Lewis Orford signs a five-year contract extension at West Ham United

IANS | September 4, 2024 9:20 PM

London, Sep 4 (IANS) West Ham United have announced young midfielder Lewis Orford has signed a new five-year contract, extending his stay with the Club until the summer of 2029. After spending pre-season with the first team during their trips to Austria and Florida, and making an excellent start to the Premier League 2 campaign, Orford has committed his future to the Club he has been representing since the age of five by putting pen to paper at the Rush Green Training Ground.

Subroto Cup: Quarterfinal berths confirmed in Junior Boys tournament

IANS | September 4, 2024 9:12 PM

New Delhi, Sep 4 (IANS) The business end of the 63rd Subroto Cup Junior Boys International Football Tournament is here as Myngken Christian Higher Secondary School, Meghalaya, T.G English School, Bishnupur, Manipur and Govt. Secondary School, Monigong, Arunachal Pradesh confirmed their spots in the quarterfinals. Myngken Christian Higher Secondary School topped Group F with three wins from three matches to book their spot in the knockouts.

India aiming to ‘grow’ from boring Mauritius draw, says head coach Manolo Marquez

IANS | September 4, 2024 7:32 PM

Hyderabad, Sep 4 (IANS) Manolo Marquez's life as head coach of the football team had a forgettable start as India drew against Mauritius, ranked 179th by FIFA with a goalless draw in the side’s first match of the Intercontinental Cup. The clean sheet was the highlight of the stalemate against Mauritius. The head coach, however, was mindful that improvement does not come from a flick of a button. Rather, it is a long and winding road.

Man Utd's new signing Manuel Ugarte excited to play for 'best team in the world’

IANS | September 3, 2024 8:02 PM

Manchester, Sep 3 (IANS) After a two-month-long chase, Manchester United have finally confirmed the signing of Uruguayan midfielder Manuel Ugarte. The 23-year-old will be involved for Uruguay during the upcoming international break. Ugarte has explained what drew him to Manchester – a decision that involved a conversation with a compatriot who has only just left the club.

Newcastle wingback Jamal Lewis to join Sao Paulo on loan for 2024/25 season

IANS | September 3, 2024 6:45 PM

Sao Paulo, Sep 3 (IANS) Brazilian club Sao Paulo has signed left-back Jamal Lewis on loan from Newcastle in England, with a contract valid until June 2025, with an option to buy. Jamal Piaras Lewis was born in Luton, England, but plays for Northern Ireland, his mother's home country. He will be the first British player to represent the Tricolor.