Fernandes hails Manolo’s appointment, excited to link up with Chhangte

IANS | August 20, 2024 2:31 PM

New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) Manolo Marquez came to India in 2020 and led Hyderabad FC to the Indian Super League Cup in his three year stint with the club. His move across the league to FC Goa in 2023 was followed by his surprise appointment as head coach of the Indian national team, which is expected to be his toughest job yet .

Ali Riley confronts career uncertainty due to severe nerve injury

IANS | August 20, 2024 1:19 PM

Los Angeles, Aug 20 (IANS) New Zealand football captain Ali Riley has revealed that her playing career may be over due to a severe nerve injury that forced her out of the Paris Olympics. The 36-year-old veteran defender was withdrawn from selection just before the Football Ferns' opening match against Canada at the Games, raising concerns about her future in the sport.

La Liga 2024-25: Four things we learned in Spain's Matchday 1

IANS | August 19, 2024 11:24 PM

Madrid (Spain), Aug 19 (IANS) Real Madrid's expected victory parade didn't happen as Kylian Mbappe's La Liga debut ended in a draw in Mallorca, as the new season in Spain started this weekend. While defending champions Real Madrid had to share points, their archrivals FC Barcelona began their season with a win in Valencia on an opening weekend where parity was the order of the day for much of La Liga.

Three teams disqualified from Subroto Cup Sub-Junior Boys Tournament

IANS | August 19, 2024 10:56 PM

Bengaluru, Aug 19 (IANS) Three teams have been disqualified for fielding overage players from the 63rd Subroto Cup Sub-Junior Boys International Football Tournament, which got underway here on Monday. An official announcement of this effect was made by the Subroto Mukerjee Sports Education Society, under the aegis of the Air Force Sports Control Board.