Lugano (Switzerland), June 9 (IANS) Switzerland continued their preparations for the upcoming 2018 FIFA World Cup by defeating Japan 2-0 in an international friendly here. The Swiss are unbeaten in their World Cup warm-up games,…
Tunis, June 9 (IANS) At the upcoming 2018 FIFA World Cup, Tunisia are chasing their second victory at football’s biggest stage — 40 years after they recorded their first win in the tournament. Considering the…
Osijek (Croatia), June 9 (IANS) Croatia overcame a deficit to prevail 2-1 over Senegal in an international friendly between two teams bound for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. Senegal, unbeaten in friendlies since…
Tabriz (Iran), June 9 (IANS) John Benjamin Toshack has joined Iranian football club Tractor Sazi as the head coach. The 69-year-old from Wales joined the Tabriz-based club on a three-year contract with an undisclosed fee…
Leverkusen (Germany), June 9 (IANS) Timo Werner came up with a goal and an assist to help Germany edge past a resilient Saudi Arabia 2-1 in an international friendly here. Joachim Loew’s men secured a…
Mumbai, June 8 (IANS) Kenya thrashed Chinese Taipei 4-0 in the last group stage match at the Mumbai Football Arena here on Friday to qualify for the final of the Intercontinental Cup. In order to…
London, June 8 (IANS) Tottenham Hotspur star striker and England captain Harry Kane on Friday signed a new contract to tie him with the North London football club until 2024, stifling rumours of a possible…
Kolkata, June 8 (IANS) City football giants Mohammedan Sporting Club on Friday bestowed the honour of the Shan-e-Mohammedan on former India midfielder Manas Bhattacharya for his contribution to the 126-year-old club. The Shan-e-Mohammedan is the…
Rome, June 8 (IANS) AS Roma have bolstered their midfield ahead of the next football season with signing on loan young Italian central midfielder Bryan Cristante from Serie A rival Atalanta. “The 23-year-old, an Italy…
New Delhi, June 8 (IANS) Sony Pictures Network India (SPN) on Friday announced a star-studded panel for Football Extraaa, the pre, mid & post-match live studio show that will be telecast in English and Hindi…
Kolkata, June 8 (IANS) Former India cricket captain Sourav Ganguly, a huge football buff, on Friday hoped the FIFA World Cup this time will witness Lionel Messi’s Argentina lift the trophy even though he admitted…
Barcelona, June 8 (IANS) Argentina’s preparations for FIFA World Cup suffered a blow as attacking midfielder Manuel Lanzini was ruled out of the 32-nation football tournament after suffering a suspected serious knee injury during training…
London, June 8 (IANS) Asserting that he was pleased with the preparations ahead of next week’s FIFA World Cup in Russia, England manager Gareth Southgate said on Friday that he is yet to decide on…
Schruns (Austria), June 8 (IANS) Peru’s national football team head coach Ricardo Gareca on Friday led his team’s practice regimen in the Austrian city of Schruns, in preparation for the 2018 FIFA Football World Cup…
Mumbai, June 8 (IANS) Making inroads into the national team, India winger Kumam Udanta Singh on Friday said iconic skipper Sunil Chhetri has been his inspiration. India will play in the final of the Intercontinental…
Leogang (Austria), June 8 (IANS) South Korea on Friday denied rumours of a rift between two national football team players after they appeared to be exchanging heated words during their World Cup tuneup against Bolivia….
Jalandhar, June 8 (IANS) Raj Kumar sat at his roadside repair shop in Jalandhar on Friday, the sound of pneumatic drills and passing cars and motorbikes threatening to drown out the traditionally Punjabi Bhangra music…
Rio de Janeiro, June 8 (IANS) At least 60,000 citizens of Brazil will travel to Russia to support the national team during the upcoming 2018 FIFA World Cup, Brazilian Foreign Minister Aloysio Nunes said. “At…
London, June 8 (IANS) Former English Premier League (EPL) champions Leicester City on Friday completed the signing of defender Jonny Evans on a three-year deal from West Bromwich Albion. Evans netted five goals in 96…
London, June 8 (IANS) Asserting that England has no chance of winning the 2018 FIFA World Cup, legendary striker Gary Linekar said that current coach Gareth Southgate should give youngsters a chance to gain experience…