Milan, July 19 (IANS) AC Milan has announced the signing of Alvaro Morata from Club Atletico de Madrid. He is the captain of the Spanish national team, with which he recently won the European Championship. Morata has signed with the Rossoneri until June 2028, with an option to extend for an additional year.
Mumbai, July 19 (IANS) Mumbai City FC have confirmed a loan deal for 26-year-old midfielder Hitesh Sharma from Odisha FC, which will see him join the club until the end of the 2024-25 season. Born in Jalandhar, Hitesh honed his skills at the Chandigarh Football Academy and Tata Football Academy (TFA). After graduating from TFA, he began his senior career with Mumbai FC in the I-League, displaying his technical prowess and understanding of the game. His Indian Super League (ISL) journey started with ATK, followed by stints with Hyderabad FC and Odisha FC, where he proved his calibre and versatility.
New Delhi, July 18 (IANS) The Indian football team has retained its 124th spot while Lionel Messi's Argentina consolidated the top position in the latest FIFA rankings issued on Thursday. Argentina's unbeaten run to the continental title glory strengthened their hold at the top spot.
Buenos Aires, July 18 (IANS) Argentina have sacked Undersecretary for Sports, Julio Garro on Thursday after he demanded an apology from national football team captain Lionel Messi for alleged racist chanting during his team's Copa America victory celebrations.
Madrid, July 17 (IANS) Real Madrid have officially confirmed that Luka Modric, the iconic midfielder, has signed a new contract with the club, extending his stay until 2025.
Mumbai, July 17 (IANS) Mumbai City FC have confirmed the signing of defender Hardik Bhatt on a one-year contract until the end of the 2024-25 season. The 27-year-old returns to the Islanders from Rajasthan United after a loan stint earlier, in the second half of the 2022-23 season.
Bengaluru, July 16 (IANS) Bengaluru FC have announced the signing of Spanish midfielder Pedro Capo on a one-year-deal.
New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) At just 21 years of age Jude Bellingham has already established himself as one of the leading figures in the England dressing room. The Real Madrid midfielder opened up on his thoughts on the side’s loss in the finals of the Euros and thanked former boss Gareth Southgate for 'great memories.'
New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) Gareth Southgate’s tenure will always be remembered fondly. Although the team did not win any trophy under his tenure, he built an identity in the team and made them a force to be reckoned with taking them to two European Championship finals.
Mohali, July 16 (IANS) Punjab FC has announced the retention of five Indian players ahead of the upcoming 2024-25 season. Young midfielders Ashis Pradhan, Ricky Shabong, Manglenthang Kipgen, experienced defender Suresh Meitei and goalkeeper Ravi Kumar have extended their stay at the club signing multiple year contracts.
