'I don’t break records, they haunt me': Ronaldo on 900 goals milestone

IANS | September 6, 2024 9:27 AM

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.

Football: Juan Mata joins Western Sydney Wanderers on one-year deal

IANS | September 5, 2024 6:27 PM

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.

NEUFC head coach plays down Durand Cup success, says ‘You are as good as your last game’

IANS | September 4, 2024 9:35 PM

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.

Lewis Orford signs a five-year contract extension at West Ham United

IANS | September 4, 2024 9:20 PM

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.

Subroto Cup: Quarterfinal berths confirmed in Junior Boys tournament

IANS | September 4, 2024 9:12 PM

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.

India aiming to ‘grow’ from boring Mauritius draw, says head coach Manolo Marquez

IANS | September 4, 2024 7:32 PM

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.