Football

WC 2022 Qualifiers: England held by Hungary, Sweden leapfrog Spain to go top of Group B

London [UK], October 13 (ANI): England dropped points for only the second time in their World Cup qualifying campaign as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Hungary at the Wembley Stadium on Tuesday.

2021-10-13T03:31:01.152279+00:00 IST

Manchester United defender Raphael Varane out for 'few weeks' with injury

Manchester [UK], October 13 (ANI): Manchester United have released an official update on Raphael Varane after the defender was injured while on international duty with France.

2021-10-13T03:01:35.972470+00:00 IST

Denmark qualify for 2022 Qatar World Cup

Copenhagen [Denmark], October 13 (ANI): Denmark booked their spot in next year's FIFA World Cup in Qatar as they maintained their perfect record in Group F on Tuesday.

2021-10-13T02:43:04.080238+00:00 IST

WC 2022 Qualifiers: Ronaldo bags hat-trick as Portugal thrash Luxembourg

Almancil [Portugal], October 13 (ANI): Cristiano Ronaldo scored a hattrick as Portugal thrashed Luxembourg by 5-0, in a Group A qualifying game for the 2022 World Cup on Tuesday.

2021-10-13T02:42:07.770940+00:00 IST

I-League Qualifiers: Delhi FC edge out Kerala United to qualify to the next round

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], October 12 (ANI): Delhi FC continued their winning form in the I-League Qualifiers 2021 with a comeback win over fellow aspirants Kerala United FC.

2021-10-12T16:31:07.720903+00:00 IST

Old problem of not converting chances is following us, says Stimac

Male [Maldives], October 12 (ANI): A day prior to India's last group league match in the ongoing SAFF Championship, 3,000 tickets have been put on sale for the public out of which 200 are for the away fans.

2021-10-12T16:02:00.352152+00:00 IST

Euro 2028 hosts to be confirmed in September 2023

Zurich [Switzerland], October 12 (ANI): European football body UEFA on Tuesday announced that its member associations interested in hosting UEFA EURO 2028 have until March 2022 to declare their interest, with the appointment of the hosts set to take place in September 2023.

2021-10-12T15:12:22.949926+00:00 IST

I-League qualifiers: AIFF brings in women referees for men's game

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], October 12 (ANI): All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Tuesday announced the entry of the women referees in the men's game of I-League Qualifiers 2021.

2021-10-12T11:46:14.863083+00:00 IST

Former Man Utd goalkeeper Sergio Romero joins Serie A club Venezia

Milan [Italy], October 12 (ANI): Serie A club Venezia FC on Tuesday announced the signing of Argentine goalkeeper Sergio Romero, 34, on a free transfer. Romero is Argentina's all-time most-capped goalkeeper and last played for Manchester United.

2021-10-12T10:36:54.928487+00:00 IST

Our Goal for All - AFC Women's Asian Cup India 2022 tagline unveiled

New Delhi [India], October 12 (ANI): With 100 days to go for the AFC Women's Asian Cup India 2022, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and the Local Organising Committee (LOC) on Tuesday unveiled 'Our Goal for All' as the official tagline of the anticipated showpiece.

2021-10-12T08:40:21.996062+00:00 IST

Game against Chinese Taipei will be our toughest test, says Thomas Dennerby

Manama [Bahrain], October 12 (ANI): After a scintillating victory in the first game in Bahrain, the Indian women's football team will be looking to build on that result when they come up against Chinese Taipei on Wednesday.

2021-10-12T07:06:56.342937+00:00 IST

Germany become first team to qualify for 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar

Skopje [North Macedonia], October 12 (ANI): Germany has become the first team to qualify for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar following the side's thumping win over North Macedonia in UEFA Group J.

2021-10-12T05:28:40.136630+00:00 IST

I-League qualifiers: Kenkre FC look for a hat-trick of wins in match against Corbett FC

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], October 11 (ANI): The I-League qualifiers 2021 is coming towards the business end, and Kenkre FC is not messing around.

2021-10-11T13:29:26.258458+00:00 IST

There has been a marked improvement in fitness level of Indian women's football team, says coach Dennerby

New Delhi [India], October 11 (ANI): As the Indian women's team put up a good performance against Bahrain in a friendly match, head coach Thomas Dennerby has said the team has made "great progress" in the last two months that they have all stayed, and trained together.

2021-10-11T12:54:51.141107+00:00 IST

SAFF C'ship: Patient Blue Tigers look to complete 'job at hand' after win against Nepal

Male [Maldives], October 11 (ANI): Indian football team central defender Rahul Bheke feels the side is "getting better" with each match in the ongoing SAFF Championship 2021.

2021-10-11T11:58:54.298452+00:00 IST

Official Mascot revealed for FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup India 2022

New Delhi [India], October 11 (ANI): Coinciding with the International Day of the Girl Child, FIFA on Monday unveiled an Asiatic lioness, known as Ibha, as the Official Mascot for the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup to mark exactly one year to go until the tournament kicks off.

2021-10-11T11:19:50.451594+00:00 IST

SAFF C'ship: Scoring is an area where we need to improve, says India coach Stimac

Male [Maldives], October 11 (ANI): Indian men's football team head coach Igor Stimac expressed relief after the Blue Tigers earned their first victory in the ongoing SAFF Championship in Male on Sunday.

2021-10-11T10:36:09.175565+00:00 IST

Wijnaldum admits to not being 'entirely happy' with PSG

Paris [France], October 11 (ANI): Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) star Georginio Wijnaldum has admitted that he is not entirely happy with the club as he has had to endure a difficult start.

2021-10-11T10:32:48.660662+00:00 IST

SAFF C'ship: Chhetri relieved after win against Nepal but has concerns over India's performance

Male [Maldives], October 11 (ANI): Indian men's football team captain Sunil Chhetri expressed his concerns over the team's performance in the match against Nepal and in the ongoing SAFF Championship 2021 at the National Football Stadium in Male on Sunday.

2021-10-11T08:55:33.244999+00:00 IST

Indian women's football team thrash Bahrain 5-0

Manama [Bahrain], October 11 (ANI): The Indian women's football team put up a dominant show against Bahrain to register a mammoth 5-0 victory at the Hamad Town Stadium in Hamad Town, on Sunday.

2021-10-11T07:24:31.004135+00:00 IST

France clinch Nations League after Benzema, Mbappe shine in comeback against Spain

Milan [Italy], October 11 (ANI): Karim Benzema and Kylian Mbappe starred for France as Les Bleus produced another stunning comeback to beat Spain 2-1 and win their first UEFA Nations League title at San Siro in Milan on Sunday.

2021-10-11T05:48:00.025182+00:00 IST