FIFA Rankings: India men's football team slips to 133, lowest in nine years

IANS | July 10, 2025 6:54 PM

New Delhi, July 10 (IANS) The Indian men's football team has slipped to its lowest FIFA ranking in nine years, falling six spots to 133rd in the latest update released on Thursday. The drop comes after back-to-back defeats in June - a 0-2 loss to Thailand in a friendly on June 4, followed by a 0-1 defeat to lower-ranked Hong Kong in an Asian Cup qualifier.

Football: Joakim Alexandersson names 24-member travelling squad for Uzbekistan friendlies

IANS | July 10, 2025 6:11 PM

New Delhi, July 10 (IANS) The Indian U20 women's team will play two friendly matches in Tashkent against Uzbekistan U20 women on July 13 and 16, 2025, as part of their preparations for the AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers, scheduled to be held from August 6 to 10 in Myanmar.

Arsenal sign midfielder Christian Norgaard from Brentford

IANS | July 10, 2025 5:35 PM

London, July 10 (IANS) Arsenal have signed midfielder Christian Norgaard from Brentford on Thursday.

Football: Everton sign French striker Thierno Barry on four-year deal

IANS | July 9, 2025 10:25 PM

Liverpool, July 9 (IANS) English club Everton have completed the signing of Thierno Barry from Spanish side Villarreal. The France Under-21 international striker has signed a four-year contract with the Blues, keeping him at the club until the end of June 2029.

East Bengal FC sign talented defender Martand Raina on a three-year contract

IANS | July 9, 2025 7:53 PM

Kolkata, July 9 (IANS) East Bengal FC have announced the signing of talented defender Martand Raina from Rajasthan United FC on a three-year contract. The Rajasthan-born defender will wear the jersey number 16. Raina, a standout performer in the 2024-25 I-League season, has been roped in to add versatility to EEB’s backline.

WSL: Manchester City sign German midfielder Sydney Lohmann on 4-year deal

IANS | July 9, 2025 7:36 PM

Manchester, July 9 (IANS) Manchester City have confirmed the signing of German international Sydney Lohmann. She will wear the number 22 shirt during her time at the Club, and has signed on a four-year deal.

After Asian Cup, India women target FIFA WC qualification next, says Crispin Chhetri

IANS | July 9, 2025 6:38 PM

New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) It's been four days since India's historic qualification for the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026. But the dust from the celebrations isn't settling anytime soon, and the women's football hype is only on an upward curve.

Bayern’s Jamal Musiala says there is ‘no one to blame’ for his injury

IANS | July 9, 2025 5:44 PM

New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) FC Bayern Munich midfielder Jamal Musiala posted a video on Instagram thanking fans for his support, after he was critically injured in the quarter-final between FC Bayern and Paris St. Germain, and also stated that ‘there is no one to blame’ after PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma was heavily criticised for his injury.

Spanish authorities suggest Diogo Jota was driving at time of fatal crash

IANS | July 8, 2025 9:15 PM

New Delhi, July 8 (IANS) Following the devastating accident which claimed the lives of Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva and left the footballing world in mourning, Spain’s Guardia Civil have revealed that investigations have led them to believe that it was the Liverpool forward who was driving the car.

Liverpool return to training after Diogo Jota’s demise

IANS | July 8, 2025 6:24 PM

Liverpool, July 8 (IANS) Liverpool football club began their pre-season training as players returned to the AXA Training Centre on Tuesday, five days after the tragic passing away of teammate Diogo Jota.