Football

AFC Women's Asian Cup 2022: India drawn in Group A with China, Chinese Taipei, Iran

New Delhi [India], October 28 (ANI): The Indian Senior Women's National Team has been drawn in Group A of the AFC Women's Asian Cup India 2022, alongside eight-time champions China PR, two-time champions Chinese Taipei, and the Islamic Republic of Iran.

2021-10-28T09:44:20.158691+00:00 IST

Was embarrased after Man Utd's drubbing against Liverpool, admits Rashford

Manchester [UK], October 28 (ANI): Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford on Wednesday admitted that he was embarrassed after his side faced a 0-5 drubbing at the hands of Liverpool in the Premier League last week.

2021-10-28T06:04:49.558778+00:00 IST

Barcelona sack Ronald Koeman as head coach

Barcelona [Spain], October 28 (ANI): FC Barcelona has relieved Ronald Koeman of his duties as first-team coach.

2021-10-28T04:04:19.636486+00:00 IST

Late penalty hands UAE win over India in AFC U-23 C'ship Qualifiers

Dubai [UAE], October 28 (ANI): India was on the receiving end of a 0-1 defeat by hosts UAE in their second match of the AFC U-23 Championship Qualifiers at the Fujairah Stadium in Dubai on Wednesday.

2021-10-28T02:16:01.901106+00:00 IST

Pogba hits back at report claiming he 'snubbed' Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

Manchester [UK], October 27 (ANI): Manchester United star Paul Pogba on Wednesday has hit back at reports of a rift between himself and manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, as well as claims that he has halted talks over a new contract at the club.

2021-10-27T12:46:55.388807+00:00 IST

ISL: Ritwik's presence will provide further depth to our squad, says Jamshedpur FC Head Coach Owen Coyle

Jamshedpur (Jharkhand) [India], October 27 (ANI): Jamshedpur FC Head Coach Owen Coyle expressed his happiness after Indian winger Ritwik Kumar Das joined his side for the upcoming Indian Super League (ISL) 2021-22 season.

2021-10-27T11:45:50.994967+00:00 IST

Nice to start U-23 Asian Cup with a win, but we shouldn't get carried away, says goalkeeper Dheeraj Singh

Fujairah [UAE], October 27 (ANI): After defeating Oman in the opening fixture of AFC U-23 Asian Cup 2022, Indian goalkeeper Dheeraj Singh has admitted that it was a 'nice feeling' to start the tournament with a win but cautioned the team to not get carried away with that.

2021-10-27T07:55:49.698319+00:00 IST

UAE technically better team than Oman, we need to be realistic: Stimac

Dubai [UAE], October 27 (ANI): As the U23 boys gear up to take on UAE in their next match in the qualifiers for the AFC U23 Asian Cup, head coach Igor Stimac has emphasised the need for the boys to stay humble.

2021-10-27T06:38:52.991559+00:00 IST

Draw ceremony for AFC Women's Asian Cup India 2022 to be held on Oct 28 in Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur [Malaysia], October 26 (ANI): The draw ceremony for Asian Football Confederation Women's Asian Cup, which is set to be hosted by India in 2022, will be held in Kuala Lumpur on Thursday.

2021-10-26T11:30:56.056319+00:00 IST

Barca's Frenkie de Jong suffers hamstring strain

Barcelona [Spain], October 25 (ANI): FC Barcelona star Frenkie de Jong has a hamstring strain in his right thigh, the club announced on Monday.

2021-10-25T18:10:35.645140+00:00 IST

Kerala Blasters FC unveil third kit for ISL 2021-22 season

Kochi (Kerala) [India], October 25 (ANI): Kerala Blasters FC have launched their third kit for the upcoming season of the Indian Super League (ISL).

2021-10-25T17:33:04.008583+00:00 IST

AFC U23 Asian Cup qualifiers: Coach Stimac lauds Indian players after victory

Dubai [UAE], October 25 (ANI):  Indian men's football team head coach, Igor Stimac lauded the players of the Indian team for their victory by 2-1 against Oman in their first match of the qualifiers for the AFC U23 Asian Cup.  

2021-10-25T10:47:36.481758+00:00 IST

Man Utd won't miss anything if Pogba doesn't play again: Scholes

Manchester [UK], October 25 (ANI): Paul Scholes has slammed the "disrespectful" Paul Pogba after his horror showing against Liverpool on Sunday and stated that Manchester United "won't miss anything" if the French midfielder doesn't play again for the club.

2021-10-25T10:10:08.919455+00:00 IST

Barcelona condemn violent attack on coach Koeman after defeat in El Clasico

Barcelona [Spain], October 25 (ANI): Spanish club Barcelona FC has condemned the attack on manager Ronald Koeman after the side were defeated by Real Madrid in La Liga on Sunday.

2021-10-25T05:32:47.013614+00:00 IST

No one else to blame, Man Utd fans deserve better than this: Ronaldo after Liverpool thrashing

Manchester [UK], October 25 (ANI): After being defeated 5-0 by Liverpool in the Premier League, Manchester United striker Cristiano Ronaldo on Monday said that the fans of the club deserve better and the onus is now on the players to deliver on the pitch.

2021-10-25T04:49:59.339783+00:00 IST

Blue Tigers victorious against Oman in AFC U-23 Asian Cup Qualifiers opener

Dubai [UAE], October 25 (ANI): India U-23 team defeated Oman 2-1 in their opening fixture of the AFC U-23 Asian Cup 2022 Qualifiers at the Fujairah Stadium in Dubai, UAE on Sunday.

2021-10-25T03:38:53.428326+00:00 IST

Premier League: Salah, Jota shine as Liverpool thrash Man Utd

Manchester [UK], October 24 (ANI): Mohamed Salah, Diogo Jota all got on the scoring charts as Liverpool thrashed Manchester United in the Premier League on Sunday here at Old Trafford.

2021-10-24T17:29:14.347341+00:00 IST

La Liga: Goals from Alba, Vazquez help Real Madrid defeat Barca in El Clasico

Barcelona [Spain], October 24 (ANI): David Alba and Lucas Vazquez goals' helped Real Madrid defeat Barcelona in the La Liga on Sunday here at the Camp Nou.

2021-10-24T16:26:10.515297+00:00 IST

ISL 2021: Strongly believe we will do something big and fight for title, says Vinit Rai

New Delhi [India], October 24 (ANI): Odisha FC Vinit Rai said that he strongly believes that his side will do something big and fight for the title in the upcoming Indian Super League season.

2021-10-24T11:04:18.976742+00:00 IST

Rashford, youngsters must strive to have career like Ronaldo, says Solskjaer

Manchester [UK], October 24 (ANI): Manchester United head coach, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer backed returning Marcus Rashford to continue learning from teammate Cristiano Ronaldo.

2021-10-24T07:47:18.424992+00:00 IST

Firmino is the best offensive defender, says Klopp ahead of United clash

Liverpool [UK], October 24 (ANI): Liverpool FC head coach Jurgen Klopp was all praise for Roberto Firmino as he explained the widespread appreciation and affection for the Brazilian in the Reds dressing room.

2021-10-24T06:51:32.292225+00:00 IST