Football

Euro 2020: Tournament favourites France knocked out after losing to Switzerland

Bucharest [Romania], June 29 (ANI): France on Monday (local time) was knocked out of the ongoing Euro 2020 here at the Arena National Stadium.

2021-06-29T01:58:26.475408+00:00 IST

Euro Cup: Spain beat Croatia in extra time thriller to reach quarter-finals

Copenhagen [Denmark], June 29 (ANI): Spain defeated Croatia 5-3 after extra time in their Round of 16 clash in the ongoing Euro Cup in Copenhagen to progress to the quarter-finals on Monday.

2021-06-28T19:26:35.734765+00:00 IST

Euro 2020: Pointless to talk about contract amidst the tournament, feels Gareth Southgate

London [UK], June 28 (ANI): England Football Team head coach Gareth Southgate feels it's pointless talking about contract situations amidst the ongoing Euro 2020 as he said it's better to look at end of the tournament and see where everything sits.

2021-06-28T13:24:15.203036+00:00 IST

ISL: Bengaluru FC part ways with Spanish defender Juan Gonzalez

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], June 28 (ANI): Indian Super League (ISL) side Bengaluru FC on Monday confirmed that the club has mutually agreed to part ways with Spanish defender Juan Gonzalez.

2021-06-28T10:31:31.903401+00:00 IST

Copa America: Ecuador reach quarterfinals after playing out draw against Brazil

Goiania [Brazil], June 28 (ANI): Ecuador has qualified for the quarterfinals of the ongoing Copa America after the side played out a 1-1 draw against Brazil (local time) here at the Estadio Olimpico Pedro Ludovico.

2021-06-28T04:08:16.941886+00:00 IST

Euro 2020: Hazard to stay with Belgium squad after suffering hamstring injury

Seville [Spain], June 28 (ANI): Belgium midfielder Eden Hazard has said that he will stay with the team squad until the end of Euro 2020 even if a hamstring injury rules him out of the tournament.

2021-06-28T03:44:11.287888+00:00 IST

Euro 2020: Hazard's goal helps Belgium knock out defending champions Portugal

Seville [Spain], June 28 (ANI): Thorgon Hazard's strike helped Belgium knock out Portugal of the ongoing Euro 2020 on Sunday (local time) here at the Estadio La Caturja de Stadium in Seville.

2021-06-28T01:54:18.376634+00:00 IST

Euro 2020: Czech Republic down 10 men Netherlands, 2-0 to reach quarter-finals

Budapest [Hungary], June 27 (ANI): Goals from Tomas Holes and Patrik Schick helped the Czech Republic in defeating 10-men Netherlands to sail through quarterfinals of ongoing Euro 2020 on Sunday here at the Puskas Arena.

2021-06-27T18:08:30.743750+00:00 IST

Euro 2020: To write off Germany now would be crazy, says Jurgen Klopp

London [UK], June 27 (ANI): Liverpool FC head coach Jurgen Klopp has stated that it would be crazy to write off Germany at the ongoing Euro 2020, despite their struggles in the final group stage clash against Hungary.

2021-06-27T16:09:45.899601+00:00 IST

Euro 2020: Italy set new national record, break 82-year old feat

London [UK], June 27 (ANI): As a result of defeating Austria in the ongoing Euro 2020, Italy on Saturday (local time) set a new national record, extending their unbeaten run to 31 games.

2021-06-27T03:37:01.529950+00:00 IST

Euro 2020: Croatia winger Perisic tests positive for COVID-19, to miss Spain clash

Copenhagen [Denmark], June 27 (ANI): Croatia winger Ivan Perisic will miss the round of 16 clash against Spain in the ongoing Euro 2020 after he tested positive for COVID-19.

2021-06-27T02:26:20.466249+00:00 IST

Euro 2020: Extra time goals see Italy triumph over Austria to qualify for quarterfinals

London [UK], June 27 (ANI): Extra time goals from Federico Chiesa and Matteo Pessina saw Italy triumph over Austria in the round of 16 match of the ongoing Euro Cup 2020 on Saturday (local time) here at the Wembley Stadium.

2021-06-27T02:17:57.423843+00:00 IST

Euro Cup: Dolberg's brace helps Denmark thrash Wales 4-0 to enter quarter-finals

Amsterdam [Netherlands], June 26 (ANI): Kasper Dolberg scored a brace as Denmark thrashed Wales 4-0 in the Round of 16 match in the ongoing Euro 2020 on Saturday.

2021-06-26T18:20:14.352706+00:00 IST

Wales send best wishes to Eriksen, Bale wins heart with lovely gesture for Danish midfielder

Amsterdam [Netherlands], June 26 (ANI): Wales national football team on Saturday presented a jersey with Christian Eriksen's name on it to Denmark skipper Simon Kjaer before the two teams got ready to lock horns in the round of 16 in the ongoing Euro 2020.

2021-06-26T18:07:26.120638+00:00 IST

I-League 2021-22 to be staged in Kolkata, set to kick off in December

New Delhi [India], June 26 (ANI): The I-League will be played among 13 teams this season according to Subrata Dutta, senior vice president, All India Football Federation (AIFF) and chairman, League Committee who chaired the AIFF League committee meeting on Saturday.

2021-06-26T14:29:34.225521+00:00 IST

Premier League launches Defibrillator Fund for grassroots facilities

London [UK], June 26 (ANI): The Premier League has announced it will fund the provision of Automated External Defibrillators (AED) at thousands of grassroots football clubs and facilities, aimed at helping save the life of someone experiencing a sudden cardiac arrest.

2021-06-26T05:10:25.693370+00:00 IST

Euro 2020: Not the first time that people are doubting me, says Harry Kane

London [UK], June 26 (ANI): England captain Harry Kane has brushed aside his critics after not being able to score in his side's first three group stage matches of the ongoing Euro 2020.

2021-06-26T02:48:27.083931+00:00 IST

Copa America: Uruguay beat Bolivia 2-0, reach quarters

Cuiaba [Brazil], June 25 (ANI): Uruguay picked up a 2-0 win against Bolivia to confirm their progress to the CONMEBOL Copa America 2021 quarterfinal.

2021-06-25T04:46:27.407319+00:00 IST

Away goals rule scrapped for UEFA club competitions from 2021-22 season

Nyon [Switzerland], June 24 (ANI): Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) on Thursday confirmed that the away goals rule will be removed from all UEFA club tournaments (men, women, and youth) as of the qualifying phases of the 2021/22 competitions.

2021-06-24T14:38:12.162226+00:00 IST

ISL: ATK Mohun Bagan rope in Finland midfielder Joni Kauko

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], June 24 (ANI): Indian Super League (ISL) club ATK Mohun Bagan on Thursday announced the signing of Finland national team midfielder Joni Kauko on a two-year deal.

2021-06-24T13:58:10.122495+00:00 IST

Gouramangi is an ideal role model for the players, says Bengaluru United goalkeeper Srijith

Bengaluru [Karnataka], June 24 (ANI): Bengaluru United goalkeeper Srijith Ramesh draws inspiration from former India footballer Gouramangi Singh and believes the retired centre-back's presence is hugely beneficial for the squad.

2021-06-24T11:41:17.777738+00:00 IST