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  It's like a friendly game every time: Pep Guardiola on playing in empty stadiums

  October 14, 2020 23:53 IST

  Coming from a background that has no relation with cricket, Guardiola said he is trying to understand the sport, having worked and lived in England for some years now.

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  Cristiano Ronaldo reportedly returning to Italy to finish confinement

  October 14, 2020 19:19 IST

  Portuguese and Italian media said the Juventus forward was traveling on an “ambulance plane” from Lisbon to Turin to finish his isolation period. 

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  Breakaway threat by Premier League elite troubles English FA

  October 14, 2020 13:47 IST

  Ahead of a virtual Premier League meeting on Wednesday, United and Liverpool have not commented on the contentious plans and have left EFL Chairman Rick Parry to advocate for them in public as anger as grown.

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  Neymar surpasses Ronaldo to become second-highest goalscorer for Brazil

  October 14, 2020 11:39 IST

  Neymar has scored 64 goals for Brazil, overtaking country's legendary footballer Ronaldo, who has 62 goals to his name for the national side.

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  FIFA WC Qualifiers: Lionel Messi's Argentina beat Bolivia; Ecuador stun Uruguay

  October 14, 2020 7:57 IST

  Argentina defeated Bolivia 2-1 in the South American qualifiers for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

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  Nations League: Spain concede defeat to Ukraine; Switzerland hold Germany to draw

  October 14, 2020 7:53 IST

  Spain has seven points from four matches, one point more than Germany and Ukraine, followed by Switzerland with two points.

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  Cristiano Ronaldo tests COVID-19 positive

  October 13, 2020 21:19 IST

  The Portuguese footballer has tested positive for the virus ahead of Portugal's UEFA Nations League match against Sweden and is out of the game.

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  Value my health more after knee injury, says Marco Asensio

  October 13, 2020 18:19 IST

  Real Madrid and Spain forward missed most of last season after knee surgery and although he was able to return after the break for the coronavirus, another knee injury interrupted his start to the new season.

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  SC East Bengal rope in defender 'A-League' defender Scott Neville

  October 13, 2020 15:15 IST

  Neville has had the experience of playing under new East Bengal coach Robbie Fowler at the Roars till last season.

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  Brazil, Argentina eye road hurdles in World Cup qualifiers

  October 13, 2020 6:53 IST

  Brazil thrashed Bolivia 5-0 in Sao Paulo on Friday, but will travel to Peru, a team that qualified for the last World Cup and pulled off a 2-2 draw with Paraguay in Asuncion.

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  Just like 3 decades ago, English soccer shakeup plan divides

  October 13, 2020 6:49 IST

  It’s particularly necessary within Parry’s current employer: The English Football League, which oversees 72 clubs in the three divisions below the Premier League. 

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  Seven players, one assistant coach test positive for COVID-19 ahead of ISL

  October 12, 2020 19:31 IST

  The tests were conducted in Goa after the arrival of the teams and all of them are asymptomatic cases.

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  Carlton Chapman was like younger brother to me, says IM Vijayan

  October 12, 2020 17:47 IST

  Amidst India's first sporting tournament post the COVID-19 lockdown -- I-League Qualifiers 2020, the nation awoke to a tragic piece of news on Monday as Chapman, former Indian national team captain, had passed away. He was 49.

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  AIFF condoles death of former India captain Carlton Chapman

  October 12, 2020 13:27 IST

  Under Chapman's captaincy, the Indian team went on to win the SAFF Championship trophy in Kathmandu, Nepal in 1997.

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  Former India football captain Carlton Chapman passes away at 49

  October 12, 2020 11:35 IST

  Carlton Chapman was one of the leading midfielders in the country during his playing days.

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  Nations League: France play goalless draw against Portugal; England beat Belgium 2-1

  October 12, 2020 7:00 IST

  Rashford’s penalty canceled out Romelu Lukaku’s spot kick in the first half before Mason Mount’s looping, deflected shot clinched England’s first victory over a top-ranked team in nine years.

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  Mohammedan Sporting sack coach Yan Law on charges of 'leaking conversation' with top officials

  October 11, 2020 21:29 IST

  Mohammedan Sporting general secretary Sheikh Wasim Akram also said Yan Law was not gelling well with the team's support staff, with several complaints being lodged against him.

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  I-League Qualifiers: Mohammedan Sporting sack coach despite 4-1 win over ARA FC

  October 11, 2020 20:39 IST

  Mohammedan Sporting put up an improved performance in the I-League Qualifiers crushing ARA FC but coach Yan Law was soon sacked by the club in a statement.

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  Barcelona Vice President says Lionel Messi never was for sale

  October 11, 2020 19:46 IST

  A drop in revenues has forced Barcelona to jettison players for very little in return to lighten a salary burden that had become unsustainable during a recession and amid increasing uncertainty.

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  Liverpool, Manchester United in Premier League power grab with lower-league plan

  October 11, 2020 18:17 IST

  The plans were publicly announced and backed Sunday by the chairman of the English Football League, Rick Parry, who runs the competition featuring the 72 professional teams below the Premier League.

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  Nations League: Spain, Germany hold on for victories

  October 11, 2020 8:35 IST

  Spain and Germany secured victories in their Nations League matches against Switzerland and Ukraine respectively.

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  All players will be treated equally regardless of stature, says East Bengal coach Robbie Fowler

  October 10, 2020 20:11 IST

  Newly-appointed East Bengal head coach they would aim to create a team which dominates ball possession.

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  Mohammedan Sporting take on newcomers ARA FC in I-League Qualifiers

  October 10, 2020 17:34 IST

  Mohammedan head coach Yan Law stressed on improving on scoring chances in the attacking half after a draw in the previous game.

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  Queen honors Man Utd's Marcus Rashford for campaign against child poverty

  October 10, 2020 9:51 IST

  Marcus Rashford led a campaign against child poverty during the pandemic, which saw the UK government reinstate free meals.

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  ISL: East Bengal appoint Liverpool legend Robbie Fowler as head coach

  October 09, 2020 20:30 IST

  The former Liverpool striker is expected to join the team in a week time in Goa ahead of the ISL season kick-off.

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  Football clubs spent $1.9 billion less in European transfer window this year: FIFA

  October 09, 2020 18:29 IST

  The spending dropped by $1.9 billion in the European transfer window this year, according to FIFA.

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  Former FIFA official's ban for corruption cut to 15 years

  October 09, 2020 16:25 IST

  The Court of Arbitration for Sport says former FIFA Council member Kwesi Nyantakyi had his life ban for financial corruption cut to 15 years on appeal.

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  WC qualifiers: Lionel Messi scores on return for Argentina; Luis Suarez nets for Uruguay

  October 09, 2020 15:22 IST

  Lionel Messi scored from the spot in Argentina's World Cup qualifier against Ecuador.