Football

Copa America: Firmino, Casemiro score goals as Brazil defeats Colombia

Rio de Janeiro [Brazil], June 24 (ANI): Robert Firmino and Casemiro got among the scoring charts as Brazil defeated Colombia 2-1 in the ongoing Copa America here at the Olympic Stadium on Thursday.

2021-06-24T03:06:06.349352+00:00 IST

Ronaldo becomes joint top-scorer in men's international football

Budapest [Hungary], June 24 (ANI): Portugal striker Cristiano Ronaldo has become the joint top-scorer in men's international football.

2021-06-24T02:30:15.173026+00:00 IST

FC Goa announce first feeder club partnership

Panaji (Goa) [India], June 23 (ANI): As part of the holistic plan to develop the football ecosystem in Goa, FC Goa on Wednesday announced the club's partnership with Sporting Club of Porvorim, a local village club headquartered at Salvador do Mundo.

2021-06-23T15:33:27.239767+00:00 IST

Request to illuminate Munich Stadium in 'rainbow colours' was in itself political, says UEFA

Munich [Germany], June 23 (ANI): European football governing body UEFA on Wednesday clarified it totally respects the 'rainbow' and also clarified that Germany's request to light up the Munich Stadium in 'rainbow colours' for the Euro 2020 match against Hungary was turned down due to its political nature.

2021-06-23T11:13:00.841143+00:00 IST

Euro 2020: England and Croatia cruise into last 16

Glasgow [Scotland], June 23 (ANI): Croatia and England on Tuesday (local time) cruised into the round of 16 stage from Group D in the ongoing Euro 2020.

2021-06-23T02:33:14.442791+00:00 IST

Norwich City sign winger Milot Rashica from Werder Bremen

Norwich [UK], June 22 (ANI): Premier League club Norwich City on Tuesday announced the signing of winger Milot Rashica from Bundesliga side Werder Bremen.

2021-06-22T16:56:58.223716+00:00 IST

Euro 2020: Wembley to host over 60,000 fans for semis, final

London [UK], June 22 (ANI): More than 60,000 fans will be permitted at the Euro 2020 semi-finals and final at Wembley Stadium following an announcement by the UK government, increasing attendance to 75 per cent of capacity for each game, confirmed the UEFA on Tuesday.

2021-06-22T15:10:58.880739+00:00 IST

Harry Kane will 'obliterate' Premier League goal record with Man City, feels Shearer

London [UK], June 22 (ANI): Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer has admitted Harry Kane might overtake his two-decades-long Premier League goal-scoring record if he moves to Manchester City.

2021-06-22T15:05:43.205862+00:00 IST

Euro 2020: England's Chilwell, Mount to miss Czech Republic clash as they isolate

London [UK], June 22 (ANI): England duo Ben Chilwell and Mason Mount, who are currently isolating themselves as a precautionary measure, will miss the upcoming Euro 2020 clash against the Czech Republic, confirmed England Football on Tuesday.

2021-06-22T11:31:23.254398+00:00 IST

ISL: Hyderabad FC rope in young winger Abdul Rabeeh

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], June 22 (ANI): Indian Super League (ISL) club Hyderabad FC on Tuesday announced the signing of young winger Abdul Rabeeh AK.

2021-06-22T10:59:29.308785+00:00 IST

Euro 2020: UEFA declines request to light up Allianz Arena in rainbow colours for Hungary clash

Munich [Germany], June 22 (ANI): UEFA has declined an application from Munich's city council to have Allianz Arena in rainbow colors on Wednesday for their last Group F match with Hungary in Euro 2020.

2021-06-22T10:57:05.239689+00:00 IST

Euro 2020: Belgium, Denmark attain round of 16 qualification

Saint Petersburg [Russia], June 22 (ANI): Belgium and Denmark on Monday (local time) attained qualification to the round of 16 stage from Group B in the ongoing Euro 2020.

2021-06-22T02:45:16.038712+00:00 IST

Copa America: Gomez's strike helps Argentina defeat Paraguay

Brasilia [Brazil], June 22 (ANI): Alejandro Dario Gomez's lone strike helped Argentina defeat Paraguay 1-0 in the ongoing Copa America here at Estadio Nacional Mane Garrincha Stadium on Tuesday.

2021-06-22T02:44:46.699067+00:00 IST

Euro 2020: England's Chilwell, Mount isolating ahead of Czech Republic clash

London [UK], June 22 (ANI): England duo Ben Chilwell and Mason Mount are currently isolating themselves as a precautionary measure ahead of the upcoming Euro 2020 clash against the Czech Republic.

2021-06-22T02:35:00.252690+00:00 IST

Euro 2020: Netherlands, Austria seal round of 16 berth

Amsterdam [Netherlands], June 22 (ANI): The Netherlands and Austria on Monday qualified from Group C into the round of 16 stage of the ongoing Euro 2020.

2021-06-22T01:58:50.529452+00:00 IST

LaLiga's income exceeded EUR5 billion in 19/20 season despite COVID-19

Madrid [Spain], June 21 (ANI): LaLiga on Monday presented its financial report for 2019-2020 season, in which the total income of the Spanish football division achieved a new historical record despite the negative effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.

2021-06-21T15:59:43.619517+00:00 IST

Euro 2020: Billy Gilmour tests positive for COVID-19, to miss game against Croatia

Glasgow [Scotland], June 21 (ANI): Billy Gilmour has been ruled out of Scotland's final Euro 2020 group game against Croatia after testing positive for COVID-19, the Scottish Football Association (SFA) stated on Monday.

2021-06-21T12:14:32.421042+00:00 IST

Euro 2020: France forward Ousmane Dembele ruled out with injury

Budapest [Hungary], June 21 (ANI): France forward Ousmane Dembele has been ruled out of the ongoing Euro 2020 with an injury he picked up in the draw against Hungary, the French Football Federation(FFF) confirmed on Monday.

2021-06-21T12:09:18.334252+00:00 IST

European Super League project still alive, says FC Barcelona President

Barcelona [Spain], June 21 (ANI): FC Barcelona President Joan Laporta insisted on Sunday that the controversial European Super League project "is still alive".

2021-06-21T11:05:13.706383+00:00 IST

Hazard admits his ankle not ready to play full 90 minutes

Brussels [Belgium], June 21 (ANI): Belgium midfielder Eden Hazard has admitted that his ankle is still not ready to play the full 90 minutes of a football match.

2021-06-21T06:58:53.068177+00:00 IST

Euro 2020: UEFA stops investigation into Neuer's rainbow armband

Munich [Germany], June 21 (ANI): UEFA has stopped its investigation into Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer's rainbow-coloured captain's armband during Euro 2020 matches against France and Portugal, the German Football Association (DFB) has confirmed.

2021-06-21T03:31:33.221340+00:00 IST