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With stadium unavailable, Gokulam Kerala unable to participate in Durand Cup 2024

IANS | July 12, 2024 6:50 PM

Kolkata, July 12 (IANS) Gokulam Kerala FC, one of the two prominent football clubs of Kerala, the other being Kerala Blasters FC, will not be participating in this year’s Durand Cup beginning July 27. The name of Gokulam Kerala, which won the Durand Cup in the year 2019 defeating Mohun Bagan, now Mohun Bagan Super Giants, at the Yuba Bharati Krirangan stadium, Salt Lake here, did not feature in the six groups of the tournament announced recently.

Euro 2024: It will mean everything to England, says Seagraves ahead of their bid to win first title

IANS | July 12, 2024 6:01 PM

New Delhi, July 12 (IANS) England are on the hunt for their maiden European Championship and their first ever major tournament victory since the 1966 FIFA World Cup and hope to end the drought when they take on Spain in the final of the Euro 2024 in Munich on Sunday. The Three Lions’ fans have been through it all and are eagerly waiting for the side to finally win an international trophy.

Seagraves believes Southgate ‘should resign,’ even if England wins Euro finals

IANS | July 12, 2024 4:55 PM

New Delhi, July 12 (IANS) English football fans and manager Gareth Southgate have had a complicated relationship ever since his appointment in 2016. The head coach has constantly taken England to new heights ever since he joined with the side reaching their consecutive Euro 2024 finals and a semifinal appearance at the 2019 World Cup as well.

Euro 2024: Athletic Club Bilbao president unhappy at continued pressure on Nico Williams

IANS | July 11, 2024 10:43 PM

Madrid (Spain), July 11 (IANS) Athletic Club Bilbao president, Jon Uriarte on Thursday criticised the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) for allowing winger Nico Williams to be subjected to a continued bombardment of questions over his future. Williams, who celebrates his 22nd birthday on Friday, has been one of the outstanding players in the ongoing European Championships, with several clubs rumoured to be looking at the player who at the end of last year signed a new contract to keep him at Athletic until 2027.

Mumbai City sign Greek striker Nikolaos Karelis on a one-year deal

IANS | July 11, 2024 5:20 PM

Mumbai, July 11 (IANS) Indian Super League (ISL) Cup winners Mumbai City FC have signed Nikolaos Karelis on a one-year contract until the end of the 2024-25 season. Karelis began his journey with Greek side Ergotelis at age 16, making his debut on the final day of the 2007–08 Greek Super League season and becoming the youngest player ever fielded for Ergotelis in a league match. He has showcased his skills extensively and successfully for Greek clubs like Panathinaikos, PAOK, and, most recently, Panetolikos, whom he captained.

Sunil Chhetri promises full commitment to Indian footballing dream at Durand Cup 2024 unveiling

IANS | July 10, 2024 5:28 PM

New Delhi, July 10 (IANS) At an event that honoured the long-stemmed history of the Durand Cup, President of India Droupadi Murmu unveiled the three trophies, Durand Cup, Shimla Trophy, and President Cup ahead of the 2024 edition of the tournament. Indian football’s absolute brightest star Sunil Chhetri was present at the event and gave a passionate speech regarding his feelings on Indian Football and said he ‘can’t wait,’ for the day Indian football reaches its potential.

Football: India lose 1-2 in close battle with Myanmar in international friendly

IANS | July 9, 2024 6:28 PM

Yangon (Myanmar), July 9 (IANS) The Indian senior women's team suffered a 1-2 defeat to hosts Myanmar in the first of their two friendly matches at the Thuwunna Stadium here on Tuesday. In the first meeting between Myanmar and India after more than five years, the hosts scored both goals from set pieces. Tetsuro Uki's side took the early lead courtesy of a header from Odisha FC's Win Theingi Tun in the 14th minute.

Punjab FC announce double signing of wingers Ninthoi Meetei and Nihal Sudeesh

IANS | July 9, 2024 5:22 PM

Mohali, July 9 (IANS) Punjab FC have announced the signing of wingers Ninthoinganba (Ninthoi) Meetei and Nihal Sudeesh ahead of the upcoming 2024-25 season. Ninthoi, who last played for Chennaiyin FC signed with the club for three years until 2027 while Nihal has been signed from Kerala Blasters on loan for the season.

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