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Brazilian goalkeeper Alisson to join Roma in July

Rio de Janeiro, May 1 (IANS) Brazil goalkeeper Alisson will join Italian Serie A club Roma on July 1, according to media reports. A 10 million-euro ($11.4 million) transfer was agreed by Roma and Brazil’s…


Juventus cannot celebrate just yet: Allegri

Turin, April 30 (IANS) Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri has warned his side against celebrating their Serie A success as they still have the Coppa Italia final to play against heavyweights AC Milan. “Winning a fifth…


Indian eves enter AFC U-14 final

Dushanbe (Tajikistan), April 30 (IANS) The Indian U-14 women’s football team edged out their Iran counterparts 4-3 in the semi-finals of the AFC U-14 Regional Championship here on Saturday. The Indians will face Bangladesh in…


Uruguay shortlists 35 footballers for Copa America

Montevideo, April 30 (IANS) Uruguay head coach Oscar Tabarez unveiled a preliminary list of 35 footballers on Saturday for the 2016 Centennial Copa America. Forward Luis Suarez (Barcelona), defender and captain Diego Godin (Atletico Madrid)…









United not used to being champions: van Gaal

Manchester, April 30 (IANS) Manchester United coach Louis van Gaal was left red-faced on Saturday after erroneously claiming that they have very little title-winning experience. The Dutchman said much of his squad was not used…





Hanover agree to permanent deal with coach Stendel

Hanover (Germany), April 30 (IANS) Hanover have named Daniel Stendel as their permanent coach, the “Reds” have confirmed in an official statement. Already relegated Hanover agreed on a permanent deal with caretaker Daniel Stendel, who…


Alex Teixeira earns Brazil call-up

Rio de Janeiro, April 30 (IANS) Uncapped Jiangsu Suning playmaker Alex Teixeira has been named in Brazil’s preliminary 40-man squad for the centenary edition of the Copa America football tournament in June. Coach Dunga will…


Freiburg ensure top flight promotion

Freiburg (Germany), April 30 (IANS) Freiburg return into Germany’s top flight football after beating Paderborn 2-1 in the second division. After one season in the second division, the “Breisgauer” return into the Bundesliga as they…