Football

ISL: Chennaiyin FC sign Polish striker Lukasz Gikiewicz

Chennai [Tamil Nadu], August 21 (ANI): Two-time Indian Super League (ISL) champions Chennaiyin FC (CFC) have signed Polish striker Lukasz Gikiewicz for one-year deal ahead of the upcoming season.

2021-08-21T16:09:43.335318+00:00 IST

Lionel Messi can make his Paris Saint-Germain debut against Reims, says Mauricio Pochettino

Paris [France], August 21 (ANI): Lionel Messi could make his Paris Saint-Germain debut against Reims in Ligue 1 next weekend stated head coach Mauricio Pochettino.

2021-08-21T14:37:04.801934+00:00 IST

AFC Cup: Bengaluru's plan will be to create space behind Kings to score goals, says coach Pezzaiuoli

Male [Maldives], August 21 (ANI): Bengaluru FC head coach Marco Pezzaiuoli maintained there was no pressure on his side as they prepare to face Bangladesh side Bashundhara Kings, in their penultimate Group D clash of the 2021 AFC Cup, on Saturday.

2021-08-21T05:35:22.316269+00:00 IST

It's a big achievement for Indian football: Anirudh Thapa on Sandesh joining HNK Sibenik

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], August 21 (ANI): Indian footballer Anirudh Thapa said Sandesh Jhingan's move to HNK Sibenik to play in the Croatian top-tier league Prva HNL is a "big achievement" for Indian football.

2021-08-21T03:00:33.546534+00:00 IST

AFC Cup: ATK Mohun Bagan face Maziya, Bengaluru FC take on Bashundhara Kings in Group D

Male [Maldives], August 21 (ANI): Two Indian sides, ATK Mohun Bagan (ATKMB) and Bengaluru FC will be in action as they come up against Maziya Sports and Recreation Club from the Maldives, and Bashundhara Kings from Bangladesh, respectively in Group D of AFC Cup 2021 here at the National Sports Stadium here on Saturday.

2021-08-21T02:39:38.562420+00:00 IST

It was just important to talk about, explains Jurgen Klopp regarding Kop Outs meeting

Liverpool [UK], August 20 (ANI): Liverpool FC head coach Jurgen Klopp on Friday explained the importance of his meeting with the founder of Kop Outs earlier this week.

2021-08-20T17:19:22.864173+00:00 IST

Chelsea's Christian Pulisic to miss Arsenal clash after positive COVID test

London [UK], August 20 (ANI): Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel on Friday revealed that forward Christian Pulisic has tested positive for COVID-19.

2021-08-20T15:13:30.149106+00:00 IST

Karim Benzema extends his stay with Real Madrid until 2023

Madrid [Spain], August 20 (ANI): Real Madrid CF and Karim Benzema have agreed to an extension of the player's contract and he will remain at the club for the next two seasons, the La Liga club announced on Friday.

2021-08-20T13:41:28.030354+00:00 IST

Martin Odegaard re-joins Arsenal from Real Madrid

London [UK], August 20 (ANI): Martin Odegaard has joined Arsenal FC in a permanent transfer from Real Madrid CF, the Premier League club confirmed on Friday.

2021-08-20T12:28:33.599649+00:00 IST

SAFF Championship: India to kick off campaign against Bangladesh on October 3

New Delhi [India], August 20 (ANI): The All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Thursday announced the 2021 SAFF Championship schedule for the Indian national team.

2021-08-20T03:02:52.629679+00:00 IST

Afghan footballer died after falling from US plane leaving Kabul

Doha [Qatar], August 19 (ANI): A former Afghan national youth team footballer, Zaki Anwari, died after falling from a US aircraft while trying to escape Kabul, France 24 reported on Thursday.

2021-08-19T17:39:16.436202+00:00 IST

De Bryune, Kante, Jorginho headlines UEFA Player of the Year nominees

Nyon [Switzerland], August 19 (ANI): The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) on Thursday announced the names of the nominees shortlisted for the 2020/21 UEFA Men's and Women's Player of the Year Awards.

2021-08-19T16:13:53.277396+00:00 IST

Pedro leaves AS Roma to join arch-rivals SS Lazio

Rome [Italy], August 19 (ANI): Spanish winger Pedro Rodriguez completed his transfer from AS Roma to their arch-rivals SS Lazio on Thursday. At Lazio, the 34-year-old will reunite with his former Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri.

2021-08-19T13:13:11.154748+00:00 IST

If there are no risks involved then it's not me: Sandesh Jhingan after signing for HNK Sibenik

Sibenik [Croatia], August 19 (ANI): Sandesh Jhingan, who became the first India international footballer to sign for HNK Sibenik in the Croatian top-tier league Prva HNL, stated that it was a difficult decision to make even though every Asian desires to play in Europe.

2021-08-19T13:09:49.149680+00:00 IST

ISL: Rahul Bheke joins Mumbai City FC on a two-year contract

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 19 (ANI): Mumbai City FC on Thursday announced the arrival of Rahul Bheke. The defender joins the Islanders having put pen to paper on a two-year contract until the end of the 2022-23 campaign with an option to extend for a further season.

2021-08-19T11:01:17.782926+00:00 IST

Manchester City to introduce 'edible coffee cup' this season

Manchester [UK], August 19 (ANI): The Premier League champions Manchester City on Wednesday announced that they will introduce an 'edible coffee cup' at Etihad Stadium ahead of their first home game against Norwich City.

2021-08-19T10:11:30.223815+00:00 IST

Manuel Locatelli joins Juventus FC from Sassuolo

Turin [Italy], August 18 (ANI): Manuel Locatelli has joined Juventus FC from Sassuolo, the Serie A club confirmed on Wednesday. The terms of the deal have yet not been disclosed by the Italian club.

2021-08-18T17:30:35.959122+00:00 IST

ISL: Kerala Blasters to start their pre-season with match against Kerala United FC on August 20

Kochi (Kerala) [India], August 18 (ANI): Kerala Blasters FC will be playing their first pre-season match with Kerala United FC on Friday, August 20, at the Panampilly Nagar ground, Kochi from IST 4 pm.

2021-08-18T16:53:10.679791+00:00 IST

AFC Cup: ATK Mohun Bagan beat Bengaluru FC 2-0 in opener

Male [Maldives], August 18 (ANI): A goal in either half, from Roy Krishna and Subhasish Bose, saw ATK Mohun Bagan defeating Bengaluru FC 2-0 in the Group D opener of the 2021 AFC Cup, at the National Stadium, in the Maldives, on Wednesday.

2021-08-18T15:55:21.912855+00:00 IST

Chelsea's Michy Batshuayi joins Besiktas on loan

Istanbul [Turkey], August 18 (ANI): Michy Batshuayi on Wednesday extended his contract at English club Chelsea FC until 2023 and joined Turkey's Besiktas on loan for the season.

2021-08-18T13:09:43.380796+00:00 IST

ISL: Odisha FC appoint Anshul Katiyar as assistant coach

Bhubaneswar [Odisha], August 18 (ANI): Odisha FC on Wednesday appointed Anshul Katiyar as their assistant coach ahead of the eighth season of the Indian Super League (ISL).

2021-08-18T12:06:34.094801+00:00 IST