Category: Football

9,000 fans attend Russia’s open training session

Moscow, June 9 (IANS) Some 9,000 fans attended an open training session of the Russian football team at the CSKA…

6 years ago

Ronaldo-led Portugal fly to Russia for World Cup

Lisbon, June 9 (IANS) Portugal's football squad, led by Real Madrid superstar Cristiano Ronaldo, flew on Saturday from Lisbon Airport…

6 years ago

Argentina name midfielder Enzo Perez as Lanzini’s replacement

Barcelona, June 9 (IANS) Argentina on Saturday named midfielder Enzo Perez as their replacement for injured Manuel Lanzini in their…

6 years ago

Spain a front-runner in Russia, says Spanish Ambassador to India

Arun Kumar Das New Delhi, June 9 (IANS) In just five days, the 2018 FIFA World Cup will kick off…

6 years ago

FC Barcelona to start 2018-19 preseason on July 11

Barcelona, June 9 (IANS) FC Barcelona will start their 2018-19 preseason on July 11 with those footballers who are not…

6 years ago

Struggling Germany pin hopes on rocket-man Marco Reus

Berlin, June 9 (IANS) There's no chance of Germany forward Marco Reus staying cool when talking about participating in his…

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Juventus sign Genoa keeper Perin

Turin, June 9 (IANS) Italian football champions Juventus have signed Italian goalkeeper Mattia Perin from Genoa FC for around $16…

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FC Goa extend contract with midfielder Boumous

Panjim, June 9 (IANS) Moroccan attacking midfielder Hugo Adnan Boumous has extended his stay with the Indian Super League (ISL)…

6 years ago

20,000 football fans from Argentina expected in Russia

Moscow, June 9 (IANS) Over 20,000 football fans from Argentina are expected in Russia this summer to see matches of…

6 years ago

Hermitage oracle cat to predict outcome of Russia-Saudi Arabia opener

St. Petersburg, June 9 (IANS) Achilles, a white-furred Hermitage male cat, will predict the outcome of the FIFA World Cup…

6 years ago

India cannot take Kenya lightly in final, says Constantine

Mumbai, June 9 (IANS) A day prior to the final of the Hero Intercontinental Cup football tournament against Kenya, India…

6 years ago

Layun says Mexico wants to go all out at World Cup

Madrid, June 9 (IANS) Mexican defender Miguel Layun is hopeful about his national team's performances at the upcoming football World…

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Former Liverpool star Dalglish receives knighthood

London, June 9 (IANS) Former Liverpool star and manager Kenny Dalglish has been knighted in Queen Elizabeth II's Birthday Honours…

6 years ago

Kane signs new six-year deal with Tottenham

London, June 9 (IANS) England skipper Harry Kane has signed a new contract with Tottenham Hotspur which will keep him…

6 years ago

Argentina presents commemorative World Cup coin

Buenos Aires, June 9 (IANS) The Central Bank of Argentina (BCRA) has presented a commemorative coin for the 2018 World…

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FIFA bans Ghana FA boss for 90 days

Accra, June 9 (IANS) The independent committee of the Federation of International Football Associations (FIFA) has handed a provisional 90-day…

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Chile hold Poland in World Cup tune-up

Poznan (Poland), June 9 (IANS) Poland played out a 2-2 draw with Chile in their first international friendly ahead of…

6 years ago

Injured Fred, Renato appear in Brazil team photo ahead of World Cup

Rio de Janeiro, June 9 (IANS) The Brazilian national football squad have published their official FIFA World Cup photo, which…

6 years ago

England’s young lions tasked with avenging 2014 shame

London, June 9 (IANS) Four years ago, there was a collective groan from the whole country as England were spectacularly…

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Switzerland clinch comfortable win over Japan

Lugano (Switzerland), June 9 (IANS) Switzerland continued their preparations for the upcoming 2018 FIFA World Cup by defeating Japan 2-0…

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