Southampton, July 14 (IANS) Southampton FC have signed Japanese defender Yukinari Sugawara from Dutch club AZ Alkmaar on a four-year contract.
Buenos Aires (Argentina), July 13 (IANS) Argentina captain Lionel Messi noted that Colombia will pose a formidable test when the two teams meet in the Copa America final at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey in the USA on Sunday. Colombia is unbeaten in the past 28 matches and earned a place in the final by defeating Uruguay 1-0 in the semifinal, despite playing for more than half the match with only 10 men.
Berlin, July 13 (IANS) Real Madrid defender Dani Carvajal seems to feel a mischievous glee when talking to Spain's midfield conductor Rodri. "I do it every day. Every day I tell him to come to Madrid, there is more sunshine," the 32-year-old reported ahead of the Euro 2024 final this Sunday against England. Carvajal always finishes his promotional tour by saying: "It's a perfect match, more than perfect."
Kolkata, July 13 (IANS) Second-half goals by Vishnu P.V. and Jesin T.K. powered East Bengal FC to a 2-1 win over archrivals Mohun Bagan Super Giant in the season's first derby in a Group B fixture of the Calcutta Football League 2024 at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan here on Saturday.
Berlin, July 13 (IANS) The 2024 European Championship has acted as a stepping stone for youngsters. The tournament has showcased the absolute best talent that is on offer. In a footballing world where we are used to hearing the names Cristiano Ronaldo and Harry Kane, we’ve been left awestruck by the likes of Lamine Yamal and Kobbie Mainoo.
New Delhi, July 13 (IANS) Kalyan Chaubey mauling Bhaichung Bhutia in the race for the All India Football Federation’s (AIFF) president post made headlines all over in September 2022. And the man who was considered to have played a crucial role in Chaubey’s win was former general secretary Shaji Prabhakaran.
Donostia-San Sebastian (Spain), July 12 (IANS) Real Sociedad and Manchester City have reached an agreement over the transfer of Sergio Gomez until the end of the 2029-30 season in a deal, reported to be worth 10 Million Euros. Gomez was born in Badalona. He began playing football in his hometown and, after a year in the RCD Espanyol Academy, joined La Masía, where he developed through all the youth categories up to the junior level.
Kolkata, July 12 (IANS) Defending champions Mohun Bagan Super Giant (MBSG) will face Downtown Heroes FC of Kashmir in the opening match of the 133rd Durand Cup at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (VYBK) here on July 27. The group stage matches will end on August 18 with the famous Kolkata Derby between MBSG and city-rivals and fellow Indian Super League (ISL) side East Bengal (EEB), being slotted at the VYBK, as the final fixture of Group A.
Yangon (Myanmar), July 12 (IANS) The Indian senior women's team was held 1-1 by Myanmar in their second and last friendly match against the hosts at the Thuwunna Stadium on Friday. In an improved performance from their 1-2 defeat on Tuesday, the Blue Tigresses dominated the first half in a rain-lashed kick-off but were kept at bay by a tight Myanmar defence and a waterlogged penalty area.
New Delhi, July 12 (IANS) Spain and England are two teams that have had a very different journey to the final of the Euro 2024. Spain are currently the top scorer in the tournament whereas England have struggled to find the back of the net. Although Spain do appear to be the better team heading into the final on Sunday, in an exclusive conversation with IANS, former English footballer Mark Seagraves has dismissed all suggestions of Spain being the favourites due to England having more ‘experience,’ in the finals.
