Football

Berlin, June 9 (IANS) German football club Borussia Monchengladbach has signed midfielder Christoph Kramer from Bayer Leverkusen in a five-year contract. “He knows our team, he knows the club and he will play an important…

Paris, June 9 (IANS) England defender Chris Smalling has said that he is ready to participate in their first match in the Euro football championship against Russia next Saturday despite leaving the training pitch while…

Buenos Aires, June 9 (IANS) Still buzzing after the victory in the the team’s 2016 Centennial Copa America opening match against Chile, Argentine fans expect soccer star Lionel Messi to play in the upcoming match…

Paris, June 8 (IANS) Croatia forward Mario Mandzukic on Wednesday stressed the importance of playing as one during Euro 2016 to go far in the football competition starting on Friday. The Juventus striker is aware…

Berlin, June 8 (IANS) Germany defender Jerome Boateng has said that his family will not attend the matches during Euro football championship fearing that terrorist attacks might take place. In remarks published on Wednesday by…

Paris, June 8 (IANS) France’s second goalkeeper Steve Mandanda said on Wednesday that they want to reach the final of Euro football championship which his country hosts, starting on Friday. The Olympique Marseille keeper added…

Turin, June 8 (IANS) Former Italy striker Alessandro Del Piero believes the present team has a clear vision and he would not be surprised if they win the forthcoming Euro 2016 despite not being the…

Rome, June 8 (IANS) Inter Milan coach Roberto Mancini said on Wednesday that Argentine midfielder Ever Banega, who will sign his contract with the Italian football club in the coming days, has “qualities” that are…

Marseille, June 8 (IANS) Unfazed at being a doubtful starter, England striker Daniel Sturridge insisted that he is not on a holiday and wants to make the most of the opportunities he gets at the…

Manchester, June 8 (IANS) Manchester United boosted their defence ahead of the next football season with the signing of Eric Bailly on Wednesday from Spanish club Villarreal in a four-year deal. “Manchester United is delighted…

Paris, June 8 (IANS) Germany on Wednesday called up Bayer Leverkusen defender Jonathan Tah to replace injured Antonio Rudiger in the squad for the Euro football championship starting on Friday in France. Roma defender Rudiger…

Paris, June 8 (IANS) France legend Thierry Henry says there are no favourites at the Euro 2016 this time as there has been no team which has dominated European football recently. The quadrennial event is…

Canberra, June 8 (IANS) Australia’s Chinese Super League (CSL) star Tim Cahill would be a “massive addition” to domestic A-League football competition, Football Federation Australia (FFA) chief David Gallop said on Wednesday. Gallop released a…

Pasadena (US), June 8 (IANS) Colombian midfielder James Rodriguez who fought pain to net a winner and send his side to the Copa America quarter-finals said he will always be committed to his country. The…

Kolkata, June 8 (IANS) Tollygunge Agragami FC on Wednesday roped in Nigerian defender Kareem Omolaja for the upcoming edition of the 2016-17 Calcutta Football League (CFL). Kareem is the first of the four foreigners signed…

Chicago, June 8 (IANS) The US vaulted into Copa America Centenario football quarter-final contention beating Costa Rica 4-0 here, riding on a goal and two assists in the first half from starman Clint Dempsey. The…

Orlando (Florida), June 8 (IANS) The Panamanian soccer team held a light practice here after beating Bolivia 2-1 in their first match of the 2016 Copa America. The squad on Tuesday remained in Orlando following…

Paris, June 8 (IANS) Northern Ireland’s second highest goal scorer, Kyle Lafferty has sustained an injury during training at the Saint-Georges-de-Reneins here. However his injury is unlikely to prevent his participation in the debut game…

Paris, June 8 (IANS) The Russian football team will be under particular observation regarding doping control issues at Euro 2016 in France, Marc Vouillamoz, head of the European football body UEFA medical and anti-doping unit,…