Football

Liverpool goalkeeper Adrian signs contract extension with club

Liverpool [UK], June 14 (ANI): Liverpool goalkeeper Adrian on Monday signed a new extended contract with the club.

2021-06-14T15:52:45.127928+00:00 IST

Euro 2020: Patrik Schick's brilliance helps Czech Republic defeat Scotland

Glasgow [Scotland], June 14 (ANI): Patrik Schick scored a brace as the Czech Republic defeated Scotland 2-0 in the Group D encounter of the ongoing European Championships here at Hampden Park on Monday.

2021-06-14T15:04:26.158238+00:00 IST

Nice to see Eriksen smile and laugh, says Denmark goalkeeper Schmeichel

Copenhagen [Denmark], June 14 (ANI) Denmark goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel has provided a positive update on Christian Eriksen and he also criticised UEFA for restarting his side's match against Finland on the same day when Eriksen collapsed on the pitch in Euro 2020.

2021-06-14T14:40:33.191203+00:00 IST

We won't play for a draw against Afghanistan, says Stimac

Doha [Qatar], June 14 (ANI): A day before India's last match against Afghanistan in the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and AFC Asian Cup China 2023 Qualifiers at the Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium, Doha, head coach Igor Stimac has dismissed apprehensions that his side may play out for a draw.

2021-06-14T14:15:16.959475+00:00 IST

Euro 2020: Experience of Maguire and Henderson will be vital moving forward, feels Rooney

London [UK], June 14 (ANI): Former England player Wayne Rooney feels it's vital that Harry Maguire and Jordan Henderson get fit as soon as possible because they will be vital moving forward in the Euro 2020 for the Three Lions.

2021-06-14T11:30:23.393336+00:00 IST

Stimac has implemented philosophy of playing differently: Hamiri on Blue Tigers

Doha [Qatar], June 14 (ANI): Former Afghanistan captain Haroon Amiri is back at the centre of the Afghanistan defence after an injury kept him out for a couple of years. A day prior to India's last league match against Afghanistan in the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Qualifiers in Doha, the defender opened up on the strengths of his side.

2021-06-14T10:43:50.305020+00:00 IST

Copa America: My biggest dream is to get a title with Argentina, says Messi

Rio de Janeiro [Brazil], June 14 (ANI): Argentina football captain Lionel Messi has reiterated that his biggest dream is to win a title with the national team and feels the team is currently "on the right track" ahead of the Copa America opener against Chile.

2021-06-14T07:51:31.922230+00:00 IST

Copa America: Colombia, Brazil off to winning start in tournament

Brasilia [Brazil], June 14 (ANI): Colombia and hosts Brazil kicked off their Copa America campaign with a win in Group B.

2021-06-14T05:55:26.440522+00:00 IST

Eriksen was 'gone' after suffering cardiac arrest, but we got him back: Denmark team doctor

Copenhagen [Denmark], June 13 (ANI): Denmark team doctor Morten Boesen on Sunday confirmed that striker Christian Eriksen suffered a cardiac arrest in the Euro 2020 game against Finland.

2021-06-13T15:52:44.766343+00:00 IST

Euro 2020: Sterling's strike helps England defeat Croatia

London [UK], June 13 (ANI): A thunderous goal from Raheem Sterling helped England defeat Croatia 1-0 in the Group D encounter of the ongoing European Championships here at the Wembley Stadium on Sunday.

2021-06-13T15:02:04.387109+00:00 IST

Euro 2020: Denmark shouldn't have played after Eriksen collapse, says head coach Hjulmand

Copenhagen [Denmark], June 13 (ANI): Denmark head coach Kasper Hjulmand on Sunday admitted that his side should not have played the Euro 2020 game against Finland on the same day midfielder Christian Eriksen collapsed on the pitch.

2021-06-13T14:29:46.807489+00:00 IST

Odisha FC launches Digital Grassroots Academy

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], June 13 (ANI): Bhubaneswar-based Indian Super League (ISL) Club Odisha FC has launched the 'Odisha FC Digital Grassroots Academy'.

2021-06-13T12:17:38.303386+00:00 IST

Karim Benzema says he is 100 per cent fit for Euro 2020 tournament

Munich [Germany], June 13 (ANI): Real Madrid forward Karim Benzema has declared himself 100 per cent fit for France's Euro 2020 campaign after recovering from a knee injury sustained during a friendly last week.

2021-06-13T12:16:43.992678+00:00 IST

'You will be fine': From Cristiano Ronaldo to Sourav Ganguly, sports fraternity pray for Christian Eriksen

Copenhagen [Denmark], June 13 (ANI): From Cristiano Ronaldo to former Indian cricket team captain, Sourav Ganguly - all came together last night to pray for Denmark midfielder Christian Eriksen after he collapsed on the pitch during the dying minutes of the first half against Finland in Euro 2020.

2021-06-13T11:32:27.462397+00:00 IST

Want to make it to India's senior football too, says Shubho Paul

New Delhi [India], June 13 (ANI): The I-League has often been dubbed as a factory, producing future stars, who then go on to achieve much greater things in the future. The 2020-21 season of the tournament seems to have thrown up another new talent - Shubho Paul.

2021-06-13T11:25:38.633799+00:00 IST

Euro 2020: Belgium's Timothy Castagne out of tournament after fractured eye socket

Saint Petersburg [Russia], June 13 (ANI): Belgium Football Association confirmed on Sunday that wing-back Timothy Castagne will miss the rest of the Euro 2020 after sustaining a double fracture on his right eye socket during the match against Russia last night.

2021-06-13T11:07:59.879056+00:00 IST

Copa America: Sanchez to miss Chile's group-stage matches

Santiago [Chile], June 13 (ANI): Chile national team on Sunday confirmed that the injured Inter Milan forward Alexis Sanchez will miss group stage matches in the upcoming Copa America.

2021-06-13T09:56:32.572133+00:00 IST

Indian football has evolved a lot: Shanmugam Ventakesh

Doha [Qatar], June 13 (ANI): Former Indian national team captain and current assistant coach of the Indian senior football side Shanmugam Venkatesh has said that the Blue Tigers have changed their outlook towards the game.

2021-06-13T09:55:44.984246+00:00 IST

Euro 2020: Portugal suffers massive blow as Joao Cancelo tests COVID-19 positive

Budapest [Hungary], June 13 (ANI): Portugal National Football team has suffered an untimely blow with left-back Joao Cancelo withdrawing from Euro 2020, after testing positive for COVID-19.

2021-06-13T09:36:59.343528+00:00 IST

Euro 2020: Christian Eriksen 'stable' in hospital after on-field collapse

Copenhagen [Denmark], June 13 (ANI): Danish Football Association on Sunday informed that Christian Eriksen's condition is "stable" and the star player continues to be "hospitalised" for further examination.

2021-06-13T09:03:49.428041+00:00 IST

Copa America: Venezuela calls emergency replacements for opener against Brazil, as COVID-19 hits squad

Rio de Janeiro [Brazil], June 13 (ANI): Venezuela's travelling contingent for the Copa America has had at least 13 positive COVID-19 test results as of Saturday afternoon, forcing the country's football federation to call upon emergency replacements in order to compete on Sunday against Brazil.

2021-06-13T05:53:53.384705+00:00 IST