Lisbon, Sep 6 (IANS) Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 900th career goal for club and country, a feat which has never been done before. The six-time Ballon d’Or winner scored Portugal’s second goal during their 2-1 win over Croatia in the UEFA Nations League group fixture.
Sydney, Sep 5 (IANS) The Western Sydney Wanderers have secured the services of former Manchester United and Chelsea midfielder Juan Mata on a one-year contract. The 36-year-old Spaniard, who has been a free agent since leaving Japanese team Vissel Kobe in January 2024, is set to bring a wealth of experience and talent to the A-League side.
Mohali, Sep 5 (IANS) Punjab FC have signed left-back Likmabam Rakesh Singh on loan from Kerala Blasters for the upcoming 2024-25 season. The defender has signed on a one-year loan deal from the Kerala club which had signed him in June this year.
Kolkata, Sep 4 (IANS) The Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 Media Day began with representatives from seven clubs -- Mohun Bagan Super Giant, East Bengal FC, Mohammedan SC, Odisha FC, Jamshedpur FC, Punjab FC and NorthEast United FC -- previewing the upcoming 2024-25 season. The trio of Punjab FC, NorthEast United, and Jamshedpur FC had ignited an exciting late challenge for the playoffs last season, falling short at the final hurdle.
London, Sep 4 (IANS) West Ham United have announced young midfielder Lewis Orford has signed a new five-year contract, extending his stay with the Club until the summer of 2029. After spending pre-season with the first team during their trips to Austria and Florida, and making an excellent start to the Premier League 2 campaign, Orford has committed his future to the Club he has been representing since the age of five by putting pen to paper at the Rush Green Training Ground.
New Delhi, Sep 4 (IANS) The business end of the 63rd Subroto Cup Junior Boys International Football Tournament is here as Myngken Christian Higher Secondary School, Meghalaya, T.G English School, Bishnupur, Manipur and Govt. Secondary School, Monigong, Arunachal Pradesh confirmed their spots in the quarterfinals. Myngken Christian Higher Secondary School topped Group F with three wins from three matches to book their spot in the knockouts.
New Delhi, Sep 4 (IANS) Real Madrid have historically been known to defy all odds in their hunt for glory. The 15-time Champions League winners have not had the best starts to the season but former Real striker Joselu has some strong words for the club’s doubters.
New Delhi, Sep 4 (IANS) After completing the signing of Victor Osimhen, Galatasaray have now turned their attention towards Manchester United midfielder Casemiro with the Brazilian facing scrutiny in the last few months.
Hyderabad, Sep 4 (IANS) Manolo Marquez's life as head coach of the football team had a forgettable start as India drew against Mauritius, ranked 179th by FIFA with a goalless draw in the side’s first match of the Intercontinental Cup. The clean sheet was the highlight of the stalemate against Mauritius. The head coach, however, was mindful that improvement does not come from a flick of a button. Rather, it is a long and winding road.
London, Sep 4 (IANS) England’s preparations for their upcoming Nations League fixtures have been thrown into disarray with the withdrawal of key players Phil Foden, Cole Palmer, and Ollie Watkins.
