Los Angeles, June 16 (IANS) Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone refused to blame the scorching temperatures at Pasadena's Rose Bowl for his side's heavy 4-0 loss to Paris Saint-Germain in their Club World Cup opener on Sunday.
New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) In a landmark move for women’s football in England, clubs at the WSL Football shareholders’ meeting have voted in favour of expanding the Barclays Women’s Super League (WSL) from 12 to 14 teams starting in the 2026/27 season.
Mumbai, June 16 (IANS) Former Indian Super League (ISL) winner, Mumbai City, have announced the signing of Zothanpuia from Aizawl FC. The talented midfielder joins the Islanders on a three-year contract.
Atlanta, June 16 (IANS) Chelsea coach Enzo Maresca has delivered a clear message to players and fans ahead of the club's opening game in the Club World Cup 2025. The Conference League champions will face Los Angeles FC in their first match of the tournament, whose timing and toll on player fatigue have drawn criticism. Still, Maresca emphasised that Chelsea have come to the United States with only one goal: to win.
Madrid (Spain), June 13 (IANS) Real Madrid have confirmed the signing of Argentine teenager Franco Mastantuono from River Plate. The Spanish club has held off stiff competition from major European giants to sign the 17-year-old who just recently became the youngest player to ever represent the Argentine national side.
New Delhi, June 13 (IANS) All India Football Federation (AIFF) President Kalyan Chaubey has strongly denied accusations of corruption that have been made against India’s football governing body. Chaubey, who has led the AIFF since 2022, insists that the organisation has followed due process and that if there was any evidence of corruption, then it would have come to notice.
New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) Kevin De Bruyne, one of the most iconic midfielders of his generation, has completed a stunning move to Italian champions Napoli, ending his legendary decade-long association with Manchester City. The Belgian maestro arrives in Italy on a free transfer, turning down a lucrative offer from MLS side Chicago Fire in favour of continuing his Champions League journey at the top level.
Kowloon (Hong Kong), June 11 (IANS) India head coach Manolo Marquez remains hopeful of qualification to the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 despite the India men's football team's heartbreaking 0-1 away defeat to Hong Kong, China here on Tuesday.
New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) After India’s 0-1 loss to Hong Kong in the AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers, former India captain Bhaichung Bhutia strongly criticised the All India Football Federation (AIFF) for reportedly offering players a USD 50,000 bonus had they won the game.
New York, June 11 (IANS) One year ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, representatives from all 11 United States host cities have presented plans to ensure the tournament drives long-term community impact, from cultural equity and infrastructure to youth sports access.
