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.
New Delhi, Feb 2 (IANS) Punjab Football Club (PFC) will hope to resume the season with a win as they host former champions Bengaluru FC in Round 13 of the Indian Super League (ISL) 2023-24 season which will be played at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here on Saturday.
Madrid, Feb 2 (IANS) This coming weekend of action in Spanish La Liga promises to be a special one, not least because of the Madrid Derby taking place on Sunday night but also due to a needle clash between Girona and Real Sociedad.
New Delhi, Feb 2 (IANS) The All India Football Federation (AIFF) plans to create a robust three-stage pan-India structure for talent scouting and recruitment for its ambitious FIFA-AIFF Talent Academy. In a joint effort with the Indian Ministry of Education and FIFA, the federation desires to integrate the ground-breaking ‘Football 4 School’ programme as a pathway to create a channel in identifying talent, scouting, and recruitment for its 'FIFA-AIFF Talent Academy'.
Riyadh, Feb 2 (IANS) Saudi Pro League club Al Nassr whitewashed the U.S. Major League Soccer (MLS) giant Inter Miami 6-0 here in a friendly match.
Rio de Janeiro, Feb 2 (IANS) Botafogo have completed the signing of forward Luiz Henrique from Spain's Real Betis, the Brazilian Serie A club said.
