Football

India U20 team gears up for SAFF U20 match against Bhutan

The India U20 men's team is set to leverage their blend of experience and creativity as they prepare for their first Group B match of the SAFF U20 Championship against Bhutan.

2024-08-18T14:20:01.988817+00:00 IST

"I believe football is not involved in any politics": AIFF chief

All India Football Federation (AIFF) president Kalyan Chaubey condemned the change in venue of the second quarter-final match of the Durand Cup from Kolkata to Shillong.

2024-08-18T14:15:09.073216+00:00 IST

Football fans stage protest over rape-murder case in Kolkata

Football fans staged protest near Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata against the alleged rape and murder of a postgraduate trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital.

2024-08-18T13:46:14.200927+00:00 IST

Ricky Haobam amed skipper for SAFF U20 Championship

India's Under 20 football team head coach Ranjan Chaudhuri along with head of delegation K.I. Nizamuddin announced Ricky Meetei Haobam and Ebindas Yesudas as the captain and vice-captain, respectively for the upcoming SAFF U20 Championship.

2024-08-18T04:33:35.406342+00:00 IST

Durand Cup: FC Goa miss out on knockouts berth, play out 1-1 draw

Despite a valiant effort by the young Gaurs, the draw was not enough to secure a spot in the quarter-finals, with Lajong progressing on goal difference.

2024-08-17T16:32:18.529925+00:00 IST

Kolkata derby between Mohun Bagan SG and East Bengal abandoned

The most awaited Group A match of the Durand Cup, featuring Mohun Bagan Super Giant against East Bengal FC, has been abandoned.

2024-08-17T10:28:54.136082+00:00 IST

Neville: Man Utd still lacks identity

Manchester United kicked off their Premier League campaign on Friday with a narrow win 1-0 victory against Fulham at Old Trafford, thanks to a late goal by new signing Joshua Zirkzee. Despite the winning start former United defender Gary Neville expressed concerns about the team's performance and style of play under head coach Erik ten Hag.

2024-08-17T08:15:43.735209+00:00 IST

Durand Cup: NorthEast United cruise past Odisha FC 5-1 

Jithin MS scored a brace while Guillermo Fernandez and Thoi Singh scored a goal each for the Highlanders and an own goal by Tankadhar Bag completed the scoreline. Paogoumang Singson scored the consolation for the Juggernauts, as per a press release from Durand Cup.

2024-08-16T17:07:39.119589+00:00 IST

Chelsea head coach Maresca provides injury update on Reece James

Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca provided an injury update on club captain Reece James ahead of their Premier League campaign opener against defending champions Manchester City.

2024-08-16T16:19:03.162148+00:00 IST

Pep Guardiola provides update on Cancelo future

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola confirmed that Joao Cancelo is training with the team and there is a chance he could play for the club once again.

2024-08-16T15:56:42.429402+00:00 IST

ISL 2024: Mumbai City FC gears up for new season

Mumbai City FC (MCFC) has kicked off their pre-season in full swing under the guidance of head coach Petr Kratky.

2024-08-16T14:49:31.099282+00:00 IST

Ipswich Town sign Kalvin Philips on season-long loan

Premier League Ipswich Town announced the signing of Kalvin Philips from the defending champions Manchester City on a season-long loan.

2024-08-16T14:00:23.434723+00:00 IST

"Not easy to find players who can strengthen the squad": Slot

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot believes their lack of transfer activity in the ongoing summer transfer window won't weaken them ahead of their Premier League season opener.

2024-08-16T13:30:11.254378+00:00 IST

Parthib Gogoi: Emerging star from Assam opens up on aspirations

Since moving to NorthEast United FC in June 2022 from Indian Arrows, Gogoi has made 35 appearances and scored 8 goals for NEUFC.

2024-08-16T10:43:34.929620+00:00 IST

ACL Two: Mohun Bagan Super Giant learn group stage opponents

The group stage draw of the AFC Champions League Two was conducted on Friday at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The reigning Indian Super League (ISL) Shield Winners, Mohun Bagan Super Giant, are the only side to represent the country in this newly-rebranded second-tier men's AFC club competition.

2024-08-16T10:07:16.056979+00:00 IST

"Shaw will return in short term": Manchester United coach Erik

Manchester United head coach Erik Ten Hag issued an injury update on left-back Luke Shaw and believes the 29-year-old will return in the short term.

2024-08-15T17:36:14.222644+00:00 IST

Chennaiyin FC sign defender Vignesh Dakshinamurthy ahead of ISL

Chennaiyin FC on Thursday announced the signing of 26-year-old defender Vignesh Dakshinamurthy on a four-year deal.

2024-08-15T17:21:01.974555+00:00 IST

LA Galaxy sign former Borussia Dortmund star Marco Reus

Major League Soccer club LA Galaxy announced the signing of former Borussia Dortmund star Marco Reus on a two-and-a-half-year contract.

2024-08-15T16:55:02.445750+00:00 IST

Former England defensive duo predict PL 2024-25 winner

Former England defensive duo Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher predicted the winner of the upcoming Premier League 2024/25 season.

2024-08-15T13:30:00.172395+00:00 IST

Jarrod Bowen replaces Kurt Zouma as West Ham United's captain

Bowen took over the captaincy armband from defender Kurt Zouma, who led the club last season after taking over the role from Declan Rice.

2024-08-15T13:24:29.262639+00:00 IST

Durand Cup: Indian Army Football Team script stunning comeback

The Indian Army Football Team (FT) pulled off a remarkable 3-2 comeback victory over Jamshedpur FC here at the JRD Tata Sports Complex stadium, to book their place in the quarter-finals of the Durand Cup.

2024-08-14T18:06:00.262922+00:00 IST