Liverpool retire Diogo Jota's jersey number 20

IANS | July 12, 2025 11:23 AM

Liverpool, July 12 (IANS) Liverpool have announced that jersey number 20 will be retired in honour and memory of Diogo Jota, who died in a car accident last week, across all levels, including LFC Women and Academy.

East Bengal sign Ramsanga Tlaichhun on a three-year deal from Real Kashmir FC

IANS | July 11, 2025 10:34 PM

Kolkata, July 11 (IANS) Kolkata giants East Bengal FC have added a promising name to their midfield roster, announcing the signing of Ramsanga Tlaichhun from Real Kashmir FC on a three-year deal ahead of the upcoming season. The 25-year-old midfielder from Mizoram is set to wear jersey number 31 for the iconic Red and Gold Brigade.

Nottingham Forest sign Brazil's Jair Cunha on five-year contract

IANS | July 11, 2025 7:45 PM

West Bridgford, July 11 (IANS) Nottingham Forest have signed Brazilian defender Jair Cunha from Botafogo on a five-year contract which keeps him at the City Ground until at least the summer of 2030. The 20-year-old defender joins having just returned from the FIFA Club World Cup with Botafogo, reaching the Round of 16 and scoring in their opening fixture against Seattle Sounders.

FIFA Rankings: India men's football team slips to 133, lowest in nine years

IANS | July 10, 2025 6:54 PM

New Delhi, July 10 (IANS) The Indian men's football team has slipped to its lowest FIFA ranking in nine years, falling six spots to 133rd in the latest update released on Thursday. The drop comes after back-to-back defeats in June - a 0-2 loss to Thailand in a friendly on June 4, followed by a 0-1 defeat to lower-ranked Hong Kong in an Asian Cup qualifier.