Football East Bengal FC Triumphs in Durand Cup Opener with 3-1 Victory over IAF East Bengal FC, the Kolkata-based football giants, kicked off their Durand Cup campaign with a resounding 3-1 victory over the Indian Air Force (IAF) football team at the Salt Lake Stadium on Monday. Despite IAF drawing first blood through Somananda Singh's strike in the opening quarter, East Bengal
Football Arsenal Sign Italian Defender Riccardo Calafiori in £42m Deal Arsenal have bolstered their defensive ranks with the acquisition of Italian international Riccardo Calafiori from Bologna. The 22-year-old left-back has penned a long-term contract with the Premier League giants, reportedly worth £42 million ($54 million) over five years. Calafiori's arrival at the Emirates Stadium marks Arsenal's
Football Mbappé Becomes Majority Owner of Caen Football Club Kylian Mbappé Acquires Majority Ownership of Caen Football Club French football superstar Kylian Mbappé has made a significant investment in the world of sports by acquiring an 80% stake in Caen Football Club, a second-division team in France. The 25-year-old forward, who recently joined Real Madrid from Paris Saint-Germain, is
Football Mohun Bagan Appoints Jose Molina as Head Coach, Emphasizes Consistency Jose Molina, the former ATK champion coach, has taken charge of the Indian Super League shield winner Mohun Bagan Super Giant. Molina emphasized the importance of consistency and delivering top-notch performances in every match, regardless of the tournament. He believes that every game should be treated as the most crucial
Football Punjab FC Dominates CISF Protectors in Durand Cup Opener Punjab FC kicked off their Durand Cup campaign with a dominant 3-0 victory over CISF Protectors in a Group C match at the Kishore Bharati Stadium on Tuesday. The Punjab-based club controlled the game from the start and took the lead through their captain, Luka Majcen, in the 29th minute.
Football Arsenal Signs Italian Defender Riccardo Calafiori for £42 Million Arsenal has bolstered its defense with the acquisition of Italian defender Riccardo Calafiori from Bologna. The 22-year-old joins the English Premier League club on a five-year contract, reportedly for a fee of £42 million ($54 million). Calafiori is a versatile defender who can play as both a center back and
Football Barcelona Triumph in Penalty Shootout Victory Over Manchester City Barcelona's new manager, Hansi Flick, made a triumphant debut on Tuesday, leading the Spanish giants to a penalty shootout victory over Manchester City in a pre-season friendly in Orlando. The match ended 2-2 at full-time, with Barcelona emerging victorious 4-1 in the shootout. Toni Fernandez, a 16-year-old who
Football Di Maria Abandons Rosario Return Amid Safety Concerns Argentine soccer star Angel Di Maria has expressed his reluctance to return to his hometown of Rosario due to escalating safety concerns. The 36-year-old, who triumphed with Argentina in the 2022 World Cup, had previously expressed his desire to end his career at his boyhood club, Rosario Central. However, a
Football Kylian Mbappe Acquires Majority Stake in Ligue 2 Club Caen Kylian Mbappe, the French football superstar, has made a bold move by acquiring a majority stake in Ligue 2 club Caen. Through his company Interconnected Ventures, Mbappe has purchased 80% of the club's shares, replacing Oaktree as the primary shareholder. The acquisition fee is estimated to be between
Football Jurgen Klopp Rules Out Coaching Return, Including England Job Jurgen Klopp, the former Liverpool and Borussia Dortmund manager, has emphatically ruled out a return to coaching in the near future, including for the vacant England job. Speaking at a German Football Coaches Association meeting, Klopp declared, "As of today, that's it for me as a coach.
Football Marta Sent Off in Heartbreaking End to Olympic Career Legendary Brazilian footballer Marta's illustrious Olympic career came to a heartbreaking end on Wednesday as she was sent off in Brazil's final group game against reigning world champion Spain at the Paris Olympics 2024. The six-time women's world player of the year, playing in
Football Bengaluru FC Thrash Indian Navy 4-0 in Durand Cup Opener Bengaluru FC kicked off their Durand Cup campaign with a resounding 4-0 victory over Indian Navy FT in a Group B encounter at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata. Argentine striker Jorge Pereyra Díaz was the star of the show, scoring a brace in the second half to seal the
Football Liverpool, Chelsea, and Manchester United Triumph in Pre-Season Friendlies Liverpool and Chelsea emerged victorious in their pre-season friendlies, while Manchester United narrowly edged Real Betis. At the Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Liverpool secured a 2-1 win over Arsenal. Mohamed Salah opened the scoring in the 13th minute, showcasing his pace and finishing ability. Fabio Carvalho doubled the lead
Football France-Argentina Olympic Clash: Tensions High After Racist Chants The upcoming quarter-final clash between France and Argentina in the men's Olympic football tournament promises to be a fiery encounter, fueled by recent tensions between the two nations. The last-eight showdown will be the first meeting since Argentina players were recorded singing racist chants about their French counterparts
Football Manchester City Fined £2.09 Million for Kick-Off Delays Manchester City has been penalized £2.09 million ($2.68 million, 2.48 million euros) by the Premier League for 22 instances of delaying the kick-off or restart of matches over the past two seasons. The English champions have accepted the punishment, which is unrelated to the 115 charges they
Football Kerala Blasters FC Demolishes Mumbai City FC 8-0 in Durand Cup Kerala Blasters FC unleashed their attacking prowess, crushing Mumbai City FC 8-0 in a Group C league match of the 133rd Durand Cup football tournament at the Kishore Bharati Stadium. The Blasters' Moroccan forward Noah Sadaoui and Ghanaian striker Kwame Peprah led the goal-scoring spree, each netting a hat-trick.
Football Canada's Olympic Women's Football Team Triumphs Amidst Adversity Canada's Olympic women's football team has overcome adversity to keep their gold medal hopes alive after a 1-0 victory against Colombia. Despite a six-point penalty imposed by FIFA for spying on opponents, the team has rallied together and secured a crucial win. The penalty, which stemmed
Football Manolo Marquez Appointed Head Coach of Indian National Football Team Manolo Marquez, the soft-spoken Spaniard who has become renowned for his ability to maximize limited resources in Indian football, has been appointed as the head coach of the senior national men's football team. However, he will continue his coaching duties with ISL club FC Goa alongside his national
Football Chennaiyin FC Eyes First Durand Cup Win Against Jamshedpur FC Chennaiyin FC, eager to secure their first victory and maintain their playoff aspirations, will face Jamshedpur FC in a crucial Group D encounter of the Durand Cup 2024 at Jamshedpur's JRD Tata Sports Complex on Sunday. In their tournament opener, the Marina Machans suffered a narrow defeat to
Football Haaland Hat-Trick Powers Manchester City Past Chelsea in Pre-Season Clash Manchester City's summer tour of the United States culminated in a dominant 4-2 victory over Chelsea in a pre-season friendly at Columbus, Ohio. Erling Haaland, the Norwegian sensation, stole the show with a blistering hat-trick, including two goals in the opening five minutes. Haaland, donning the captain'
Football Bengaluru FC Cruises to Second Durand Cup Win, Inter Kashi Falls 3-0 Former Indian Super League (ISL) champions Bengaluru FC continued their impressive start to the 133rd Durand Cup, securing a comfortable 3-0 victory over I-League side Inter Kashi FC in a Group B encounter at the Kishore Bharati Stadium in Kolkata. Spanish forward Edgar Mendez opened the scoring for Bengaluru in
Football Spain and USA on Course for Olympic Women's Football Final Showdown The Olympic women's football tournament is reaching its climax, with reigning World Cup champions Spain and four-time gold medallists the United States emerging as the favorites to face off in the final. Spain, led by Ballon d'Or winner Aitana Bonmati, will face surprise semi-finalists Brazil in
Football Julian Alvarez Set for Atletico Madrid Move in Record-Breaking Deal Julian Alvarez, the Argentine forward who has enjoyed a meteoric rise since joining Manchester City in 2022, is reportedly set to depart the English champions for Atletico Madrid in a deal worth up to 95 million euros. Alvarez, 24, joined City from River Plate for a mere £14 million and
Football Bengaluru FC Extends Durand Cup Winning Streak, Mohammedan Sporting Fights Back Former Indian Super League champions Bengaluru FC extended their winning streak in the 133rd Durand Cup, securing a 3-2 victory over Mohammedan Sporting Club on Tuesday. The triumph marked the completion of their Group B league assignment with an unblemished record, propelling them into the quarterfinals. Bengaluru FC, fielding a
Football Brazil Beats Spain 4-2, Reaches Olympic Women's Soccer Final Brazil's women's soccer team has secured a spot in the Olympic final after a thrilling 4-2 victory over world champion Spain. The match, played at Stade de Marseille, saw Brazil take an early lead through an own goal by Irene Paredes and extend their advantage with