Football

Durand Cup: Defending champions Gokulam Kerala, Army Red enter quarters

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], September 19 (ANI): One did it in style, while the other upset incredible odds but both got the job done, as defending champions Gokulam Kerala FC and the Army Red football team made it out of Group D, reaching the quarter-finals of the 130th Durand Cup.

2021-09-19T14:14:14.891064+00:00 IST

England, Tottenham Hotspur legend Jimmy Greaves dies aged 81

London [UK], September 19 (ANI): Tottenham Hotspur and England's legendary footballer Jimmy Greaves passed away at home in the early hours of Sunday morning, aged 81.

2021-09-19T11:15:41.961156+00:00 IST

Have potential to win AFC Cup, ISL: says ATK Mohun Bagan goalkeeper Amrinder

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], September 19 (ANI): ATK Mohun Bagan goalkeeper Amrinder Singh feels his team is eyeing strong show in the tournament and has potential to win 2021 AFC Cup and 2021-22 Indian Super League (ISL).

2021-09-19T08:47:23.394530+00:00 IST

Sancho learning all the time, he'll improve, says Solskjaer

Manchester [UK], September 19 (ANI): Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has said that winger Jadon Sancho is learning all the time and he will keep on improving as the 2021-22 season goes on.

2021-09-19T07:25:11.246581+00:00 IST

PL: Southampton frustrates Manchester City in goalless draw

Manchester [UK], September 18 (ANI): Defending champion Manchester City were unable to convert dominant possession into goals as they were held to a goalless draw by Southampton on Saturday in the Premier League (PL).

2021-09-18T17:37:28.588130+00:00 IST

Sadio Mane shatters PL record with his 100th Liverpool goal

Liverpool [UK], September 18 (ANI): Sadio Mane 100th Liverpool goal shattered the Premier League (PL) record on Saturday as the Senegalese became the first player to score in the nine consecutive top-flight matches against the same opponent.

2021-09-18T17:16:51.116408+00:00 IST

I continue to smile every day: Pele after brief stay in ICU

Sao Paulo [Brazil], September 18 (ANI): Three-time FIFA World Cup winner Pele on Friday stated that his recovery is going well after the 80-year-old was briefly transferred back to an intensive care unit (ICU) on Friday after suffering breathing difficulties.

2021-09-18T13:14:20.269881+00:00 IST

Durand Cup: Army Red face litmus test against Hyderabad FC

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], September 18 (ANI): In what is expected to be a cracker of a match, ISL side Hyderabad FC will take on a confident Army Red football team in a Group D game in the 130th Durand Cup on Sunday at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (VYBK).

2021-09-18T13:12:36.143574+00:00 IST

ISL: ATKMB's Williams thinks Kerala Blasters FC will come hard this season

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], September 18 (ANI): Just like last season, Kerala Blasters FC and ATK Mohun Bagan will kick off the upcoming edition of the Indian Super League (ISL).

2021-09-18T10:41:40.429913+00:00 IST

ISL: Mumbai City FC sign youngster Gurkirat Singh on three-year deal

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 18 (ANI): Mumbai City FC on Saturday announced the signing of Gurkirat Singh who joins the Islanders from Indian Arrows.

2021-09-18T10:07:08.398451+00:00 IST

Strikers need to be ruthless in front of goal, says Farukh Choudhary

New Delhi [India], September 18 (ANI): Blue Tigers forward Farukh Choudhary, who recently scored his first goal in international football, explained that a striker needs to be calm and confident in front of goal, in order to succeed in his or her position.

2021-09-18T05:41:07.300343+00:00 IST

Kerala Blasters FC join hands with state govt for Sports Kerala Elite Residential Football Academy

Kochi (Kerala) [India], September 17 (ANI): Indian Super League club Kerala Blasters FC announced their partnership with the Government of Kerala for operating the Sports Kerala Elite Residential Football Academy at GV Raja Sports School, Thiruvananthapuram as their Technical Partner.

2021-09-17T17:16:22.260015+00:00 IST

ATK Mohun Bagan announces squad for AFC Cup inter-zone SF against FC Nasaf

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], September 17 (ANI): ATK Mohun Bagan head coach Antonio Lopez Habas has announced the squad for their AFC Cup inter-zone semi-final against FC Nasaf in Uzbekistan after a series of tests at a camp in Dubai. There have been some changes to the squad that featured in Group D, South Zone last month in the Maldives.

2021-09-17T17:05:37.305209+00:00 IST

Manchester City boss Guardiola refuses to apologise for asking more people in stand against Southampton

Manchester [UK], September 17 (ANI): Manchester City head coach Pep Guardiola has refused to apologise to the club supporters after he appeared to be critical of the fans following the UEFA Champions League victory over RB Leipzig.

2021-09-17T16:18:14.074162+00:00 IST

ISL club Bengaluru FC to enter into women's football with trials on September 25

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], September 17 (ANI): Indian Super League club Bengaluru FC, on Friday, announced their plans to start under-11, under-13, and under-15 girls teams this season, marking their entry into women's football. The selection trials for the same are scheduled to be held at the Bangalore Football Stadium, in Ashok Nagar, on September 25.

2021-09-17T14:03:47.914906+00:00 IST

Durand Cup: In-form Bengaluru FC face Delhi FC with eye on quarters spot

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], September 17 (ANI): Heading closer to the knock-out stages, every match is getting very crucial in the Durand Cup. Bengaluru FC, who started their campaign on a winning note will lock horns with Delhi FC in a Group C encounter on Saturday at the Mohun Bagan ground.

2021-09-17T13:34:44.136504+00:00 IST

ISL: SC East Bengal sign Dutch defensive midfielder Darren Sidoel

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], September 17 (ANI): SC East Bengal on Friday bolstered their ranks with the acquisition of young Dutch defensive midfielder Darren Sidoel who put pen-to-paper on a one year deal that will keep him at the club till the end of the Indian Super League 2021-22 season.

2021-09-17T13:17:48.282190+00:00 IST

ISL: SC East Bengal sign Nigerian striker Daniel Chima Chukwu

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], September 17 (ANI): SC East Bengal have signed three-time Norwegian first division league winner Nigerian striker Daniel Chima Chukwu for the Indian Super League (ISL) 2021-22 season.

2021-09-17T02:30:45.738329+00:00 IST

Durand Cup: Gokulam Kerala beat Hyderabad FC 1-0

Kalyani (West Bengal) [India], September 16 (ANI): Defending Champions Gokulam Kerala FC (GKFC) displayed an attacking brand of football to defeat Hyderabad FC 1-0 in a 130th Durand Cup Group D encounter at the Kalyani Stadium on Thursday. Ghanian forward Rahim Osumanu scored the only goal for Gokulam.

2021-09-16T13:25:03.099509+00:00 IST

ISL: Kerala Blasters FC rope in Croatian defender Marko Leskovic

Kochi (Kerala) [India], September 16 (ANI): Kerala Blasters FC have roped in Croatian defender Marko Leskovic for the upcoming season of the Indian Super League (ISL).

2021-09-16T11:31:57.964863+00:00 IST

Durand Cup: Jamshedpur FC face FC Goa to stay in hunt for quarters spot

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], September 16 (ANI): It's an all ISL clash in Group B of the Durand Cup as Jamshedpur FC face FC Goa in a crucial game to stay in the hunt for a spot in the quarter-finals of the tournament on Friday at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (VYBK).

2021-09-16T10:48:08.790540+00:00 IST