Football

Football World Cup in Qatar will have another first - women referees [details inside]

The decision of world football body FIFA to appoint women referees for the upcoming 2022 World Cup in Doha has added another feather in the cap of the tournament to be held in Qatar.

2 days ago

FIFAgate corruption scandal: Ex-employee pleads guilty, received over $350K in bribes; may get 20 years in jail [details]

Reynaldo Vasquez, 65, pleaded guilty in a US federal court to racketeering conspiracy, and his role in schemes to receive hundreds of thousands of dollars as kickbacks and bribes.

Aug 25, 2021

Maradona stayed in Kannur hotel room 8 years ago; it's exactly as he left it

The room has a photo of Maradona, the things that he used during his stay, from the cigar he smoked to the newspaper, tea cups, bedsheet, the painting given to him by a fan and even the soap he used have been kept in the room as his memory.

Nov 29, 2020

Diego Maradona passes away at 60 due to cardiac arrest; the world mourns loss

Legendary Argentinian footballer Diego Maradona has died at 60 due to cardiac arrest.

Nov 25, 2020

Cristiano Ronaldo is COVID positive; will skip Portugal vs Sweden clash

While the Juventus forward tested positive and is under self-isolation, his teammates have all tested negative for the virus.

Oct 13, 2020

Ahead of I-League Qualifiers, two players test Covid positive

As the I-League qualifiers near, all players across the teams have had to undergo the COVID-19 test in which one player from Bengaluru United and another from the Bhawanipore FC have tested positive.

Oct 2, 2020

Bhaichung Bhutia: Every country needs a good league and good teams playing in it

Bhaichung Bhutia spoke about the entry of Mohun Bagan and East Bengal into the ISL and he feels every country needs a 'good league' and 'good teams' should be playing in it.

Sep 27, 2020

Sahal on Chhetri: is the best and wants to be the best every single day

Sahal Abdul Samad praised Indian football captain Sunil Chhetri. He also spoke about Chhetri's mindset and his experience of playing with the Indian star.

Sep 25, 2020

India drop by a spot to 109 in latest FIFA rankings

Compared to last year the Indian football team had dropped a slot from 108 to 109 this year with 1187 points. There were no release of rankings in August this year.

Sep 18, 2020

Sometimes you have to learn how to lose: Gonzalez denies Neymar's racism claim

Alvaro Gonzalez the Marseille defender said that Neymar needed to 'learn how to lose' after the latter accused him of racism on the field.

Sep 15, 2020

Neymar cleared of Covid-19, returns to training

In a relief for his fans, Brazillian footballer Neymar has returned to training after being cleared of COVID-19.

Sep 12, 2020

Liverpool to kick-off Premier League title defence against Leeds United

Fans are eagerly awaiting the Premier League. Liverpool is also setting to make a strong mark this season against the Leeds United.

Sep 12, 2020

Manchester United wish East Bengal luck for expected ISL entry

As East Bengal ventures closer towards ISL, Manchester United congratulated the team on its centenary celebrations and on its ISL entry.

Sep 9, 2020

ISL: Dinliana signs three-year deal with Jamshedpur

Laldinlana Renthlei has now signed a three-year deal with Jamshedpur FC and will be seen in ISL 2020 playing on their side.

Sep 4, 2020

ISL: Hyderabad FC sign Australian attacker Joel Chianese

Australian footballer Joel Chianese has now joined Hyderabd FC for this season of the Indian Super League with a one-year-deal.