Football

Bengaluru, Feb 28 (IANS) C.K. Vineeth scored the only goal of the game as Bengaluru FC kept their title chances alive with a 1-0 win over spirited Aizawl FC at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium here…

Madrid, Feb 28 (IANS) Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo appeared unhappy with his teammates and the media after the loss to city rivals Atletico at the Santiago Bernabeau Stadium here on Saturday night. Antoine Griezmann…

Zurich, Feb 28 (IANS) Tainted former FIFA president Sepp Blatter has warned his successor Gianni Infantino that the road ahead will be tough adding that friends will become increasingly difficult to come by in the…

Porto, Feb 28 (IANS) Porto forward Alberto Bueno rejoined his Portuguese football club after a two-month absence due to a left foot injury. He has been included for their clash against Belenenses in the 24th…

Santos (Brazil), Feb 28 (IANS) Brazilian authorities have extended their freeze on football superstar Neymar’s assets to his helicopter, the latest step in a probe into alleged tax evasion by the FC Barcelona striker. The…

Madrid, Feb 28 (IANS) Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane believes his team is out of the La Liga title race after their 0-1 defeat here to Spanish football rivals Atletico Madrid. Antoine Griezmann’s second-half goal…

New York, Feb 28 (IANS) Former Chelsea captain Frank Lampard is worried about the future of the reigning English Premier League champions after veteran defender John Terry leaves the club. Terry is expected to depart…

Munich, Feb 28 (IANS) German football giants Bayern Munich overcame Wolfsburg with two second-half goals while Hannover bounced back to beat Stuttgart 2-1 thanks to Christian Schulz’ brace in the 23rd round of Bundesliga. Bundesliga…

Abuja (Nigeria), Feb 28 (IANS) Nigeria’s newly appointed football team head coach Samson Siasia has assured the country that the consortium of coaches put together for the team would secure a 2017 Africa Cup of…

London, Feb 28 (IANS) Arsenal have mostly played second fiddle in the English Premier League (EPL) title race over the years, but manager Arsene Wenger believes his team have the self-belief and focus to emerge…

Liverpool, Feb 28 (IANS) Premier League mid-table outfit Everton announced that the English football club has a new major shareholder, bringing the promise of new investment to Goodison Park here. Iranian businessman Farhad Moshiri is…

Madrid, Feb 28 (IANS) Antoine Griezmann’s 53rd minute goal gave Spanish football club Atletico Madrid a deserved win away to neighbours Real Madrid in the Madrid derby here. On a day when Cristiano Ronaldo missed…

Mumbai, Feb 27 (IANS) Ten-men Mumbai FC held Sporting Clube de Goa to an exciting 2-2 draw in an I-League encounter at the Cooperage Stadium here on Saturday. Mahmoud Al Amenah (7th minute) and Victorino…

Barcelona, Feb 27 (IANS) Spanish football club Barcelona have a big chance to leave one or both of their rivals for the La Liga title out of the race when they entertain Sevilla at Camp…

Vasco (Goa), Feb 27 (IANS) Trinidadian striker Cornell Glen scored a brace as Kolkata giants Mohun Bagan kept their title defence on track with a 3-1 victory over Salgaocar Football Club in an I-League encounter…

London, Feb 27 (IANS) Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois says he was saddened by his club’s decision to sack Portuguese football coach Jose Mourinho following a patch of poor form. The London club axed Mourinho in…

Beijing, Feb 27 (IANS) Chinese football clubs have spent the most during the winter transfer period which closed on Friday. But the prospects for the Chinese national team, Chinese Super League (CSL) and international competitiveness…

Zurich, Feb 27 (IANS) Newly-elected FIFA president Gianni Infantino wants to see Indian football develop in the coming years. Infantino won the FIFA presidential election on Friday, succeeding Sepp Blatter, who was suspended for six…

Manchester, Feb 27 (IANS) Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal has asserted that his players are relaxed and happy after their Europa Cup victory over Danish minnows Midtjylland. United had lost 1-2 in the first…

Bengaluru, Feb 27 (IANS) Bengaluru Football Club would look to close in on I-League leaders Mohun Bagan as they take on newcomers Aizawl FC at the Kanteerava Stadium here on Sunday. The hosts find themselves…