Football Roy Hodgson Departs Crystal Palace, Oliver Glasner Appointed as New Manager Roy Hodgson, the oldest manager in the English Premier League at 76, has stepped down from his position at Crystal Palace after a brief illness during a training session. The decision was made to allow the club to move forward with its plans to appoint a new manager. Austrian coach
Football Messi Apologizes for Hong Kong Absence, Denies Political Motives Lionel Messi, the legendary Argentine footballer, has been embroiled in a public relations crisis in China and Hong Kong following his absence from an exhibition match in Hong Kong on February 4. The incident sparked widespread disappointment and criticism, leading to the cancellation of two friendly matches in China and
Football Defending Champion Karnataka Leads Charge in Santosh Trophy Final Round The 77th National Football Championship for the Santosh Trophy is set to commence on Wednesday at the Golden Jubilee Stadium near Arunachal Pradesh's capital Itanagar. Defending champion Karnataka will lead the challenge in the final round, joined by 11 other teams divided into two groups of six each.
Football Jovic Banned, Fabiani Suspended: Serie A Disciplinary Action In a dramatic turn of events, AC Milan's Luka Jovic was handed a two-match ban in Serie A for his impulsive act of slapping Monza's Armando Izzo during their intense 4-2 defeat at Monza. The incident occurred early in the second half, with Milan trailing by
Football AIFF Launches Probe into Betting, Match-Fixing Allegations in Delhi Premier League The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has launched an extensive investigation into allegations of betting and match-fixing in the Delhi Premier League. The probe was initiated after a Delhi league match on Monday raised suspicions of foul play. Ahbab FC, who were leading 4-0, conceded two questionable own goals late
Football India Begins Turkish Women's Cup 2024 Campaign with Estonia Clash India's senior women's football team is set to kick off their campaign at the Turkish Women's Cup 2024 in Alanya, Turkey, on Wednesday, February 15. This marks the third time India has participated in this prestigious tournament, having previously competed in 2019 and 2021.
Football Athletic Bilbao Downs Girona, Denting Title Hopes In a thrilling encounter at San Mamés, Athletic Bilbao defeated Girona 3-2, halting the Catalans' impressive unbeaten streak and serving as a reality check for their lofty LaLiga title aspirations. Girona, who had been the season's early pacesetters, had gone 15 league games without a loss before
Football Liverpool's Injury Crisis Deepens as Jota Ruled Out for Months Liverpool's injury woes have taken a significant turn for the worse, with manager Jurgen Klopp confirming that forward Diogo Jota will be sidelined for months due to a knee injury. The Portuguese international sustained the injury during the first half of Liverpool's 4-1 victory over Brentford
Football Erling Haaland's Resilience and Determination Shine Through Amidst Challenges Erling Haaland, the Norwegian goal-scoring machine, continues to defy expectations and silence critics with his remarkable resilience and unwavering determination. Despite facing a challenging season marred by injuries and personal setbacks, Haaland has proven his exceptional talent and unwavering commitment to Manchester City's success. After missing 10 games
Football German Football Legend Andreas Brehme Passes Away at 63 Andreas Brehme, the German football legend who scored the winning penalty in the 1990 World Cup final, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 63 due to a cardiac arrest. Brehme's death has sent shockwaves through the football world, with tributes pouring in from former teammates, coaches, and
Football Bayern Munich and Thomas Tuchel to Part Ways at End of Season Bayern Munich, the reigning German champions, announced on Wednesday that they will part ways with manager Thomas Tuchel at the conclusion of the current season. This decision comes amidst Bayern's struggles to maintain their dominance in the Bundesliga title race. In a statement released by Bayern CEO Jan-Christian
Player Spotlights India's Women's Football Team Triumphs Over Estonia in Turkish Women's Cup In a thrilling encounter at the Gold City Sports Complex, India's senior women's football team secured a hard-fought 4-3 victory against Estonia, marking a historic moment as it was their first triumph over a UEFA team. The match was part of the Turkish Women's
Football Xabi Alonso Dismisses Speculation Amid Bayern Munich Coaching Rumours Xabi Alonso, the current coach of Bayer Leverkusen, has dismissed the speculation surrounding his future as a distraction for the Bundesliga leaders, following Bayern Munich's announcement that coach Thomas Tuchel will be leaving at the end of the season. Alonso's impressive performance with Leverkusen, leading them
Football Toni Kroos Returns to Germany Squad for European Championship Toni Kroos, the Real Madrid midfielder, has announced his return to the German national team after a three-year absence. The 34-year-old, who last played for Germany at the 2018 World Cup, made the announcement on Instagram, stating that he was motivated by a request from coach Julian Nagelsmann and his
Football Mbappé Departs PSG, Marking End of an Era Kylian Mbappé's impending departure from Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) marks a significant turning point for the French club. After a star-studded era featuring Lionel Messi, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Neymar, and David Beckham, Mbappé's exit as a free agent to Real Madrid will leave a void in the team.
Football Kerala Blasters Return to Sree Kanteerava for Crucial ISL Clash with Bengaluru FC Bengaluru FC and Kerala Blasters Set for Crucial ISL Clash at Sree Kanteerava Stadium Over a year after their infamous protest and forfeit at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium, Kerala Blasters return to face Bengaluru FC in a highly anticipated Indian Super League (ISL) encounter. While the stakes may be lower
Football Gundogan Compares Foden and Yamal, Sees Bright Future for Barcelona Ilkay Gundogan, a veteran midfielder who witnessed Phil Foden's rise at Manchester City, now finds himself mentoring a similar talent at Barcelona: Lamine Yamal. Gundogan, who joined Barcelona in 2023, has observed striking similarities between Foden and Yamal, both of whom debuted as teenagers. Like Guardiola at City,
Football Mohun Bagan Regains Winning Form, Climbs to Second in ISL-10 Standings Mohun Bagan Super Giant emerged victorious in their ISL-10 clash against Jamshedpur FC, securing a comfortable 3-0 win at the Salt Lake Stadium on Friday. This triumph propelled them to the second spot in the league standings, surpassing Mumbai City FC. The match commenced with an early goal from Australian
Football Dusan Vlahovic's Resurgence: From Disappointment to Elite Striker Dusan Vlahovic's resurgence at Juventus has been a welcome sight for the Bianconeri faithful. After a disappointing 2022-23 season, the Serbian striker has rediscovered his scoring touch, becoming one of Europe's most prolific forwards in 2024. Vlahovic's struggles in Turin began after his €80
Football Saudi Arabia Launches Bid to Host 2034 FIFA World Cup Saudi Arabia has officially launched its bid to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup, becoming the sole contender for the tournament after no other expressions of interest were received before FIFA's deadline. With Morocco, Portugal, and Spain set to co-host the 2030 World Cup, FIFA restricted the 2034
Football Eric Dier's Bayern Munich Loan Move Made Permanent Eric Dier's loan move from Tottenham Hotspur to Bayern Munich has been made permanent after he completed the required number of appearances mentioned in his contract, the German Bundesliga club announced on Saturday. The 30-year-old England midfielder joined Bayern on loan in January in a deal to the
Football AIFF President Accused of Corruption, Misuse of Funds The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has been rocked by allegations of corruption, with Principal Legal Advisor Nilanjan Bhattacharjee accusing President Kalyan Chaubey of misusing funds and awarding tenders in a non-transparent manner. In a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Bhattacharjee alleged that Chaubey had created "corruption avenues&
Football Barcelona Coach Xavi Declares 'Moment of Truth' as Crucial Matches Loom Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez has declared that his team is entering a "moment of truth" as they prepare for crucial matches in La Liga and the Champions League. The Catalan giants have enjoyed a resurgence in form, winning six consecutive matches in all competitions. Xavi's comments
Football Bengaluru FC Edge Past Kerala Blasters to Secure Playoff Spot Bengaluru FC secured a crucial 1-0 victory over Kerala Blasters at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium on Saturday, marking their first consecutive win in the ongoing Indian Super League (ISL) campaign. The triumph propelled Gerard Zaragoza's side to sixth place in the standings, securing the final playoff spot. Midfielder
Player Spotlights Vinicius Rescues Madrid with Brace, Bellingham Red-Carded in Thrilling Valencia Draw Vinicius Junior's brace rescued Real Madrid from a potential defeat, salvaging a 2-2 draw against Valencia at the Mestalla on Sunday. The hosts stunned the visitors with two goals in quick succession during the first half. Hugo Duro headed in Fran Perez's shot, while Roman Yarermchuk