Euro 2024: Ivan Schranz goal helps Slovakia stun Belgium on debut

IANS | June 18, 2024 12:42 AM

Frankfurt (Germany), June 18 (IANS) Slovakia made a sensational European championship debut by stunning Belgium 1-0 in their opening match in Group E in Euro 2024 here on Monday. An early Ivan Schranz goal was enough for Slovakia to beat Belgium, placed third in the FIFA Rankings, in an entertaining game full of missed chances.

AIFF parts ways with head coach Igor Stimac following disappointing World Cup Qualifying campaign

IANS | June 17, 2024 8:03 PM

New Delhi, June 17 (IANS) Noting the disappointing outcome of the senior men’s national team's FIFA World Cup 2026 qualification campaign, the senior members of the AIFF unanimously agreed that a new Head Coach would be best placed to take the team forward. The senior officials of the All-India Football Federation held a virtual meeting on Sunday at which they arrived at this decision.

Football: Sergio Ramos to leave Sevilla FC as free agent

IANS | June 17, 2024 6:26 PM

Seville, June 17 (IANS) One of the best defenders of the modern era, Sergio Ramos has confirmed his decision to not continue at Sevilla FC next season. The Spanish centre-back has been a legend in Spanish football for the past two decades and is now a free agent.

Napoli confirms Kvaratskhelia's stay at club

IANS | June 17, 2024 12:52 PM

New Delhi, June 17 (IANS) Napoli have responded to the statements dropped by their star player Khvicha Kvaratskhelia’s father and agent saying that they don’t want him to continue at the club and find a different destination for his footballing endeavors.