Durand Cup 2024: Youthful Chennaiyin go down fighting to Indian Army in opener

IANS | July 31, 2024 9:14 PM

Jamshedpur, July 31 (IANS) Chennaiyin FC went down fighting to the Indian Army in their Durand Cup 2024 opener at the JRD Tata Sports Complex Stadium here on Wednesday. The Marina Machans lost 1-0 in a narrow margin, with the goal coming on the cusp of half-time. Assistant coach Noel Wilson named a youthful starting line-up for Chennaiyin’s opener, handing the captain’s duties to 20-year-old Bikash Yumnam.

Football: 63rd Subroto Cup to kick-off on August 5 in New Delhi

IANS | July 31, 2024 8:47 PM

New Delhi, July 31 (IANS) The Subroto Cup International Football Tournament will kick off its 63rd Edition with 111 teams vying for top honours across three categories, Junior Boys, Junior Girls and Sub-Junior Boys. The tournament is scheduled to be hosted across New Delhi NCR and Bengaluru from August 5 to September 11.

Atletico Madrid in advanced talks with Chelsea over Conor Gallagher: Report

IANS | July 31, 2024 1:25 PM

New Delhi, July 31 (IANS) Atletico Madrid are in advanced talks with Chelsea over the signing of homegrown midfielder Conor Gallagher. The two clubs have been in discussion over the last days with a deal looking more likely. However, there have been no talks or agreements between the Madrid-based side and the player, says a report

Durand Cup: ISL sides Punjab FC, NorthEast start campaigns on winning note

IANS | July 30, 2024 11:42 PM

New Delhi, July 30 (IANS) Indian Super League (ISL) teams Punjab FC and NorthEast United started their respective campaigns in Durand Cup 2024 on a positive note, registering solid wins. Punjab defeated CISF Protectors 3-0 in Kolkata while NorthEast United handed Bodoland FC a 2-0 defeat in an all-Assam derby at the SAI Stadium in Kokrajhar.

England's Grealish says Euro 2024 omission was the ‘most difficult’ phase of his career

IANS | July 30, 2024 5:47 PM

New Delhi, July 30 (IANS) When former England manager Gareth Southgate announced his squad for the 2024 Euros in Germany, many people questioned his choice on the left flank as he had left out both Jack Grealish and Marcus Rashford. Southgate instead chose Anthony Gordon, who played for just one minute in the tournament that ended a few weeks back.

Thaer Krouma signs contract extension with Mumbai City FC

IANS | July 30, 2024 4:42 PM

Mumbai, July 30 (IANS) Syrian defender Thaer Krouma has signed a contract extension with Mumbai City, which will keep him with the Islanders until the summer of 2025.

Chennaiyin FC announce 22-man squad for Durand Cup

IANS | July 30, 2024 3:47 PM

Chennai, July 30 (IANS) Chennaiyin FC have announced a 22-member squad for the ongoing Durand Cup. The Marina Machans will begin their charge against the Indian Army on Wednesday at the JRD Tata Sports Complex Stadium in Jamshedpur.

Arsenal sign Italian defender Riccardo Calafiori on long-term contract

IANS | July 29, 2024 11:47 PM

London, July 29 (IANS) Arsenal have signed Italian defender Riccardo Calafiori from Serie A side Bologna on a long-term contract, the Premier League club said on Monday. The 22-year-old was a member of the Azzurri squad at Euro 2024, after a season full of impressive performances at the heart of Bologna’s defence.

Durand Cup 2024: East Bengal post easy victory over Indian Air Force

IANS | July 29, 2024 11:39 PM

Kolkata, July 29 (IANS) East Bengal started their campaign in the 133rd Durand Cup, with a comfortable 3-1 victory over the Indian Air Force Football Team (IAFFT) in a Group A encounter played at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (VYBK) here on Monday.

Manchester United plans to build one-lakh capacity new stadium by 2030: Report

IANS | July 29, 2024 6:13 PM

Manchester, July 29 (IANS) English club Manchester United is planning to build a 1,00,000-capacity new stadium by 2030. However, the final call on whether to build a new stadium or redevelop Old Trafford will be taken by the end of the year. The new stadium will cost around £2 billion ($2.6bn) as the club wants to accommodate between 90,000 to 1,00,000 spectators.