Beach soccer set to make its debut in National Championships

IANS | October 21, 2023 11:28 AM

New Delhi, Oct 21 (IANS) The All India Football Federation’s decision to host the first-ever Men’s National Beach Soccer Championships at Dumas Beach, Surat, in January-February early this year has proved to be a game-changer for the sport in the country.

Dortmund edges Bremen to go top in Bundesliga

IANS | October 21, 2023 9:20 AM

Berlin, Oct 21 (IANS) Borussia Dortmund secured a hard-earned 1-0 victory over Werder Bremen thanks to Julian Brandt's sole goal in the eighth round of Bundesliga on Friday.

La Liga: Ramos in spotlight as he faces Real Madrid for first time in 18 years

IANS | October 20, 2023 11:21 PM

Madrid, Oct 20 (IANS) Real Madrid's visit to Sevilla on Saturday evening sees former Uruguay coach Diego Alonso make his debut in the Sevilla dugout, but the game will hit the headlines for another reason -- it is the first time that former Real Madrid legend Sergio Ramos has faced the club where he spent nearly all his career.

Another injury setback for Real Sociedad striker Andre Silva

IANS | October 18, 2023 10:11 AM

Madrid, Oct 18 (IANS) Real Sociedad has suffered an important injury setback as Portuguese international striker Andre Silva has suffered a muscle injury that looks likely to sideline him until the next international break in November.

Subroto Cup: Manipur, Mizoram, Jharkhand qualify for quarters in Junior Boys (U17)

IANS | October 17, 2023 6:58 PM

New Delhi, Oct 17 (IANS) T.G English School, Bishnupur, Manipur, Govt. Haulawang High School, Haulawang, Lunglei, Mizoram and Mother International School, Zahir, Brambey, Ranchi, Jharkhand booked their places in the quarterfinals from Group C, E and Group F respectively in the 62nd Subroto Cup Inter School International Football Tournament.

La Liga: 10 things we learned this week in Spanish league

IANS | October 17, 2023 6:00 PM

Madrid, Oct 17 (IANS) There were no matches played in the Spanish La Liga this past week, due to the October international break. But there were still various intriguing developments in the world of Spanish football, not least the appointment of a new coach at Sevilla FC.