Football

Gareth Bale will not be part of Tottenham, says Nuno Santo

London [UK], July 17 (ANI): Tottenham Hotspur head coach Nuno Espirito Santo has confirmed Gareth Bale will not return for the team's 2021-22 campaign.

2021-07-17T08:38:42.944461+00:00 IST

Hosting AFC Women's Asian Cup 2022 will inspire many, says coach Maymol Rocky

New Delhi [India], July 17 (ANI): Maymol Rocky, the Indian women's football team head coach, believes hosting the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Women's Asian Cup in 2022 will help a lot of female footballers and coaches in the country.

2021-07-17T07:32:50.431779+00:00 IST

UEFA announces Champions League and Europa League finals venue

Nyon [Switzerland], July 17 (ANI): The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) Executive Committee on Friday appointed the hosts for several UEFA club competition finals in the coming years.

2021-07-17T06:17:36.101645+00:00 IST

AIFF announces COVID-19 relief grant for category 1 and 2 referees

New Delhi [India], July 17 (ANI): All India Football Federation has come up with a COVID-19 relief grant to support the Category 1 and 2 active Referees, and Assistant Referees who have been adversely affected financially by the COVID-19 pandemic.

2021-07-17T05:51:30.665816+00:00 IST

ISL: Crivellaro extends stay with Chennaiyin FC, signs multi-year contract

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], July 16 (ANI): Attacking midfielder Rafael Crivellaro has extended his stay at Chennaiyin FC (CFC) on a multi-year contract, the ISL club confirmed on Friday.

2021-07-16T08:12:56.324670+00:00 IST

Juventus midfielder Arthur Melo to miss two months after surgery

Turin [Italy], July 16 (ANI): Juventus FC midfielder Arthur Melo will miss the start of the new Serie A season after he was slated for surgery to resolve an injury that has been dragging on since February.

2021-07-16T02:13:05.771021+00:00 IST

Former Chelsea and Bayern Munich star Robben announces retirement

London [UK], July 15 (ANI): Former Bayern Munich and Chelsea star Arjen Robben on Thursday announced his retirement from professional football.

2021-07-15T12:43:06.394623+00:00 IST

Euro 2020: Final was in danger of being abandoned due to unruly fan behaviour, says police

London [UK], July 15 (ANI): Metropolitan Police has said that the Euro 2020 final between England and Italy was in danger of being called off because ticketless fans broke into the Wembley Stadium.

2021-07-15T10:33:45.246054+00:00 IST

Gokulam Kerala FC to represent India in AFC Women's Club Championship 2020-21

New Delhi [India], July 15 (ANI): All India Football Federation has nominated Gokulam Kerala FC (GKFC), the champion of the 4th edition of the Indian Women's League, to represent India in the AFC Women's Club Championship 2020-21 -- Pilot tournament.

2021-07-15T07:21:19.915803+00:00 IST

Messi to sign fresh five-year contract with Barcelona and take 50 per cent wage cut: Report

Barcelona [Spain], July 14 (ANI): Argentina striker Lionel Messi is all set to sign a new five-year contract with Spanish club Barcelona.

2021-07-14T14:22:56.547982+00:00 IST

Euro 2020: Italy's open-bus parade in Rome was not authorised as per authorities

Rome [Italy], July 14 (ANI): Current Prefect of Rome Matteo Piantedosi has said that Italy's open-bus parade after their Euro 2020 triumph was not authorised.

2021-07-14T11:06:42.694416+00:00 IST

Gianluigi Donnarumma bids adieu to his boyhood club AC Milan

Milan [Italy], July 14 (ANI): European champion and player of the tournament of recently concluded Euro 2020, Gianluigi Donnarumma has said farewell to AC Milan ahead of a reported switch to Ligue 1 club Paris Saint-Germain.

2021-07-14T05:12:12.435185+00:00 IST

England hit with multiple charges by UEFA after Wembley fan clashes

London [UK], July 13 (ANI): European football body, UEFA on Tuesday charged England on four different offences relating to fans' misbehaviour during Euro 2020 final clash between England and Italy.

2021-07-13T16:59:36.219065+00:00 IST

Euro 2020: 5 Italians and 3 English players in UEFA Team of the Tournament

Nyon [Switzerland], July 13 (ANI): The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) on Tuesday officially announced the Team of the Tournament for Euro 2020.

2021-07-13T11:49:11.493232+00:00 IST

Rashford will put his hand up, take penalty again: Solskjaer

Manchester [UK], July 13 (ANI): Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has said that the criticism of missing a penalty in the Euro 2020 finals against Italy would not dampen the spirits of England striker Marcus Rashford.

2021-07-13T11:10:27.918592+00:00 IST

Lando Norris left 'shaken' after having watch stolen at Wembley

London [UK], July 13 (ANI): British Formula 1 driver Lando Norris was left 'shaken' after he was mugged following England's Euro 2020 final defeat to Italy at the Wembley Stadium here.

2021-07-13T10:07:56.291908+00:00 IST

Messi's contract renewal is progressing adequately, says Barcelona President Laporta

Barcelona [Spain], July 13 (ANI): New contract talks with Lionel Messi are "progressing adequately", says FC Barcelona President Joan Laporta, as the Catalan side is still hopeful of matching the salary the 34-year-old was on.

2021-07-13T08:55:24.263558+00:00 IST

Euro Cup: Rashford says he 'will never apologise' for who he is after receiving racist abuse

London [UK], July 13 (ANI): Marcus Rashford has apologised for missing a penalty in the Euro Cup final but said he "will never apologise for who I am" after the England striker was subjected to racist abuse following the Three Lions' loss in the summit clash against Italy.

2021-07-13T04:14:51.688539+00:00 IST

'We don't want you': Harry Kane slams fans directing racial abuse at England stars

London [UK], July 13 (ANI): England captain Harry Kane on Monday condemned the "vile" racial abuse, Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho, and Bukayo Saka had to face on social media following the Three Lions' loss in the Euro Cup final against Italy.

2021-07-13T02:40:43.905269+00:00 IST

Euro 2020 final: FA says it will ban fans that stormed Wembley

London [UK], July 12 (ANI): The Football Association (FA) has vowed to ban any supporter found to have attended the Euro 2020 final without a ticket

2021-07-12T16:33:48.278565+00:00 IST

First Jammu Kashmir Professional Football League gets underway in Srinagar

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], July 12 (ANI): The first Jammu Kashmir Professional Football League has been started in Srinagar and in this tournament, the top eight football teams from the region are participating.

2021-07-12T13:45:11.291643+00:00 IST