Football

Southampton FC confirm signing of Thierry Small

Southampton [UK], August 24 (ANI): Premier League club Southampton FC on Tuesday announced that it has completed a deal for sought-after teenage talent Thierry Small, with the youngster moving to St Mary's from Everton.

2021-08-24T10:35:11.307793+00:00 IST

Tournament format could be extra motivation: Vukomanovic as Kerala Blasters eye debut in Durand Cup

Kochi (Kerala) [India], August 24 (ANI): Indian Super League (ISL) side Kerala Blasters FC, head coach Ivan Vukomanovic on Tuesday stated that the team is very pleased to participate in the 130th edition of the Durand Cup 2021. The ISL team will be making its debut in Asia's oldest football tournament which will be held in Kolkata between September 5 and October 3.

2021-08-24T10:31:04.437320+00:00 IST

Lionel Messi named in Argentina squad for World Cup qualifiers

Buenos Aires [Argentina], August 24 (ANI): Lionel Messi has been included in Argentina's squad for their upcoming World Cup qualifiers despite being yet to make his debut for Ligue 1 club Paris Saint-Germain.

2021-08-24T09:27:49.147723+00:00 IST

AFC Cup: Bengaluru FC looking to end campaign with win against Maziya

Male [Maldives], August 24 (ANI): Bengaluru FC head coach, Marco Pezzaiuoli stated that the Indian Super League (ISL) team will move forward regardless of the last result as they prepare for their final group match against local side Maziya Sports & Recreation in the AFC Cup.

2021-08-24T08:46:44.287233+00:00 IST

Liverpool thanks Shaqiri for 'boss memories' as he seals permanent move to Lyon

Liverpool [UK], August 24 (ANI): The Premier League club Liverpool FC on Monday thanked Xherdan Shaqiri for the 'boss memories' as he completed a permanent transfer to Olympique Lyonnais after three years with Reds.

2021-08-24T07:31:27.226901+00:00 IST

ISL: Jamshedpur FC rope in Mizoram defender PC Laldinpuia

Jamshedpur (Jharkhand) [India], August 24 (ANI): Ahead of the Indian Super League (ISL) 2021-22 season, Jamshedpur FC on Tuesday completed the signing of Mizoram defender PC Laldinpuia.

2021-08-24T07:26:32.944754+00:00 IST

Gokulam Kerala FC is shaping up well for upcoming tournaments, says defender Pawan

Kozhikode (Kerala) [India], August 24 (ANI): Experienced defender Pawan Kumar, who recently signed a two-year deal with I-League side Gokulam Kerala FC, said the club is "shaping up" well for the upcoming tournaments.

2021-08-24T03:32:24.512841+00:00 IST

Marcos Llorente wants to repay Atletico Madrid's 'trust' on pitch

Madrid [Spain], August 23 (ANI): Atletico Madrid star Marcos Llorente stated that he wants to repay the trust of the club with his performances on the pitch.

2021-08-23T18:29:07.119796+00:00 IST

Liverpool refuse to release Mohamed Salah for Egypt WC qualifiers

Liverpool [UK], August 23 (ANI): Premier League club Liverpool has refused to release striker Mohamed Salah for Egypt's 2022 Qatar World Cup qualifiers, the Egypt Football Association has confirmed.

2021-08-23T15:42:52.213003+00:00 IST

ATK Mohun Bagan look to seal qualification for AFC Cup knockout rounds

New Delhi [India], August 23 (ANI): It's the final matchday of Group D of the AFC Cup 2021, where India's ATK Mohun Bagan and Bengaluru FC will fight it out against Bashundhara Kings and Maziya Sports and Recreation, respectively, at the National Football Stadium in Male, Maldives, on Tuesday.

2021-08-23T15:41:25.673140+00:00 IST

Norwich City sign Brandon Williams on loan from Manchester United

London [UK], August 23 (ANI): Norwich City on Monday confirmed that it has completed the signing of Manchester United defender Brandon Williams.

2021-08-23T14:52:34.991419+00:00 IST

Manchester City to unveil Kompany and Silva statues ahead of Arsenal clash

Manchester [UK], August 23 (ANI): Manchester City on Monday revealed that the permanent statues of Club legends Vincent Kompany and David Silva will be unveiled outside Etihad Stadium before the Premier League match against Arsenal this week.

2021-08-23T10:24:55.649290+00:00 IST

Joshua Kimmich extends his stay with Bayern Munich until 2025

Munich [Germany], August 23 (ANI): FC Bayern Munich on Monday announced that they have extended Joshua Kimmich's contract until 2025 at Allianz Arena.

2021-08-23T07:53:37.422475+00:00 IST

India's oldest football tournament Durand Cup returns for 130th edition

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], August 23 (ANI): Five Indian Super League (ISL) franchises and three I-League teams will be among 16-teams vying for the iconic Durand Cup football tournament, to be played in and around Kolkata between September 5-October 3, 2021.

2021-08-23T07:43:32.844283+00:00 IST

ISL: Odisha FC signs Malaysian international Liridon Krasniqi on loan

Bhubaneswar [Odisha], August 23 (ANI): Odisha FC on Monday announced that it has reached an agreement with Malaysian professional football Club Johor Darul Ta'zim FC over a loan deal of midfielder Liridon Krasniqi who will now represent the Bhubaneswar-based side in the upcoming eighth edition of the Indian Super League (ISL).

2021-08-23T06:44:19.662355+00:00 IST

Bundesliga: Bayern Munich pay tribute to late legend Gerd Muller

Munich [Germany], August 22 (ANI): Before FC Bayern Munich's home match against 1. FC Koln, the Bundesliga champions commemorated and remembered Gerd Muller, who passed away last Sunday at the age of 75.

2021-08-22T17:13:29.026326+00:00 IST

Indian women's football team eye AFC Asian Cup as they prepare at national camp in Jamshedpur

Jamshedpur (Jharkhand) [India], August 22 (ANI): The Indian Women's Team have gathered in Jamshedpur for their preparatory camp leading to the AFC Women's Asian Cup which is to be hosted in India from January 2022 onwards.

2021-08-22T13:26:44.911347+00:00 IST

With Lionel Messi in team, opponents were more scared of Barcelona, admits Ronald Koeman

Barcelona [Spain], August 22 (ANI): FC Barcelona head coach Ronald Koeman on Saturday admitted that the Blaugrana club is less feared without Lionel Messi.

2021-08-22T11:46:44.992033+00:00 IST

Rome Olympian and former Indian footballer Shahid Hakeem dies aged 82

New Delhi [India], August 22 (ANI): The All India Football Federation (AIFF) condoled the death of former footballer Syed Shahid Hakeem who passed away on Sunday. He was 82.

2021-08-22T06:09:22.706838+00:00 IST

AFC Cup: ATK Mohun Bagan come from behind to beat Maziya 3-1

Male [Maldives], August 22 (ANI): ATK Mohun Bagan picked up their second win on the trot in the ongoing AFC Cup 2021 on Saturday as they defeated the Maldivian side Maziya Sports and Recreation 3-1 in a thrilling encounter at the National Football Stadium in Male.

2021-08-22T02:29:44.425926+00:00 IST

AFC Cup: Bengaluru FC bow out with goalless draw against Bashundhara Kings

Male [Maldives], August 21 (ANI): Bengaluru FC fought hard but couldn't beat Bengaluru FC in their AFC Cup Group D South Zone encounter at the National Football Stadium in Male on Saturday. The 0-0 draw meant they are not in contention for the inter-zone semi-final anymore.

2021-08-21T17:24:56.656971+00:00 IST