Kolkata, July 26 (IANS) The 133rd edition of the Durand Cup is poised for a grand ceremonial start at the iconic Vivekananda Yuba Bharti Krirangan (VYBK) on Saturday, with local favourites and defending champions Mohun Bagan Super Giant (MBSG) taking on the fabled Downtown Heroes of Srinagar in a Group A encounter in the tournament opener.
Mumbai, July 26 (IANS) With the 2024-25 season on the horizon, the Mumbai City FC have planned to travel to Thailand with their first team, under head coach Petr Kratky, for their pre-season camp. The Islanders will set up their base in Bangkok, Thailand, from July 28 to August 25. This news comes a day after the Club announced that their reserve team will be taking part in the 2024 Durand Cup, freeing the senior squad to go to Thailand.
Paris, July 24 (IANS) “It’s the biggest circus I’ve ever seen in my life," said Argentina team manager Javier Mascherano as his team's opening match against Morocco in the Olympic Games football competition caused a massive controversy in Paris on Wednesday. The Games witnessed unprecedented controversy and a major scandal after Argentina's match was suspended due to hooliganism by Morocco fans in the final minutes of the match, their equaliser disallowed, and teams forced to play the final few minutes two hours after scheduled close of the match.
Madrid (Spain), July 24 (IANS) FC Barcelona forward Ansu Fati's injury nightmares continue with the confirmation that he has suffered from a foot injury that will keep him out of his side's pre-season tour of North America. "Ansu Fati has an injury to his right foot and will undergo conservative treatment in Barcelona," explained the Barcelona website without specifying a return date.
Paris, July 24 (IANS) The men’s football matches at the 2024 Paris Olympics were off to a flying start with Spain winning 2-1 against Uzbekistan in a nervy encounter and Argentina climbing back from a two-goal deficit to draw the game against Morocco.
Paris, July 24 (IANS) Controversy erupted ahead of the Opening Ceremony of the Paris Olympics with the chief coach of Canada's women's football and two support staff being flown back home for allegedly using a drone to spy on one of their rivals.
Madrid, July 24 (IANS) Real Madrid played host to a tribute event for Nacho Fernández to mark his farewell. The club’s captain, the most decorated player in the club's history alongside Luka Modrić, said goodbye having lifted 26 trophies and made 364 appearances as a Madridista.
New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) Arsenal’s hunt for their next striker has once again seen them approach Sporting CP for talented striker Viktor Gyokeres and have offered them a hefty 55-60 million pounds.
Brussels, July 23 (IANS) FIFPRO Europe and European Leagues have released a joint statement stating their intentions to file a complaint with the European Commission against FIFA over the match calendar.
Turin, July 23 (IANS) Torino have signed former Southampton forward Che Adams on a free transfer, the Serie A club announced on Tuesday.
