Brazil Football Confederation postpone 3 top-tier clubs' matches following floods

IANS | May 8, 2024 5:39 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) Following the devastating flood in the Brazilian state of Rio Grande Do Sul, three top-tier clubs-- Internacional, Gremio and Juventude-- had all requested the Brazilian Football Confederation to postpone their games for the next 20 days as they are all based out of the flooded state and in no condition to host football matches at such times.

AIFF executive committee approves PoSH policy with immediate effect

IANS | May 8, 2024 5:08 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) The All India Football Federation has officially approved the Prevention of Sexual Harassment (PoSH) Policy, to be implemented with immediate effect. The significant decision was arrived at by the AIFF Executive Committee, following thorough deliberations and careful consideration.

La Liga 2023-24: 10 things to know in Spanish football after Matchday 34

IANS | May 7, 2024 11:07 PM

Madrid, May 7 (IANS) The results of the interesting encounters in Matchday 34 of La Liga have proved decisive as they settled many things in the La Liga 2023-24. The results over the weekend meant several teams could start celebrating already, such as Real Madrid for winning the title or Girona FC for qualifying for the UEFA Champions League in 2024-24 season.

Football: PSV clinch 25th Eredivisie title, first in six years

IANS | May 6, 2024 12:13 AM

The Hague (Netherlands), May 6 (IANS) PSV Eindhoven won the 2023-24 Dutch Eredivisie title for the first time since 2017-18 after a 4-2 win at home against Sparta Rotterdam on Sunday. Sparta shocked the hosts with the first goal when Metinho smashed home after just eight minutes. However, PSV equalized through an own goal by Said Bakari, before Johan Bakayoko gave the home side the lead in the 26th minute.

Sr women's football nationals: Bengal join TN, Railways in pursuit of semifinal spots

IANS | May 5, 2024 11:24 PM

New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) Tamil Nadu and Railways remain deadlocked in their search for supremacy in Group A of the 28th Senior Women's National Football Championship for Rajmata Jijabai Trophy 2023-24, as they drew 2-2 in Kolkata, on Sunday. Bengal and Punjab were victorious on matchday three of the same group, defeating Delhi and Chandigarh, respectively.

U20 men's football nationals: Contrasting wins for Haryana, Kerala

IANS | May 5, 2024 10:41 PM

Narainpur (Chhattisgarh), May 5 (IANS) Haryana and Kerala continued their winning run in Group D of the Swami Vivekananda U20 Men’s National Football Championship when they defeated Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh, respectively, at the Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama ground on Sunday.

MLS 2023-24: Messi sets assists record as Inter Miami trounce NY Red Bulls

IANS | May 5, 2024 4:43 PM

Washington, May 5 (IANS) Lionel Messi set a new Major League Soccer (MLS) record of five assists in a single match as leaders Inter Miami romped to a 6-2 home win over New York Red Bulls. Luis Suarez's hat-trick was relegated to a support act as Messi, who also scored a goal, continued his outstanding run of form for the Florida outfit on Saturday.