Kolkata, July 27 (IANS) Defending champions Mohun Bagan Super Giant started their title defense with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Downtown Heroes FC in the opening game of the Durand Cup which was played at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharti Krirangan.
Madrid, July 27 (IANS) President Florentino Perez welcomed Endrick to Real Madrid on Saturday as the youngster was unveiled to the Santiago Bernabeu. The Brazilian forward signed the contract that will link him to Los Blancos for the next six seasons. Having signed the document, Endrick was presented with a replica of Santiago Bernabeu stadium, a watch and a jersey printed with his name and number, 16.
Mumbai, July 27 (IANS) Aston Villa FC and Punjab FC will kick off the Next Generation Cup 2024 at the Aston Villa FC Training Ground in Tamworth, UK on August 1. Three teams from India and one from South Africa will fly to the UK in the coming week as Tamworth will host the tournament this year.
New York, July 27 (IANS) As Manchester City embark on their preseason tour in the United States, manager Pep Guardiola has revealed that he might consider extending his contract beyond 2025. The 53-year-old Spaniard, who has been with the club since 2016, hinted at the possibility of staying longer, despite previous suggestions that he might leave at the end of his current deal.
London, July 27 (IANS) As Manchester United gear up for a challenging Premier League season, manager Erik ten Hag remains hopeful for further additions to his squad. The team aims to build on the momentum from their FA Cup victory over Manchester City last season and push for a top-four finish, despite injury setbacks.
Kolkata, July 26 (IANS) The 133rd edition of the Durand Cup is poised for a grand ceremonial start at the iconic Vivekananda Yuba Bharti Krirangan (VYBK) on Saturday, with local favourites and defending champions Mohun Bagan Super Giant (MBSG) taking on the fabled Downtown Heroes of Srinagar in a Group A encounter in the tournament opener.
Mumbai, July 26 (IANS) With the 2024-25 season on the horizon, the Mumbai City FC have planned to travel to Thailand with their first team, under head coach Petr Kratky, for their pre-season camp. The Islanders will set up their base in Bangkok, Thailand, from July 28 to August 25. This news comes a day after the Club announced that their reserve team will be taking part in the 2024 Durand Cup, freeing the senior squad to go to Thailand.
Paris, July 24 (IANS) “It’s the biggest circus I’ve ever seen in my life," said Argentina team manager Javier Mascherano as his team's opening match against Morocco in the Olympic Games football competition caused a massive controversy in Paris on Wednesday. The Games witnessed unprecedented controversy and a major scandal after Argentina's match was suspended due to hooliganism by Morocco fans in the final minutes of the match, their equaliser disallowed, and teams forced to play the final few minutes two hours after scheduled close of the match.
Madrid (Spain), July 24 (IANS) FC Barcelona forward Ansu Fati's injury nightmares continue with the confirmation that he has suffered from a foot injury that will keep him out of his side's pre-season tour of North America. "Ansu Fati has an injury to his right foot and will undergo conservative treatment in Barcelona," explained the Barcelona website without specifying a return date.
Paris, July 24 (IANS) The men’s football matches at the 2024 Paris Olympics were off to a flying start with Spain winning 2-1 against Uzbekistan in a nervy encounter and Argentina climbing back from a two-goal deficit to draw the game against Morocco.
