Mumbai, Feb 4 (IANS) Jamshedpur FC sprung a surprise by striking thrice in the second half to round off an enthralling 3-2 victory against Mumbai City FC in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2023-24 at the Mumbai Football Arena (MFA) here on Sunday.
Vasco da Gama (Goa), Feb 4 (IANS) A late winner by Eli Sabia helped Sreenidi Deccan beat Churchill Brothers at the Tilak Maidan on Sunday, the late goal keeping their dreams of a first I-League title intact, even as they trail far behind Mohammedan Sporting on the points table.
Hong Kong, Feb 4 (IANS) Lionel Messi's failure to take to the field in a Sunday friendly between Inter Miami and a Hong Kong League XI infuriated fans at the Hong Kong Stadium.
Bhubaneswar, Feb 4 (IANS) Title contenders Odisha FC bagged three points with consummate ease when they brushed aside city-mates Sports Odisha 3-1 in the Indian Women's Football League (IWL) at the Capital Football Arena on Sunday. The winners led 2-0 at halftime.
Dhaka, Feb 3 (IANS) With 10 goals including two hat-tricks, the Indian women's U19 squad started with a bang in their opening match against Bhutan in the SAFF U-19 Women's Football Championship in Dhaka, marking a commanding beginning for the Young Tigresses. It was also a performance worth remembering for two debutantes, Sibani Devi and Pooja, both of whom scored three goals each in that eventful match.
New Delhi, Feb 3 (IANS) Debutants Punjab FC scored three goals past Bengaluru FC to secure a comfortable 3-1 victory in Round 13 of the Indian Super League (ISL) 2023-24 season to move to ninth position in the table in the match played at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here on Saturday.
Mumbai, Feb 3 (IANS) Mumbai City FC have bolstered their defense by signing defender Thaer Krouma, the Syrian international joining the Islanders on a short-term contract until the end of the 2023-24 season. The experienced centre-back has played most of his football in his home country of Syria. In addition to this, he has also plied his trade in the topflight divisions of Iraq, Lebanon and Bahrain.
Doha, Feb 3 (IANS) Captain Son Heung-min won a stoppage-time penalty and scored an extra-time free-kick on Friday night to propel South Korea to the AFC Asian Cup semifinals following a 2-1 comeback victory over Australia.
Buenos Aires, Feb. 3 (IANS) Former Argentina international midfielder Lucas Biglia has announced his retirement from football after a career spanning two decades.
Madrid, Feb 3 (IANS) Real Sociedad coach Imanol Alguacil has become the latest to rule himself out of being a possible replacement for Xavi Hernandez at FC Barcelona.
