Football

Man Utd's criticism is always there, it does not bother me: Ronaldo

London [UK], October 31 (ANI): Manchester United striker Cristiano Ronaldo has said that the criticism of the club does not bother him as he has been playing for more than 18 years.

2021-10-31T08:48:25.286335+00:00 IST

'This is Man Utd': Ronaldo in awe of Red Devils after victory over Spurs

Manchester [UK], October 31 (ANI): Manchester United striker Cristiano Ronaldo praised his team as they defeated Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League on Saturday.

2021-10-31T06:37:41.233955+00:00 IST

Dheeraj's shootout heroics secure 2nd Group E spot for India in AFC U-23 Asian Cup Qualifiers

Dubai [UAE], October 31 (ANI): Goalkeeper Dheeraj Singh's heroics under the woodwork did wonders for India as India had their best-ever finish in the AFC U-23 Asian Cup Qualifiers to date.

2021-10-31T05:37:30.704347+00:00 IST

Sergio Aguero taken to hospital after complaining of chest discomfort

Barcelona [Spain], October 31 (ANI): Barcelona striker Sergio Aguero was taken to the hospital after he complained of chest discomfort and dizziness during the La Liga game against Alaves on Saturday.

2021-10-31T02:59:56.767873+00:00 IST

PL: Palace shock 10-man City, Brighton force Liverpool to share point; Chelsea firm at top

London [UK], October 30 (ANI): Goals in either half from Wilfried Zaha and Conor Gallagher earned Crystal Palace an impressive 2-0 win over 10-man Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium in the Premier League (PL) on Saturday.

2021-10-30T17:30:56.837029+00:00 IST

PL: Ramsdale excels as Arsenal beat Leicester 2-0

Leicester [UK], October 30 (ANI): Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale produced a sensational performance to protect Arsenal's lead as they won 2-0 at Leicester City and climbed to fifth in the Premier League (PL) table on Saturday.

2021-10-30T14:45:31.741888+00:00 IST

India is treating clash against Kyrgyz Republic as any other game, says Stimac

Dubai [UAE], October 30 (ANI): Head Coach Igor Stimac stated that the Indian team is treating the crucial match against the Kyrgyz Republic in the qualifiers for the AFC U23 Asian Cup as any other game.

2021-10-30T12:34:00.397595+00:00 IST

Tournament will pave way for grassroots project in Futsal, says Chanmari Zothan coach Sailo

New Delhi [India], October 30 (ANI): The Chanmari Zothan Futsal team coach Samuel Sailo said that the inaugural edition of the Futsal Club Championship will 'pave way' for the grassroots project in Futsal all over India.

2021-10-30T12:33:30.138881+00:00 IST

Senior women's National Football Championship to be held in Kerala

New Delhi [India], October 30 (ANI): The Senior women's National Football Championship (NFC) will be held in Kerala, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) said on Saturday.

2021-10-30T11:55:44.524787+00:00 IST

AFC to extend support to AIFF for Grassroots and Futsal Development

New Delhi [India], October 30 (ANI): All India Football Federation (AIFF) organised a webinar session with the grassroots managers ahead of the inaugural edition of the Futsal Club Championship 2021-22.

2021-10-30T05:34:31.900086+00:00 IST

Pressure is double at Manchester United, says Guardiola

Manchester [UK], October 30 (ANI): Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has sympathised with Manchester United coach Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, saying he understands the challenges of managing Red Devils and how much pressure is attached to the job.

2021-10-30T02:55:13.679877+00:00 IST

AFC women's Asian Cup: Indian team banking on 'collective dream to do well'

Jamshedpur (Jharkhand) [India], October 29 (ANI): A day after the AFC women's Asian Cup India 2022 draw was held, the atmosphere in the Indian women's football team in Jamshedpur remains one of utter focus.

2021-10-29T13:06:19.197407+00:00 IST

Sony extends broadcasting partnership with UEFA in Indian subcontinent for three years

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 29 (ANI): Sony Pictures Networks India has extended its partnership with the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) for the next three years until the season end of 2023-2024, the SPN announced on Friday.

2021-10-29T10:24:21.372440+00:00 IST

Mumbai City FC announce EA SPORTS as Official Partner

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 29 (ANI): Indian Super League (ISL) Champions Mumbai City FC have announced an association with global gaming giant and creator of the world-renowned FIFA video game series, EA SPORTS as the Club's Official Partner, running through the end of the 2023-24 season.

2021-10-29T09:31:01.909835+00:00 IST

Mbappe feels 'destined' to participate in Paris 2024 Olympics

Paris [France], October 29 (ANI): Paris Saint-Germain star forward Kylian Mbappe has announced his desire to represent France on home soil at the Paris Olympics in 2024.

2021-10-29T08:35:25.755896+00:00 IST

Draw for Futsal Club Championship 2021-22 announced

New Delhi [India], October 29 (ANI): The draw for the inaugural edition of the Futsal Club Championship 2021-22 was conducted over video conferencing on Thursday.

2021-10-29T07:39:12.466825+00:00 IST

Euro 2022: Hosts England to kick off campaign against Austria

Manchester [UK], October 29 (ANI): UEFA Women's Euro 2022 hosts England will open the tournament against Austria at Old Trafford and also meet Norway and Northern Ireland in Group A after the draw was made at Victoria Warehouse in Greater Manchester on Thursday.

2021-10-29T02:55:04.851297+00:00 IST

AFC Women's Asian Cup India 2022 set for thrilling opening matches

Kuala Lumpur [Malaysia], October 28 (ANI): AFC Women's Asian Cup India 2022 will kick off on January 20, with a match between eight-time champions China PR and Chinese Taipei. The match will set the tone for an entertaining campaign next year.

2021-10-28T14:06:08.967923+00:00 IST

FC Barcelona appoints Sergi Barjuan as interim coach

Barcelona [Spain], October 28 (ANI): FC Barcelona on Thursday announced that Sergi Barjuan, the current coach of Barca B, shall be taking provisional charge of the technical management of the senior squad.

2021-10-28T12:46:34.782820+00:00 IST

AFC U-23 Asian Cup qualifiers: One mistake cost India a point against UAE, says coach Stimac

Dubai [UAE], October 28 (ANI): Indian football team head coach Igor Stimac said one single mistake cost the team a point against UAE in the qualifiers for the AFC U23 Asian Cup in Dubai.

2021-10-28T10:54:14.627132+00:00 IST

Odisha Chief Minister launches India's first FIFA Football for School Programme

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], October 28 (ANI): Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday launched India's first-ever FIFA Football for School Programme at Kalinga Institute of Social Science (KISS).

2021-10-28T09:44:40.349478+00:00 IST