AFC Asian FIFA WC Qualifiers: Japan score hat-trick of headers in 3-1 win over China PR

IANS | November 19, 2024 8:52 PM

Xiamen (China), Nov 19 (IANS) China conceded three headers and lost to Japan 3-1 in the AFC Asian 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier at the Xiamen Egret Stadium here on Tuesday. In the first-leg clash between the two teams in September, the Japanese team thrashed China 7-0. The Chinese side started the match with high-quality defending, until the 39th minute when Koki Ogawa headed home from a corner cross.

WSL 2024-25: Man City confirm forward Lauren Hemp has suffered a knee injury

IANS | November 19, 2024 4:45 PM

Manchester, Nov 19 (IANS) Manchester City have confirmed that they will be missing the services of woman forward Lauren Hemp after the English international had to go through a knee surgery. Hemp made her last appearance in City's Women’s Super League (WSL) win over Tottenham Hotspur, where she grabbed three assists in a 4-0 triumph at the Etihad Stadium.

Santosh Trophy 2024: West Bengal thrash UP 7-0, Maharashtra register first win

IANS | November 18, 2024 7:10 PM

Kalyani (West Bengal), Nov 18 (IANS) Striker Robi Hansda was on song as hosts West Bengal routed Uttar Pradesh 7-0 in Group C qualifiers of the 78th National Football Championship for the Santosh Trophy at the Kalyani Stadium here on Monday. Hansda alone accounted for four goals for the winners, who led 5-0 at halftime. He opened the scoring in the eighth minute and completed his hat-trick with goals in the 33rd and 48th minute.

Football: Trio leave Spain squad, Barrios gets call-up for Nations League clash with Swiss

IANS | November 16, 2024 6:53 PM

Madrid (Spain), Nov 16 (IANS) Real Sociedad pair Mikel Oyarzabal and Martin Zubimendi, along with Villarreal winger Alex Baena, have left the Spain squad following Friday night's 2-1 win in Denmark in the Nations League. The trio will not travel to Tenerife for Monday's match against Switzerland, which has now lost significance as Spain have secured their place in the knockout stage of the UEFA Nations League, while Switzerland have no chance of finishing second.

AIFF's three-day conclave a ‘reality check’ on Indian football ecosystem

IANS | November 15, 2024 9:17 PM

New Delhi, Nov 15 (IANS) The three-day AIFF State Gradation and State-Specific Strategic Plans that concluded at the Football House here on Thursday turned out to be a unique meeting on many counts. The meetings, on all three days, were chaired by AIFF President Kalyan Chaubey and acted as a 'reality check’ on the Indian football ecosystem.

I have no regrets about leaving Manchester United, says Scott McTominay

IANS | November 15, 2024 6:11 PM

New Delhi, Nov 15 (IANS) Scott McTominay, the defensive midfielder who has been with Manchester United since the age of five, left his boyhood club for Napoli in a move reported to be worth 27.5 million Pounds. McTominay, who is now enjoying life in Naples, has stated he has no regrets about his move away from the Red Devils.