Mexico City, May 13 (IANS) FIFA president Gianni Infantino welcomed the restructuring process of South America’s soccer ruling body CONMEBOL, local press has reported. According to Mexican sports daily Cancha, the world soccer chief attended…
Mexico City, May 13 (IANS) After his aspirations to lead FIFA, Portuguese Luis Figo said he welcomes the organisation’s new stage under the leadership of Gianni Infantino, local press has reported. Figo’s statement was made…
Montevideo, May 13 (IANS) Sebastian Fernandez struck a late equaliser to earn Uruguay’s Nacional a 1-1 home draw with Boca Juniors in the first leg of their Copa Libertadores quarter-final here. Frank Fabra opened the…
New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) India U-16 football team head coach Nicolai Adam has said he is stressing on mental toughness along with the normal routine of high intensity training during the practice sessions in…
Amsterdam, May 12 (IANS) Frank de Boer has resigned as Ajax coach after five-and-a-half year at the helm, the Dutch football club announced on Thursday. During a meeting with the board this week, De Boer…
Sao Paulo (Brazil), May 12 (IANS) Former Brazil international midfielder Michel Bastos scored late to hand Sao Paulo a 1-0 victory over Brazilian rivals Atletico Mineiro in the first leg of their Copa Libertadores quarter-final….
Mumbai, May 12 (IANS) Twenty two young Indian footballers in the under-12 and under-14 age group will train and compete at various prestigious English Premier League club academies in Britain. The group has trained at…
Paris, May 12 (IANS) Paris Saint-Germain Brazilian defender Maxwell may leave the French football club at the end of this season for not receiving a French passport as he had hoped. Media reports on Wednesday…
London, May 12 (IANS) Arsenal has announced its international English striker Danny Welbeck will be sidelined for nearly nine months after undergoing a surgery on the right knee. He will miss the Euro 2016 in…
Mexico City, May 12 (IANS) Doping scandals shaking Russian sports in recent times will have no impact on 2018 football World Cup and 2017 Confederations Cup preparations, the director general of the Local Organising Committee…
London, May 12 (IANS) Sunderland secured their English Premier League place and relegated Norwich and Newcastle United after beating Everton 3-0 at home. Patrick van Aanholt scored with a 25-meter free-kick and Lamine Kone added…
Bucharest, May 12 (IANS) The Romanian Football Federation (FRF) has announced to purchase defibrillators for all affiliated clubs following the death of a footballer during a match last Friday. “We plan a purchase of defibrillators…
Madrid, May 12 (IANS) Jesus Tomillero, who in March came out as the first openly gay referee in Spanish football, has confirmed he was leaving the game as the result of the continuing abuse received…
Cotonou (Benin), May 12 (IANS) World governing body FIFA has decided to suspend Benin Football Federation (FBF) with immediate effect. “In accordance with Article 38 of FIFA statutes, Benin Football Federation (FBF) is suspended with…
Rio de Janeiro, May 12 (IANS) Corinthians central defender Felipe is being pursued by Portuguese giants Porto, the Brazilian footballer said on Tuesday. The 26-year is currently tied to Corinthians until 2019 but he has…
Madrid, May 12 (IANS) Former Spain coach Javier Clemente has said he was the ideal candidate to replace Vicente del Bosque following this summer’s European Championships. The 66-year-old is currently coaching Libya. He has previously…
Guwahati, May 11 (IANS) South China AA beat a second string Mohun Bagan side 3-0 in an Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Cup encounter to progress to the last-16 stage of the competition here on Wednesday….
Wuhan, May 11 (IANS) Chinese FA Cup was stunned by a mass brawl on Wednesday when amateur football side Wuhan Hongxing lost to Chinese Super League giants Jiangsu Suning 0-1 in the third round. In…
Turin, May 11 (IANS) Italian football champions Juventus on Wednesday extended goalkeeping legend Gianluigi Buffon and veteran defender Andrea Barzaglis contracts till June 2018. While 38-year-old captain Buffon’s earlier contract was till the summer of…
London, May 11 (IANS) Manchester City’s Argentine striker Sergio Aguero and coach of champions Leicester City Claudio Ranieri have been selected as best player and coach for the month of April in the English Premier…