Football

Former Chelsea goalkeeper coach Leslie Cleevely joins SC East Bengal

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], Septemebr 26 (ANI): Former Chelsea goalkeeper coach Leslie Cleevely will help SC East Bengal shot-stoppers get better under the bar this season, it was announced on Sunday.

2021-09-26T08:41:01.104819+00:00 IST

Madan Maharaj FC approaches maiden I-League Qualifiers with intent to win

New Delhi [India], September 26 (ANI): One of the most unique things about the I-League Qualifiers 2021 is the fact that as many as seven teams will get the chance to showcase their talent on the national level for the first time. Amongst them is Madan Maharaj FC, which will be looking to put the state on the Indian Football map.

2021-09-26T08:30:46.475804+00:00 IST

PL: Late Hause header propels Aston Villa against Manchester United

Manchester [UK], September 25 (ANI): Kortney Hause scored a late winner before Bruno Fernandes missed a stoppage-time penalty as Aston Villa recorded a rare Premier League (PL) victory over Manchester United, winning 1-0 at Old Trafford on Saturday.

2021-09-25T18:02:49.012170+00:00 IST

Durand Cup: Bengaluru register comeback win against Army Green, to face FC Goa in semis

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], September 25 (ANI): Bengaluru FC came from behind yet again to defeat Army Green 3-2 in their Durand Cup quarter-final at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan on Saturday.

2021-09-25T13:01:45.172650+00:00 IST

Kalina Rangers win Neymar Jr's Five 2021, to represent India at World Final in Qatar

New Delhi [India], September 25 (ANI): Red Bull Neymar Jr's Five returned for its fifth year in India with more than 2,700 teams participating in qualifiers across the country. The 2021 edition of the championship had qualifiers in 18 cities across India which took place through the months of August and September, with Kalina Rangers emerging champions of the Neymar JR's Five 2021.

2021-09-25T12:45:22.711930+00:00 IST

Won't compete with cricket in India but will learn from it: Jose Antonio Cachaza

Madrid [Spain], September 25 (ANI): The World Football Summit (WFS) held annually in Madrid is among the largest business of sports summits held in the world. Jose Antonio Cachaza, MD, LaLiga India led a panel on "Football in India today, and what lies ahead" at the international summit, with panel members Anshul Ailawadi (Business Head -- Youth & English Cluster at Viacom18), Nikhil Bardia (VP and Head of Sales, RISE Worldwide) and Vivek Sethia (Founder & CEO, India On Track).

2021-09-25T08:00:33.184602+00:00 IST

Ronaldo's Man Utd return against Newcastle records highest PL fixture rating in India in last 5 years

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 25 (ANI): It was one of the most awaited days in World football! Cristiano Ronaldo rolled back the years and enjoyed a dream return to Manchester United in the Premier League on September 11.

2021-09-25T06:10:30.843503+00:00 IST

Wouldn't be surprised if Ronaldo is still playing at 40, says Solskjaer

Manchester [UK], September 25 (ANI): Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has said that he would not be surprised if Cristiano Ronaldo is still playing at the age of 40.

2021-09-25T05:06:21.077357+00:00 IST

Premier League: Don't have weapon of powerful striker like Chelsea, United, says Guardiola

London [UK], September 25 (ANI): Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has admitted that his side does not have the weapon of a powerful striker like other teams in the Premier League.

2021-09-25T03:54:30.196669+00:00 IST

Lionel Messi ruled out of PSG's Ligue 1 game against Montpellier

Paris [France], September 24 (ANI): Lionel Messi will miss the Paris Saint-Germain clash against Montpellier in Ligue 1, the French club confirmed on Friday.

2021-09-24T15:32:56.280695+00:00 IST

Durand Cup: FC Goa thrash Delhi FC 5-1 to storm into semis

Kalyani (West Bengal) [India], September 24 (ANI): FC Goa continued their brilliant run and played a dominant brand of football throughout the 90 minutes to defeat Delhi FC 5-1 in the 130th Durand Cup quarter-finals at the Kalyani Stadium on Friday.

2021-09-24T12:14:47.010574+00:00 IST

Durand Cup: Bengaluru eye final four berth against Army Green in QF

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], September 24 (ANI): Going into the quarter-final clash against Army Green, Bengaluru FC coach Naushad Moosa has said his side is focused on tackling each game at a time. The quarter-final clash is set to take place at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on Saturday.

2021-09-24T12:01:02.241683+00:00 IST

Thiago likely to miss fixtures against Porto and City, reveals Klopp

Liverpool [UK], September 24 (ANI): Liverpool FC head coach Jurgen Klopp expects Thiago Alcantara to return to action after the forthcoming international break.

2021-09-24T11:45:42.233152+00:00 IST

ISL: Former Real Madrid coach Angel Garcia becomes East Bengal assistant coach

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], September 24 (ANI): Former Real Madrid coach Angel Puebla Garcia will be deputy to SC East Bengal head coach Manuel 'Manolo' Diaz, also fulfilling the responsibilities of a strength and fitness coach, it was announced on Friday.

2021-09-24T11:20:53.134495+00:00 IST

Sanju Pradhan gives back to society in form of relief aid in Sikkim

New Delhi [India], September 24 (ANI): Veteran midfielder Sanju Pradhan is currently busy preparing for the challenges that lie ahead in the I-League qualifiers with his new club FC Bengaluru United. However, till he had joined his teammates for their pre-season routines, the 32-year-old was busy giving back to society in form of relief aid in Sikkim.

2021-09-24T10:02:56.348202+00:00 IST

ISL: Mumbai City FC secure loan move for Brazilian forward Ygor Catatau

Mumbai [India], September 24 (ANI): Mumbai City FC has secured the signing of forward Ygor Catatau on a season-long loan from Brazilian side Madureira Esporte Clube.

2021-09-24T09:38:36.292831+00:00 IST

Indian women's football team to play international friendlies against UAE, Tunisia, Chinese Taipei and Bahrain

Jamshedpur (Jharkhand) [India], September 24 (ANI): After setting up camp in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand for around a month, the Indian women's Team will travel abroad on an exposure tour as part of their preparation for the AFC Women's Asian Cup, which is set to take place in India next year.

2021-09-24T08:06:50.549121+00:00 IST

Messi was 'tyrant' during training, says Barca coach Ronald Koeman

Barcelona [Spain], September 24 (ANI): Barca coach Ronald Koeman has said Lionel Messi was like "a tyrant" during training at Barcelona.

2021-09-24T03:27:46.559489+00:00 IST

Durand Cup: Mohammedan Sporting knock out defending champions Gokulam Kerala to reach semis

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], September 23 (ANI): Local favourites Mohammedan Sporting Club have reached the 130th Durand Cup semi-finals, winning 1-0 to knock out the defending champions Gokulam Kerala in front of a limited capacity home crowd at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (VYBK).

2021-09-23T12:19:05.234866+00:00 IST

Aiming to make Gujarat proud, ARA FC prepare for I-League Qualifiers challenge

New Delhi [India], September 23 (ANI): Founded just about five years ago in 2016, the Ahmedabad Racquets Academy FC (ARA FC) has gone on to become one of the leading clubs from Gujarat. ARA FC started as a racquet sports centre, but soon integrated all kinds of other sports, including football. In 2018, they became the first professional football team from Gujarat to feature in the Second Division League.

2021-09-23T11:46:44.286768+00:00 IST

ISL: East Bengal snap up Croatia forward Perosevic

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], September 23 (ANI): SC East Bengal on Thursday added teeth to their attack by acquiring the services of Croatia forward Antonio Perosevic on a one-year deal that will keep him at the club till the end of the Indian Super League 2021-22 season.

2021-09-23T11:08:13.101960+00:00 IST