Football

SAFF Championship: Chhetri's late strike inspires India to bag three points against Nepal

Male [Maldives], October 11 (ANI): A late strike by Sunil Chhetri handed India the 1-0 win over Nepal in the SAFF Championship 2021 Group Stage, at the National Football Stadium in Male on Sunday.

2021-10-11T03:48:05.807375+00:00 IST

I-League qualifiers: Ryntih SC keen to get on board in match-up against Madan Maharaj FC

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], October 10 (ANI): Ryntih SC will take on Madan Maharaj FC in Group A of the I-League qualifiers 2021 as teams move towards the business end of the group stage matches.

2021-10-10T14:49:00.039741+00:00 IST

Neymar believes 2022 World Cup in Qatar will be his last for Brazil

Paris [France], October 10 (ANI): Neymar has admitted that in all likelihood next year's FIFA World Cup in Qatar will be his last, as the strain of the game has taken its toll on the Brazilian's body and mind.

2021-10-10T13:38:29.561377+00:00 IST

SAFF Championship: India gears up for do-or-die clash against Nepal

Male [Maldives], October 10 (ANI): The 2021 South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Championship has not gone according to plan for India so far. Two disappointing draws against Bangladesh and Sri Lanka have placed the Blue Tigers fourth on the table and in a precarious position to qualify for the SAFF Championship final.

2021-10-10T07:20:48.392893+00:00 IST

Real Madrid should be punished for continued pursuit of Mbappe: PSG sporting director

Paris [France], October 10 (ANI): Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) sporting director Leonardo has said that he is still furious at Real Madrid because of their continued pursuit of French striker Kylian Mbappe.

2021-10-10T02:34:45.187529+00:00 IST

Lukaku, Hazard sent home from Belgium camp due to fitness concerns

Brussels [Belgium], October 10 (ANI): Romelu Lukaku and Eden Hazard will not take part in the remaining international matches for Belgium due to fitness concerns, Belgium coach Roberto Martinez confirmed.

2021-10-10T02:21:03.016356+00:00 IST

Looking for constant improvement, Indian women's football team prepares for Bahrain encounter

Manama [Bahrain], October 9 (ANI): Having moved to Bahrain for their next two friendlies, the Indian women's football team is looking to better their understanding of each other's roles.

2021-10-09T17:54:48.872468+00:00 IST

I-League qualifiers: Kenkre FC end ARA FC's hopes with a 2-1 win

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], October 9 (ANI): Kenkre FC on Saturday put an end to ARA FC's hopes of making it to the I-League as they handed a 2-1 defeat to the team from Gujarat in the Pool B encounter here at the ongoing I-League qualifiers.

2021-10-09T17:36:24.300841+00:00 IST

India is still alive in the SAFF Championship, says coach Igor Stimac

Male [Maldives], October 9 (ANI): Ahead of the match against Nepal, Indian football team head coach Igor Stimac has said the Blue Tigers are "still alive" in the ongoing SAFF Championship.

2021-10-09T15:37:12.809942+00:00 IST

I-League Qualifiers 2021: Delhi FC thrash Corbett FC 5-1

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], October 9 (ANI): Delhi FC produced a late surge of goals to oust Corbett FC 5-1 in a Group B encounter in the I-League Qualifiers 2021.

2021-10-09T10:40:50.748675+00:00 IST

I-League Qualifiers 2021: Footballers find their own ways to tackle bio-bubble life

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], October 9 (ANI): Last season, the I-League Qualifiers paved the way for sporting events to be held in India during a pandemic by introducing an entirely new concept -- the bio-bubble. While the COVID-19 pandemic persists in India and around the world, the HILQ 2021 edition is back with a bigger bio bubble.

2021-10-09T10:27:49.609461+00:00 IST

Match ball for ISL 2021-22 unveiled

New Delhi [India], October 9 (ANI): The NIVIA has launched the official match ball for the Indian Super League 2021-22 season named 'Astra' on Saturday.

2021-10-09T09:30:37.834904+00:00 IST

Grateful to PSG because they have treated me very well: Messi

Paris [France], October 9 (ANI): Argentine striker Lionel Messi has said that he has no regrets about joining Paris Saint-Germain (PSG).

2021-10-09T04:48:53.979926+00:00 IST

I-League qualifiers: FC Bengaluru United and Madan Maharaj FC share spoils in six-goal thriller

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], October 8 (ANI): The seventh match of the I-League qualifiers 2021 was the setting of a pulsating encounter between FC Bengaluru United and debutants Madan Maharaj FC which finished 3-3 at the Bangalore Football Stadium on Friday.

2021-10-08T14:45:38.006311+00:00 IST

Want to put a Meghalaya club back in I-League, says Chesterpoul Lyngdoh

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], October 8 (ANI): With nine teams fighting it out for glory in the I-League Qualifiers 2021, the race to the ultimate prize -- promotion to the I-League is set to be all the more difficult.

2021-10-08T10:41:04.988409+00:00 IST

ISL: Des Buckingham replaces Sergio Lobera as Mumbai City head coach

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 8 (ANI): Indian Super League (ISL) champions Mumbai City have announced that Sergio Lobera will be stepping down as head coach to continue his coaching journey with City Football Group (CFG).

2021-10-08T10:38:28.718569+00:00 IST

Cristiano Ronaldo named Premier League's player of the month for September 2021

London [UK], October 8 (ANI): Cristiano Ronaldo has been named Premier League's Player of the Month for September 2021 after making an instant impact on his return to Manchester United.

2021-10-08T10:36:39.532289+00:00 IST

UEFA Nations League: France script stunning second-half comeback against Belgium to win semis 3-2

Turin [Italy], October 8 (ANI): France scripted a sensational second-half comeback against Belgium by outlasting them 3-2 in the semi-final of the UEFA Nations League on Thursday here at the Juventus Stadium.

2021-10-08T06:29:00.030916+00:00 IST

Saudi-led consortium completes takeover of Newcastle United

Newcastle [UK], October 8 (ANI): The Premier League, Newcastle United Football Club and St James Holdings Limited on Thursday settled the dispute over the takeover of the club by the consortium of PIF, PCP Capital Partners and RB Sports & Media.

2021-10-08T05:11:23.639338+00:00 IST

SAFF Championship: India held to 0-0 draw by Sri Lanka

Male [Maldives], October 7 (ANI): India played out a stalemate against Sri Lanka at the National Football Stadium in Male, Maldives on Thursday in their second game of the SAFF Championship 2021.

2021-10-07T14:16:31.610096+00:00 IST

I-League Qualifiers: FC Bengaluru United to take on debutants Madan Maharaj FC

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], October 7 (ANI): Hometown club FC Bengaluru United will face off against I-League qualifiers debutants Madan Maharaj FC on Friday here at the Bangalore Football Stadium.

2021-10-07T13:28:23.748481+00:00 IST