Football

Qatar a 'quality team', it will be difficult game against them: Stimac

Doha [Qatar], June 2 (ANI): India senior football team coach Igor Stimac on Wednesday stated that India's goalless draw against Qatar in the first-leg of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Qualifiers came as a "big surprise" to the footballing fraternity.

2021-06-02T15:56:05.403672+00:00 IST

Barcelona bring back Emerson Royal from Real Betis

Barcelona [Spain], June 2 (ANI): Spanish club FC Barcelona on Wednesday informed Real Betis that they are exercising their right to bring back Emerson Royal from July 1 after two seasons on loan at the Andalusian club.

2021-06-02T11:05:02.268005+00:00 IST

Qatar will come out all guns blazing at us, and we need to stick together: Chhetri

Doha [Qatar], June 2 (ANI): A day prior to India's FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Qualifiers, also the preliminary qualifiers for the AFC Asian Cup China 2023, the Blue Tigers, all in an effort to make up for lost time, pressed hard on the lush green. The last time India played Asian champions Qatar, it ended goalless -- one of the most significant results ever achieved in recent times in Indian football.

2021-06-02T08:36:49.320808+00:00 IST

Having won the league, it is not the time to sit back and be content: Man City Chairman

London [UK], June 2 (ANI): Days after Manchester City lost to Chelsea in the final of the Champions League in Porto, City Chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak has made it clear that the team will look to come back stronger. City won the Premier League and the Carabao Cup before making it to the final of the Champions League for the first time.

2021-06-02T04:08:02.745145+00:00 IST

President Bolsonaro confirms support for hosting 2021 Copa America in Brazil

Brasilia [Brazil], June 2 (ANI/Xinhua): Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has said as far as he and his ministers, including Health Minister Marcelo Queiroga, are concerned, "it has already been decided" that Brazil will host the South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) Copa America 2021.

2021-06-02T03:34:47.245628+00:00 IST

East Bengal suspends social media activities as tussle continues in club

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], June 2 (ANI): The ongoing tussle between Indian football club East Bengal and their investor Shree Cement took another turn on Tuesday night when the social media handles of the team announced that all social media activities are suspended until further notice.

2021-06-02T03:19:20.358998+00:00 IST

Carlo Ancelotti appointed Real Madrid's head coach

Madrid [Spain], June 1 (ANI): England club Everton on Tuesday confirmed that Carlo Ancelotti has left his position as manager to take up the role of head coach at Real Madrid.

2021-06-01T17:17:07.515758+00:00 IST

Euro 2020: Trent Alexander-Arnold named in England's final squad

London [UK], June 1 (ANI): England head coach Gareth Southgate on Tuesday trimmed down the 33-member provisional squad to 26 for the upcoming European Championships.

2021-06-01T16:32:20.998323+00:00 IST

Hoping to play alongside Messi: Aguero after joining Barcelona

Barcelona [Spain], June 1 (ANI): After joining Spanish club FC Barcelona, Argentine striker Sergio Aguero said that he is looking forward to playing alongside Lionel Messi.

2021-06-01T13:22:08.677501+00:00 IST

WC qualifiers: Bengaluru United's Primus and Carr named in Trinidad and Tobago national squad

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], June 1 (ANI): FC Bengaluru United's Robert Primus and Daniel Carr on Tuesday were named in Trinidad and Tobago's 28-man squad for the upcoming World Cup Qualifiers.

2021-06-01T10:44:09.787495+00:00 IST

Euro 2020: Mason Greenwood withdraws from England squad citing injury

London [UK], June 1 (ANI): Manchester United striker Mason Greenwood on Tuesday withdrew himself from England's squad for the upcoming European Championship, slated to begin from June 11.

2021-06-01T10:39:26.125321+00:00 IST

Stimac has helped me whenever I have tried to improve: Jhingan

Dubai [UAE], June 1 (ANI): Sandesh Jhingan's return to the World Cup qualifiers is more than an assurance for everyone. The leader in Sandesh had missed the last three matches of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Qualifiers owing to an unfortunate injury.

2021-06-01T10:10:54.861333+00:00 IST

Euro 2020, Copa America set to capture football fans' imagination

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 1 (ANI): Football fans in India are in for a treat in the month of June as UEFA Euro 2020 and Copa America 2021 are set to be played and this will see the return of international football.

2021-06-01T09:43:23.842254+00:00 IST

ISL: Saviour Gama inks new three-year deal at FC Goa

Panaji (Goa) [India], June 1 (ANI): Indian Super League (ISL) club FC Goa on Tuesday announced that Saviour Gama has signed a new three-year contract which will see him remain a Gaur until 2024.

2021-06-01T09:02:19.873492+00:00 IST

World Cup 2022: AFC moves Group A matches of qualifiers to Sharjah

Kuala Lumpur [Malaysia], June 1 (ANI): The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) on Tuesday confirmed the United Arab Emirates Football Association (UAE FA) has agreed to host the centralised Group A matches of the Asian Qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and AFC Asian Cup China 2023.

2021-06-01T08:41:53.640224+00:00 IST

There has been no economic issue: Martinez on leaving Granada FC

Granada [Spain], June 1 (ANI): Diego Martinez, who recently parted ways with Granada FC, has said there was no economic issue behind his decision to leave the LaLiga club.

2021-06-01T08:18:16.092553+00:00 IST

Don't take decisions, but I have a right strategy: Getafe coach Michel

Getafe [Spain], June 1 (ANI): Jose Miguel Gonzalez Martin is "honoured" to be back as Getafe CF's new coach after ten long years.

2021-06-01T07:36:30.638964+00:00 IST

Brazil to host Copa America 2021, confirms CONMEBOL

Asuncion [Paraguay], May 31 (ANI): The South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) on Monday confirmed that the upcoming edition of the Copa America will be played in Brazil.

2021-05-31T14:49:06.531018+00:00 IST

Barcelona announce signing of Sergio Aguero

Barcelona [Spain], May 31 (ANI): Spanish club FC Barcelona and Sergio Aguero on Monday reached an agreement for the player to join the club from July 1 when his contract with Manchester City expires.

2021-05-31T14:27:40.024012+00:00 IST

ISL: ATK Mohun Bagan announce signing of goalkeeper Amrinder Singh

New Delhi [India], May 31 (ANI): Indian Super League (ISL) club ATK Mohun Bagan on Monday confirmed the signing of goalkeeper Amrinder Singh.

2021-05-31T12:35:10.080790+00:00 IST

ESL: Juventus, Real Madrid and Barcelona have paralysed themselves, says UEFA chief

Zurich [Switzerland], May 31 (ANI): UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin has said Barcelona, Juventus, and Real Madrid have paralysed themselves with their approach to the breakaway and rebel European Super League.

2021-05-31T10:55:11.290626+00:00 IST