Rio de Janeiro, Feb 10 (IANS) Botafogo has completed the signing of Uruguay international defender Damian Suarez on a free transfer, the Brazilian Serie A club said on Friday.
Sri Bhaini Sahib, Feb 9 (IANS) An injury-time goal by debutant Marin Mudrazija gave Rajasthan United a valuable and deserved win over a listless Real Kashmir in the I-League 2023-24 at the Namdhari Stadium in Sri Bhaini Sahib on Friday. The win puts Rajasthan United up to ninth on the table, eight points clear of the relegation zone, albeit having played a game more.
Kalyani (West Bengal), Feb 9 (IANS) Nikola Stojanovic struck a brace of goals as Gokulam Kerala FC resumed their I-League 2023-24 campaign with a bang as they defeated Inter Kashi 4-2 at the Kalyani Stadium here on Friday. For Gokulam, Nikola Stojanovic scored in the 74th minute and then in added time at the end of the second half (90+4), while Alejandro Sanchez Lopez (30th minute) and Abhijith Kurungodan (39th minute) scored a goal each. Vikash Singh Phijam and Mario Barco Vilar were the scorers for Inter Kashi.
New Delhi, Feb 9 (IANS) Several fans turned out at the Indira Gandhi International Airport here, on Friday, to greet the India U19 Women’s Team that returned as the joint champions of the SAFF U19 Women’s Championship in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Though the Indian team had won the toss after being held to draw in 90 minutes of regulation time and 11 penalty kicks, the Bangladesh officials decided to announce Bangladesh and India as the join winners.
Bengaluru, Feb 9 (IANS) Manchester United legend Ole Gunnar Solskjaer expressed his excitement about visiting India and engaging with passionate football fans as he kicked off his three-day visit to the country at the ITC Gardenia in Bengaluru on Friday.
New Delhi, Feb 8 (IANS) Just when it was looking like Mohammedan Sporting would be running away with the I-League 2023-24 title, the leaders suffered their first loss of the season in Rund 13 of the league. A shocking loss in many senses. A team which hadn’t conceded more than once in an entire match so far, let in three unanswered goals in 45 minutes. That too, against a team like Real Kashmir, who had lost their previous two away games to bottom-half teams Delhi FC and Namdhari FC.
Dhaka (Bangladesh), Feb 8 (IANS) India and Bangladesh were declared joint champions of the SAFF U19 Women's Championship at the BSSSMK Stadium here on Thursday after the two remained locked after 90 minutes of regulation time and eleven penalty kicks.
Bhubaneswar (Odisha), Feb 8 (IANS) As the chase for playoff spots heats up, FC Goa gear up for a pivotal showdown against table-toppers Odisha FC in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2023-24 season at the Kalinga Stadium here, hoping to dethrone the hosts from the top spot. The clash promises a spectacle of footballing prowess and strategic finesse with both teams eyeing the pinnacle of the league standings.
London, Feb 8 (IANS) Premier League club Brentford have condemned the 'vile harassment' of Ivan Toney after the striker received racist abuse via Instagram.
Doha, Feb 7 (IANS) The final of the AFC Asian Cup 2023 is poised to be a spectacle of football prowess and determination as Qatar secured their spot following a thrilling 3-2 victory against the Iran in their semi-final clash on Wednesday. The stage is now set for an epic battle as Qatar prepares to face Jordan, who earned their place with a stunning 2-0 triumph over Korea Republic in their semi-final encounter.
