Mumbai, June 8 (IANS) Punjab FC secured the Dream Sports Championship trophy with a 1-0 victory over East Bengal FC in the final at the Cooperage Football Ground on Friday. A solitary goal by Arshvir Singh was enough for Punjab FC, who are now the inaugural winners of the U17 club football tournament.
London, June 7 (IANS) Chelsea have signed defender Tosin Adarabioyo from west London neighbours Fulham, the Premier League club announced on Friday. The 26-year-old has signed a four-year contract – which begins on July 1. He is the club's first signing since announcing the arrival of new head coach Enzo Maresca.
New Delhi, June 7 (IANS) Olympic gold medallist javelin thrower praised Indian football team captain Sunil Chhetri, who bid adieu to football in the FIFA World Cup Qualifier against Kuwait, on his illustrious international career. Chopra shared a special post on social media saying that Chhetri has waved the flag of India high.
Kolkata, June 7 (IANS) On a night when India’s greatest servant was supposed to get his flowers, the Indian team hardly stepped up to the occasion. So the question arises, what went wrong on Sunil Chhetri’s big night? Was it the fact that there was no service from the midfield and the team was forced to rely on long balls against a team that had taller players?
Kolkata, June 7 (IANS) Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar on Thursday praised Indian football team captain Sunil Chhetri, who bid adieu to football in the FIFA World Cup Qualifier against Kuwait at the Salt Lake Stadium here. Tendulkar, who holds the record for most runs scored by a player in international cricket, hailed Chhetri for scoring 94 international goals.
Kolkata, June 6 (IANS) On a night in which the spotlight shone on India’s brightest star, an emotional Sunil Chhetri did not make an appearance at the post-game conference. The Indian skipper managed to sign off one last time in a way only he could, one which oozes class.
Kolkata, June 6 (IANS) India and Kuwait played in a goalless draw in their sides’ penultimate game of the second round of the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers at the Salt Lake Stadium here on Thursday. This was a huge dent in India’s hopes of qualifying for the third round, a feat that’s never been done before.
Kolkata, June 6 (IANS) India and Kuwait battled it all out for ninety minutes but the game ended goalless, handing a major setback to the home in their hopes to qualify for the third round of the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers at the Salt Lake Stadium here on Thursday. The team will faces an uphill task of beating Qatar in a must-win final game in a few days.
London, June 6 (IANS) In a decisive move, Premier League clubs have voted in favour of continuing to use Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology in the upcoming season. Recognising the benefits of more accurate decision-making, the clubs also acknowledged the need for improvements to enhance the game and the experience for supporters.
Kolkata, June 5 (IANS) The city that breathes football has been called upon to host the player that has fuelled the passion and desire in every Indian football fan, Sunil Chhetri's farewell game. As one of the greatest stories of Indian football gets ready to write its final chapter at the Mecca of Indian football, the Salt Lake Stadium looks more ready for the momentous occasion.
