Football

Not where we aim to be, want to win Premier League title: Solskjaer

Manchester [UK], May 23 (ANI): Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has said that his side's ambition is to win the Premier League title and not just remain content with finishing in the second place.

2021-05-23T05:03:19.056236+00:00 IST

Situation I experienced last summer was difficult, says Suarez

Madrid [Spain], May 23 (ANI): After winning the La Liga title for the 2020-21 season, Atletico Madrid striker Luis Suarez revealed how special the club is for him and how they motivated him to be a better player.

2021-05-23T04:29:41.777977+00:00 IST

Mood is gutted, will talk to club about my future later: Zidane

Madrid [Spain], May 23 (ANI): After failing to win the La Liga title for 2020-21 season, Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane said that his mood is gutted and he will talk to the club about his future later on.

2021-05-23T04:10:35.715977+00:00 IST

Atletico Madrid defeat Valladolid to win La Liga 2020-21 title

Valladolid [Spain], May 23 (ANI): Goals from Angel Correa and Luis Suarez helped Atletico Madrid defeat Valladolid and as a result, Diego Simeone's side won the La Liga 2020-21 title.

2021-05-23T02:59:28.823496+00:00 IST

COVID-19: Ubaid CK auctions off I-League winning jersey for Kerala CM's Relief Fund

New Delhi [India], May 22 (ANI): I-League-winning goalkeeper Ubaid CK of Gokulam Kerala FC has joined his state's fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, as he put his league-winning jersey up for auction.

2021-05-22T06:47:01.645104+00:00 IST

Aguero could play until 40 and score more goals, says Guardiola

Manchester [UK], May 22 (ANI): Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has backed striker Sergio Aguero to continue playing the sport until he is 40.

2021-05-22T06:24:33.785936+00:00 IST

Atletico Madrid will give their life to win LaLiga, says Simeone

Madrid [Spain], May 22 (ANI): Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone has said that his players will give their lives in order to be crowned LaLiga champions.

2021-05-22T05:51:48.875938+00:00 IST

Arsenal stuck together despite insiders trying to hurt club, says Arteta

London [UK], May 22 (ANI): Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has said that it is an achievement that the side managed to stay together despite insiders and outsiders trying to hurt the club.

2021-05-22T04:26:17.899762+00:00 IST

FIFA to investigate possibility of hosting WC every two years

Zurich [Switzerland], May 22 (ANI): FIFA will be investigating the possibility of holding the World Cup every two years instead of four, for both the men's and women's tournaments.

2021-05-22T03:38:27.062576+00:00 IST

Man City wouldn't have won title if they lost their centre-halves: Klopp

Liverpool [UK], May 22 (ANI): Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has said that Manchester City would not have won the Premier League 2020-21 title if their three centre-halves had gotten injured during the campaign.

2021-05-22T03:27:59.674028+00:00 IST

I-League: Gokulam Kerala FC sign young defender Muhammed Rafi

Kozhikode (Kerala) [India], May 21 (ANI): I-League side Gokulam Kerala FC on Friday announced the signing of young Kerala defender Muhammed Rafi for the upcoming season.

2021-05-21T17:14:52.338395+00:00 IST

Women's striker Bala Devi believes her hardwork will open path for others

New Delhi [India], May 21 (ANI): Bala Devi, the first Indian woman to sign a professional football contract, believes that the hard work she is putting in as the only Indian in the Scottish Women's Premier League will pave the way for others aspiring players in the future.

2021-05-21T15:28:27.826534+00:00 IST

La Liga: Messi to miss Barcelona's last game of the season

Barcelona [Spain], May 21 (ANI): Argentina star Lionel Messi will miss Barcelona's last La Liga game of the season against Eibar on Saturday, the club has announced.

2021-05-21T11:30:54.949562+00:00 IST

FC Bengaluru United appoint Kenneth Raj as Technical Head of the United Pro School and Academy

Bengaluru [India], May 21 (ANI): BDFA Super Division League 2020-21 champions FC Bengaluru United have appointed C. John Kenneth Raj as Technical Head of the United Pro School and Academy.

2021-05-21T09:00:32.139692+00:00 IST

Ruben Dias says Football Writers' Player of the Year award reflects spirit in team

London [UK], May 21 (ANI): Manchester City centre-half Ruben Dias has been named as the 2021 Football Writers' Association Footballer of the Year. The first defender to win the award since Steve Nicol in 1989, Dias said he is privileged and thanked his teammates.

2021-05-21T08:53:59.095601+00:00 IST

Colombia dropped as Copa America co-host

Asuncion [Paraguay], May 21 (ANI/Xinhua): The South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) said that Colombia will no longer co-host this year's Copa America amid civil unrest and surging coronavirus cases.

2021-05-21T07:01:21.273720+00:00 IST

Sir Alex will always be an inspiration to me: Beckham

London [UK], May 21 (ANI): David Beckham entered the Premier League Hall of Fame on Thursday and he believes the reason for his growth in the game was due to the influence of Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson.

2021-05-21T04:13:35.751309+00:00 IST

Liverpool set to keep fans at heart of decision-making with launch of new Supporters Board

London [UK], May 21 (ANI): Liverpool FC is set to launch a new Supporters Board in a new initiative which will deliver meaningful fan representation at main board and executive levels as part of the club's commitment to put supporters at the heart of its decision-making processes.

2021-05-21T03:19:42.319994+00:00 IST

Premier League was such an important part of my career and life: Beckham

London [UK] May 21 (ANI): David Beckham was confirmed as the final Premier League Hall of Fame inductee of 2021 on Thursday and the former Manchester United and England skipper has said it is an honour to join the legends of the game in the Hall of Fame.

2021-05-21T02:54:44.248217+00:00 IST

FIFA U-17 women's World Cup 2022 in India to kick off on October 11

Zurich [Switzerland], May 20 (ANI): FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup 2022 slated to be held in India will be played from October 11 to 30 next year, the governing body of football announced on Thursday.

2021-05-20T17:09:47.650654+00:00 IST

Blue Tigers land in Doha, AIFF thanks Qatar FA

New Delhi [India], May 20 (ANI): The Indian national team landed safely at the Hamad International Airport Doha late on Wednesday evening for India's three forthcoming matches in the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, and AFC Asian Cup China 2023 Qualifiers, slated to be played from June 3 onwards.

2021-05-20T06:12:34.757249+00:00 IST