MADRID, June 28 (IANS) Spain's preparations for the forthcoming Women's European Championships in Switzerland have suffered a major setback with the news that midfielder Aitana Bonmati has been taken to hospital suffering from viral meningitis.
New Delhi, June 28 (IANS) The revamped FIFA Club World Cup is all set to enter its knockout phase on June 28 as the Round of 16 will kick off with Brazilian teams Palmeiras and Botafogo taking the field at the Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia.
Beijing (China), June 27 (IANS) The Chinese Football Association (CFA) announced on Friday the dismissal of national team head coach Branko Ivankovic following China's failure to secure qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Kolkata, June 27 (IANS) Goals from Manotos Maji, Sayan Banerjee, Vanlalpeka Guite, Tanmay Das, Jesin TK (2), and Suman Dey propelled East Bengal FC to a 7-1 win over Measurers Club in their Calcutta Football League 2025 opener at the Naihati Bankimanjali Stadium on Friday.
London, June 27 (IANS) Brentford FC have officially appointed Keith Andrews as their new head coach. The 44-year-old steps into the role after serving on the club’s first-team coaching staff since July 2024.
Liverpool, June 27 (IANS) Everton captain Seamus Coleman will continue to lead the Club after signing a one-year contract until the end of June 2026. Right-back Coleman will extend his Blues career to a 17th season, having initially moved to Merseyside from Sligo Rovers in January 2009 during manager David Moyes’ first spell as manager for a 60,000-pound fee.
New Delhi, June 26 (IANS) Cristiano Ronaldo has ended months of speculation over his club's future by signing a contract extension with Al Nassr that will keep him at the Saudi Arabian club until 2027.
New Delhi, June 25 (IANS) Luka Modric will join Italian giants AC Milan after the FIFA Club World Cup. The Croatian midfielder had earlier confirmed he will leave Real Madrid after the tournament, which is underway in the United States of America.
Madrid, June 25 (IANS) Spanish football giant FC Barcelona on Wednesday confirmed the club will end its two-year exile and return to its old base, Camp Nou Stadium, on August 10. The official Barcelona website announced the club will play its traditional Joan Gamper pre-season opener on the ground, which has been undergoing extensive renovation works over the past two years, as reported by Xinhua.
Windsor, June 25 (IANS) Former England men’s senior football manager Sir Gareth Southgate has received a knighthood at Windsor Castle for his services to football. After leading England to four major tournaments and overseeing two EURO Finals and a World Cup semifinal appearance, Southgate has been awarded a knighthood, having previously been made an OBE in 2019.
