New Delhi, July 8 (IANS) With the Indian national team struggling and free-falling through FIFA rankings, and a spot in the AFC Asian Cup 2027 looking doubtful, football coach Ravi Kumar Punia believes the need of the hour is to have an Indian head coach at the helm of the senior men’s national team.
New Delhi, July 8 (IANS) Football coach Ravi Kumar Punia, who is also working with Indian Women’s League side HOPS FC, is confident that after securing qualification for the AFC Women’s Asia Cup 2026 in Australia, the national team is going to qualify for the Women’s FIFA World Cup in the coming years.
New Delhi, July 7 (IANS) Former Barcelona and Croatia midfielder Ivan Rakitic has announced the decision to hang up his football boots at the age of 37. After spending his final seasons playing in the Saudi Pro League and Hadjuk Split back in Croatia, he called curtains to his playing days, bringing an end to a brilliant career that included spells at Schalke 04, Sevilla, and FC Barcelona.
Kolkata, July 7 (IANS) Vishnu PV has signed a two-year contract extension, securing his future with East Bengal FC until the end of the 2027-28 season. Vishnu was East Bengal’s joint-leading scorer in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 with four goals.
New Delhi, July 7 (IANS) Newcastle United have confirmed that striker Callum Wilson has left the club after five seasons upon the expiration of his contract, which officially expired at the end of June.
Kolkata, July 7 (IANS) East Bengal FC will look to get back on track with their campaign in Calcutta Football League (CFL) Premier Division 2025 when they face BSS Sporting in a Group ‘A’ encounter at Barrackpore's Bibhutibhushan Stadium on Tuesday afternoon.
New Delhi, July 7 (IANS) Former India men’s football head coach Manolo Marquez has revealed he wanted to step down from his post in April but was asked to extend his stay by a few months by the All India Football Federation (AIFF).
London, July 6 (IANS) Arsenal have signed Spanish midfielder Martin Zubamendi on a long-term contract from La Liga side Real Sociedad. He slots right into Mikel Arteta's midfield after the departures of Thomas Partey and Jorginho.
Rio de Janeiro, July 6 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Rio de Janeiro on Saturday as part of his four-day visit to Brazil, where he will participate in the 17th BRICS Summit and undertake a state visit at the invitation of President Lula.
London, July 5 (IANS) Veteran England defender Kyle Walker has joined newly-promoted Burnley from Manchester City for a fee of around five million pounds (6.8 million U.S. dollars). The 35-year-old has signed a two-year contract with Burnley to put a definitive end to eight seasons with Manchester City, whom he joined from Tottenham in 2017, making 319 appearances and winning 17 trophies.
