Football

Every coach dreams of coaching the best: Mauricio Pochettino on Lionel Messi

Paris [France], August 8 (ANI): Paris Saint-Germain head coach Mauricio Pochettino propelled the reports of Lionel Messi's possible arrival at the French capital after his team's Ligue 1 opener, stating that "every coach dreams of coaching the best".

2021-08-08T08:40:43.673304+00:00 IST

It hurts when people question my professionalism, says Harry Kane amid transfer reports

London [UK], August 7 (ANI): Tottenham's ace striker Harry Kane has hit back at fans questioning his professionalism amid claims that he wants to leave the North London side.

2021-08-07T04:08:04.312089+00:00 IST

'Nothing will be the same' without Lionel Messi at FC Barcelona, says Gerard Pique

Barcelona [Spain], August 7 (ANI): FC Barcelona defender Gerard Pique has said that "nothing will be the same" without Lionel Messi at the Catalan club.

2021-08-07T02:22:37.749716+00:00 IST

Juventus FC apologises after posting racist tweet

Barcelona [Spain], August 6 (ANI): Juventus FC apologised after posting an image that contained racist gesture on their official Twitter feed of the women's team.

2021-08-06T07:15:42.499668+00:00 IST

Manchester City break British transfer record to sign Jack Grealish for £100m from Aston Villa

Manchester [UK], August 6 (ANI): The defending Premier League champions Manchester City have broken the British transfer record by completing the signing of Jack Grealish for £100m ($139m) from Aston Villa on Thursday.

2021-08-06T01:18:35.094849+00:00 IST

Lionel Messi to leave FC Barcelona

Barcelona [Spain], August 6 (ANI): In what comes as one of the biggest news in the football world, Lionel Messi will be leaving FC Barcelona. As per the club, the reason behind the exit is the financial and structural obstacles.

2021-08-05T21:57:48.278826+00:00 IST

ISL: Serbian defender Slavko Damjanovic joins Chennaiyin FC

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], August 5 (ANI): Two-time Indian Super League (ISL) champions Chennaiyin FC (CFC) have completed the signing of defender Slavko Damjanovic on a one-year deal ahead of the 2021-22 season.

2021-08-05T11:21:18.797261+00:00 IST

AIFF to convene 15-day national camp for Blue Tigers from Aug 15

New Delhi [India], August 4 (ANI): All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Wednesday set out the Indian National Team's football calendar for the remainder of 2021. Amidst the impact of the pandemic on sports globally, international football has seen a hold up forcing AIFF to revisit the calendar faced with uncertainties, postponements, and unfortunate call-offs.

2021-08-04T12:55:58.719029+00:00 IST

ISL: Chennaiyin FC rope in defender Deepak Devrani

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], August 4 (ANI): Chennaiyin FC have signed defender Deepak Devrani on a one-year deal ahead of the upcoming Indian Super League (ISL) season.

2021-08-04T07:44:55.508644+00:00 IST

Former India internationals hail AIFF's medical support policy

New Delhi [India], August 3 (ANI): Former Indian footballers hailed All India Football Federation's initiative to come up with a support system for football players and technical staff who have served Indian national teams, and may require support related to hospitalisation costs, or grants to their families in case of the footballer's death -- all with an aim to move forward together.

2021-08-03T07:27:04.275785+00:00 IST

Grateful for our friendship: Kohli sends birthday wish to Chhetri

New Delhi [India], August 3 (ANI): As India football captain Sunil Chhetri celebrates his 37th birthday on Tuesday, Men in Blue skipper Virat Kohli extended greetings, saying he will be forever grateful for the friendship he shares with the Blue Tigers star.

2021-08-03T06:35:18.580571+00:00 IST

Chiellini signs new Juventus contract, to stay with club until 2023

Turin [Italy], August 3 (ANI): Euro 2020-winning Italy captain Giorgio Chiellini has signed a two-year contract extension at Juventus.

2021-08-03T01:33:43.815689+00:00 IST

Chennaiyin FC sign Mirlan Murzaev to bolster attack

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], August 1 (ANI): Two-time Indian Super League (ISL) champions Chennaiyin FC (CFC) on Sunday signed Mirlan Murzaev on a one-year deal.

2021-08-01T06:58:59.329819+00:00 IST

Real Madrid, Barca and Juventus looking to keep ESL project "alive"

Barcelona [Spain], July 31 (ANI): Real Madrid, Barcelona and Juventus are keeping their plans alive of going ahead to form a breakaway European Super League.

2021-07-31T04:03:10.740209+00:00 IST

ISL: Mumbai City FC sign Spaniard Igor Angulo

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 30 (ANI): Indian Super League (ISL) club Mumbai City FC on Friday announced the arrival of striker Igor Angulo. The 37-year-old Spaniard joins the reigning ISL League Winners and Champions after putting pen to paper on a one-year contract.

2021-07-30T12:56:51.534449+00:00 IST

Stimac has taken first step in bringing about new philosophy to senior men's team: AIFF chief Praful Patel

New Delhi [India], July 28 (ANI): The All India Football Federation (AIFF) President Praful Patel has said head coach Igor Stimac has been able to take the first step in bringing about a new philosophy to the senior men's team.

2021-07-28T06:41:02.832650+00:00 IST

FC Bengaluru United appoint VP Sathiesh Kumar as goalkeeping coach

Bengaluru [India], July 27 (ANI): FC Bengaluru United have appointed former India goalkeeper VP Sathiesh Kumar as goalkeeping coach for the first team, as they look to bolster their defence ahead of the I-League qualifiers in September.

2021-07-27T08:52:21.384706+00:00 IST

Chennaiyin FC sign Indian striker Jobby Justin

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], July 25 (ANI): Chennaiyin FC (CFC) has signed striker Jobby Justin on a two-year contract ahead of the 2021-22 Indian Super League (ISL) season.

2021-07-25T07:06:02.902011+00:00 IST

AIFF starts medical support policy for players, technical staff, referees

New Delhi [India], July 25 (ANI): The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has come up with a policy a create a support system for football players and technical staff who have served Indian National Teams and may require support related to hospitalisation costs, or grants to their families in case of the footballer's death.

2021-07-24T18:47:22.375091+00:00 IST

ISL: Kerala Blasters FC sign Uruguayan midfielder Adrian Luna

Kochi (Kerala) [India], July 22 (ANI): Indian Super League (ISL) side Kerala Blasters FC on Thursday announced the signing of midfielder Adrian Nicolas Luna Retamar.

2021-07-22T17:36:10.854882+00:00 IST

Match practice will be crucial before I-League qualifiers, says Richard Hood

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], July 22 (ANI): FC Bengaluru United coach Richard Hood has said adapting training tactics to factor in a long period of inactivity will be integral to his team's preparation for the I-League qualifiers.

2021-07-22T16:01:50.066458+00:00 IST