Football

Madrid, Oct 2 (IANS) Spanish football club Valencia has confirmed former Italy coach Cesare Prandelli as their new first team head coach. The 59-year-old former coach of Roma and Fiorentina replaces Pako Ayestaran, who was…

Rio de Janeiro, Oct 2 (IANS) Bayer Leverkusen left-back Wendell has vowed to continue Brazil’s tradition of attack-minded full-backs as he prepares for his international football debut next week. The 23-year-old was drafted into the…

Rio de Janeiro, Oct 2 (IANS) Peru international striker Paolo Guerrero hit out at former Uruguay captain Diego Lugano after the pair clashed during a 0-0 draw between Flamengo and Sao Paulo. Guerrero accused Lugano…

Madrid, Oct 2 (IANS) Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane avoided commenting on the decision of France coach Didier Deschamps to exclude forward Karim Benzema, noting that he wants to see “the best of” Benzema again….

Rio de Janeiro, Oct 2 (IANS) Changchun Yatai striker Marcelo Moreno is being pursued by Brazilian giants Corinthians, according to widespread media reports. The Bolivia international is said to be one of five strikers being…

Berlin, Oct 2 (IANS) Bayern Munich dropped points for the first time this season after sharing the spoils with Cologne following a 1-1 draw at the sixth round in Bundesliga on Sunday. Cologne remains unbeaten…

Guwahati, Oct 1 (IANS) Yusa Katsumi scored the opening goal of the 2016 edition of the Indian Super League (ISL) as NorthEast United beat Kerala Blasters 1-0 to start their campaign on a positive note…

Kolkata, Oct 1 (IANS) Chennaiyin FC head coach and former Italy World Cup winning player Marco Materazzi on Saturday termed last years Indian Super League (ISL) final after-match fracas against FC Goa as ‘no incident….

Madrid, Oct 1 (IANS) Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone on Saturday said the 50th anniversary of Vicente Calderon stadium is “a historic moment” for the Spanish club. At a press conference on the eve of…

Kolkata Oct 1 (IANS) New Atletico de Kolkata coach Jose Molina is hoping that fit-again marquee player Helder Postiga will fire on all cylinders when the former Indian Super League (ISL) champions take on holders…

Pune, Oct 1 (IANS) Indian Super League (ISL) franchise FC Pune City on Saturday announced their marquee player, signing former Liverpool and Juventus star Mohamed Sissoko for this year’s edition of the football tournament, subject…

Madrid, Oct 1 (IANS) Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric sustained an injury to the articular cartilage of his left knee, the Spanish club announced on Saturday. The Croatian player missed the training session on Saturday…

Kolkata, Oct 1 (IANS) City-based side Atletico de Kolkata (ATK) will look to exact revenge against holders Chennaiyin FC when the two heavyweights clash in an Indian Super League (ISL) football match at the Rabindra…

Barcelona, Oct 1 (IANS) Barcelona returned to training following a day off after the 1-2 victory against Borussia Monchengladbach, with an eye on the La Liga match next Sunday against Celta Vigo football club. Barca…

Madrid, Oct 1 (IANS) Spanish footballers Kiko Narvaez, David Villa and Xavi Hernandez will join the list of La Liga ambassadors, the organisation announced through their social networks. Xavi completed his entire career in Spain…

London, Oct 1 (IANS) Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola praised the Argentine coach of Tottenham Hotspur football club Mauricio Pochettino calling the later as one of the best managers in the world. City and Tottenham…

Berlin, Oct 1 (IANS) Real Madrid’s Toni Kroos and Barcelona keeper Marc Andre ter Stegen are part of Germany’s list of 22 players announced by coach Joachim Loew for the 2018 World Cup qualifying duels…

San Sebastian, Oct 1 (IANS) Real Sociedad football club posted their second straight home win with a 1-0 triumph over Real Betis in a La Liga league encounter here. On Friday, the hosts dominated possession…