Football

Euro 2020: 'Chris, I love you', says Lukaku after scoring in Belgium's win

Saint Petersburg [Russia], June 13 (ANI): Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku dedicated his performance in the Euro Cup match to his club teammate Christian Eriksen following his collapse on the field against Finland on Saturday.

2021-06-13T04:17:36.041659+00:00 IST

Euro 2020: Denmark midfielder Christian Eriksen 'doing well' after on-field collapse

Copenhagen [Denmark], June 13 (ANI): Danish FU (Football Union) director of football Peter Moller said Denmark midfielder Christian Eriksen, who collapsed on the field during a match, has managed to speak to the teammates from the hospital and is doing well.

2021-06-13T02:33:22.739917+00:00 IST

West Ham United manager David Moyes signs new long-term deal with club

London [UK], June 13 (ANI): West Ham United on Saturday announced that manager David Moyes has signed a new three-year contract with the Club.

2021-06-13T02:20:15.255368+00:00 IST

Euro 2020: Eriksen awake, stabilised; Denmark-Finland game to resume later tonight

Copenhagen [Denmark], June 12 (ANI): European football governing body UEFA confirmed that the Euro 2020 match between Denmark and Finland will be resuming later on Saturday evening (local time).

2021-06-12T18:26:22.236691+00:00 IST

Euro 2020: Christian Eriksen, who collapsed during match is 'stable', say officials

Copenhagen [Denmark], June 12 (ANI): Denmark star Christian Eriksen was on Saturday hospitalised after he suddenly collapsed just before half-time in a match against Finland.

2021-06-12T17:54:21.328422+00:00 IST

Euro 2020: Denmark-Finland match suspended after Christian Eriksen collapses on pitch

Copenhagen [Denmark], June 12 (ANI): The Euro 2020 match between Denmark and Finland in Copenhagen was suspended due to a medical emergency on Saturday.

2021-06-12T17:24:57.318182+00:00 IST

Euro 2020: Kieffer Moore's equaliser helps Wales earn draw against Switzerland

Baku [Azerbaijan], June 12 (ANI): Kieffer Moore was the star of the day as Wales played out a 1-1 draw against Switzerland in their Euro Cup 2020 opening match on Saturday.

2021-06-12T16:53:05.480770+00:00 IST

I can become better footballer than Sunil Chhetri: Shubho Paul after selection in FC Bayern World U-19 squad

New Delhi [India], June 12 (ANI): Shubho Paul, the Sudeva Delhi FC youngest Hero I-League captain who got selected for the FC Bayern World Under-19 Squad believes that he can be a better footballer than Indian Football team captain, Sunil Chhetri if he keeps playing like this.

2021-06-12T12:43:55.613526+00:00 IST

ISL: Naushad Moosa signs new three-year contract with Bengaluru FC

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], June 12 (ANI): Indian Super League (ISL) side Bengaluru FC on Saturday announced that Naushad Moosa has penned a new three-year deal which will keep him at the club until the end of the 2023-24 season.

2021-06-12T12:16:56.191964+00:00 IST

Other Premier League captains were catalyst in fundraising for NHS: Henderson after receiving MBE

London [UK], June 12 (ANI): Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson, who has received the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the Queen's Birthday Honours List, said that the other Premier League captains were the catalyst in fundraising for the National Health Service (NHS) throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

2021-06-12T12:05:13.608556+00:00 IST

Kylian Mbappe doubtful over future at PSG

Paris [France], June 12 (ANI): French forward Kylian Mbappe has a cloud of doubt whether Paris Saint-Germain is the right place for him or not. This doubtfulness has now added fuel to transfer speculations that would intensify even further after Euro 2020.

2021-06-12T10:59:43.712682+00:00 IST

Euro 2020: Wales manager not worried about Gareth Bale's goal drought ahead of opener against Switzerland

London [UK], June 12 (ANI): Wales manager Robert Page is clearly not worried about Gareth Bale's goal drought ahead of the opener against Switzerland in Euro 2020, Baku.

2021-06-12T10:22:03.109635+00:00 IST

When I meet Messi, I'll tell him I'm a fan, give him a nice handshake: Chhetri

Doha [Qatar], June 12 (ANI): Indian Football team captain Sunil Chettri is a big fan of Lionel Messi and if he ever has a chance to meet the Argentinian he will just give him a nice handshake, and that's about it.

2021-06-12T09:05:25.787850+00:00 IST

Learnt a lot from Bhaichung Bhutia, he was very approachable: Chhetri

Doha [Qatar], June 12 (ANI): It was on this day 16 years ago, that India football captain Sunil Chhetri donned the India jersey for the first time, in the match against Pakistan.

2021-06-12T08:53:43.533839+00:00 IST

Real Kashmir manager David Robertson receives BEM for work in India

New Delhi [India], June 12 (ANI): David Robertson, the manager of Real Kashmir Football Club (RKFC), has received a British Empire Medal (BEM) in the Queen's Birthday Honours List for services to the local community.

2021-06-12T06:20:18.218240+00:00 IST

Euro 2020: Scotland to join England in 'taking the knee'

Edinburgh [Scotland], June 12 (ANI): Scotland FA has confirmed that the men's team will be taking the knee alongside England before their encounter at the Wembley Stadium in the 2020 European Championships.

2021-06-12T05:51:26.176787+00:00 IST

Euro 2020: Kevin de Bruyne ruled out of Belgium's first match

Tubize [Belgium], June 12 (ANI): Kevin de Bruyne along with Axel Witsel will miss Belgium's opening match of the European Championships against Russia, the team management has confirmed.

2021-06-12T04:10:34.689376+00:00 IST

Euro 2020: Insigne, Immobile star as Italy crush Turkey in tournament opener

Rome [Italy], June 12 (ANI): Goals from Ciro Immobile and Lorenzo Insigne helped Italy crush Turkey in the Group A encounter of the European Championships here at Stadio Olimpico on Friday (local time).

2021-06-12T02:23:37.437501+00:00 IST

COVID-19: Brazil's Supreme Court gives green light to Copa America

Rio de Janeiro [Brazil], June 11: Brazil's Supreme Court has given green light to stage The Copa America, which is slated to get underway on Sunday in the country.

2021-06-11T11:10:01.089605+00:00 IST

"I was born to play football": Elche CF's legend Nino

Elche [Spain], June 11 (ANI): LaLiga and Elche CF's legend, Juan Francisco Martinez Modesto 'Nino' was feeling very emotional and reiterated how he was born to play football in aftermath of his retirement from the club.

2021-06-11T11:02:23.093612+00:00 IST

Copa America: Lucas Ocampos misses out as Argentina name squad

Rio de Janeiro [Brazil], June 11: Sevilla winger Lucas Ocampos along with defender Juan Foyth has been left out of Argentina's Copa America squad, which was finalised on Thursday night, according to the official CONMEBOL website.

2021-06-11T07:32:49.041118+00:00 IST