Denmark register win vs Wales in Nations League
Cardiff, Nov 17 (IANS) Denmark defeated Wales 2-1 to punch their ticket for the final stage of the UEFA Nations League. The victory here on Friday brings the Danes to seven points from three matches…
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Brazil top Uruguay 1-0 in spirited friendly
London, Nov 17 (IANS) Brazil defeated Uruguay 1-0 in a friendly match decided by a debatable penalty converted by Paris Saint-Germain superstar Neymar. Though the contest was an away match for both teams on Friday…
UAE draw 0-0 with Bolivia in friendly
Dubai, Nov 17 (IANS) The Emirati national football team played Bolivia to a scoreless draw in a friendly match Friday at Maktoum bin Rashid Stadium in Dubai. The home side pressed with tenacity and kept…
Ecuador coach sounds note of caution after win over Peru
Guayaquil (Ecuador), Nov 17 (IANS) Supporters of the Ecuador national football team should guard against high expectations after the side upset Peru in a friendly, coach Hernan “Bolillo” Gomez has said. “We should be more…
Palmeiras looking to strengthen grip on first place in Brazilian league
Rio de Janeiro, Nov 17 (IANS) Palmeiras will be looking to tighten their stranglehold on the first place in the Brazilian football league when they take on Parana in a late-season clash on Sunday. After…
Djokovic battles past Cilic, goes undefeated in ATP Finals round-robin play
London, Nov 17 (IANS) Serbia’s Novak Djokovic defeated Marin Cilic 7-6 (9-7), 6-2 in his final group stage match at the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) Finals and heads into the weekend as the clear…
Venezuela stymies Japan’s winning streak
Oita (Japan), Nov 16 (IANS) A late equaliser scored by midfielder Tomas Rincon secured a 1-1 tie for Venezuela against host Japan in a friendly football match on Friday, which ended the Asian team’s winning…
Spain’s injured captain Ramos leaves team, to undergo medical review
Zagreb, Nov 16 (IANS) Spanish national football team captain and defender Sergio Ramos, who flew back to Madrid following international duty, is set to undergo medical scans for an apparent groin injury Friday. Ramos, 32,…
I-League: Sandro double strike helps Chennai beat Aizawl
Aizwal, Nov 16 (IANS) Chennai City FC extended their lead at the top of the I-League standings, getting their fourth win as Sandro Rodriguezs two second half strikes helped them beat hosts Aizawl FC 2-1…
River captain Ponzio to return for Libertadores decider
Buenos Aires, Nov 16 (IANS) River Plate captain Leonardo Ponzio will be fit to play in next week’s second leg of the Copa Libertadores final against Boca Juniors after recovering from a leg injury, coach…
Internacional keep alive Brazil Serie A title hopes
Rio de Janeiro, Nov 16 (IANS) Former Brazil international striker Leandro Damiao scored one goal and set up another as Internacional kept alive their Brazilian Serie A title hopes with a 2-0 victory over America…
Batshuayi leads Belgium 2-0 over Iceland
Brussels, Nov 16 (IANS) Michy Batshuayi had a brace to lead Belgium to a 2-0 win over Iceland in a UEFA Nations League contest. The Red Devils, who lead League A Group 2 with nine…
Ecuador beat Peru 2-0 in friendly
Lima, Nov 16 (IANS) Second-half goals from Antonio Valencia and Enner Valencia gave Ecuador a 2-0 victory over Peru in their international friendly here. Manchester United’s Antonio Valencia on Thursday fired in from close range…
Croatia edge past Spain 3-2
Zagreb, Nov 16 (IANS) Croatia battled to the final whistle and prevailed with a 3-2 over Spain to stay alive in the UEFA Nations League. Spain, with six points from four matches, retain the lead…
England thump US 3-0 in football friendly
London, Nov 16 (IANS) England’s national football team drubbed the US 3-0 in a football friendly match played at Wembley Stadium. England will need to beat Croatia on Sunday to move into the UEFA NL…
Germany show signs of recovery, beat Russia 3-0
Berlin, Nov 16 (IANS) Germany showed signs of recovery after a horrible year and beat Russia 3-0 in a friendly match in Leipzig. The German team on Thursday only needed to complete a good first…
I-League: Plaza hattrick helps Churchill beat Lajong 4-2
Vasco, Nov 15 (IANS) Churchill Brothers registered their first win of the I-League season with the help of a Willis Plaza hattrick as they beat Shillong Lajong 4-2 at the Tilak Maidan here on Thursday….
Man City defender out with injury until end of 2018
London, Nov 15 (IANS) Manchester City’s French international defender Benjamin Mendy faces another spell on the sidelines following an operation on his left knee. It is thought Mendy has undergone an operation on his left…
Bolt could call it day in football by end of month
Melbourne, Nov 15 (IANS) Star sprinter Usain Bolt will give himself until the end of November to take a call on whether to continue pursuing a career in professional football or not. “I’ve got a…
VAR to be used at Asian Cup football meet
Kuala Lumpur, Nov 15 (IANS) The Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system will be used at next year’s Asian Cup from the quarterfinal stage, it was announced here after the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) decided to…