Football: Spain's teenage winger Yamal mixing Euros with homework

IANS | June 11, 2024 9:10 PM

Madrid (Spain), June 11 (IANS) Spain's teenage international winger Lamine Yamal says he still finds it hard to believe that he is a key part of the country's squad for the forthcoming UEFA Euro 2024. The 16-year-old has made himself a key player for FC Barcelona this season and has also become a fixture in Spain's squad under coach Luis de la Fuente with seven appearances.

AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey attends annual GFA awards ceremony

IANS | June 11, 2024 6:24 PM

Margao (Goa), June 11 (IANS) Sesa FA’s Joshua D’Silva and FC Tuem’s Pearl Fernandes were named the GFA men’s and women’s best players at the Goa Football Association’s annual awards night at Verna. AIFF President Kalyan Chaubey was present as the chief guest, along with GFA President Dr. Caitano Fernandes, AIFF Executive Committee member and former India captain Climax Lawrence, and many other dignitaries.

La Liga Hypermotion: Both Div II playoff semifinals finely poised at the halfway point

IANS | June 11, 2024 5:11 PM

Madrid (Spain), June 11 (IANS) The playoff semifinals of the second division in Spain have commenced and all four of the clubs involved still believe they can make it all the way to La Liga. Real Oviedo and SD Eibar drew their semifinal first leg 0-0 on Saturday before RCD Espanyol won 1-0 away at Real Sporting de Gijon on Sunday in the first leg of their tie. Only twice in the past 10 years have the playoff semi-finals been this close across both ties at the halfway mark.

Euro 2024: Chhetri picks England as favourites, hopes Southgate to be 'more adventurous'

Aryav Agnihotri | June 11, 2024 4:42 PM

New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) With club football now over in the top European leagues, fans have now turned their attention to the 2024 Euros to see which of the top 24 countries in Europe takes home the ultimate prize.

Football: Three Valencia fans arrested over racial abuse on Vinicius Jr

IANS | June 10, 2024 11:15 PM

Madrid, June 10 (IANS) Real Madrid have announced that three fans have been arrested and also handed Stadium life bans after they got into an altercation with Vinicius Jr over racial abuse at the Mestalla stadium during the match between Valencia CF and Real Madrid CF.

FIFA WC Qualifiers: With qualification at stake, India to start post-Chhetri era against Qatar

IANS | June 10, 2024 8:02 PM

Doha (Qatar), June 10 (IANS) With their qualification spot on the line following the draw with Kuwait, the Indian men's football team will face a strong Qatar side in a crucial second-round Group A qualifying match of AFC FIFA World Cup on Tuesday at the Jassim bin Hamad stadium here.

Real Madrid confirm, they 'will compete as planned' in FIFA Club World Cup after Ancelotti remarks

IANS | June 10, 2024 7:23 PM

Madrid, June 10 (IANS) Hours after manager Carlo Ancelotti's comment about skipping the FIFA Club World Cup, Champions League winner Real Madrid have confirmed their participation in the tournament to be held next year. In a statement released by the Spanish giants on Monday, the club said they will "compete as planned" with the "utmost enthusiasm".

Gurpreet Sandhu named Indian captain for the crucial tie against Qatar

IANS | June 9, 2024 7:51 PM

Doha, June 9 (IANS) Gurpreet Singh Sandhu has been named India captain for the crucial tie against Qatar in the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup 2027 Preliminary Joint Qualification Round 2 match to be held at the Jassim bin Hamad Stadium on Tuesday.

FC Goa sign defender Aakash Sangwan on multi-year contract

IANS | June 9, 2024 6:16 PM

Margao (Goa), June 9 (IANS) FC Goa announced the signing of versatile left-back Aakash Sangwan on a multi-year deal for the upcoming 2024–25 season.

Messi: Argentina are Copa America favorites

IANS | June 8, 2024 3:55 PM

Buenos Aires, June 8 (IANS) Argentina captain Lionel Messi has declared the Albiceleste frontrunners to win the upcoming Copa America in the United States.

Football

Football: Spain's teenage winger Yamal mixing Euros with homework

AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey attends annual GFA awards ceremony

La Liga Hypermotion: Both Div II playoff semifinals finely poised at the halfway point

Euro 2024: Chhetri picks England as favourites, hopes Southgate to be 'more adventurous'

Football: Three Valencia fans arrested over racial abuse on Vinicius Jr

FIFA WC Qualifiers: With qualification at stake, India to start post-Chhetri era against Qatar

Real Madrid confirm, they 'will compete as planned' in FIFA Club World Cup after Ancelotti remarks

Gurpreet Sandhu named Indian captain for the crucial tie against Qatar

FC Goa sign defender Aakash Sangwan on multi-year contract

Messi: Argentina are Copa America favorites

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