Football

Have always had emotional connection with Newcastle United, says Mourinho

Rome [Italy], October 17 (ANI): AS Roma coach Jose Mourinho has admitted to having an emotional connection to English club Newcastle United.

2021-10-17T11:14:20.534046+00:00 IST

Some winning moments best enjoyed saying nothing: Sandhu after SAFF triumph

New Delhi [India], October 17 (ANI): After winning the SAFF Championship, India men's goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu on Sunday said that some winning moments are best enjoyed saying nothing.

2021-10-17T10:31:59.801331+00:00 IST

Determination of Blue Tigers is amazing: Samad after India lift SAFF title

Male [Maldives], October 17 (ANI): Indian men's football team midfielder Sahal Abdul Samad lauded the 'determination' of the team as the Blue Tigers' won their eighth SAFF title.

2021-10-17T09:53:09.823177+00:00 IST

Stimac's job is not easy, he must be appreciated for SAFF Championship win: Shyam Thapa

Male [Maldives], October 17 (ANI): Former India striker and the All India Football Federation's technical committee chairman Shyam Thapa feels head coach Igor Stimac needs to be appreciated for Blue Tigers' win in SAFF Championship.

2021-10-17T09:24:44.069076+00:00 IST

Ben Chilwell hails Mendy for bailing Chelsea out against Brentford

London [UK], October 17 (ANI): Goalscorer Ben Chilwell added his voice to the many praising Edouard Mendy after the part the Chelsea keeper played at Brentford, maintaining the lead given to the side by the left wing-back at the end of the first half on Saturday in the Premier League match.

2021-10-17T09:23:17.673129+00:00 IST

Manchester United fans deserve much better: Matic after defeat to Leicester

Manchester [UK], October 17 (ANI): Midfielder Nemanja Matic has opened up about the huge disappointment he felt after Saturday's 4-2 defeat to Leicester, and sent his apologies to the travelling Manchester United fans present at the King Power Stadium.

2021-10-17T09:01:46.787912+00:00 IST

For me, Mohamed Salah is best: Jurgen Klopp

Liverpool [UK], October 17 (ANI): Jurgen Klopp hailed the brilliance of Mohamed Salah following his stunning goal in Liverpool's 5-0 victory away at Watford on Saturday afternoon.

2021-10-17T08:29:12.318676+00:00 IST

SAFF C'ship: Proud of the team and way we got things on track, says Sunil Chhetri

Male [Maldives], October 17 (ANI): Indian football team skipper Sunil Chhetri heaped praises on the team following the Blue Tigers' victory over Nepal to clinch the SAFF Championship trophy for a record eighth time.

2021-10-17T05:53:18.003816+00:00 IST

IOC supports calls for 'wider consultation' on FIFA's biennial World Cup plan

Lausanne [Switzerland], October 17 (ANI): The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Saturday said it supports the calls made by stakeholders of football, International Sports Federations for a "wider consultation" over FIFA's plans to stage World Cup every two years.

2021-10-17T04:21:43.003494+00:00 IST

Skipper Sunil Chhetri shines as India outclass Nepal 3-0 to win record 8th SAFF Championship title

Male [Maldives], October 17 (ANI): India convincingly defeated Nepal 3-0 at the National Football Stadium in Male, Maldives, on Saturday to clinch the SAFF Championship trophy for a record eighth time.

2021-10-17T02:51:50.124030+00:00 IST

SAFF C'ship: Anurag Thakur congratulates Indian team on title win, Chhetri equals Messi

Male [Maldives], October 16 (ANI): The Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Anurag Thakur on Saturday congratulated the men's Indian football team for winning SAFF Championship for record-extending 8th time.

2021-10-16T17:46:35.115964+00:00 IST

PL: Wolves script stunning late comeback against Villa

Birmingham [UK], October 16 (ANI): Ruben Neves' deflected free-kick deep into second-half stoppage time gave Wolverhampton Wanderers a remarkable turnaround win against Aston Villa in the Premier League game on Saturday at the Villa Park.

2021-10-16T17:14:56.382008+00:00 IST

Silva, De Bruyne secure hard-earned win for Manchester City over Burnley

Manchester [UK], October 16 (ANI): Goals in either half from Bernardo Silva and Kevin De Bruyne earned Manchester City a 2-0 win against Burnley on Saturday at the Etihad Stadium.

2021-10-16T16:57:54.540656+00:00 IST

Vardy and Daka seal thrilling win for Leicester against Manchester United

Leicester [UK], October 16 (ANI): Late goals by Jamie Vardy and Patson Daka earned Leicester City a thrilling 4-2 victory that ended Manchester United's 30-match unbeaten away run on Saturday at the King Power Stadium.

2021-10-16T16:53:28.959705+00:00 IST

Firmino, Mane and Salah shine as Liverpool thrash Watford 5-0

Hertfordshire [UK], October 16 (ANI): Roberto Firmino claimed a hat-trick, Sadio Mane scored his 100th Premier League goal and Mohamed Salah struck another superb solo effort as Liverpool eased past Watford 5-0 at Vicarage Road to go top of the table on Saturday.

2021-10-16T13:59:12.106475+00:00 IST

I-League: Indian Arrows to begin training in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], October 16 (ANI): With the I-League 2021-22 season fast approaching, the Indian Arrows are all set to begin their pre-season training in Bhubaneswar on Sunday.

2021-10-16T06:44:27.861614+00:00 IST

It was a mistake to let Messi go, says Bartomeu

Barcelona [Spain], October 15 (ANI): Former Blaugrana president Josep Maria Bartomeu has claimed that it was a 'mistake' for Barcelona to let Lionel Messi leave Camp Nou in 2020.

2021-10-15T13:21:54.743238+00:00 IST

100 members of football family from Afghanistan, including female players evacuated: FIFA

Zurich [Switzerland], October 15 (ANI): FIFA on Friday confirmed that following complex negotiations, it has, with the support of Qatar, evacuated almost 100 members of the football family from Afghanistan, including female players.

2021-10-15T13:00:26.107437+00:00 IST

Not allowing complacency to step in, we know what we need to do: Stimac

Male [Maldives], October 15 (ANI): The Blue Tigers are just one win away from winning the SAFF Championship but they understand that the job is not yet done as there's still a match left to be conquered - the summit clash against Nepal.

2021-10-15T12:56:23.393242+00:00 IST

Messi, Neymar along key South American players missing from PSG's clash with Anger

Paris [France], October 15 (ANI): Lionel Messi, Neymar, and several other key South American players are missing for the clash between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Angers on Friday.

2021-10-15T12:53:08.735014+00:00 IST

Premier League: Alisson, Fabinho to miss Liverpool's clash against Watford

Liverpool [UK], October 15 (ANI): Goalkeeper Alisson Becker and midfielder Fabinho will miss Liverpool's Premier League clash against Watford, coach Jurgen Klopp has confirmed.

2021-10-15T11:00:28.360237+00:00 IST