Football

PL: Arsenal, Liverpool play out draw; West Ham, Chelsea win

Bukayo Saka opened scoring for Arsenal with a fine strike in the ninth minute, though Virgil van Dijk put Liverpool back in the game with an equaliser in 18th minute.

2024-10-28T08:11:10.535996+00:00 IST

PM Modi highlights passion for Spanish football in India

"Food, films, and football all connect us through strong people-to-people ties. I am happy that India and Spain have decided to celebrate the year 2026 as the India-Spain Year of Culture, Tourism, and AI..." PM Modi said.

2024-10-28T06:50:51.310743+00:00 IST

SAFF Women's C'ship: India goes down to Nepal in semifinals

Nepal will play Bangladesh in the final. In the first semi-final, Bangladesh defeated Bhutan 7-1.

2024-10-28T03:21:51.762405+00:00 IST

ISL: Odisha FC, Mumbai City FC play a 1-1 draw

Sergio Lobera's return to the island city culminated in a 1-1 draw between Mumbai City FC and Odisha FC at the Mumbai Football Arena in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 tonight as goals by talismanic strikers Roy Krishna and Nikolaos Karelis resulted in both teams settling for a point each.

2024-10-27T16:55:52.011052+00:00 IST

"It's a fantastic job, I'm very happy": Hansi Flick

Barcelona's manager, Hansi Flick, was thrilled as his team delivered a stunning 4-0 victory over Real Madrid in the La Liga El Clasico at Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday. Robert Lewandowski led the charge, scoring twice within two minutes, first in the 54th and again in the 56th minute, putting Barcelona up 2-0. Then, 17-year-old Lamine Yamal added a third in the 77th minute, followed by Raphinha's goal in the 84th, sealing the 4-0 win. Flick celebrated the big win, which followed Barcelona's 4-1 Champions League victory over Bayern Munich earlier in the week. "I'm delighted to be working at Barcelona and to live in Barcelona. It's a fantastic job, I'm very happy... We have played a fantastic game and I am so proud," Barcelona head coach, Flick said in a press conference.

2024-10-27T13:55:55.155656+00:00 IST

"We are hurt": Ancelotti after 4-0 El Clasico defeat to Barcelona

Carlo Ancelotti described Real Madrid's final 30 minutes as "forgettable" after their 4-0 defeat to Barcelona in the La Liga El Clasico on October 26 at Santiago Bernabeu.

2024-10-27T13:36:24.985288+00:00 IST

“We have to be brave”: Akash Mishra

"I'm very young to comment on this, but from the experience I have, I'd say we have to be brave. Indian football needs its own philosophy, a style that defines how we play, and we must follow that step by step. Currently, players spend most of the year with their clubs, training in different setups, and then come to the national team with various formations. It takes time to build a combination, but with our new coach's philosophy and more consistency in camps, we can establish a solid style of play for Indian football," Mishra said to ANI.

2024-10-27T10:29:37.517846+00:00 IST

Credit to team for sticking together...: Hyderabad FC's Singto

A double from Allas Paulista and a goal each from Stefan Sapic and Parag Shrivas handed the Yellow and Blacks their first win of the campaign. The addition of the foreign players made a huge difference but Singto praised the group for pulling through difficult times.

2024-10-27T07:13:16.150578+00:00 IST

Lewandowski, Yamal shine as Barcelona thrashes Real Madrid 4-0

Kylian Mbappe, playing his first-ever El Clasico match, had his attempts at scoring in each half ruled out for offside in an absolute shocker of a match for Real Madrid at their home venue.

2024-10-27T04:23:20.164260+00:00 IST

ISL: Hyderabad FC secure first win of season. beat Mohammedan SC

Hyderabad FC hammered Mohammedan SC 4-0 to register their first win of the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 season at the Kishore Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on Saturday.

2024-10-27T03:06:43.787079+00:00 IST

Hyderabad ride on Paulista’s brace to beat Mohammedan 4-0

Hyderabad FC hammered Mohammedan SC 4-0 to register their first win of the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 season at the Kishore Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on Saturday.

2024-10-26T17:55:33.155924+00:00 IST

East Bengal FC fights back to draw 2-2 with Paro FC

Dimitri Diamantakos scored again as East Bengal FC (EBFC) came from behind to earn a 2-2 draw against Bhutan's Paro FC (PFC) in their first match of the AFC Challenge League.

2024-10-26T15:44:47.687138+00:00 IST

NorthEast United FC celebrates big 5-0 win against Jamshedpur FC

NorthEast United FC (NEUFC) delivered an impressive performance in front of their home fans at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium in Guwahati, winning 5-0 against Jamshedpur FC (JFC) in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25. This victory marked their second win of the season, showcasing their attacking style as they broke through the Jamshedpur defense several times in both halves. This is the biggest win in the club's ISL history and the first time they have scored five goals in a single match in the league.

2024-10-26T15:15:55.299085+00:00 IST

Bengaluru FC head coach reflects on hard fought win

Bengaluru FC head coach Gerard Zaragoza admitted that his players had to work hard to leave Kochi with a 3-1 win over Kerala Blasters FC in an enticing clash in the Indian Super League (ISL).

2024-10-26T03:58:07.599779+00:00 IST

"Don’t know when Kevin De Bruyne will be back": Pep Guardiola

Ahead of the clash against Southampton in the Premier League, Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola provided an update about midfielder Kevin De Bruyne's injury on Friday.

2024-10-26T01:30:44.736496+00:00 IST

Bengaluru FC secures fifth win of ISL season with 3-1 triumph

Bengaluru FC (BFC) achieved their fifth victory of the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 season, delivering a convincing 3-1 win against Kerala Blasters FC (KBFC) at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Kochi on Friday.

2024-10-25T18:23:51.652977+00:00 IST

"Want to perform well, contribute more": Bipin Singh

Reflecting on his professional goals, Singh said while speaking to ANI, "I want to perform well, I want to contribute more so that I can get the call-up for the national team again."

2024-10-25T17:14:35.152193+00:00 IST

India edge Turkmenistan to notch-up second consecutive win

The Indian U17 men's team won their second game on the trot in Group D of the AFC U17 Asian Cup 2025 Qualifiers, beating Turkmenistan 1-0 at the Chonburi Stadium on Friday.

2024-10-25T16:38:26.290854+00:00 IST

ISL: Southern rivals Bengaluru, Kerala Blasters to lock horns

The kick-off is scheduled at 7:30 PM IST. Bengaluru FC are currently a happy side sitting comfortably at the pole position, with four wins and a draw, giving them 13 points. On the other hand, Kerala Blasters FC, who have lost points on the road, will be eager to hand the Blues their first defeat of the season. Kerala is at sixth spot with two wins, two draws and a loss, with a total of eight points.

2024-10-25T04:20:13.790772+00:00 IST

ISL: FC Goa, Chennaiyin FC share points after thrilling 2-2 draw

Owen Coyle's men took the early lead through Jordan Wilmar Gil but it was cancelled out by Udanta Singh before the break. The second half saw the visitors go up through Armando Sadiku's spot-kick but Daniel Chima Chukwu restored parity for the Marina Machans.

2024-10-25T02:57:30.649701+00:00 IST

ISL: Owen Coyle given new contract until 2026 with Chennaiyin FC

Chennaiyin FC (CFC) announced that head coach Owen Coyle has signed a contract extension, committing his future to the club until 2026. The exciting news was revealed in a special moment today during half-time of the club's match against FC Goa at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai, where co-owner Vita Dani presented Coyle with a commemorative jersey in front of an enthusiastic home crowd.

2024-10-24T16:38:01.882647+00:00 IST