club entered the semi-finals of the ongoing Futsal Club Championship after defeating Classic Football Academy 6-4 in the final match of the group stage on Wednesday.

2021-11-11T13:28:33.592918+00:00 IST

Special Olympics athletes join Futsal Club Championship

New Delhi [India], November 11 (ANI): 22 Special Olympics athletes and 14 Unified Partners from Delhi will participate in the Grassroots Futsal event on Thursday. The event is a part of the inaugural Futsal Club Championship 2021 taking place between November 5-13. Four Special Olympics Unified teams will play 5-a-side matches at the KD Jadhav Indoor Hall, Indira Gandhi Stadium Complex, Delhi.

2021-11-11T11:57:10.864605+00:00 IST

We respect Brazil, but we will play hard, says Indian women's team defender Sweety Devi

New Delhi [India], November 11 (ANI): Indian women's team defender Nganbam Sweety Devi said the most important thing for her side is to play together as a team, ahead of the clash against Brazil. The Indian women's football team will be facing Brazil, Chile, and Venezuela later this month.

2021-11-11T11:47:29.923982+00:00 IST

Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard named Aston Villa manager

London [UK], November 11 (ANI): Aston Villa Football Club on Thursday announced the appointment of Steven Gerrard as the new head coach.

2021-11-11T10:30:38.707926+00:00 IST

Futsal Club C'ships: Delhi FC storm into semi-finals after thumping win over 7Wasa United

New Delhi [India], November 11 (ANI): Delhi FC defeated 7Wasa United by 15-4 in the ongoing Futsal Club Championship on Wednesday and secured the semi-final spot.

2021-11-11T10:21:39.263944+00:00 IST

ISL: East Bengal part ways with head of sports science

Panaji (Goa) [India], November 11 (ANI): Indian Super League (ISL) club SC East Bengal on Thursday announced that it has decided to part ways with Joseph Ronald D'Angelus who had been appointed as the club's head of sports science.

2021-11-11T09:42:53.400221+00:00 IST

Senior Indian National Women's football team to face Brazil for first time

Jamshedpur (Jharkhand) [India], November 10 (ANI): Senior Indian National Women's football team captain Ashalata Devi expressed her excitement as her side will be going against Brazil for the first time in a tournament to be held in Manaus, Brazil later this month.

2021-11-10T11:14:02.617030+00:00 IST

AFC Club C'ship: Gokulam Kerala eye maiden win against Shahrdari Sirjan

Aqaba [Jordan], November 10 (ANI): India's Gokulam Kerala FC will be eyeing their first victory while Shahrdari Sirjan of Iran will bid to stay perfect when the two sides meet in the AFC Women's Club Championship 2021 at the Aqaba Development Corporate Stadium on Wednesday.

2021-11-10T05:47:48.594330+00:00 IST

India women football team to play Brazil, Chile, Venezuela in Manaus

New Delhi [India], November 9 (ANI): The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has arranged for the participation of the Indian Senior Women's National Team in an international tournament in Manaus, where they are going to play three matches against Brazil, Chile and Venezuela.

2021-11-09T10:33:51.226706+00:00 IST

Injured Paul Pogba ruled out of France's World Cup qualifiers

Paris [France], November 9 (ANI): Paul Pogba has been ruled out of France's World Cup qualifiers against Kazakhstan and Finland after suffering a right thigh injury, the French Football Federation (FFF) stated on Monday.

2021-11-09T06:44:47.091932+00:00 IST

Oinam Bembem Devi becomes first Indian woman footballer to receive Padma Shri Award

New Delhi [India], November 9 (ANI): The 'Durga of Indian Football' Oinam Bembem Devi became the first Indian woman footballer, and the seventh overall to receive the prestigious Padma Shri Award on Monday.

2021-11-08T18:46:39.451505+00:00 IST

Newcastle United appoint Eddie Howe as head coach

London [UK], November 8 (ANI): Premier League club Newcastle United appointed Eddie Howe as the club's new head coach on a contract until summer 2024.

2021-11-08T18:19:54.174829+00:00 IST

Futsal Club C'ships: Primrose Lamat shines as 7Wasa United SC defeat Telongjem FC

New Delhi [India], November 8 (ANI): 7Wasa United Sport and Cultural Club registered a 8-2 victory against Telongjem FC in the ongoing Futsal Club Championship on Monday.

2021-11-08T16:23:34.070660+00:00 IST

Futsal Club C'ships: Bengaluru FC seal top spot in Group B after defeating Speedforce FC

New Delhi [India], November 8 (ANI): Bengaluru FC registered their second victory after defeating Speedforce FC 9-2 in the ongoing Futsal Club Championship on Sunday.

2021-11-08T11:54:09.334918+00:00 IST

SC East Bengal announce 33-member squad for ISL 2021-22

Panaji (Goa) [India], November 8 (ANI): SC East Bengal on Monday announced a strong 33-member squad for the 2021-22 Indian Super League (ISL) season.

2021-11-08T11:11:21.565312+00:00 IST

PL: West Ham leapfrog Liverpool, Arsenal beat Watford; Spurs held by Everton

London [UK], November 8 (ANI): West Ham United end Liverpool's long unbeaten run with a 3-2 win on Sunday at the London Stadium that puts them above the Merseysiders in third place in the Premier League (PL) table.

2021-11-08T04:21:59.508822+00:00 IST