Haaland, Odegaard, Rodri, Foden, Watkins, Palmer nominated for PFA men’s Player of the Year award

IANS | August 13, 2024 3:20 PM

New Delhi, Aug 13 (IANS) Erling Haaland, Phil Foden, Rodri, Martin Odegaard, Cole Palmer and Ollie Watkins have been named for the men’s Player of the Year award 2023/24 by the Player’s Football Association (PFA). Players have voted for their standout performers from the Premier League 2023/24 campaign, with nominees set to be honoured on 20 August at this year’s PFA Awards ceremony in Manchester.

AIFF Prez meets I-League clubs; assures a high-quality broadcast

IANS | August 12, 2024 11:32 PM

New Delhi, Aug 12 (IANS) In a bid to boost the upcoming I-League season, the All India Football Federation (AIFF), has assured the elite clubs of quality broadcast production ‘up to 8 high-definition cameras’ and a club-centric optimised fixture, provided the participating clubs meet a minimum infrastructure mandate.

Mikey Moore signs first professional contract with Tottenham Hotspur

IANS | August 12, 2024 6:31 PM

London, Aug 12 (IANS) English club Tottenham Hotspur have signed teenage midfielder Mikey Moore in his first professional deal on Monday. Having joined Tottenham as a seven-year-old, the attacking midfielder, who turned 17 on Sunday, progressed through club ranks and featured regularly for our Under-18s in 2022/23 while still a schoolboy, helping them secure the Under-17 and Under-18 Premier League Cup double.

Chelsea sign Pedro Neto for seven-year contract

IANS | August 11, 2024 9:01 PM

London, Aug 11 (IANS) Chelsea on Sunday announced the signing of Portuguese international Pedro Neto from Wolverhampton Wanderers, marking a significant addition to the club's roster. The 24-year-old winger has signed a seven-year contract with the London club and is set to begin training at Cobham in the coming days.

Luis Diaz scores brace as Liverpool beat Sevilla 4-1 in friendly

IANS | August 11, 2024 7:35 PM

Liverpool, Aug 10 (IANS) Liverpool claimed a 4-1 win over Sevilla in the first of their back-to-back home friendlies on Sunday afternoon. A fabulous Diogo Jota volley gave the Reds a breakthrough with half an hour played at Anfield, before Luis Diaz netted twice in quick succession before the interval.