Football

Loyola Cup: Loyola, Vidya Valley off to a dream start

Loyola had it easy against St. Xavier's School with the Under-16 section witnessing the hosts post the biggest win of the day. Loyola H.S downed St. Xavier's School 8-0. Arnav Jagtap (2, 28'), Aditya Dasmana (38', 57') and Parth Shinde (50', 56') netted a brace each, while Anay Dambal (8th), Shubham Chaudhary (18') added one goal each. Likewise, Vidya Valley had their best win of the day came against Hume McHenry in the Under-12 section recording a 6-0 verdict. Anish Parihar (6', 22', 26') scored three goals each and Suvan Ghosh (32'), Yuvaan Lohiya (37') and Malhar Deshmukh (39') contribute a goal each

2024-09-13T13:48:36.933573+00:00 IST

AP, MP set up semi-final clash in Sub Jr Girls’ NFC Tier 2

AP and MP topped their respective groups to qualify for the semi-finals of the Sub-Junior Girls' National Football Championship 2024-25 Tier 2 in Neemuch, Madhya Pradesh, on Thursday

2024-09-13T09:36:46.216945+00:00 IST

Chennaiyin FC head coach Owen Coyle issues win challenge

Chennaiyin FC have been active in the transfer market during the pre-season, bolstering their squad with 13 new signings. The team has brought in a blend of Indian and international talent, both young and experienced, including notable names such as Mandar Rao Desai, Kiyan Nassiri, Wilmar Jordan, and Elsinho. These additions offer Coyle significant options across all positions

2024-09-13T07:57:09.512822+00:00 IST

ISL: Mohun Bagan SG host Mumbai City FC in season opener

The Mariners have won both the ISL season openers they have played previously, against Kerala Blasters FC in 2020-21 and 2021-22. However, their record against the Islanders needs improvement, having won once against Mumbai City FC in their 10 fixtures so far. Yet, that solitary win was an important one, having come in the title-deciding match in April last season.

2024-09-13T03:36:40.611076+00:00 IST

Cast of 10 set for I-League 3 final round

Diamond Harbour FC (Group A winners), SAT Tirur (Group A runners-up), Sesa FA (Group B winners), Dalbir FA (Group B runners-up), Chanmari FC (Group C winners), MYJ-GMSC (Group C runners-up), KLASA FC (Group D winners), Karbi Anglong Morning Star FC (Group D runners-up), Abbas Union FC (Group E winners) and Downtown Heroes FC (Group E runners-up) have qualified for the Final Round which will take place from September 20 to September 30

2024-09-12T15:52:05.071990+00:00 IST

Manipur’s TG English School clinches Subroto Cup Jr. Boys title

The Meghalayan side dominated almost the entire game starting from the very first minute and certainly looked like the more organised and creative side. However, they lacked finishing and the Manipur boys defended resolutely to eke out a result for themselves

2024-09-12T09:44:51.258038+00:00 IST

Ten Hag faces crucial seven-game challenge to revive Man United

Manchester United's 3-0 defeat to Liverpool at Old Trafford on September 1 has left them 14th in the Premier League table with only three points from their first three games of the campaign. The pressure is mounting on Erik ten Hag, who oversaw the club's lowest Premier League finish last season, ending in eighth place. United's upcoming schedule is demanding, featuring seven games within 22 days between the end of the September international break and the start of the October break.

2024-09-12T09:36:57.590321+00:00 IST

AIFF to have "independent inquiry" into Stimac's contract renewal

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has called for an independent inquiry into the internal procedures that were followed and the personnel that were involved in former head coach Igor Stimac's contract renewal.

2024-09-10T20:03:40.450414+00:00 IST

Mumbai City FC head coach Petr Kratky expects tough competition

Mumbai City FC head coach Petr Kratky is looking forward to a much stronger competition for his side in the Indian Super League (ISL) this season as his team looks to defend their crown.

2024-09-10T17:01:01.701750+00:00 IST

Rangnick reaffirms his "open heart operation" stance on Man Utd

Austria head coach Ralf Rangnick took a dig at his former side, Manchester United, by reaffirming his stance that he made two years ago about the club needing an "open heart operation."

2024-09-10T13:40:21.328908+00:00 IST

"It was a difficult tournament, Syria were better....": Manolo

It was a difficult start to the Marquez era in the Indian men's national team. A 0-3 defeat to Syria on Monday after a goalless draw versus Mauritius last week meant that the Blue Tigers ended the Intercontinental Cup 2024 in third place.

2024-09-10T09:33:32.704100+00:00 IST

Syria score three goals past India to lift Intercontinental Cup

Syria edged past India to lift the Intercontinental Cup with a 3-0 win at the GMC Balayogi Gachibowli Stadium in Hyderabad on Monday.

2024-09-09T17:48:10.252387+00:00 IST

Kalyan Chaubey: "Hyderabad could be our next gateway for talent"

As India and Syria await the kick-off on Monday night (9 Sept) for the Intercontinental Cup 2024 final showdown, Hyderabad - the City of Pearls will wake up to the next dawn having chartered its journey into the elite and ever-growing list of Indian cities as FIFA-ready international hubs.

2024-09-08T14:02:17.668801+00:00 IST

Confidence in AIFF’s open-arm approach in rebuilding I-League

The I-League Task Force Committee, comprising of its club owners and senior officials on Saturday, September 7, 2024 unanimously expressed their confidences in the leadership of All India Football Federation President Kalyan Chaubey in laying a foundation for inclusive growth to pave the way for a robust League structure for the future.

2024-09-08T09:39:45.051766+00:00 IST

ISL 2024-25 Preview: Odisha FC will look to fight for trophies

Odisha FC have made impressive strides over the past two seasons. After securing their first-ever playoff berth and lifting their first silverware in the 2023-24 season, they achieved a record-breaking finish in the ISL, amassing 39 points and reaching the semi-finals under head coach Sergio Lobera.

2024-09-08T08:48:53.910545+00:00 IST

Manolo Marquez ready for knock-out party against Syria

Four training sessions and one match into his role as the head coach of the India senior men's national team, Manolo Marquez celebrates his 56th birthday on Saturday, in a rather quaint fashion that mainly includes the regular proceedings that go on in the Blue Tigers' camp.

2024-09-08T03:37:58.424476+00:00 IST

"Not in the league just to participate": Head coach Andrey

Mohammedan SC head coach Andrey Chernyshov cleared the club's ambition and stated that they are in the Indian Super League (ISL) to win, not just "participate.".

2024-09-07T17:18:24.660335+00:00 IST

Chennaiyin FC dream big for upcoming ISL 2024-25 season

Chennaiyin FC (CFC) have been one of the most consistent teams in the Indian Super League (ISL) having reached the final of the ISL Cup three times.

2024-09-07T11:40:26.894753+00:00 IST

Kiyan Nassiri determined to gleam in Blue Tigers shirt

The 23-year-old forward has just had his first national team call-up as the Blue Tigers fight for the Intercontinental Cup in Hyderabad

2024-09-06T18:17:44.035934+00:00 IST

Cristiano Ronaldo becomes first player to score 900 career goals

Five-time Ballon d'Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo achieved another milestone during Portugal's UEFA Nations League match against Croatia as he became the first men's football player to score 900 career goals.

2024-09-06T04:35:47.948609+00:00 IST

Chennaiyin FC boost back line by signing Laldinliana Renthlei

Chennaiyin FC have strengthened their defence with the signing of talented right-back Laldinliana Renthlei. The 26-year-old Mizoram native is making a return to the club, having previously played for Chennaiyin FC from the 2018-19 season. Last season, he featured for Odisha FC during the 2023-24 campaign.

2024-09-05T06:59:33.287756+00:00 IST