Aizawl stun Bengaluru FC 2-1 in Fed Cup opener
Aizawl, April 30 (IANS) Aizawl FC defeated new I-League champions Bengaluru FC 2-1 in the first match of the Federation Cup riding on a late strike at the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium here on Saturday. Joel…
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Striker Aduriz returns to Athletic Bilbao squad for Celta Vigo clash
Bilbao (Spain), April 30 (IANS) Spanish football club Athletic Bilbao’s forward Aritz Aduriz has returned to the squad for Sunday’s La Liga clash against Celta Vigo, after being out for three games due to injury….
Tottenham coach Pochettino wants to emulate Alex Ferguson
London, April 30 (IANS) Tottenham Hotspur head coach Mauricio Pochettino on Saturday said he will try and replicate Manchester United former head coach Alex Fergusons title-littered reign at the English football club where he is…
Russia tries to provide cheaper 2018 World Cup tickets for its citizens
Moscow, April 30 (IANS) Russia will try to provide cheaper tickets for its own citizens during the 2018 football World Cup, a proposal to be discussed at the upcoming FIFA Congress in Mexico. FIFA and…
Morgan’s East Bengal face Lajong test in Federation Cup
Shillong , April 30 (IANS) East Bengal’s new coach Trevor James Morgan will begin his first real test of his second tenure at the Kolkata football giants when they face Shillong Lajong FC in a…
My commitment to Arsenal ensured bank loans for stadium: Wenger
London, April 30 (IANS) Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has said his commitment to the club helped ensure the bank loans which were used to build the Emirates Stadium. Arsenal fans are reportedly set to stage…
Midfielder Lemina signs four-year contract with Juventus
Turin, April 30 (IANS) Italian football champions Juventus have confirmed that midfielder Mario Leminas season-long loan spell has been made permanent with the player signing a four-year deal from Olympique Marseilles. “A fee of 9.5…
United not used to being champions: van Gaal
Manchester, April 30 (IANS) Manchester United coach Louis van Gaal was left red-faced on Saturday after erroneously claiming that they have very little title-winning experience. The Dutchman said much of his squad was not used…
FIFA to implement 2018 World Cup Sustainability Strategy in Russia
Moscow, April 30 (IANS) The reforms launched by the International Federation of Football Associations (FIFA) will contribute to implementing the 2018 World Cup Sustainability Strategy in Russia as the host country, it’s gead of sustainability…
FIFA to launch Football for Hope programme in Russia in 2017
Moscow, April 30 (IANS) The International Federation of Football Associations (FIFA) will launch its Football for Hope program in Russia in 2017, it’s head of sustainability Federico Addiechi has said. FIFAs Football for Hope program…
Sporting escape drop zone with 2-0 win over Eibar
Gijon (Spain), April 30 (IANS) Sporting Gijon overcame their relegation jitters to beat Eibar 2-0 and climb into the 17th place in La Liga, two points above the drop zone, with two matches left to…
Hanover agree to permanent deal with coach Stendel
Hanover (Germany), April 30 (IANS) Hanover have named Daniel Stendel as their permanent coach, the “Reds” have confirmed in an official statement. Already relegated Hanover agreed on a permanent deal with caretaker Daniel Stendel, who…
Alex Teixeira earns Brazil call-up
Rio de Janeiro, April 30 (IANS) Uncapped Jiangsu Suning playmaker Alex Teixeira has been named in Brazil’s preliminary 40-man squad for the centenary edition of the Copa America football tournament in June. Coach Dunga will…
Freiburg ensure top flight promotion
Freiburg (Germany), April 30 (IANS) Freiburg return into Germany’s top flight football after beating Paderborn 2-1 in the second division. After one season in the second division, the “Breisgauer” return into the Bundesliga as they…
Ranieri relaxed as Leicester move closer to title
Leicester, April 29 (IANS) Leicester coach Claudio Ranieri says he is relaxed despite the fact that his side are just one win away from winning their maiden English Premier League title. Leicester are presently seven…
Coach Ranieri relaxed as Leicester move closer to EPL title
Leicester, April 29 (IANS) Leicester City head coach Claudio Ranieri says he is relaxed despite the fact that they are just one win away from winning their maiden English Premier League football title. Leicester are…
Sevilla’s Krohn-Dehli could be out for six months
Seville (Spain), April 29 (IANS) Spanish football club Sevilla’s midfielder Michael Krohn-Dehli will undergo surgery on Friday for a gruesome left kneecap injury and is expected to be out of action for six months. The…
Zamparini suspended for lashing out at FIFA president
Palermo, April 29 (IANS) Palermo president Maurizio Zamparini was fined and suspended on Friday for his offensive comments against FIFA president Gianni Infantino. Zamparini had said Infantino, who has succeeded Sepp Blatter as the chief…
Eager Indian referees receptive to inputs: EPL’s Dowd
Mumbai, April 29 (IANS) English Premier League referee Philip Dowd has praised Indian referees, saying the home-based officials have been more receptive to the training methods and have shown hunger to improve their skill sets….
Werder Bremen’s Fritz postpones retirement
Bremen, April 29 (IANS) Werder Bremen’s veteran Clemens Fritz postponed his retirement plan in the light of the relegation battle, the Bundesliga football club confirmed in an official statement on Friday. The 35-year-old midfielder had…