Syria slot three goals past India to lift Intercontinental Cup

IANS | September 9, 2024 9:57 PM

Hyderabad, Sep 9 (IANS) India’s woes continue as they suffered a 0-3 loss against Syria in the final game of the Intercontinental Cup at the Gachibowli Stadium on Monday. Syria won the tri-nation tournament with wins against both India and Mauritius.

Subroto Cup Jr Boys: Govt. Secondary School, Monigong reaches semis

IANS | September 7, 2024 5:33 PM

New Delhi, Sep 7 (IANS) After an intense quarterfinal stage, the business end of the 63rd Subroto Cup Juniors is in action as only four teams remain in the tournament. Govt. Secondary School, Monigong, Arunachal Pradesh overcame Lord Krishna SSS, Haryana 4-3 after being 3-1 down in the quarterfinal of the 63rd Subroto Cup Junior Boys International Football Tournament which was played here at the Tejas Football Ground.

Subroto Cup 2024: Sri Lankan school fed, RMSA Mizoram, Minerva Mohali reach quarters

IANS | September 6, 2024 11:23 PM

New Delhi, Sep 6 (IANS) Sri Lanka Schools Football Association, RMSA High School (Mizoram), Amenity Public School (Uttarakhand) and Minerva Public School (Mohali) completed the quarterfinals lineup of the 63rd Subroto Cup Junior Boys International Football Tournament after the group stage matches concluded here in New Delhi and NCR.

Kerala invites Argentina football team to play exhibition match in state

IANS | September 6, 2024 8:29 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 6 (IANS) A high-level delegation from Kerala held discussions with officials of the Argentina Football Association (AFA) in Spain to work out plans for the reigning world champion to play an exhibition match in the state, a State Minister said here on Friday.

'I don’t break records, they haunt me': Ronaldo on 900 goals milestone

IANS | September 6, 2024 9:27 AM

Lisbon, Sep 6 (IANS) Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 900th career goal for club and country, a feat which has never been done before. The six-time Ballon d’Or winner scored Portugal’s second goal during their 2-1 win over Croatia in the UEFA Nations League group fixture.

Football: Juan Mata joins Western Sydney Wanderers on one-year deal

IANS | September 5, 2024 6:27 PM

Sydney, Sep 5 (IANS) The Western Sydney Wanderers have secured the services of former Manchester United and Chelsea midfielder Juan Mata on a one-year contract. The 36-year-old Spaniard, who has been a free agent since leaving Japanese team Vissel Kobe in January 2024, is set to bring a wealth of experience and talent to the A-League side.

NEUFC head coach plays down Durand Cup success, says ‘You are as good as your last game’

IANS | September 4, 2024 9:35 PM

Kolkata, Sep 4 (IANS) The Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 Media Day began with representatives from seven clubs -- Mohun Bagan Super Giant, East Bengal FC, Mohammedan SC, Odisha FC, Jamshedpur FC, Punjab FC and NorthEast United FC -- previewing the upcoming 2024-25 season. The trio of Punjab FC, NorthEast United, and Jamshedpur FC had ignited an exciting late challenge for the playoffs last season, falling short at the final hurdle.