Football

Euro 2020: Phil Foden misses England's training session ahead of final against Italy

London [UK], July 10 (ANI): England forward Phil Foden was not present at the team's final training session on Saturday as 21-year-old suffered a "minor knock" ahead of Sunday's Euro 2020 final against Italy.

2021-07-10T14:08:12.980620+00:00 IST

Euro 2020: England chase history as they face formidable Italy in final

London [UK], July 10 (ANI): Is it coming home to London or going to Rome? This is the question that would be answered in Sunday's Euro 2020 final when England and Italy clash at the historic Wembley Stadium to decide the next champion of Europe.

2021-07-10T13:00:45.923911+00:00 IST

Former England winger Paul Mariner dies aged 68

London [UK], July 10 (ANI): Former England striker Paul Mariner passed away at the age of 68, the national team confirmed on Saturday.

2021-07-10T12:21:29.943197+00:00 IST

Copa America: It is Messi versus Neymar as friends turn rivals on the night of the final

Brasilia [Brazil], July 10 (ANI): Two of the biggest footballing nations in South America, Argentina and Brazil, have a date with destiny on Saturday at the world-famous Maracana in Rio de Janeiro to decide who will be the 2021 CONMEBOL Copa America champion.

2021-07-10T11:59:38.089536+00:00 IST

Euro 2020: UEFA fines English FA after fans break disciplinary code in Denmark tie

Zurich [Switzerland], July 10 (ANI): UEFA, Europe's football governing body, on Saturday decided to fine the English Football Association 30,000 euros for the use of laser pointer, disturbances during the national anthems and setting of fireworks by supporters.

2021-07-10T11:35:46.402200+00:00 IST

Euro 2020: The two best teams have made the final, says Gareth Southgate

London [UK], July 10 (ANI): England head coach Gareth Southgate believes Sunday's Euro 2020 final against Italy is a contest between the two best teams in the tournament.

2021-07-10T10:42:35.705467+00:00 IST

Arsenal sign 21-year-old defender Nuno Tavares from Benfica

London [UK], July 10 (ANI): Arsenal has signed 21-year-old defender Nuno Tavares from S.L. Benfica on a long-term contract, the Premier League club confirmed on Friday.

2021-07-10T10:22:04.288164+00:00 IST

Carles Alena signs for Getafe, leaves FC Barcelona

Barcelona [Spain], July 10 (ANI): FC Barcelona and Getafe CF have reached an agreement for the transfer of Carles Alena as the Catalan club reserves the right to 50 per cent of any future sale of the player, a buyback option plus first right of refusal on any offer.

2021-07-10T09:01:30.683905+00:00 IST

Copa America: Luis Diaz stars as Colombia beat Peru 3-2 to finish third

Brasilia [Brazil], July 10 (ANI): In a game full of drama until the final moments, Colombia secured third place in the Copa America 2021 with a 3-2 win against Peru on Friday (local time) at Estadio Nacional de Brasilia Mane Garrincha.

2021-07-10T06:42:22.491473+00:00 IST

FIFA WC Qatar 2022: Five stadiums ready, rest to be completed by end of 2021

Doha [Qatar], July 9 (ANI): With only 500 days to go until Qatar hosts the first FIFA World Cup in the Middle East and Arab world, the Qatari officials have informed that five out of the eight stadiums are completed and the rest will be ready by the end of this year.

2021-07-09T08:37:10.855441+00:00 IST

Euro 2020: Italy vs England will be an epic final, says Marco Verratti

London [UK], July 9 (ANI): Italy midfielder Marco Verratti has predicted that Sunday's Euro 2020 final against England at Wembley will be "an epic".

2021-07-09T06:20:40.990600+00:00 IST

Impossible for Barcelona to match the previous salary of Messi, says La Liga president Tebas

Barcelona [Spain], July 9 (ANI): La Liga president Javier Tebas believes it would be impossible for FC Barcelona to match the salary Lionel Messi was on as the Catalan club is currently going through a financial predicament.

2021-07-09T05:45:18.530603+00:00 IST

Diego Simeone signs contract extension with Atletico Madrid until 2024

Madrid [Spain], July 9 (ANI): Atletico Madrid head coach, Diego Pablo Simeone has signed a contract extension until June 30, 2024, the La Liga club confirmed on Thursday.

2021-07-09T02:30:56.312532+00:00 IST

Nacho Fernandez extends contract with Real Madrid

Madrid [Spain], July 8 (ANI): Spain defender Nacho Fernandez on Thursday extended his contract with Real Madrid.

2021-07-08T13:17:15.668967+00:00 IST

ISL: Hugo Boumous signs with ATK Mohun Bagan

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], July 8 (ANI): Indian Super League (ISL) club ATK Mohun Bagan on Thursday confirmed the signing of French midfielder Hugo Boumous.

2021-07-08T10:14:19.038005+00:00 IST

I-League's latest entrants Sreenidi Deccan Football Club launched in Visakhapatnam

New Delhi [India], July 8 (ANI): The Sreenidi Deccan FC, latest entrants into the I-League this season, was launched in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.

2021-07-08T09:55:54.006598+00:00 IST

Sergio Ramos signs with PSG after leaving Real Madrid

Paris [France], July 8 (ANI): French club Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) on Thursday announced the signing of Spanish defender Sergio Ramos.

2021-07-08T09:50:54.658641+00:00 IST

Harry Kane's extra-time goal fires England into Euro Cup final with 2-1 win over Denmark

London [UK], July 8 (ANI): Star player Harry Kane put away the rebound after Kasper Schmeichel saved his extra-time penalty to help England book their berth in the Euro 2020 final after registering a 2-1 win over Denmark on Wednesday.

2021-07-08T02:27:24.657148+00:00 IST

Euro 2020: Saka to replace Sancho in England's lineup for semi-final

London [UK], July 7 (ANI): England manager Gareth Southgate has decided to bring back Bukayo Saka in place of Jadon Sancho for the Euro 2020 semi-final against Denmark.

2021-07-07T14:08:24.541792+00:00 IST

Messi calls Argentina's penalty-shootout hero Martinez a "phenomenon"

Brasilia [Brazil], July 7 (ANI): Argentina striker Lionel Messi hailed goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez for his heroics in the Copa America semi-final clash against Colombia.

2021-07-07T11:33:11.126114+00:00 IST

Former football stars condole demise of Dilip Kumar

New Delhi [India], July 7 (ANI): In the early hours of Wednesday morning, the country woke up to the sad news of the death of one of the pioneering stars of Bollywood, Dilip Kumar, aka Mohammed Yusuf Khan. The legend passed away in a Mumbai hospital at the age of 98.

2021-07-07T11:30:17.077460+00:00 IST