India U23s to play two friendlies against Malaysia

IANS | March 14, 2024 2:33 PM

New Delhi, March 14 (IANS) The Indian U23 men's team is set to travel to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, to play two friendly matches against Malaysia U23 on March 22 and 25, falling under the FIFA international match window.

African footballer chased and thrashed away in Kerala; reports

IANS | March 14, 2024 1:41 PM

Kozhikode, March 14 (IANS) A 22-year-old Ivory Coast footballer, Diarrassouba Hassane Junior was chased and thrashed by spectators during a football tournament in Kerala's Malappuram district. He also alleged that the crowd had racially abused him.

Dutch footballer Promes arrested in Dubai at request of Netherlands

IANS | March 14, 2024 9:12 AM

The Hague, March 14 (IANS) Dutch professional footballer Quincy Promes, convicted for drug trafficking and stabbing his cousin, was arrested in Dubai at the request of Dutch authorities, the Dutch Public Prosecutor announced in a press release on Wednesday.