Rio de Janeiro, July 1 (IANS) Brazil’s coach Luiz Felipe Scolari said Rivaldo was the most important player in Brazil’s 2002 FIFA World Cup triumph instead of Ronaldo. Ronaldo is widely remembered for his eight…
Paris, July 1 (IANS) Paris Saint-Germain defender Marquinhos has extended his contract for three seasons, the French football club announced on Saturday. The renewal of the 23-year-old Brazilian’s contract came after the contract extension of…
Rosario (Argentina), July 1 (IANS) Football star Lionel Messi, 30, and his partner Antonella Roccuzzo, 29, who have two children together, got married in their hometown Rosario before 260 guests. The families of the bride…
Mumbai, July 1 (IANS) Mumbai City FC announced on Saturday that they have retained goalkeeper Amrinder Singh for the fourth season of the Indian Super League (ISL). Amrinder was instrumental in Mumbai City FC’s impressive…
Rio de Janeiro, July 1 (IANS) France’s Lille have agreed to a nine million euro ($10.2 million) deal for Sao Paulo midfielder Thiago Mendes, the Brazilian club confirmed. The announcement on Friday follows weeks of…
Madrid, July 1 (IANS) FC Barcelona confirmed they have taken up their option to evoke the 12 million euro ($13.71 million) buyback clause on winger Gerard Deulofeu. The 23-year-old winger, who is currently with the…
Moscow, July 1 (IANS) Remember the long-time clich? “He went out to get cigarettes six years ago but never came back?” One passionate football fan gave this stock excuse to his wife and successfully sneaked…
Buenos Aires, July 1 (IANS) Argentine football star Lionel Messi has married his childhood sweetheart in his hometown Rosario. A civil ceremony for Messi, 30, and Antonela Roccuzzo, 29, was held at a luxury hotel…
Kolkata, June 30 (IANS) Former champions Mohun Bagan have expressed interest to play their I-League home matches at the club ground and it was discussed at an executive committee meeting here on Friday. Mohun Bagan…
Kolkata, June 30 (IANS) Former India defender Subrata Bhattacharya will get the ‘Mohun Bagan Ratna’ for this year, the club announced on Friday. The award is the club’s highest honour. It was also announced that…
Bengaluru, June 30 (IANS) Bengaluru FC (BFC) have retained skipper Sunil Chhetri and Udanta Singh after the duo signed three-year deals that will keep them with the Indian Super League (ISL) side till the end…
Kochi, June 30 (IANS) Kerala Blasters Football Club (KBFC) and Kerala Football Association (KFA) said on Friday that they have joined hands to promote the game at the grassroots level and will be setting up…
Sochi (Russia), June 30 (IANS) Mexico striker Javier Hernandez has expressed his sadness after being thrashed by Germany 4-1 in the FIFA Confederations Cup semi-final here. “(I feel) sad, disillusioned, but with my head held…
New Delhi, June 30 (IANS) Hyderabad Sporting FC will travel to Brazil to compete in the Neymar Jrs Five World Final, a five-a-side football tournament organised by Red Bull, at the Instituto Projeto Neymar Jr…
Paris, June 30 (IANS) After spending a spotlight season on loan in Ligue 1 football side Marseille, French forward Bafetimbi Gomis signed a three-year deal with Turkish outfit Galatasaray. The 31-year-old Gomis has fared below…
London, June 30 (IANS) In what is a club-record transfer, English Premier League (EPL) side AFC Bournemouth has roped in young defender Nathan Ake from Chelsea. “I had a great time here last season so…
Madrid, June 30 (IANS) Former Real Madrid and Spain coach Vicente del Bosque said if he was at Real Madrid, he would try and tie down reported Manchester United target Alvaro Morata to the football…
Berlin, June 30 (IANS) TFC Schalke 04 completed the transfer of defender Pablo Insua from Spanish outfit Deportivo La Coruna, both clubs announced. Schalke reinforced their defence with the signing of centre-back Pablo Insua on…
Rio de Janeiro, June 30 (IANS) Inter Milan are in talks to sign highly rated Brazilian forward Luan, according to reports. But the Italian Serie A giants have so far balked at the 25 million…
Rio de Janeiro, June 30 (IANS) Former Argentina international midfielder Walter Montillo has announced his retirement from football, a day after rescinding his contract with Brazil’s Botafogo. The 33-year-old was limited to just 10 matches…