Brazil to attack against Colombia: Diniz

IANS | November 16, 2023 9:53 AM

Rio de Janeiro, Nov 16 (IANS) Brazil manager Fernando Diniz has promised to adopt a more attacking game plan for his team's FIFA World Cup qualifier against Colombia in Barranquilla on Thursday.

Colombia wary of 'world-class' Brazil: Lorenzo

IANS | November 16, 2023 9:37 AM

Bogota, Nov 16 (IANS) Colombia manager Nestor Lorenzo has warned his players not to underestimate a wounded Brazil when the teams meet in their FIFA World Cup qualifier on Thursday.

India ready in the trench to fight in rivals' den

IANS | November 15, 2023 8:31 PM

Kuwait City, Nov 15 ( IANS) The FIFA World Cup is the greatest stage in the world of football. In theory, the stage is set once every four years. Practically, the hustle to make it there carries on every single day. It is a rigorous process, and India's 10th quest to qualify for the World Cup gets underway 30 months before the 2026 edition kicks off in the USA, Mexico, and Canada.

Oscar Mayo leaves LALIGA

IANS | November 15, 2023 5:34 PM

Madrid, Nov 15 (IANS) Oscar Mayo Pardo, until now Chief Executive Officer of LALIGA, will leave the organisation in January 2024 to take on new professional challenges.

Sreenidi Deccan leave a point behind in Shillong

IANS | November 14, 2023 6:09 PM

Shillong, Nov 14 (IANS) A well-contested match between hosts Shillong Lajong FC and Sreenidi Deccan FC in the 2023-24 I-League ended in a 2-2 draw at the SSA Stadium on Tuesday.