Soccer

Ranbir Kapoor to pay tribute to Diego Maradona via football match

Diego Maradona passed away last year on November 25. He was 60 when he breathed his last. 

Nov 02, 2021, 15:56 PM IST

US Soccer Federation offers identical contract proposal

The US Soccer Federation said that it has offered identical contract proposals to the respective men's and women's players associations, in an effort to bring the two parties under one collective bargaining agreement (CBA) structure.

Sep 16, 2021, 16:48 PM IST

DNA: Lionel Messi bids farewell to Barcelona with teary eyes

Argentina's legendary footballer Lionel Messi looked very emotional while leaving Barcelona. The farewell of Messi leaving Barcelona was kept on Sunday. Messi started crying during the press conference. Messi, who started his senior club career with Barcelona in 2004-05, ended his 17-year-old time with the club on Sunday.

Aug 09, 2021, 22:52 PM IST

Soccer star Faiza Heidar becomes first woman to coach a men's pro team in Egypt

Heidar has been signed up by the fourth division side Ideal Goldi, based in Giza.

Oct 27, 2020, 23:05 PM IST

South Korea to allow fans back into baseball, soccer games

The South Korean government announced on Friday it will begin allowing a limited number of fans back into baseball and soccer stadiums as soon as Sunday, under new rules aimed at preventing the spread of the coronavirus.

Jul 24, 2020, 11:29 AM IST

Belarus soccer continues in empty stadium amid coronavirus pandemic

Belarus is the only country in Europe still playing soccer amid the coronavirus pandemic but a growing number of fans are boycotting league matches, anxious about catching the disease.

Apr 12, 2020, 09:36 AM IST

Soccer: Manchester City don't need to sign another defender, says Vincent Kompany

Manchester City`s defensive resources have been stretched thin this season but former captain Vincent Kompany says they do not need to sign another defender in January to get their Premier League title defence back on track.

Nov 12, 2019, 14:58 PM IST

Spain striker Fernando Torres retires from soccer

Spain`s World Cup-winning striker Fernando Torres announced his retirement from football on Friday, bringing an end to a glittering 18-year career.

Jun 21, 2019, 14:03 PM IST

Thomas Cup: India bow out post 0-5 defeat to China

Following a thrilling 5-0 triumph over Australia on Monday, the Indian men`s badminton team led by HS Prannoy made a humiliating exit from the Thomas and Uber Cup.

May 24, 2018, 00:55 AM IST

Confident Harry Kane says England can win Football World Cup 2018

England have not won a senior international tournament since 1966 and the pressure that comes from high expectation has hampered them in recent competitions but nonetheless Kane thinks a triumph is possible.

May 23, 2018, 12:43 PM IST

Argentina names World Cup squad; just four forwards; Mauro Icardi misses out

The 2018 FIFA World Cup is scheduled to take place in Russia from 14 June to 15 July.

May 21, 2018, 23:18 PM IST

Playing contact sports may alter brains of young, healthy athletes: Study

A team of researchers have found that contact in sports like soccer, basketball and field hockey may lead to greater effect on the brain of young and healthy athletes.

Aug 22, 2017, 23:01 PM IST

Late Jordan Morris goal delivers U.S. sixth Gold Cup championship

The annual championship of North America, Central America and Caribbean played out before a half-full Levi`s stadium in Santa Clara, California, home to the state`s famed Silicon Valley.

Jul 27, 2017, 13:57 PM IST

Robert Kraft joins committee for joint 2026 Football World Cup bid

While Kraft is best known for his Super Bowl winning National Football League team, the billionaire businessman has also been at the forefront of the growth of professional soccer in the United States as owner of one of Major League Soccer`s 10 charter clubs.

Jul 20, 2017, 11:53 AM IST

Arsenal winning but players ailing in China

The London club scored a late equaliser in a 1-1 draw before beating Bayern Munich on penalties in the opening match of their International Champions Cup campaign in Shanghai on Wednesday, despite a string of players falling ill.

Jul 20, 2017, 11:37 AM IST

Champions League: Atletico Madrid end Leicester City's dreams to reach semi-finals

But despite heavy Leicester pressure and furious noise inside the King Power Stadium, Atletico completed a 2-1 aggregate win to reach the semi-finals for the third time in four seasons.

Apr 19, 2017, 09:27 AM IST

17 dead, many injured in Angola football match stampede

The tragedy occurred when hundreds of local fans stormed one of the gates of the stadium to watch the match.

Feb 11, 2017, 09:23 AM IST

UEFA brings out changes, term of future UEFA presidents limited to 12 years

Other changes include granting two member positions on its Executive Committee to representatives of the European Club Association

Feb 09, 2017, 18:13 PM IST

Premier League: Liverpool come roaring back to demolish Stoke

A fine finish by Roberto Firmino helped Liverpool to come roaring back from behind and beat Stoke City 4-1 as they reclaimed second place in the Premier League table on Tuesday.

Dec 28, 2016, 01:51 AM IST