Mumbai, January 9: The Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 season has seen teams show impressive resilience, with late-game strategies becoming a focal point of the competition. This season has truly embodied the beauty and unpredictability of football, as multiple comeback victories have had a huge say in the trajectory taken by certain sides so far.
Guwahati, January 9: NorthEast United FC will host Punjab FC in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 on Friday, at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium to improve their position in the standings, a press release by the ISL stated.
Guwahati, Jan 9: Punjab FC will hope to put behind the recent run of results and turn their fortunes around as they face NorthEast United FC in the Indian Super League encounter on Saturday here at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium.
London, Jan 9: West Ham United have announced the appointment of Graham Potter as their new head coach on a two-and-a-half year contract. He replaced Julen Lopetegui, who was dismissed by the club on Wednesday after just 20 matches in charge.
Bengaluru, Jan 9: South United Football Club (SUFC) announced the inaugural SUFC Inter-City tournament, its first-of-its-kind event where teams from the South United Football Academy (SUFA) Pune will compete against teams from SUFA Bangalore.
London, January 9: Graham Potter has been named Julen Lopetegui's successor as West Ham United's head coach on Thursday.
Kolkata, January 9: Mohun Bagan Super Giant have announced that the Kolkata derby against East Bengal FC scheduled on January 11 has been moved to Guwahati from Kolkata.
Fatorda, January 9: Hyderabad FC interim head coach Shameel Chembakath highlighted his team's mental strength and determination in their 1-1 draw against FC Goa during Matchweek 16 of the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25. Speaking at the post-match press conference, he praised the players' commitment in the face of adversity.
Fatorda, January 9: FC Goa head coach Manolo Marquez conveyed his dissatisfaction with sharing the points with Hyderabad FC in the Indian Super League (ISL) at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Goa during the opening fixture of Matchweek 16.
Margao: , Jan 8 (IANS) FC Goa and Hyderabad FC played out a 1-1 draw in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here on Wednesday. Allan Paulista scored in added time as the visitors secured a point late into the game, in a match that had almost equal possession, and bagged their third draw of the season.
Fatorda, January 8: FC Goa and Hyderabad FC played out a 1-1 draw at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Goa in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 on Wednesday, as reported in a release from ISL.
London, Jan 8: English club West Ham United on Wednesday sacked its Spanish head coach Julen Lopetegui following their heavy defeats in the Premier League against Manchester City and Liverpool FC, conceding nine goals and scoring only one in reply. "West Ham United can confirm that Head Coach Julen Lopetegui has today left the Club," the club informed in a post on X, formerly Twitter.
New Delhi, Jan 8: Lamine Yamal, a name that has risen to prominence over the course of the past year, has confirmed that he plans on extending his current contract with FC Barcelona that runs till 2026. The Spaniard, who played a crucial role in his country’s 2024 European Championship-winning campaign, has stated that FC Barcelona is the ‘club of his life’.
Bournemouth, Jan 8: AFC Bournemouth have confirmed that forward Enes Unal has suffered a tear to his right anterior cruciate ligament during a training session this week.
Salcete (Goa), Jan 8: Namdhari FC shocked league leaders Churchill Brothers beating them 1-0 in the I-League 2024-25 at the Raia Ground on Wednesday.
Jakarta, Jan 8: Patrick Kluivert has officially been appointed as the new coach of the Indonesian national team. The Dutch coach was contracted for two years from 2025 to 2027 with an option for a contract extension.
Mahilpur, Jan 8: A rejuvenated Gokulam Kerala FC jumpstarted their 2024-25 I-League campaign post-Christmas and New Year break with a resounding 5-0 victory against Delhi FC in a vital I-League 2024-35 away match at the Mahilpur Football Stadium on Wednesday.
Kolkata, Jan 8: Mohun Bagan Super Giant have announced that the Kolkata derby against East Bengal FC, scheduled on January 11, has been moved to Guwahati from Kolkata and will now be played at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium.
New Delhi, Jan 8: Marcus Rashford’s representatives have opened talks with AC Milan about loaning the Manchester United forward in the January transfer window.
London, Jan 8: Arsenal have been left with a tough ask to reach this season’s Carabao Cup final after losing the first leg of our semifinal 2-0 to Newcastle United at Emirates Stadium.
Kolkata, January 8: East Bengal FC secured the services of Venezuelan national team forward Richard Enrique Celis Sanchez for the remainder of the current season. Celis, who last played for Academia Puerto Cabello in Venezuela's top division in October 2024, brings a wealth of international experience to the Indian Super League (ISL) club.
Panaji, January 8: After making headlines on the international stage with a memorable goal for Albania at the 2016 Euros, Armando Sadiku's arrival in the Indian Super League (ISL) last season was hailed as one of the marquee signings. Few could have foreseen the remarkable influence he would have upon joining the league.
Warsaw (Poland), Jan 7: Polish goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny admitted that playing his first game in FC Barcelona colours was a special moment for him as "he never imagined such a scenario."
Bournemouth, Jan 7: AFC Bournemouth have announced the signing of full-back Julio Soler on a long-term contract.
New Delhi, Jan 7: Borussia Dortmund are interested in acquiring the services of Marcus Rashford after the forward has been left out of the Manchester United squad for a month.
Como, Jan 7: Como 1907 has secured the signing of goalkeeper Jean Butez from Royal Antwerp FC on a three-year deal, which will see him stay at the club till 2027. The 29-year-old French goalkeeper was instrumental in Antwerp's domestic treble in 2023, during which he achieved an impressive 27 clean sheets.
Margao: , Jan 7 (IANS) FC Goa will host Hyderabad FC in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Margao on Wednesday.
New Delhi, Jan 7: Pierre Emerick Aubameyang has opened up on the traumatic experience he and his family went through when a few men broke into his house in August 2022.
Kuala Lumpur, Jan 7: The AFC Asian Cup 2027 will take place from January 7 to February 5 across three cities – Riyadh, Jeddah and Al Khobar - in Saudi Arabia, the AFC announced on Tuesday.
Kolkata, Jan 7: East Bengal FC has secured the services of Venezuelan national team forward Richard Enrique Celis Sanchez for the remainder of the current season.
New Delhi, January 6: Indian Super League (ISL) club Kerala Blasters FC (KBFC) have confirmed the departure of winger Rahul KP, who has signed a permanent deal with Odisha FC (OFC), as per ISL.
Kolkata, January 6: Mumbai City FC (MCFC) has beaten East Bengal FC (EBFC) by 3-2 at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25. Despite conceding 55% of the possession to East Bengal FC, the Islanders (MCFC) were more lethal in the final third, taking eight shots on target as opposed to the five of the home team, and moved up to fifth from the seventh spot in the standings.
Madrid, Jan 6: The third-round matches of the Copa del Rey knockout tournament produced some upsets this weekend, but so far most of the main favourites have progressed to the last 16.
Bhubaneswar, Jan 6: Odisha FC have signed talented forward Rahul KP on a permanent transfer from Kerala Blasters FC on Monday. The deal will see the 24-year-old join the Kalinga Warriors until the end of the 2026-27 season, with an option to extend for a further year.
New Delhi, January 6: The Indian Super League (ISL) has reached its crucial second phase, placing East Bengal FC at a defining point in their campaign. After an inconsistent start to the season, the Red and Gold Brigade (EBFC) now face a pivotal moment. With a challenging set of fixtures looming in January, the month could determine the trajectory of their season and potentially make or break their aspirations, as per ISL.
Liverpool, January 6: Manchester United entered their clash against Liverpool in dire form, having suffered four consecutive defeats to close out 2024, failing to score in three of those games. Concerns were rife that another humbling performance awaited them at Anfield, as per Goal.com.
Liverpool, January 6: Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes was in a state of mixed emotions after the Red Devils delivered an inspired performance to walk away from Anfield with a point against Liverpool, reported Sky Sports.
Liverpool, Jan 6: Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim is still upset with how things are panning out, despite a spirited 2-2 draw at Premier League leaders Liverpool.
New Delhi, January 6: Punjab FC head coach Panagiotis Dilmperis was disappointed with the result of the match against Kerala Blasters FC in the Indian Super League (ISL). According to him, the result did not reflect the effort put in by his young players.
Madrid, Jan 5: Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr was once again at the center of controversy after the Brazilian shoved Valencia goalkeeper Stole Dimitrievski in the face on Saturday (IST). Head coach Carlo Ancelotti sympathised with the 24-year-old and claimed it was not easy to be in his shoes.
New Delhi, January 5: Punjab FC will host Kerala Blasters FC in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 on January 5, Sunday, at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi.
Liverpool, Jan 5: Premier League leaders Liverpool's clash against Manchester United is scheduled to go ahead as planned on Sunday after a severe weather warning had put the game at Anfield under doubt.
London, Jan 5: Tottenham Hotspur have confirmed the signing of goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky from Slavia Prague on a seven-year contract for a reported 12.5 million pounds. The 21-year-old will wear the number 31 shirt.
Kolkata, Jan 5: East Bengal FC will host Mumbai City FC in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, Kolkata on Monday.
Jamshedpur, January 5: Bengaluru FC head coach Gerard Zaragoza expressed his displeasure with the way his team allowed Jamshedpur FC to make a comeback during their recent Indian Super League (ISL) defeat.
Jamshedpur, January 5: Jamshedpur FC head coach Khalid Jamil lavished praise on his players' hard work and team unity in the aftermath of their impressive 2-1 comeback victory against Bengaluru FC in the Indian Super League (ISL).
Bhubaneswar, January 4: FC Goa defeated Odisha FC 4-2 at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar in the Indian Super League (ISL) on Saturday.
Madrid, Jan 4: Real Madrid striker Vinicius Junior risks a suspension of four to 12 matches for pushing the opposing team’s goalkeeper Stole Dimitrievski during the 79th minute of the La Liga match against Valencia, which ended 2-1 at the Mestella. After the incident, the Brazilian player was sent off. According to Spanish La Liga regulations, such aggressive behaviour without an attempt to play the ball is punishable by suspension.
Madrid: , Jan 4 (IANS) The third round of the Copa del Rey in Spain continues with five matches on Sunday with the chance of some upsets as lower league sides play at home to top-flight rivals. Ourense from the third tier are at home to Valladolid, with the bottom side of La Liga probably more interested in ensuring top-flight survival than a cup run, which could leave it with tired legs for the battle to avoid relegation.
Guwahati, January 4: Mohammedan Sporting Club head coach Andrey Chernyshov commended his players' collective efforts after they shared spoils against an in-form NorthEast United FC at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium in Guwahati in the Indian Super League (ISL) on Friday.
Guwahati, January 4: NorthEast United FC head coach Benali believed his team have only themselves to blame after a goalless draw against Mohammedan Sporting Club in the Indian Super League (ISL) on Friday.
Madrid, Jan 4 : FC Barcelona coach Hansi Flick has admitted that he was "not happy" about the situation that has seen the club unable to register Spain international Dani Olmo and forward Pau Victor in the first-team squad for the second half of the season.
London, Dec 28: Arsenal moved past Chelsea to second place in the Premier League table with a 1-0 win over Ipswich Town at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday (IST). The Gunners’ midfield anchor Declan Rice reflected on the absence of Bukayo Saka who is looking at a period on the sidelines with a torn hamstring.
New Delhi, Dec 28: Cristiano Ronaldo, who won the Best Middle East Player of 2024 award at the Globe Soccer awards, spoke on his former team Manchester United struggles and remained adamant that the problem lies much deeper than the head coaches.
Guwahati, January 3: NorthEast United FC and Mohammedan SC played out a goalless draw at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium in Guwahati in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 on Friday.
New Delhi, January 3: Former National Coach Armando Colaco said the Dronacharya Award 2024 for Lifetime achievements he was conferred with on Thursday, should go a long way in producing more quality Indian coaches, according to the AIFF website
Kolkata, January 3: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday felicitated the Bengal football team for their historic triumph in the 2024 Santosh Trophy. In a grand ceremony held at Nabanna, the CM lauded the players and the team's coach, Sanjay Sen.