Football

Euro 2020: Kante is 'machine', France will benefit with his presence, says Louis Saha

New Delhi [India], June 6 (ANI): Euro 2020 is set to kick off on June 12 and former France striker Louis Saha believes that France will be in good stead in the upcoming tournament as they have some key players in good form including maverick N'Golo Kante.

2021-06-06T03:26:29.676382+00:00 IST

Euro 2020: De Bruyne to join Belgium's squad on June 7

London [UK], June 5 (ANI): Belgium manager Roberto Martinez on Saturday said that Kevin de Bruyne will join the team's squad on June 7 for the upcoming European Championships.

2021-06-05T15:07:13.337400+00:00 IST

Phil Foden named Premier League's Young Player of the Season

London [UK], June 5 (ANI): Manchester City's midfielder Phil Foden on Saturday was named as the Premier League's Young Player of the Season.

2021-06-05T13:17:20.121154+00:00 IST

Thapa tested COVID positive but CT value good, retest to be done in couple of days: AIFF Gen Secy

New Delhi [India], June 5 (ANI): All India Football Federation (AIFF) General Secretary Kushal Das on Saturday confirmed that defender Anirudh Thapa has tested positive for Covid-19. He further said the CT score of the footballer is good and a retest will be done in another one or two days' time.

2021-06-05T12:04:53.840736+00:00 IST

Manchester City's Pep Guardiola wins PL Manager of the Year award for third time

London [UK], June 5 (ANI): Manchester City's Pep Guardiola has been named the 2020/21 Manager of the Season after leading Manchester City to a third Premier League title in four seasons.

2021-06-05T11:34:38.049083+00:00 IST

IFA teams up with local clubs to lead vaccination drive

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], June 5 (ANI): West Bengal's football governing body, the Indian Football Association (IFA) has teamed up with local Kolkata clubs Southern Samity FC and Kalighat Milan Sangha FC to begin its vaccination drive in the city.

2021-06-05T11:30:02.208085+00:00 IST

Man City's Ruben Dias named Premier League Player of the Season

London [UK], June 5 (ANI): Manchester City defender Ruben Dias on Saturday was named as the Premier League Player of the Season.

2021-06-05T10:52:28.241828+00:00 IST

Everyone united against hosting Copa America in Brazil, says skipper Casemiro

Rio de Janeiro [Brazil], June 5 (ANI): Brazil captain Casemiro has said that everyone on his side is united against hosting Copa America in the country.

2021-06-05T10:43:26.240817+00:00 IST

2022 WC Qualifiers: 'Qatar is past' as Blue Tigers gear up for Bangladesh game

Doha [Qatar], June 5 (ANI): The focal point of Indian Football players have shifted, it's no more about the fight put up against Qatar. That's the past. Rather, it's now about the forthcoming match against Bangladesh in the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, and AFC Asian Cup China 2023 preliminary joint round qualification round.

2021-06-05T08:33:40.783065+00:00 IST

Euro 2020: France is team to beat, Austria could be darkhorse, says David James

New Delhi [India], June 5 (ANI): Euro 2020 is set to kick off on June 11 and the tournament will capture the fans' imagination across the world as the top teams in Europe will battle it out for ultimate glory.  

2021-06-05T07:26:11.091786+00:00 IST

ISL: Rowllin Borges extends contract with Mumbai City FC until May 2024

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 5 (ANI): Mumbai City FC on Saturday informed that midfielder Rowllin Borges has agreed to a contract extension with the Indian Super League (ISL) club which will see him commit his future to the Islanders until May 2024, with an option to extend for a further year.

2021-06-05T07:05:20.243225+00:00 IST

Liverpool confirm four departures, offer new contract to Larouci

London [UK], June 5 (ANI): Liam Coyle, Joe Hardy, Abdi Sharif and Jack Walls will leave Liverpool following the expiry of their contracts this summer, the Premier League club has confirmed.

2021-06-05T05:08:13.585331+00:00 IST

Thiago Silva, Olivier Giroud extend contract with Chelsea until 2022

London [UK], June 5 (ANI): Defender Thiago Silva and Olivier Giroud extended their contract with Chelsea for a year, the Premier League club said on Friday.

2021-06-05T03:57:34.533608+00:00 IST

Indian Football Association provides food, ration kits to clone-affected footballers in Sunderbans

New Delhi [India], June 4 (ANI): After Cyclone Yaas ravaged a number of areas in the Sunderbans last week, West Bengal's football governing body -- the Indian Football Association -- has extended a helping hand to the budding footballers of the region and their families by providing essential food and ration kits to them.

2021-06-04T13:32:16.215238+00:00 IST

Tuchel signs two-year contract extension with Chelsea after Champions League win

London [UK], June 4 (ANI): Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel has signed a two-year contract extension, the Premier League club confirmed on Friday.

2021-06-04T12:16:03.136052+00:00 IST

Will continue with the current contract that Ronald Koeman has: FC Barcelona President

Barcelona [Spain], June 4 (ANI): FC Barcelona President Joan Laporta has confirmed that Ronald Koeman will continue as the first-team coach for the 2021-2022 season.

2021-06-04T02:32:34.782494+00:00 IST

2022 WC Qualifiers: Asian champions Qatar beat 10-man India 1-0

Doha [Qatar], June 4 (ANI): A dominant Qatar beat 10-man India 1-0 in the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, and AFC Asian Cup China 2023 preliminary joint round 2 qualification at the Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium in Doha. Qatar led 1-0 at half-time, Abdel Aziz Hatim making the difference between the two sides, slotting in a 34th minute winner.

2021-06-04T02:16:57.364683+00:00 IST

Inter Milan appoint Simone Inzaghi as head coach

Milan [Italy], June 3 (ANI): Inter Milan on Thursday confirmed the appointment of Simone Inzaghi as its head coach.

2021-06-03T13:59:42.520637+00:00 IST

Euro 2020: Kevin de Bruyne set to miss Belgium's first match

London [UK], June 3 (ANI): Midfielder Kevin de Bruyne is set to miss Belgium's first match of the European Championships against Russia on June 12, head coach Roberto Martinez said on Thursday.

2021-06-03T09:43:29.112495+00:00 IST

Dream come true to be playing for Barcelona: Eric Garcia

Barcelona [Spain], June 3 (ANI): FC Barcelona had recently signed Eric Garcia, the centre-back from Manchester City, and he arrived on a free transfer after finishing his contract with the Premier League club.

2021-06-03T09:43:04.771062+00:00 IST

Copa America: Brazil face Venezuela in tournament opener, Rio to host final

Asuncion [Paraguay], June 3 (ANI): Host Brazil will lock horns with Venezuela to kick start the Copa America tournament on June 13 while Argentina open their campaign against Chile on the next day. The finals of the showpiece event will take place at Rio de Janeiro's Maracana stadium on July 10.

2021-06-03T07:19:20.326266+00:00 IST