Thrilling India-Pakistan clash awaits as women's team kick off SAFF campaign

IANS | October 16, 2024 5:48 PM

Kathmandu, Oct 16 (IANS) The very promise of an India-Pakistan clash in the sporting arena is always a mouth-watering prospect, no matter which the discipline is. There is one in the offing on Thursday when India take on Pakistan in the Group A league tie of the SAFF Women’s Championship 2024 at the iconic Dasharath Stadium in Kathmandu.

Neville expresses disappointment over Tuchel’s selection as England head coach

IANS | October 16, 2024 4:46 PM

New Delhi, Oct 16 (IANS) Following the appointment of Thomas Tuchel, England’s third ever foreign head coach, former Manchester United defender Gary Neville is skeptical of the Football Association’s decision claiming former coach ‘Gareth Southgate had restored a faith in English players and manager ability.’

Thomas Tuchel named new England manager

IANS | October 16, 2024 2:31 PM

London, Oct 16 (IANS) The Football Association (FA) have announced UEFA Champions League winner Thomas Tuchel as new England senior men’s head coach on Wednesday. He will be assisted by internationally renowned English coach Anthony Barry.

Trials for Indian men's beach soccer team held in Porbandar

IANS | October 15, 2024 7:07 PM

New Delhi, Oct 15 (IANS) The All India Football Federation held trials for the Indian men's beach soccer team in Porbandar, Gujarat, from October 12 to 15. India will participate in the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup to be held in Thailand in March 2025.

Sr Women's NFC: Maharashtra and Delhi continue to rain goals

IANS | October 15, 2024 6:58 PM

Jaipur, Oct 15 (IANS) There were goals aplenty in two Group D matches of the 29th Senior Women’s National Football Championship for the Rajmata Jijabai Trophy at the Vidhyadharnagar Stadium on Tuesday as Maharashtra recorded a massive 26-0 victory over Andaman & Nicobar, and Delhi defeated Pondicherry 11-0.

Jonas Eidevall resigns as Arsenal women’s manager

IANS | October 15, 2024 5:41 PM

London, Oct 15 (IANS) Arsenal Women’s manager Jonas Eidevall has stepped down just a month into the new season, leaving the club in a state of uncertainty. The 40-year-old Swede, who joined the club in June 2021 from FC Rosengard, tendered his resignation following a string of poor results.