Chennai, July 30 (IANS) Chennaiyin FC have announced a 22-member squad for the ongoing Durand Cup. The Marina Machans will begin their charge against the Indian Army on Wednesday at the JRD Tata Sports Complex Stadium in Jamshedpur.
London, July 29 (IANS) Arsenal have signed Italian defender Riccardo Calafiori from Serie A side Bologna on a long-term contract, the Premier League club said on Monday. The 22-year-old was a member of the Azzurri squad at Euro 2024, after a season full of impressive performances at the heart of Bologna’s defence.
Kolkata, July 29 (IANS) East Bengal started their campaign in the 133rd Durand Cup, with a comfortable 3-1 victory over the Indian Air Force Football Team (IAFFT) in a Group A encounter played at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (VYBK) here on Monday.
Manchester, July 29 (IANS) English club Manchester United is planning to build a 1,00,000-capacity new stadium by 2030. However, the final call on whether to build a new stadium or redevelop Old Trafford will be taken by the end of the year. The new stadium will cost around £2 billion ($2.6bn) as the club wants to accommodate between 90,000 to 1,00,000 spectators.
Paris, July 28 (IANS) Canada’s women's football team has been handed a six-point deduction at the Paris Olympics and three members of its coaching staff were banned for one year each on Saturday amidst a drone spying scandal. They were allegedly caught using drones to spy on opponent New Zealand’s practice sessions before their opening game on Wednesday.
Kolkata, July 27 (IANS) Defending champions Mohun Bagan Super Giant started their title defense with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Downtown Heroes FC in the opening game of the Durand Cup which was played at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharti Krirangan.
Madrid, July 27 (IANS) President Florentino Perez welcomed Endrick to Real Madrid on Saturday as the youngster was unveiled to the Santiago Bernabeu. The Brazilian forward signed the contract that will link him to Los Blancos for the next six seasons. Having signed the document, Endrick was presented with a replica of Santiago Bernabeu stadium, a watch and a jersey printed with his name and number, 16.
Mumbai, July 27 (IANS) Aston Villa FC and Punjab FC will kick off the Next Generation Cup 2024 at the Aston Villa FC Training Ground in Tamworth, UK on August 1. Three teams from India and one from South Africa will fly to the UK in the coming week as Tamworth will host the tournament this year.
New York, July 27 (IANS) As Manchester City embark on their preseason tour in the United States, manager Pep Guardiola has revealed that he might consider extending his contract beyond 2025. The 53-year-old Spaniard, who has been with the club since 2016, hinted at the possibility of staying longer, despite previous suggestions that he might leave at the end of his current deal.
London, July 27 (IANS) As Manchester United gear up for a challenging Premier League season, manager Erik ten Hag remains hopeful for further additions to his squad. The team aims to build on the momentum from their FA Cup victory over Manchester City last season and push for a top-four finish, despite injury setbacks.
