Football

Durand Cup 2021: Indian Air Force face litmus test against FC Bengaluru United

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], September 8 (ANI): Day five of the 130th Durand Cup will see some more action from Group A when the Indian Air Force football team take on FC Bengaluru United.

2021-09-08T11:45:44.239561+00:00 IST

Need to guard against feeling of being better than we are, says Southgate

London [UK], September 8 (ANI): England coach Gareth Southgate has said that his side should not get complacent and look to make it six wins out of six in the ongoing 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.

2021-09-08T04:24:39.921995+00:00 IST

ISL: SC East Bengal sign Songpu Singsit, Semboi Haokip; Sourav Das extends stay

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], September 8 (ANI): Indian Super League (ISL) side SC East Bengal have acquired the services of left-winger Songpu Singsit and striker Semboi Haokip on one-year deals.

2021-09-08T03:12:16.128649+00:00 IST

LaLiga: Barcelona's trip to Sevilla postponed over international scheduling

Barcelona [Spain], September 7 (ANI): High Council for Sports (CSD) has adjudicated in favour of the injunction requested by LaLiga to postpone the fixture between Sevilla and FC Barcelona set for Saturday.

2021-09-07T13:23:32.336479+00:00 IST

Durand Cup: Delhi FC eye winning start against Indian Navy

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], September 7 (ANI): Matchday 4 of the 130th edition of the Durand Cup will see action from Group C get underway when I-League side Delhi FC take on the Indian Navy Football Team at the Mohun Bagan Athletic Club Ground.

2021-09-07T13:01:19.603386+00:00 IST

Can't guarantee I will be there next season, says Barcelona defender Pique

Barcelona [Spain], September 7 (ANI): FC Barcelona defender Gerard Pique opened up about his future as the 34-year-old stated that he can't guarantee that he will be at the Catalonia based club during the 2022-2023 season.

2021-09-07T12:48:00.778500+00:00 IST

Durand Cup: FC Goa start campaign with a 2-0 win over Army Green

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], September 7 (ANI): FC Goa registered a hard-earned 2-0 victory over regimental side Army Green football team at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (VYBK) in the ongoing Durand Cup on Tuesday.

2021-09-07T12:46:11.573170+00:00 IST

AIFF invites bids for production of I-League Qualifiers 2021

New Delhi [India], September 7 (ANI): The All India Football Federation (AIFF) is looking for the producer(s) and broadcast agency (ies) for the I-League qualifiers 2021, slated to take place in Bengaluru, from October 4 to 23.

2021-09-07T12:37:16.474919+00:00 IST

ISL: Mumbai City FC sign experienced midfielder Bradden Inman

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 7 (ANI): Mumbai City FC are delighted to announce the signing of midfielder Bradden Inman. The Australian midfielder joins the defending Indian Super League (ISL) champions on a season-long contract until May 2022.

2021-09-07T09:10:54.441144+00:00 IST

Chennaiyin FC sign promising Indian midfielder Ninthoi Meetei

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], September 7 (ANI): Chennaiyin FC (CFC) have completed the signing of the young Indian attacking midfielder Ninthoi Meetei on a three-year deal, starting with the 2021-22 Indian Super League (ISL) season.

2021-09-07T08:44:48.417388+00:00 IST

ISL golden glove winner Arindam Bhattacharya joins SC East Bengal

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], September 7 (ANI): Ace goalkeeper Arindam Bhattacharya will provide his reassuring presence under the bar for SC East Bengal after putting pen-to-paper on a one-year deal, the club announced on Monday.

2021-09-06T20:05:06.446899+00:00 IST

FIFA 'regrets' scenes preceding Brazil vs Argentina WC qualifier suspension

Zurich [Switzerland], September 6 (ANI): World football's main governing body, FIFA expressed its 'regrets' following the bizarre events at Corinthians Arena that lead to the suspension of the World Cup qualifying fixture between Brazil and Argentina.

2021-09-06T15:30:19.266545+00:00 IST

Harvey Elliott returns to Liverpool after withdrawing from England U21 squad

London [England], September 6 (ANI): Harvey Elliott and Ryan Sessegnon have withdrawn from the England men's under-21 squad which is scheduled to play Kosovo on Tuesday.

2021-09-06T13:40:53.636985+00:00 IST

Durand Cup: FC Bengaluru United register maiden win, beat CRPF FC 1-0

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], September 6 (ANI): Second division side FC Bengaluru United registered a maiden Durand Cup win on debut, as the team outplayed Central Reserve Police Force Football Club (CRPF) 1-0 with the help of a Pedro Manzi second-half strike at the Kalyani Stadium on Monday.

2021-09-06T13:22:10.138201+00:00 IST

French footballer Jean-Pierre Adams dies aged 73 after 39 years in coma

Paris [France], September 6 (ANI): Former French footballer Jean-Pierre Adams, who had been in a coma for 39 years, has died at the age of 73 on Monday.

2021-09-06T12:40:15.248078+00:00 IST

Durand Cup 2021: ISL heavyweights FC Goa take on Army Green

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], September 6 (ANI): The third day of the 130th Durand Cup will feature 'Group of Death' (Group B) featuring Indian Super League (ISL) heavyweights FC Goa up against regimental side Army Green football team.

2021-09-06T11:54:52.108841+00:00 IST

Italy men's football team set new unbeaten run record

Rome [Italy], September 6 (ANI): Italy men's football team on Sunday (local time) created a record of going unbeaten for the most number of matches.

2021-09-06T04:40:01.119516+00:00 IST

Second international friendly against Nepal was 'good game of football', says coach Stimac

Kathmandu [Nepal], September 6 (ANI): India men's football team head coach Igor Stimac hailed the second international friendly match between India and Nepal as "a good game", one that the fans enjoyed a lot, after his side beat the hosts 2-1 at the Dashrath Stadium in Kathmandu.

2021-09-06T03:11:42.219695+00:00 IST

Health authorities try to detain Argentina players mid-game, WC qualifier against Brazil suspended

Rio de Janeiro [Brazil], September 6 (ANI): The 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifier between Brazil and Argentina on Sunday (local time) had to be suspended after health authorities tried to detain several members of the Argentina squad.

2021-09-06T00:20:58.210106+00:00 IST

Chhetri scores as India defeat Nepal in 2nd international friendly

Kathmandu [Nepal], September 5 (ANI): India emerged winners in their second international friendly against Nepal on Sunday at the Dasharath Stadium in Kathmandu, with Farukh Choudhary and captain Sunil Chhetri scoring once each in the second half as the scoreline read 2-1 at the full-time whistle.

2021-09-05T15:16:29.386333+00:00 IST

Durand Cup: Mohammedan SC cruise to victory over Indian Air Force in tournament opener

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], September 5 (ANI): Local favourites Mohammedan Sporting Club got their 130th Durand Cup campaign underway in emphatic fashion by registering a 4-1 victory over regimental side Indian Air Force (IAF) Football Team at the YubabharatiKrirangan (VYBK) on Sunday.

2021-09-05T14:23:40.294510+00:00 IST