Euro 2024: Late comeback helps Ukraine beat Slovakia 2-1, keep hopes alive

IANS | June 21, 2024 9:13 PM

Dusseldorf (Germany), June 21 (IANS) Ukraine had to dig deep in their second game of the Euro 2024 Group Stage as the side fought back from being 1-0 down in the first half and went on to win 2-1 at the Merkur Spiel Arena here on Friday. Slovakia continued their impressive performance which saw them defeat Belgium in their opening fixtures and came close to scoring in the 10th minute of the game had it not been for a quick reflex save made by Anatoliy Trubin.

Stimac reveals sad state of affairs in AIFF, says ‘your football is imprisoned’

IANS | June 21, 2024 6:27 PM

New Delhi, June 21 (IANS) Sacked as head coach of India's senior men's football team, Igor Stimac addressed the media on Friday, revealing what he believes is the "sad state of the All-India Football Federation" and its role in recent failures of the Indian team.

Jayesh Rane to continue at Mumbai City FC, signs permanent contract extension

IANS | June 21, 2024 5:38 PM

Mumbai, June 21 (IANS) Indian Super League (ISL) Cup winner, Mumbai City FC has signed midfielder Jayesh Rane on a permanent basis on a free transfer after his contract with Bengaluru FC expired. The 31-year-old, who was on a loan, has signed a contract until the end of the 2024-25 season.

Igor Stimac reveals impatience shown by AIFF will cost them a 'huge amount'

IANS | June 21, 2024 5:21 PM

New Delhi, June 21 (IANS) The battle between the All-India Football Federation (AIFF) and Igor Stimac has taken a bitter turn. The former Indian national football team head coach on Friday held a press conference to reveal ‘the flow of events that put us here.’

Stimac labels AIFF chief Kalyan Chaubey a liar, says ‘sooner he leaves, Indian football stands a chance’

IANS | June 21, 2024 4:37 PM

New Delhi, June 21 (IANS) Sacked by the All-India Football Federation (AIFF) following a disastrous World Cup Qualification bid, India head coach Igor Stimac has dropped many bombshells in his final address to Indian media. The Croatian coach slammed the current president of the AIFF, Kalyan Chaubey, and labeled him a ‘liar’.

Euro 2024: Hjulmand stunner cancels out Kane goal as Denmark hold England 1-1

IANS | June 21, 2024 12:53 AM

Frankfurt, June 21 (IANS) Morten Hjulmand scored the equaliser as Denmark came back to hold favourites England to a 1-1 draw in a Group C match of the UEFA Euro 2024 here on Thursday. Hjulmand struck in the 34th minute to cancel out the goal scored by Harry Kane in the 18th minute as Denmark and England played out a tight 1-1 draw in an even contest in Group C. Both goals came in the first half and the two sides made some good attempts in the second session but could not find the back of the net.

Euro 2024: Gourmet Musiala is serving football delicacies as Germany reach Round of 16 stage

IANS | June 20, 2024 11:12 PM

Berlin (Germany), June 20 (IANS) Jamal Musiala's culinary preferences seem to entertain the entire country of the 2024 UEFA Euro tournament hosts. Social media channels seem packed with video clips showing the 21-year-old England-bred and Bayern Munich forward enjoying so-called "Maultaschen" (filled pasta cases), a Swabian specialty.

Euro 2024: Jovic's last-gasp goal helps Serbia hold Slovenia to draw, recover from defeat to England

IANS | June 20, 2024 10:29 PM

Munich, June 20 (IANS) Luka Jovic scored a stoppage-time equalizer as Serbia salvaged a draw against Slovenia in an entertaining Group C clash in the UEFA Euro 2024 in Munich on Thursday. Jovic scored a last-gasp equalizer in the fifth minute of the second half added time for a 1-1 draw that salvaged a point for Serbia. Serbia had lost their opening match to England on June 17 and with this draw opened their account in Euro 2024.

Euro 2024: Serbia threaten to pull out over alleged offensive chanting by fans: Report

IANS | June 20, 2024 7:36 PM

New Delhi, June 20 (IANS) Serbia have threatened to leave the ongoing Euro 2024 if UEFA fails to take action against alleged chanting between fans of Croatia and Albania. A section of supporters attending the 2-2 draw in Hamburg on Wednesday could be heard taking part in offensive chants aimed at Serbia, a media report said.

FIFA Rankings: India Men drop three places to 124th after World Cup Qualifiers debacle

IANS | June 20, 2024 7:21 PM

Zurich (Switzerland), June 20 (IANS) The Indian men's football team has dropped three places to 124th in the latest FIFA rankings released on Thursday. It has been India's worst finish in the standings since March 9, 2017, when they were placed 132nd. This comes after India's failed campaign in the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers and unceremonious exit of head coach Igor Stimac.

Football

Euro 2024: Late comeback helps Ukraine beat Slovakia 2-1, keep hopes alive

Stimac reveals sad state of affairs in AIFF, says ‘your football is imprisoned’

Jayesh Rane to continue at Mumbai City FC, signs permanent contract extension

Igor Stimac reveals impatience shown by AIFF will cost them a 'huge amount'

Stimac labels AIFF chief Kalyan Chaubey a liar, says ‘sooner he leaves, Indian football stands a chance’

Euro 2024: Hjulmand stunner cancels out Kane goal as Denmark hold England 1-1

Euro 2024: Gourmet Musiala is serving football delicacies as Germany reach Round of 16 stage

Euro 2024: Jovic's last-gasp goal helps Serbia hold Slovenia to draw, recover from defeat to England

Euro 2024: Serbia threaten to pull out over alleged offensive chanting by fans: Report

FIFA Rankings: India Men drop three places to 124th after World Cup Qualifiers debacle

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