Football

Ronaldo would have stayed even if Messi had not gone to PSG, says Bonucci

Turin [Italy], August 10 (ANI): Juventus FC defender Leonardo Bonucci believes that teammate Cristiano Ronaldo wouldn't have gone to Paris Saint-Germain even if Lionel Messi had not gone to Ligue 1 giants.

2021-08-10T12:40:13.617444+00:00 IST

Winning La Liga 2020-21 season gave us real boost, says Atletico Madrid coach Simeone

Madrid [Spain], August 10 (ANI): Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone has said that winning the La Liga title for the 2020-21 season gave his side a real boost and it will give them more motivation to continue with their momentum.

2021-08-10T12:34:21.900216+00:00 IST

Real Madrid to take legal action against La Liga president over CVC deal

Madrid [Spain], August 10 (ANI): Real Madrid has announced they will take civil and criminal legal action against La Liga president Javier Tebas over the CVC investment deal.

2021-08-10T11:53:32.823236+00:00 IST

Lionel Messi has agreed to join Paris Saint-Germain: Report

Paris [France], August 10 (ANI): Lionel Messi has agreed to join Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) as per reports after the superstar on Sunday confirmed the end of his 21-year stint with Spanish club Barcelona.

2021-08-10T11:03:35.294862+00:00 IST

Nemanja Matic looking at Manchester United 'finally win something'

Manchester[UK], August 10 (ANI): Nemanja Matic has admitted the time has come for Manchester United to "finally win something", as it's been four years since the team won their last trophy.

2021-08-10T10:33:27.686545+00:00 IST

John Stones extends stay with Manchester City, signs five-year contract

Manchester [UK], August 10 (ANI): Manchester City defender John Stones has signed a new five-year contract to commit his future to the defending premier league champions.

2021-08-10T09:41:10.863426+00:00 IST

Premier League to begin random COVID-19 status checks of ticket holders for first games of season

London [UK], August 10 (ANI): Spectators attending Premier League matches are set to face random spot-checks of their coronavirus status at some grounds in the first few matchdays of the upcoming season.

2021-08-10T04:46:28.476640+00:00 IST

La Liga: Barcelona striker Aguero ruled out for ten weeks

Barcelona [Spain], August 9 (ANI): Barcelona striker Sergio Aguero on Monday was ruled out for ten weeks due to a right calf injury.

2021-08-09T13:01:01.861446+00:00 IST

Blue Tigers to kick-off camp in Kolkata from August 15

New Delhi [India], August 9 (ANI): Keeping an eye on their preparation for the forthcoming international friendlies in September 2021, the Indian national football team will be camping in Kolkata from August 15 onwards. All players and staff will be assembling by the day with training sessions starting from the next day (August 16).

2021-08-09T10:16:48.030668+00:00 IST

Saka filled with respect as he gets rousing reception from Arsenal, Tottenham supporters

London [UK], August 9 (ANI): England international Bukayo Saka received a standing ovation from Tottenham Hotspur fans during Arsenal's pre-season friendly on Sunday.

2021-08-09T10:11:28.948603+00:00 IST

Toni Kroos 'would not be surprised' if Real Madrid sign Kylian Mbappe

Madrid [Spain], August 9 (ANI): Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos "would not be surprised" if Kylian Mbappe ends up at Los Blancos this summer, as the LaLiga team continues to be heavily linked with the Paris Saint-Germain star.

2021-08-09T09:46:13.936598+00:00 IST

AIFF condoles passing away of former India footballer Krishnaji Rao

New Delhi [India], August 9 (ANI): The All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Monday condoled the demise of former India national team midfielder and coach Krishnaji Rao, who passed away on Sunday in Bengaluru.

2021-08-09T08:42:15.731986+00:00 IST

Sunil Chhetri to lead Bengaluru FC's charge in AFC Cup playoff against Club Eagles on Aug 15

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], August 9 (ANI): Indian Super League (ISL) club Bengaluru FC on Monday announced a 29-man squad for the 2021 AFC Cup playoff against Maldivian side Club Eagles, slated for August 15.

2021-08-09T08:36:07.219589+00:00 IST

Eternal thanks to Lionel Messi: Barcelona's new captain Sergio Busquets

Barcelona [Spain], August 9 (ANI): Midfielder Sergio Busquets will become the captain of FC Barcelona after former skipper Lionel Messi bid adieu from the Catalan club on Sunday.

2021-08-09T08:33:09.533713+00:00 IST

We lost the best player of all time, it has hurt us and it hurt him too: Gerard Pique on Messi

Barcelona [Spain], August 9 (ANI): FC Barcelona defender Gerard Pique admitted that the team is "bit broken" after the departure of Lionel Messi from the club, despite registering a 3-0 win over Juventus to claim the Joan Gamper Trophy.

2021-08-09T07:48:51.471668+00:00 IST

ISL: Goalkeeper TP Rehenesh extends contract with Jamshedpur FC

Jamshedpur (Jharkhand) [India], August 9 (ANI): Ahead of the Indian Super League (ISL) 2021-22 season, Jamshedpur FC on Monday extended the contract of goalkeeper TP Rehenesh for three years.

2021-08-09T07:19:10.059970+00:00 IST

Despite the farewell of Messi, we are excited about this season, says Ronald Koeman

Barcelona [Spain], August 9 (ANI): Barcelona head coach Ronald Koeman insisted that the Blaugrana club remains "excited" about the 2021-22 season, despite Lionel Messi leaving the club.

2021-08-09T07:16:34.955272+00:00 IST

Lionel Messi set to undergo medical at Paris Saint-Germain: Report

Barcelona [Spain], August 8 (ANI): After confirming that signing with Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) remains a possibility, Argentina striker Lionel Messi is set to undergo medical at the Ligue 1 club.

2021-08-08T17:05:25.696056+00:00 IST

Offered to reduce my contract by 50 pc to stay with Barcelona: Messi

Barcelona [Spain], August 8 (ANI): Argentine striker Lionel Messi on Sunday refuted reports that he asked for a 30 per cent pay raise in his contract amount and said that he had in fact offered to halve his wages in order to stay with the Spanish club Barcelona.

2021-08-08T14:28:26.596938+00:00 IST

Move to PSG a possibility, we are talking: Messi after leaving Barca

Barcelona [Spain], August 8 (ANI): Argentina striker Lionel Messi on Sunday confirmed that his signing with Ligue 1 club Paris Saint-Germain remains a possibility, but nothing is certain at the moment.

2021-08-08T10:55:22.145048+00:00 IST

Not prepared for this, this is very difficult: Messi in tears as he leaves Barcelona

Barcelona [Spain], August 8 (ANI): Argentina striker Lionel Messi was in tears on Sunday as he attended his final press conference as a Barcelona player to bid farewell to the Spanish club after 21 years.

2021-08-08T10:41:41.552434+00:00 IST