Football

Prepared for everything, Barcelona has players who can make difference: Nagelsmann

Barcelona [Spain], September 14 (ANI): Bayern Munich coach Julian Nagelsmann has warned his side to not take it easy against Barcelona in the upcoming Champions League group stage fixture.

2021-09-14T03:07:55.580827+00:00 IST

Former Chelsea FC and Newcastle United forward Demba Ba announces his retirement

London [UK], September 13 (ANI): Former Chelsea FC and Newcastle United striker Demba Ba announced his retirement from football on Monday.

2021-09-13T17:48:57.901931+00:00 IST

PSG boss Pochettino didn't think it was possible to sign Lionel Messi

Paris [France], September 13 (ANI): Mauricio Pochettino admits he never thought it was possible to sign Lionel Messi, but the Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) boss is now expecting the Argentine to produce his best for the Ligue 1 giants.

2021-09-13T17:00:09.173095+00:00 IST

Liverpool's Harvey Elliott aiming to return 'faster, fitter, and stronger' after horror ankle injury

Leeds [UK], September 13 (ANI): Liverpool FC's Harvey Elliott who suffered a horror ankle injury in the game against Leeds United on Sunday stated that he is now totally focused on recovery and is looking to come back 'faster, fitter, and stronger.'

2021-09-13T15:05:14.309156+00:00 IST

Durand Cup: FC Goa move into quarters after defeating Sudeva Delhi FC 2-1

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], September 13 (ANI): FC Goa became the third team to make it through to the quarter-finals of the 130th Durand Cup football tournament, after getting the better of Sudeva Delhi FC 2-1, courtesy goals from Muhammed Nemil and Spaniard Jorge Ortiz Mendoza, at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (VYBK) in Kolkata on Monday. William scored from a penalty for Sudeva.

2021-09-13T14:16:21.973323+00:00 IST

AIFF condoles Bhabani Roy's death

New Delhi [India], September 13 (ANI): The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has condoled the demise of former India international Bhabani Roy who passed away on Monday. Roy who made his international debut in the Merdeka Cup in 1969 represented India in 3 matches.

2021-09-13T14:09:38.753144+00:00 IST

Durand Cup: Mohammedan SC and Bengaluru United look to continue winning streak

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], September 13 (ANI): Another exciting match is lined up in the 130th Durand Cup as Mohammedan SC and Bengaluru United will lock horns in a battle of supremacy and will look to enter the quarter-finals as group leaders. Both the teams have remained undefeated in this edition, so far.

2021-09-13T10:25:06.598358+00:00 IST

ISL 8: ATK Mohun Bagan to play Kerala Blasters in opener on Nov 19

Mumbai [India], September 13 (ANI): Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL) on Monday announced fixtures for the first 11 rounds of the Indian Super League 2021-22 season.

2021-09-13T08:00:08.162638+00:00 IST

Durand Cup: Hyderabad FC thrash Assam Rifles 5-0

Kolkata, (West Bengal) [India], September 12 (ANI): Indian Super League (ISL) side Hyderabad FC registered a dominating win in their Durand Cup debut, as they defeated regimental side Assam Rifles 5-0 at the Mohun Bagan Athletic Club Ground on Sunday.

2021-09-12T15:03:15.476267+00:00 IST

Manchester United return 'best decision' : Cristiano Ronaldo

Manchester [UK], September 12 (ANI): Cristiano Ronaldo stated that moving back to Manchester United is the "best decision" he has made.

2021-09-12T14:39:58.038412+00:00 IST

Durand Cup: Defending champs Gokulam Kerala opener game ends in draw vs Army Red

Kalyani, (West Bengal) [India], September 12 (ANI): Defending Champion Gokulam Kerala's opening game of the 130th Durand Cup ended in a 2-2 draw against Army Red Football Team on Sunday.

2021-09-12T13:46:24.574813+00:00 IST

Bengaluru FC name 22-man squad for Durand Cup

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], September 12 (ANI): Indian Super League (ISL) side Bengaluru FC on Sunday announced their 22-man squad for the ongoing 2021 Durand Cup.

2021-09-12T12:45:22.852009+00:00 IST

Durand Cup: FC Goa eager to book for quarters, do or die for Sudeva Delhi FC

Kolkata, (West Bengal) [India], September 12 (ANI): In another high octane encounter on Monday, FC Goa will take on Sudeva Delhi FC in a Group B match of the 130th Durand Cup at Vivekananda Yubabharati Krirangan (VYBK).

2021-09-12T11:40:04.656928+00:00 IST

ISL: Jamshedpur FC rope in Scottish Premiership Champion Greg Stewart

Jamshedpur (Jharkhand) [India], September 12 (ANI): Ahead of the Indian Super League (ISL) 2021-22 season, Jamshedpur FC on Sunday completed the signing of Scottish Premiership Champion Greg Stewart.

2021-09-12T11:20:35.808690+00:00 IST

Best 10-14 days of my career, says Arteta after Arsenal defeat Norwich City

London [UK], September 12 (ANI): Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is overjoyed with his side registering their first win of the Premier League season.

2021-09-12T05:00:27.648153+00:00 IST

Old Trafford has always been magical place for me, says Ronaldo

Manchester [UK], September 12 (ANI): After impressing one and all on his second Manchester United debut, Portuguese striker Cristiano Ronaldo has said that Old Trafford has always been a magical place for him and there is a reason why it is called 'Theatre of Dreams'.

2021-09-12T02:55:56.685471+00:00 IST

Manchester United fans elated after Ronaldo's dream double

Manchester [UK], September 12 (ANI): On Saturday all roads in Manchester led to Old Trafford as talismanic Cristiano Ronaldo made his glorious return to the Premier League for the United.

2021-09-11T19:11:44.436509+00:00 IST

PL: Odsonne Edouard's debut brace sinks 10-man Spurs

London [UK], September 11 (ANI): Substitute Odsonne Edouard scored twice while Wilfried Zaha converted a penalty as Crystal Palace defeated 10-man Tottenham Hotspur 3-0 on Saturday for their first victory under new manager Patrick Vieira.

2021-09-11T18:23:59.873072+00:00 IST

Cristiano Ronaldo stars on Old Trafford return as Manchester United beat Newcastle 4-1

Manchester [UK], September 11 (ANI): Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice on his Manchester United return as they defeated Newcastle United by 4-1 in Saturday's Premier League match.

2021-09-11T16:41:45.577243+00:00 IST

Luna's penalty scripts win for Kerala Blasters on Durand Cup debut

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], September 11 (ANI): Indian Super League (ISL) side Kerala Blasters marked their Durand Cup debut with a slender 1-0 victory over the Indian Navy football team at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (VYBK) on Saturday in the ongoing Durand Cup.

2021-09-11T12:53:22.379154+00:00 IST

Durand Cup: Defending champs Gokulam Kerala FC all set for opening match against Army Red

Kalyani, (West Bengal) [India], September 11 (ANI): Defending champions Gokulam Kerala FC are all set to play their first match of the 130th Durand Cup as they go head to head against Army Red in Group D at the Kalyani Stadium on Sunday.

2021-09-11T12:42:00.425359+00:00 IST