Football

ISL: Amey Ranawade signs four-year contract extension with Mumbai City FC

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 17 (ANI): Mumbai City FC on Thursday announced that Amey Ranawade has signed a four-year contract extension with the club, committing his future with the Islanders until May 2025.

2021-06-17T11:24:18.359091+00:00 IST

Doctor confirms Christian Eriksen will have an ICD implanted

Copenhagen [Denmark], June 17 (ANI): Christian Eriksen will have a heart starter device (ICD) implanted after he suffered a cardiac arrest over the weekend during Denmark's match against Finland, the team's doctor has confirmed in a statement on Thursday.

2021-06-17T08:45:17.414298+00:00 IST

Euro 2020: Belgium to pay tribute to Eriksen in match against Denmark

Copenhagen [Denmark], June 17 (ANI): Belgium Football team will put the ball out of play in the 10th minute of their Euro 2020 clash against Denmark on Thursday to pay tribute to Christian Eriksen, who suffered a cardiac arrest over the weekend during their match against Finland.

2021-06-17T08:03:07.122811+00:00 IST

Ramos to leave Real Madrid after 16 years, club announces farewell

Madrid [Spain], June 17 (ANI): Sergio Ramos is officially leaving Real Madrid after 16 years at the club when his contract expires at the end of the month, the club announced on Wednesday.

2021-06-17T06:10:23.312818+00:00 IST

Euro 2020: Gareth Bale shines as Wales beat Turkey 2-0

Baku [Azerbaijan], June 17 (ANI): Goals from Aaron Ramsey and Connor Roberts gave Wales a 2-0 win in their Group A match over Turkey here at Baku's Olympic Stadium on Wednesday to put them on the verge of a Euro 2020 Round-of-16 spot.

2021-06-17T05:23:07.516073+00:00 IST

Euro 2020: Flawless Italy cruises into Round of 16, defeats Switzerland 3-0

Rome [Italy], June 17 (ANI): Manuel Locatelli bagged a brace as flawless Italy defeated Switzerland 3-0 here at the Stadio Olimpico to become the first side into the last-16 of the Euro 2020.

2021-06-17T04:11:28.140568+00:00 IST

Euro 2020: Austria's Arnautovic suspended for clash against Netherlands

Zurich [Switzerland], June 16 (ANI): Austria's Marko Arnautovic on Wednesday was suspended for one match after the UEFA found him guilty of insulting another player in the ongoing Euro 2020.

2021-06-16T15:56:06.470158+00:00 IST

Euro 2020: Aleksei Miranchuk's goal helps Russia defeat Finland

Saint Petersburg [Russia], June 16 (ANI): Aleksei Miranchuk struck a lone goal as Russia defeated Finland in the Group B encounter of the ongoing Euro 2020 here at the Krestovsky Stadium on Wednesday.

2021-06-16T15:03:50.308811+00:00 IST

Euro 2020: Rudiger denies biting Pogba in Germany's match against France

Munich [Germany], June 16 (ANI): Germany's defender Antonio Rudiger has denied biting France midfielder Paul Pogba during their Euro 2020 game on Tuesday. France defeated Germany 1-0 in their Group F encounter on Tuesday after Matt Hummels registered an own goal in the first half.

2021-06-16T10:48:58.166098+00:00 IST

Premier League 2021-22 fixtures released, City to begin title defence against Spurs on Aug 14

London [UK], June 16 (ANI): The 2021/22 Premier League fixtures of all 380 matches have been released by the league. Premier League champions Manchester City will get their 2021/22 title defence underway at Tottenham Hotspur when the new season kicks off on the weekend of August 14.

2021-06-16T09:11:38.164647+00:00 IST

ISL: Chennaiyin FC co-owner Abhishek Bachchan lauds decision of fielding seven Indian players

New Delhi [India], June 16 (ANI): Chennaiyin FC (CFC) co-owner and Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan welcomed the Indian Super League's (ISL) decision of fielding seven Indian players in the playing XI and believes it will encourage and provide a platform to more young Indian footballers to showcase their talent.

2021-06-16T08:40:46.303313+00:00 IST

Some players were tired: India's assistant manager on Chhetri's substitution against Afghanistan

Doha [Qatar], June 16 (ANI): India football team assistant manager Venkatesh Shanmugham has explained why skipper Sunil Chhetri was taken off in the 69th minute against Afghanistan in their last match of Group E of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and AFC Asian Cup China 2023 Joint Qualifier.

2021-06-16T08:13:27.215395+00:00 IST

Cristiano Ronaldo scripts footballing history at Euros, becomes all time top-scorer

Budapest [Hungary], June 16 (ANI): Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo made European Championships history as he became the all-time top scorer in the summer tournament after his record-shattering 10th and 11th finals goals in the opening Euro 2020 match against Hungary.

2021-06-16T04:47:07.271556+00:00 IST

Euro 2020: Mats Hummels' own goal helps France edge past Germany in opener

Munich [Germany], June 16 (ANI): World Champions' France rode on an unfortunate Mats Hummels own goal to slide past Germany, 1-0 in their opening fixture at Euros 2020.

2021-06-16T03:20:35.605942+00:00 IST

Euro 2020: Ronaldo's historic brace powers Portugal to 3-0 win against Hungary

Budapest [Hungary], June 16 (ANI): Defending champions Portugal kicked off their campaign with a 3-0 victory against Hungary on Tuesday in the ongoing Euro 2020.

2021-06-16T02:28:55.551029+00:00 IST

WC qualifiers: Draw against Afghanistan sees India finish third in Group E

Doha [Qatar], June 15 (ANI): India and Afghanistan played out a 1-1 draw in their last match of Group E of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and AFC Asian Cup China 2023 Joint Qualifier, at the Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium in Doha, Qatar, on Tuesday.

2021-06-15T16:49:31.405508+00:00 IST

Ronaldo becomes first player to feature in five Euro Cup finals tournaments

Budapest [Hungary], June 15 (ANI): Portugal striker Cristiano Ronaldo on Tuesday became the first player to feature in games at five Euro 2020 finals tournaments.

2021-06-15T16:04:02.976386+00:00 IST

Euro 2020: Ramsdale replaces Dean Henderson in England's squad

London [UK], June 15 (ANI): Sheffield United goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale on Tuesday was called into England's Euro 2020 squad to replace Dean Henderson.

2021-06-15T10:24:03.153002+00:00 IST

Euro 2020: Christian Eriksen feeling 'fine' in hospital, thanks fans for messages

Copenhagen [Denmark], June 15 (ANI): Danish midfielder Christian Eriksen, who collapsed on the pitch during their Euro Cup match on Saturday, is feeling fine in hospital. The Euro Cup match between Denmark and Finland had to be stopped in the closing minutes of the first half as Eriksen collapsed on the pitch and he had to be taken off due to a medical emergency.

2021-06-15T08:18:12.061435+00:00 IST

Euro 2020: Spain held to goalless draw by Sweden

Seville [Spain], June 15 (ANI): Sweden held Spain to a goalless draw on Monday with both teams settling for just one point in the ongoing Euro Cup.

2021-06-15T06:17:19.136668+00:00 IST

Copa America: Messi free-kick not enough as Chile hold Argentina

Rio de Janeiro [Brazil], June 15 (ANI): Argentina and Chile shared the points as the teams played out 1-1 draw in Rio de Janeiro in the ongoing Copa America.

2021-06-15T05:36:55.344525+00:00 IST