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  Serbia defender Luka Milivojevic positive for COVID-19

  November 12, 2020 19:08 IST

  The Serbian football federation says defender Luka Milivojevic has tested positive for the coronavirus ahead of the European Championship playoff match against Scotland.

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  Croatia defender Domagoj Vida pulled from match because of COVID-19

  November 12, 2020 17:39 IST

  Croatia defender Domagoj Vida was pulled out of a friendly match against Turkey at halftime because he had tested positive for the Coronavirus.

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  AIFF appoints specialised coaches for referees to move forward

  November 12, 2020 16:59 IST

  In recent times, a number of fresh faces from India have been inducted in the FIFA panel of referees and Ravishankar detailed how the process works, the hard work that goes into entering the panel.

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  Sunil Chhetri gearing up for ISL in earnest, says staying in bubble "isn't easy"

  November 12, 2020 15:24 IST

  Staying inside a bio bubble "isn't easy" but Indian football captain Sunil Chhetri, nevertheless, is bracing up for the upcoming Indian Super League in earnest, doing all it takes for a successful campaign with his franchise Bengaluru FC.

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  Diego Maradona discharged from hospital 8 days after brain surgery

  November 12, 2020 8:55 IST

  Maradona's lawyer, Matias Morla, said the 60-year-old Argentine will continue to receive treatment for alcohol dependency. He is expected to stay in a house near his older daughters.

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  Int'l Friendlies: Portugal complete 7-0 rout of Andorra; Finland stun France 2-0

  November 12, 2020 8:46 IST

  Cristiano Ronaldo was on target as he scored Portugal's sixth goal in the 7-0 thrashing on Andorra.

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  India's postponed 2022 FIFA WC qualifier matches to be played in March and June next year

  November 11, 2020 21:57 IST

  Though out of contention of a 2022 FIFA World Cup berth, the Indian team is still to play three matches in the round 2 qualifiers -- against Qatar (at home), Bangladesh (away) and Afghanistan (at home).

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  England FA's chairman Greg Clarke resigns after 'unacceptable' remark on black players

  November 11, 2020 13:53 IST

  The comment came when he was talking about the racist abuse of players by trolls on social media to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) select committee.

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  Germany coach Joachim Low warns overload will bring wave of injuries

  November 10, 2020 21:40 IST

  Clubs around Europe are regularly playing twice a week after the coronavirus pandemic delayed the start of the season. 

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  Denmark football team hit by COVID-19 cases ahead of Nations League matches

  November 10, 2020 16:46 IST

  The federation says the affected players will miss a friendly game against Sweden on Wednesday and will be tested again before a pair of Nations League games

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  All Salzburg players test negative after COVID-19 positives

  November 10, 2020 15:43 IST

  Salzburg blocked its players from joining their national teams for upcoming games after the six positive results came through on Sunday.

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  Bangladesh captain Jamal Bhuyan keen to help Mohammedan Sporting Club win I-League

  November 09, 2020 17:53 IST

  Newly promoted I-League side Mohammedan SC have named Jamal as one of their latest signings ahead of their next campaign.

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  Sunil Chhetri is an icon and legend in India: Jamal Bhuyan

  November 09, 2020 15:19 IST

  While the Bangladesh captain went about his duties neutralising the talismanic Indian forward, he had also managed to play a role in his side taking the lead in the first half, as he provided the assist for Saad Uddin to nod in a free-kick. 

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  Injured Trent Alexander-Arnold to miss England's upcoming Nations League games

  November 09, 2020 15:01 IST

  The defender was forced from the field after 63 minutes at Etihad Stadium City on Sunday after pulling up with an issue during the 1-1 draw against City.

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  Premier League: Kevin De Bruyne misses penalty as Manchester City and Liverpool finish 1-1

  November 09, 2020 8:59 IST

  Mohamed Salah had put the champions in front from the penalty spot in the 13th minute after Kyle Walker’s foul on Sadio Mane.   

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  La Liga: Carlos Soler gets rare penalty hat-trick as Valencia stun Real Madrid 4-1

  November 09, 2020 8:16 IST

  Madrid also faced problems because of the coronavirus as Eden Hazard and Casemiro couldn’t play against Valencia because of positive COVID-19 results.

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  Jamie Vardy's penalty gives Leicester City 1-0 win over Wolves in Premier League

  November 08, 2020 21:58 IST

  With a third straight win, Leicester went top but could be overtaken if Liverpool win at Manchester City later Sunday.

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  Marco Asensio replaces injured Ansu Fati in Spain's national team for Nations League matches

  November 08, 2020 21:26 IST

  Fati injured his left knee in Barcelona's 5-2 win over Real Betis in the Spanish league on Saturday.

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  Serie A: Lazio again score late to rescue 1-1 draw against Juventus

  November 08, 2020 19:59 IST

  Juventus appeared to be heading for a win and into second spot after Cristiano Ronaldo’s first-half goal but substitute Felipe Caicedo pounced deep in stoppage time.

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  Kids travel 70km on a match-day to play in the Laitkseh Golden Baby League in Meghalaya

  November 08, 2020 15:59 IST

  350 children came together to take part in the first edition of the Laitkseh Golden Baby League in the 2019-20 season while overcoming a number of hurdles, such as travelling long distances, that too in the hills.

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  Premier League: Hakim Ziyech stars as Chelsea rout Sheffield Utd 4-1

  November 08, 2020 10:30 IST

  Timo Werner wrapped up the scoring in the 80th after latching onto a ricochet that flew back toward United’s box.

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  La Liga: Lionel Messi comes off bench to score 2 in Barcelona’s 5-2 win against Real Betis

  November 07, 2020 23:54 IST

  It was Messi’s first league game as a substitute in more than a year. Assistant coach Alfred Schreuder said before kickoff that Messi “was not fresh.”

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  Steven Taylor named captain of ISL side Odisha FC for 2020-21 season

  November 07, 2020 21:19 IST

  The club said that it was decided to make Taylor, 34, the new captain in a team meeting on Saturday. The former Newcastle United centre-back replaces midfielder Marcos Tebar in the position.

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  Premier League: Solskjaer gets response as Manchester United beat Everton 3-1

  November 07, 2020 20:46 IST

  The 25th-minute equalizer arrived when left back Luke Shaw had time and space to send over a cross that was met with a header from Fernandes from 12 yards (meters).

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  Eden Hazard and Casemiro test COVID-19 positive, confirm Real Madrid

  November 07, 2020 20:50 IST

  Real Madrid confirmed on their website that clubs star players have tested COVID-19 positive after a test on Friday morning.

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  I-League to kick off on January 9 next in Kolkata

  November 07, 2020 15:16 IST

  The previous edition of I-League came to an abrupt halt before football action resumed once again in India through I-League Qualifier 2020 in October this year.

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  Premier League: Southampton climb up to first place for the first time in 32 years

  November 07, 2020 11:10 IST

  Southampton overcame the absence of injured top scorer Danny Ings to beat Newcastle 2-0, with fellow striker Che Adams and midfielder Stuart Armstrong scoring at St. Mary's.  

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  Spain-born Munir loses 2nd appeal to switch to Morocco

  November 06, 2020 22:37 IST

  The Court of Arbitration for Sport dismissed the appeal by Munir El Haddadi in an urgent ruling sought by the player and the Moroccan football federation before African Cup of Nations qualifying games this month.