Amid the spate of ongoing FIFA world cup, few farmers of the silk industry, who had been on strike for not getting wages, were seen playing football with the photos of MP’s CM Shivraj Singh stuck around the ball. On arrival of such reports to the police, the football game[Read More…]
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Fernando Torres to leave Atletico Madrid at season-end
Madrid: Veteran striker Fernando Torres on Monday announced he would be leaving Atletico Madrid at the end of the 2017-18 football season. At a publicity event, the 34-year-old Spanish international who came through Atletico’s youth academy said the decision was difficult, reports Efe. “When I arrived at just 10 years old,[Read More…]
Indian football 50-100 years behind many countries: Sol Campbell
Kolkata: Former England and Arsenal star defender Sol Campbell said on Saturday that Indian football is 50-100 years behind a “lot of other countries” and need to “catch up” in order to improve. A member of the FIFA member of technical study group, Campbell was speaking to the media after the[Read More…]
Former East Bengal captain Santo Mitra passes away
The former captain of East Bengal Football Club, Santo Mitra passed away on Sunday morning after suffering from throat cancer, said his family. Mitra was 75. He lived with his daughter and wife. “He was battling throat cancer since 2009, the year he was crowned as Kolkata Sheriff… He passed[Read More…]
EPL clubs want post-Brexit security on recruitment
Siddhartha Upadhyay appointed on SAI governing body
Siddhartha Upadhyay, founder of the Society for Transformation, Inclusion and Recognition through Sports (STAIRS), has been appointed on the governing body of Sports Authority of India. “Mr. Upadhyay has been recognised for his efforts to build grassroots football and he will be an asset for the Ministry. He is now[Read More…]
Delhi will not host Under-17 Football World Cup for poor air quality
Due to Delhi’s poor air-quality after it celebrated Diwali, it will not host any matches of the Fifa Under-17 World Cup as officials are concerned about the ill effect which the pollution will have on the player’s health. The eight matches are scheduled to take place at the Jawaharlal Nehru[Read More…]
DFB bans 88 Borussia Dortmund fans
Hope: Soccer team of refugees in Greece
Manchester United first club to reach 2000 Premier League points
Manchester United became the first club to reach 2,000 points in the Premier League after registering their 16th successive win in the league against Watford at Old Trafford on Saturday. [email protected] is convinced #MUFC will finish in the @PremierLeague’s top four: https://t.co/7mqi8IHJds pic.twitter.com/Agguelf2LN — Manchester United (@ManUtd) February 12, 2017[Read More…]
Tragic stampede kills 17 football fans in Angola
On Friday, 17 football fans lost their lives and 56 severely injured themselves in a tragic stampede at a stadium in northern Angola. The incident was witnessed at a match in the town of Uige between Santa Rita de Cassia and Recreativo de Libolo in Angola’s domestic league season. A[Read More…]
Best ever position! India rise to 129 in new FIFA rankings
India jumped six places to the 129th spot, their best football ranking in over a decade, according to world governing body FIFA on Thursday. It is India’s best ever ranking since December, 2005, when they were at the 127th spot. They have now improved 42 places in less than two[Read More…]
JNU footballers sport with ‘Najeeb’ jerseys
Red Star JNU,A football team from JNU, played a tournament with stickers saying ‘Najeeb’ pasted over their own names on their jerseys. The players also wore white armband with ‘Find Najeeb’ written on it. The team also sloganeered for Najeeb during the gap between matches. “in the football pitch, we[Read More…]
‘Too much sex’ to be blamed for Ghana footballers struggles’: Former coach
Former Ghana international Malik Jabir has blamed the poor standard of football in the country’s domestic league on players having too much sex. Jabir, who now manages in the division, says the league has not progressed as hoped because players spend time before games having intercourse. “A lot of today’s[Read More…]
Sparta Prague players to train with women’s team after sexist comments
Czech Republic football club Sparta Prague has sent two of its players to train with the women’s team after the players told a female assistant referee that ‘women belong in the kitchen’. Lukas Vacha and Tomas Koubek were condemned by the Czech FA chairman and their club appointed them as[Read More…]
UEFA Champions League: Leicester win, Dortmund draw with Real Madrid
Leicester are en route to the next stage of the UEFA Champions League after their home win on Tuesday night with Islam Slimani’s goal edging Porto 1-0. The Premier League champions have now two from two to start life in Europe. Meanwhile, Tottenham prevailed 1-0 at CSKA Moscow, while Borussia[Read More…]
Job at stake? Sam Allardyce faces FA probe after newspaper sting
The Football Association has asked for “the full facts” after a newspaper alleged England manager Sam Allardyce discussed the possibility of circumventing its rules on third-party ownership. A report in The Daily Telegraph claims Allardyce told undercover reporters posing as businessmen it was possible to “get around” an FA rule,[Read More…]
Why Liverpool FC under Jurgen Klopp will finish in the Top 4
Liverpool and optimism goes hand-in-hand. Same goes for supporters alike who never give up on their team. One good match and some of us get swayed away by a wave of emotions turning Liverpool into prospective title-contenders. Coming 2nd hurts, ask any Reds supporter, and you’ll know why. Rewind to[Read More…]
Good news: India moves up 4 places to 148th in latest FIFA rankings
The Indian football team has made a steady ascent to go up to 148th position, according to the latest Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) rankings released by the apex football body. In July 2016, India propelled 11 positions to be ranked 152nd in the world after a 7-1 win[Read More…]
Manchester United outclassed by their City rivals
Manchester United’s gremlins were on the show as Manchester City completely outclassed them in a 2-1 victory. Touted as the clash of the titan managers, City’s Pep Guardiola vs United’s Jose Mourinho, the Manchester derby was undoubtedly one of the best matches in recent Premier league history. The sky blues[Read More…]
Wayne Rooney confirms international retirement after 2018 World Cup
Wayne Rooney has announced the 2018 World Cup will be his final tournament with England after he was kept on as captain by new boss Sam Allardyce. Rooney, 30, has led his country since August 2014 and is England’s record goalscorer having registered 53 in 115 appearances. However, after taking[Read More…]