Berlin, Nov 26 (IANS) Newly-promoted Leipzig continued their fairy tale run after beating Freiburg 4-1 to reap their seventh straight win in the Bundesliga here. The “Bulls” ensured a perfect start as Naby Keita had…
Rio de Janeiro, Nov 26 (IANS) Former Manchester City and Brazil international midfielder Elano has announced his retirement from football. The 35-year-old has played sparingly for Brazilian club Santos this season as coach Dorival Junior…
Madrid, Nov 26 (IANS) Atletico de Madrid’s Fernando Torres suffered a muscle injury in the left hip and will be absent on Sunday’s match against Osasuna, the team announced on Friday. Atletico’s medical team said…
Paris, Nov 26 (IANS) Rennes continued their fine home form with a 1-0 win over Toulouse and went up to the fourth position on the French Ligue 1 table. Yoann Gourcuff’s 42-second strike separated the…
Mexico City, Nov 26 (IANS) Football-playing twins Sabrina and Monica Flores have a lot in common — they look alike, both study medicine, have dual Mexican-American nationality and share a love of football. But the…
Rio de Janeiro, Nov 26 (IANS) Inter Milan have joined Manchester United in the battle to sign teenage Brazilian left-back Guilherme Arana, according to media reports. The 19-year-old has impressed this year with his form…
Kochi, Nov 25 (IANS) Kerala Blasters on Friday defeated Pune City FC 2-1 to collect crucial three points in their push for the Indian Super League (ISL) football semi-final qualification. Kerala rode on goals from…
New Delhi, Nov 25 (IANS) La Liga will on December 3 be hosting live screening in Delhi and Mumbai of the Spanish football league’s showpiece match — the “El Clasico” between traditional rivals FC Barcelona…
Be’er Sheva (Israel), Nov 25 (IANS) Italian football club Inter Milan crashed out of the Europa League after letting a two-goal lead slip away as Hapoel Beer Sheva of Israel roared back in the second…
Kazan (Russia), Nov 25 (IANS) Around 1,52,000 people from 189 countries have applied for participation in the volunteer programme for the 2018 football World Cup, set to be held in Russia, Deputy Prime Minister Vitaly…
Manchester, Nov 25 (IANS) Manchester United are reportedly readying a 25 million pounds ($31.1 million) January move for Chelsea’s footballer Willian as coach Jose Mourinho is willing to work with the Brazilian winger again. Willian…
Chennai, Nov 25 (IANS) Defending Chennaiyin FC will need to play out of their skins and grab full points if they are to stay alive in the Indian Super League (ISL) football tournament when they…
Moscow, Nov 25 (IANS) World governing body FIFA should start promoting World Cup 2018 more actively by involving star footballers and advertising it during qualifying matches ahead of the tournament, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Vitaly…
New Delhi, Nov 25 (IANS) India have held onto the 137th spot in the world rankings for the month of November, according to global football’s governing body FIFA. Currently managed by British coach Stephen Constantine,…
Liverpool, Nov 25 (IANS) Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has said that Anfield’s door will always be open for former star player Steven Gerrard. The former Liverpool and England captain had announced his retirement earlier as…
Madrid, Nov 25 (IANS) Real Madrid have confirmed that forward Gareth Bale will need an operation on the ankle ligaments he damaged during Tuesday’s 2-1 win over Sporting Lisbon. Bale limped out of the game…
Rio de Janeiro, Nov 25 (IANS) Record-breaking goalkeeper Rogerio Ceni will coach Sao Paulo for the next two seasons, the six-time Brazilian Serie A champions have announced. Ceni, 43, was confirmed as Sao Paulo’s new…
Lima, Nov 25 (IANS) Peruvian President Pedro Kuczynski has issued a decree authorising the extradition of the country’s former football chief to face corruption charges in the US. The Thursday announcement in Peru’s official gazette…
Rio de Janeiro, Nov 25 (IANS) Five-time World Cup winners Brazil rose to second place as they closed the gap on leaders Argentina in the latest FIFA rankings. Brazil were rewarded for winning their past…
Tehran, Nov 25 (IANS) Iran’s national soccer team has dropped three places in the latest FIFA rankings. Xinhua quoted local media as reporting that Iran are now placed at the 30th position after last week’…