Team spirit reason for India's success in 1974 AFC Youth Championship, skipper Shabbir Ali

IANS | April 28, 2024 5:43 PM

New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) Fifty years ago, a rag-tag bunch of Indian youngsters made history by winning the 1974 AFC Youth Championship jointly with Iran. As Indian football gets ready to celebrate the 50th anniversary of that triumph on April 30, 1974, Shabbir Ali, captain of the Indian U20 team, said team spirit was the reason for that milestone moment in Bangkok, Thailand.

ISL 2023-24: Mohun Bagan SG bank on home advantage against Odisha FC semifinal second leg

IANS | April 27, 2024 8:59 PM

Kolkata, April 27 (IANS) After a thrilling first leg that saw Odisha FC secure a narrow 2-1 victory, eyes are now focussed on the second leg of the semifinal clash between Mohun Bagan Super Giant and Odisha FC in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2023-24 at the Salt Lake Stadium on Sunday. The stakes are high as both teams battle it out for a spot in the final of ISL 2023-24, though Odisha has the edge because of their victory in the first leg at Bhubaneswar.

Colombia, Bolivia to meet in Copa America warmup

IANS | April 27, 2024 12:59 PM

Bogota, April 27 (IANS) Colombia and Bolivia will play a friendly in June as they finalize preparations for this year's Copa America in the United States, the Colombian football federation (FCF) said on Friday.

Pedro Rocha named Spanish Football Federation president

IANS | April 26, 2024 11:25 PM

Madrid, April 26 (IANS) The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) on Friday named Pedro Rocha as its new president and the successor to Luis Rubiales. The RFEF said Rocha had "received the support of the majority of the assembly members of this institution that directs Spanish football."

Premier League: Three massive games this weekend to help decide title

IANS | April 26, 2024 11:13 PM

London, April 26 (IANS) Three decisive matches this weekend -- one of them the biggest derby in London -- will go a long way toward deciding this season's Premier League title, and perhaps also the scramble to avoid relegation. The first game is on Saturday lunchtime when Jurgen Klopp's tired Liverpool side travels to face West Ham at the London Stadium.

ISL 2023-24: Kerala Blasters FC part ways with coach Ivan Vukomanovic

IANS | April 26, 2024 10:17 PM

Kochi, April 26 (IANS) Kerala Blasters FC (KBFC) on Friday announced that the club has parted ways with head coach Ivan Vukomanovic as the team reached the Play-offs of the Indian Super League (ISL) 2023-24 after the team finished fifth overall at the end of the league phase.