Football

Stimac names Indian squad for friendlies against Nepal

New Delhi [India], August 27 (ANI): A day after Indian men's senior national team beat I-League team Mohammedan Sporting 2-0 in an exhibition match at the VYBK, head coach Igor Stimac maintained that "we need to be careful as we head to the next two matches."

2021-08-27T11:58:39.129117+00:00 IST

Europa League draw: Leicester to face Napoli, Celtic to square off against Real Betis

Istanbul [Turkey], August 27 (ANI): Leicester City will face Napoli while Celtic will come up against Leverkusen, Real Betis, and Ferencvaros following the draw for the 2021/22 UEFA Europa League group stage in Istanbul, Turkey, on Friday.

2021-08-27T11:07:50.598630+00:00 IST

Gerard Moreno wins Europa Player of the Year award ahead of United's Fernandes and Cavani

Istanbul [Turkey], August 27 (ANI): Villarreal forward Gerard Moreno finished ahead of Bruno Fernandes and Edinson Cavani to be named the 2020/21 UEFA Europa League Player of the Season.

2021-08-27T11:07:06.125833+00:00 IST

Conditions were challenging: Stimac after win against Mohammedan Sporting in friendly

New Delhi [India], August 27 (ANI): A day after Indian men's senior national team beat I-League team Mohammedan Sporting in an exhibition match at the VYBK, head coach Igor Stimac maintained that "we need to be careful as we head to the next two matches."

2021-08-27T09:03:02.871247+00:00 IST

FC Goa's Phrangki Buam joins Mohammedan Sporting on loan

Margao [Goa], August 27 (ANI): FC Goa midfielder Phrangki Buam has joined Kolkata outfit Mohammedan Sporting on loan for the 2021-22 season.

2021-08-27T08:13:50.750181+00:00 IST

UEFA Champions League group stage draw: City vs Paris, Chelsea vs Juventus

Istanbul [Turkey], August 27 (ANI): UEFA Champions League holders Chelsea are up against Juventus, final hosts Zenit and Malmo after the group stage draw was made in Istanbul for the 2021-2022 season.

2021-08-27T05:27:58.550032+00:00 IST

Man City suspends Benjamin Mendy after defender charged with four counts of rape

Manchester [UK], August 26 (ANI): Manchester City defender Benjamin Mendy on Thursday was suspended by the club after he was charged with four counts of rape and one count of sexual assault.

2021-08-26T16:33:09.435750+00:00 IST

Man City in talks with Juventus to sign Ronaldo: Report

Manchester [UK], August 26 (ANI): Premier League club Manchester City has entered talks with Serie A team Juventus to sign maverick Portuguese striker Cristiano Ronaldo.

2021-08-26T15:46:32.474603+00:00 IST

Scott McTominay undergoes surgery for groin injury

Manchester [UK], August 26 (ANI): Manchester United has provided an update on Scott McTominay's situation after the midfielder was left out of the Scotland squad for next month's international fixtures.

2021-08-26T13:52:16.542829+00:00 IST

Mumbai City FC complete loan move for Cassio Gabriel

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 26 (ANI): Mumbai City FC on Thursday announced the signing of Brazilian midfielder Cassio Gabriel on a season-long loan from Campeonato Brasileirao Serie B club Vila Nova.

2021-08-26T11:48:22.448454+00:00 IST

FC Bengaluru United sign foreign strikers Luka Majcen, Pedro Manzi

Bengaluru [India], August 26 (ANI): Ahead of the upcoming domestic season, BDFA Super Division Champions FC Bengaluru United (FCBU) have signed Luka Majcen and Pedro Manzi, as the club looks to add additional firepower to its attack for the upcoming domestic season. The foreign duo's first assignment for the club will be the Durand Cup.

2021-08-26T09:49:35.788970+00:00 IST

Groups, fixtures finalised for 130th Durand Cup football tournament

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], August 25 (ANI): The groups and fixtures for the much anticipated 130th edition of the Durand Cup, Asia's oldest football tournament, has now been confirmed.

2021-08-25T13:13:49.174125+00:00 IST

Harry Kane puts rest to rumours, says he'll stay at Tottenham this season

London [UK], August 25 (ANI): Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane on Wednesday confirmed that he will be staying with the club for the ongoing 2021-22 season.

2021-08-25T12:29:29.063462+00:00 IST

Premier League clubs won't release players for international games in red-list countries

London [UK], August 25 (ANI): Premier League clubs on Wednesday unanimously decided not to release players for international matches which are to be played in red-list countries next month.

2021-08-25T04:51:41.454634+00:00 IST

AFC Cup: Bengaluru FC end campaign with emphatic 6-2 win over Maziya

Male [Malidives], August 25 (ANI): Bengaluru FC's frontmen had a field day at the National Stadium in Male, as Marco Pezzaiuoli's side ended their AFC Cup campaign with a dominating 6-2 win over Maziya S&RC, on Tuesday.

2021-08-25T04:33:55.813578+00:00 IST

ATK Mohun Bagan emerge Group D champions to qualify for AFC Cup Inter Zone Playoff semis

Male [Maldives], August 24 (ANI): ATK Mohun Bagan sealed their spot in the Inter-Zone Playoff Semi-finals of the 2021 AFC Cup, after securing a 1-1 draw against Bashundhara Kings of Bangladesh, at the National Football Stadium in Male, Maldives, on Tuesday.

2021-08-24T14:33:34.854116+00:00 IST

Medical team along with Danish captain Simon Kjaer to receive UEFA President's Award

Nyon [Switzerland], August 24 (ANI): The medical team that saved the life of Denmark player Christian Eriksen at Euro 2020, and Danish national team captain Simon Kjaer, are among recipients of the 2021 UEFA President's Award.

2021-08-24T14:27:51.898373+00:00 IST

Andy Robertson commits with Liverpool FC by signing new long-term contract

Liverpool [UK], August 24 (ANI): Andy Robertson has signed a new long-term contract with Liverpool FC, the Premier League club confirmed on Tuesday.

2021-08-24T13:26:43.537202+00:00 IST

Federico Valverde extends his stay with Real Madrid until 2027

Madrid [Spain], August 24 (ANI): Real Madrid CF and Federico Valverde on Tuesday reached an agreement regarding the extension of the player's contract in a deal that ties him to the club for the next six seasons, until June 2027.

2021-08-24T13:06:04.546260+00:00 IST

FC Barcelona gets Ansu Fati boost after nine months

Barcelona [Spain], August 24 (ANI): FC Barcelona have been handed a huge boost by the sight of Ansu Fati returning to full training and took part in the session with the first team.

2021-08-24T13:00:53.714093+00:00 IST

FC Bengaluru United to make debut appearance at Durand Cup

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], August 24 (ANI): FC Bengaluru United have been invited to participate in the 2021 Durand Cup, which is scheduled to be played in Kolkata from September 5-October 3.

2021-08-24T11:20:32.906400+00:00 IST