Football

Copa America: Pena scores as Peru defeat Colombia

Goiana [Brazil], June 21 (ANI): Sergio Pena got among the goal-scoring charts as Peru defeated Colombia in the ongoing Copa America here at Estadio Olimpico Pedro Ludovico on Monday.

2021-06-21T02:34:31.652924+00:00 IST

Euro 2020: Italy, Wales qualify to round of 16 from Group A

Rome [Italy], June 20 (ANI): Italy and Wales on Sunday qualified from Group A into the round of 16 stage of the ongoing Euro 2020.

2021-06-20T17:59:23.587528+00:00 IST

Euro 2020: Difficult to fill shoes of 'generation of geniuses', says Spain's Morata

Sevilla [Spain], June 20 (ANI): Spain forward Alvaro Morata has admitted that his side is struggling with the weight of expectations in the ongoing Euro 2020.

2021-06-20T11:30:52.099827+00:00 IST

Euro 2020: Karim Benzema still has my confidence, says Deschamps after draw against Hungary

Budapest [Hungary], June 20 (ANI): France head coach Didier Deschamps insists Karim Benzema still has his confidence after his team's draw with Hungary at the Puskas Arena on Saturday in ongoing Euro 2020.

2021-06-20T11:04:15.009711+00:00 IST

Euro 2020: Germany can't become arrogant after defeating Portugal, says Muller

Munich [Germany], June 20 (ANI): Germany forward Thomas Muller has said that his side cannot become arrogant after thrashing Portugal in the Euro 2020.

2021-06-20T10:03:39.991040+00:00 IST

Balancing fatherhood and football: India defender Adil Khan opens up on 'emotional' experience

New Delhi [India], June 20 (ANI): Indian football team defender Adil Khan wanted to be there when he became a father but since he was playing in the Indian Super League (ISL), he couldn't meet his wife.

2021-06-20T08:19:08.075038+00:00 IST

La Liga: Barcelona sign Netherlands forward Memphis Depay from Lyon

Barcelona [Spain], June 20 (ANI): Barcelona on Saturday signed Memphis Depay and the Netherlands striker will join the club once his contract comes to end with Lyon.

2021-06-20T04:31:15.784041+00:00 IST

Euro 2020: Havertz, Gosens score as Germany thrash Portugal 4-2

Munich [Germany], June 19 (ANI): Kai Havertz and Robin Gosens got among the goal-scoring chart as Germany thrashed Portugal 4-2 in the Group F encounter here at the Allianz Arena on Saturday.

2021-06-19T18:02:17.115457+00:00 IST

Euro 2020: Antoine Griezmann's strike helps France earn 1-1 draw against Hungary

Budapest [Hungary], June 19 (ANI): Hungary halted World Champions France to a 1-1 draw here in Puskas Arena on Saturday in their second Euro 2020 Group F game.

2021-06-19T16:02:52.322464+00:00 IST

'Hard work has no replacement': Sandhu recalls Milkha Singh's advice

New Delhi [India], June 19 (ANI): India goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu on Saturday recalled the memories of ace track legend Milkha Singh, who passed away Friday night.

2021-06-19T13:57:44.432916+00:00 IST

Even Guardiola or Mourinho could not do more in these circumstances: Stimac

New Delhi [India], June 19 (ANI): India football team coach Igor Stimac has said even Pep Guardiola or Jose Mourinho could not do better than him in the current circumstances with the Blue Tigers.

2021-06-19T11:06:23.874056+00:00 IST

Copa America: Guido Rodriguez stars in Argentina's 1-0 win against Uruguay

Brasilia [Brazil], June 19 (ANI): A Guido Rodriguez header in the 13th minute was all that separated Argentina and Uruguay as the former won 1-0 here at the empty Estadio Nacional de Brasilia in the Copa America clash on Friday.

2021-06-19T10:59:28.518483+00:00 IST

Indian women football clubs' representatives take part in online UEFA Marketing Workshop

New Delhi [India], June 19 (ANI): As women's football in India continues to move forward together, a marketing workshop under the UEFA Assist Programme was organised virtually for representatives from women's football clubs across the country on Friday.

2021-06-19T10:37:19.517266+00:00 IST

Christian Eriksen discharged from hospital, midfielder to now spend time with family

Copenhagen [Denmark], June 18 (ANI): Denmark Football Association on Friday confirmed that midfielder Christian Eriksen has been discharged from the hospital.

2021-06-18T17:11:25.788298+00:00 IST

Sandesh one of the best defenders in Asia, can become best: Stimac

New Delhi [India], June 18 (ANI): Indian football team head coach Igor Stimac on Friday said that he believes that the Blue Tigers have become much more technical as a team, and that the effort to become further technical continues from him, and his coaching staff.

2021-06-18T12:55:24.675395+00:00 IST

National team is not an academy: India coach on finding next Sunil Chhetri

New Delhi [India], June 18 (ANI): Indian national team football coach Igor Stimac has stated that domestic leagues play vital roles in developing players for the national team set up.

2021-06-18T12:40:22.121680+00:00 IST

Euro 2020: Sergio Busquets to rejoin Spain squad after negative COVID-19 result

Madrid [Spain], June 18 (ANI): Sergio Busquets is now available to join the Spain squad in the Euro 2020 after he tested negative for the COVID-19, having missed their opener against Sweden.

2021-06-18T10:55:20.765569+00:00 IST

Ronaldo becomes first person to reach 300 million followers mark on Instagram

New Delhi [India], June 18 (ANI): Portugal striker Cristiano Ronaldo on Friday became the first person to reach the 300 million followers mark on social media platform Instagram.

2021-06-18T10:46:47.261120+00:00 IST

Copa America: Neymar shines as Brazil thrash Peru 4-0 to reach quarters

Rio de Janeiro [Brazil], June 18 (ANI): Neymar and Alex Sandro scored for Brazil as they beat Peru on Thursday night to attain a comfortable 4-0 win in the 2021 Copa America clash here at Nilton Santos Stadium.

2021-06-18T10:14:22.000136+00:00 IST

ISL: Forward Rahim Ali signs two-year contract extension with Chennaiyin FC

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], June 18 (ANI): Chennaiyin FC forward Rahim Ali has signed a two-year contract extension with the club, the Indian Super League (ISL) side confirmed on Friday.

2021-06-18T08:21:44.300241+00:00 IST

ISL: Kerala Blasters rope in Ivan Vukomanovic as head coach

Kochi (Kerala) [India], June 18 (ANI): Indian Super League (ISL) side Kerala Blasters FC has appointed Ivan Vukomanovic as the club's new head coach ahead of the 2021-22 season.

2021-06-18T04:44:24.703142+00:00 IST