Football

Durand Cup: Mohammedan SC eye winning start against Indian Air Force

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], September 5 (ANI): The 130th edition of the oldest club football tournament in Asia - The Durand Cup, is finally upon us and set to commence on Sunday featuring a blockbuster Group A clash between the Indian Air Force football team and Kolkata giants Mohammedan Sporting Club.

2021-09-05T05:52:05.354021+00:00 IST

FC Bengaluru United, Sevilla FC nominated for Best Internationalisation Strategy by the WFS Awards

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], September 4 (ANI): FC Bengaluru United and Spanish LaLiga side Sevilla FC have been nominated for the Best Internationalisation Strategy by the prestigious World Football Summit Awards.

2021-09-04T12:41:56.238587+00:00 IST

Mood is positive, boys know they can do much better: Igor Stimac

Kathmandu [Nepal], September 4 (ANI): India football coach Igor Stimac has said that the mood within his camp is positive and everyone is looking forward to the second international friendly against Nepal.

2021-09-04T11:28:22.908142+00:00 IST

ISL: Chennaiyin FC rope in Hungarian midfielder Vladimir, complete foreign signings

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], September 4 (ANI): Two-time Indian Super League (ISL) champions Chennaiyin FC (CFC) have signed the Hungarian midfielder Vladimir Koman, their sixth and final foreign signing, on a season-long deal.

2021-09-04T07:35:25.208476+00:00 IST

FC Bengaluru United add youngsters to the side with five new recruits

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], September 3 (ANI): FC Bengaluru United have confirmed the signing of young upcoming players Yumnam Gopi Singh, Kynsailang Khongsit, Shelton Paul, Melroy Fernandes and Nihal Colaco.

2021-09-03T11:54:59.077242+00:00 IST

International friendly between India, Nepal ends in draw

Kathmandu [Nepal], September 2 (ANI): India and Nepal played out a 1-1 draw in an international friendly held at the Dasharath Stadium in Kathmandu on Thursday.

2021-09-02T16:35:12.328274+00:00 IST

Kolkata to be home to Durand Cup for next five editions

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], September 2 (ANI): Kolkata - the Mecca of Indian Football, on Thursday was officially confirmed as the home of the Durand Cup - the oldest club football tournament in Asia, for the next five editions.

2021-09-02T14:05:55.605987+00:00 IST

Jharkhand Sports Minister Hafizul Hassan meets Indian women's football team in Jamshedpur

Jamshedpur (Jharkhand) [India], September 2 (ANI): Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs, Government of Jharkhand, Hafizul Hassan Ansari went to Jamshedpur to pay a visit to the Indian women's football team that is currently camping in the city as part of the preparations for the AFC Women's Asian Cup India 2022.

2021-09-02T11:15:38.072708+00:00 IST

Ronaldo surpasses Ali Daie's tally, breaks all-time men's international scoring record

Almancil [Portugal], September 2 (ANI): Portugal skipper Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 110th international goal to surpass Iran legend Ali Daie's tally as he broke the all-time men's scoring record in their World Cup qualifying match against the Republic of Ireland on Wednesday (local time).

2021-09-02T02:07:54.049074+00:00 IST

ISL: SC East Bengal rope in Jackichand Singh on loan from Mumbai City FC

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], September 1 (ANI): Wide midfielder Jackichand Singh has put pen to paper for SC East Bengal on a loan deal from Mumbai City FC, the club confirmed on Wednesday.

2021-09-01T16:57:27.899406+00:00 IST

Sir Alex Ferguson is like father in football for me, says Ronaldo

Manchester [UK], September 1 (ANI): After signing with Manchester United, Portuguese striker Cristiano Ronaldo on Wednesday said that legendary coach Sir Alex Ferguson is like a father figure for him.

2021-09-01T15:37:57.812616+00:00 IST

Watford, Odisha FC sign international club partnership

London [UK], September 1 (ANI): Watford FC on Wednesday announced that it has signed a three-year International Club Partnership with Indian Super League outfit Odisha FC. This collaboration will be mutually beneficial for the regions where each club operates and will cover both footballing and non-footballing aspects.

2021-09-01T13:35:51.946214+00:00 IST

Mumbai City FC confirm arrival of defender Naocha Singh

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 1 (ANI): Mumbai City FC on Wednesday announced the arrival of Huidrom Naocha Singh. The defender joins the Islanders having put pen to paper on a three-year contract until May 2024.

2021-09-01T11:18:21.823083+00:00 IST

Arsenal sign Tomiyasu as Bellerin moves to Real Betis on loan

London [UK], September 1 (ANI): Arsenal FC had a very busy transfer deadline day on Tuesday as the Premier League club signed Takehiro Tomiyasu from Bologna while loaning out Hector Bellerin to Real Betis.

2021-09-01T06:10:21.667900+00:00 IST

Real Madrid signs French midfielder Eduardo Camavinga on a six-year deal

Madrid [Spain], September 1 (ANI): Real Madrid on deadline day confirmed the signing of Stade Rennes midfielder Eduardo Camavinga on a six-year deal worth EUR40 million (£34m/$47m) including add-ons.

2021-09-01T03:27:56.464545+00:00 IST

Atletico Madrid's Saul Niguez moves to Chelsea on loan

London [UK], September 1 (ANI): Atletico de Madrid and Chelsea FC on Wednesday reached an agreement over the loan of midfielder Saul Niguez. After eight seasons as an Atleti player, the Spaniard moves to the Premier League on loan.

2021-09-01T02:53:28.956522+00:00 IST

Griezmann makes shock Atletico Madrid return from Barcelona

Madrid [Spain], September 1 (ANI): Antoine Griezmann has made a shock return to Atletico de Madrid after Rojiblancos and FC Barcelona reached an agreement on Wednesday over a one-year loan with an option to extend for a further year, renewable by either party.

2021-09-01T02:28:42.838057+00:00 IST

I-League Qualifiers to kick-off on October 4

New Delhi [India], August 31 (ANI): The I-League Qualifiers 2021 is all set to kick-off at the Bangalore Football Stadium in Bengaluru from October 4, and will conclude on October 23, 2021.

2021-08-31T17:00:06.278612+00:00 IST

ISL: SC East Bengal sign Adil Khan, Amarjit Singh

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], August 31 (ANI): SC East Bengal on Tuesday announced the signing of seasoned India defender Adil Khan on loan from Hyderabad FC for the upcoming Indian Super League (ISL) 2021-22 season.

2021-08-31T16:45:38.899341+00:00 IST

Right where I belong, Sir Alex this is for you: Ronaldo on Man Utd return

Manchester [UK], August 31 (ANI): After signing a two-year deal with Manchester United, Portuguese striker Cristiano Ronaldo on Tuesday said he is right where he belongs and he dedicated his comeback to legendary Red Devils coach Sir Alex Ferguson.

2021-08-31T11:51:02.733228+00:00 IST

Cristiano Ronaldo 'overwhelmed' since announcement of his Manchester United return

Manchester [UK], August 31 (ANI): Cristiano Ronaldo has stated he is overwhelmed by all the messages since Manchester United announced his return to England from Juventus.

2021-08-31T10:10:26.046731+00:00 IST