Category: Football

Workers exploited for Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup, alleges Amnesty

London, March 31 (IANS) The human rights organisation Amnesty International (AI) on Thursday issued a new report alleging the exploitation…

9 years ago

Valencia replace head coach Gary Neville with Ayestaran

Valencia (Spain), March 31 (IANS) Spanish football club Valencia has announced that Pako Ayestaran will replace head coach Gary Neville…

9 years ago

Yao Ming elected to Basketball Hall of Fame

New York, March 31 (IANS) Former NBA eight-time All-Star Yao Ming has been elected to the Basketball Hall of Fame.…

9 years ago

Nedved becomes Chinese Super League ambassador

Prague, March 31 (IANS) Former Czech midfielder Pavel Nedved has signed a three-year deal to be ambassador for the Chinese…

9 years ago

Uruguay reiterates interest in co-hosting 2030 World Cup 2030 with Argentina

Montevideo, March 31 (IANS) Uruguay President Tabare Vazquez reiterated the country's interest in hosting the 2030 World Cup with Argentina…

9 years ago

FIFA president arrives in Bolivia

Cochabamba (Bolivia), March 31 (IANS) World football chief Gianni Infantino arrived here. The FIFA president, accompanied by South American Football…

9 years ago

Kaka wants Brazil recall for Copa America

Rio de Janeiro, March 31 (IANS) Former Real Madrid and AC Milan playmaker Kaka has expressed his desire to return…

9 years ago

Uruguay plans to co-host 2030 World Cup with Argentina

Montevideo, March 31 (IANS) Uruguay has formally expressed its interest in co-hosting the 2030 football World Cup with Argentina, the…

9 years ago

Virus affects nine River Plate footballers

Buenos Aires, March 31 (IANS) Nine players from Argentine football club River Plate contracted a virus in the last few…

9 years ago

Qatar proposes to host World Cup fans using Airbnb

Doha, March 30 (IANS) The organisers of World Cup 2022 in Qatar announced on Wednesday they have decided to include…

9 years ago

Barcelona to wear ‘Gracias Johan’ on shirts for Clasico

Barcelona, March 30 (IANS) FC Barcelona players will wear shirts with "Gracias Johan" or "Thank You Johan" during their La…

9 years ago

Delhi Dynamos select 120 kids from trials

New Delhi, March 30 (IANS) Around 120 kids were shortlisted by Indian Super League (ISL) football franchise Delhi Dynamos from…

9 years ago

Messi causes uproar in Egypt with boot donation

Cairo, March 30 (IANS) Argentine superstar Lionel Messi has caused an uproar in Egypt after offering to donate his boots…

9 years ago

Man City defender Demichelis charged over betting offences

Manchester, March 30 (IANS) Manchester City and Argentina defender Martin Demichelis has been charged for misconduct in relation to betting…

9 years ago

Mohammedan docked three points for payment failure

New Delhi, March 30 (IANS) World football's governing body FIFA on Wednesday docked three points from Mohammedan Sporting Club's 2015-16…

9 years ago

Real fans should show more respect to Ronaldo: Kaka

Madrid, March 30 (IANS) Former Real Madrid star Kaka has said that the fans of the former European Champions should…

9 years ago

England’s Butland confirms absence from Euro 2016

London, March 30 (IANS) England goalkeeper Jack Butland has confirmed he will miss the Euro 2016 football tournament in France,…

9 years ago

Aston Villa announces departure of coach Remi Garde

London, March 30 (IANS) Relegation threatened English football club Aston Villa has announced that coach Remi Garde has left after…

9 years ago

Germany crush Italy 4-1 in friendly

Munich, March 30 (IANS) A fine defensive display and clinical efficiency up front helped Germany inflict a 4-1 defeat on…

9 years ago

Alves secures 2-2 draw for Brazil against Paraguay

Asuncion, March 30 (IANS) Defender Dani Alves struck deep into second-half injury time as Brazil earned a barely deserved 2-2…

9 years ago



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