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Frances Paul Pogba (left) holds off the challenge of Australias Jackson Irvine during their Group C match in the Kazan Arena on Saturday. (Photo: AP )

France is motivated for their first Euro 2020 qualifier, says Pogba

The 22-year-old is determined to play at Euro 2020.

21 March 2019 4:36 PM IST

France forward Olivier Giroud controls the ball as Belgium defender Vincent Kompany tries to play catch up on Monday (Photo: AFP)

Giroud to move back, retire in France

Giroud has not started a Premier League game for Chelsea since the club signed Argentina international striker Gonzalo...

21 March 2019 4:34 PM IST

Baresi, who won the European Cup/Champions League three times in his 20 years at Milan, added that it was good for European football that Serie A is becoming a force again. (Photo: AP/PTI)

Cristiano Ronaldo's signing reviving Serie A : Baresi

Baresi, widely considered to be one of the greatest ever defenders, said that Ronaldo's arrival in Serie A.

21 March 2019 4:16 PM IST

England will be expected to qualify for Euro 2020 with few alarms as they aim to make an impact at next years tournament. (Photo: AP/PTI)

England are ready to fulfil the growing expectations, says Henderson

For the first time in years, there is a sense England can emerge as one of the main contenders for international...

21 March 2019 4:02 PM IST

It was the first international goal for Jovic, who has scored 22 goals for Frankfurt this season. (Photo: AP/PTI)

Friendlies: Serbia keeps Germany at bay, leveled at 1-1

Despite a squad shake-up by coach Joachim Loew, Germany couldn't shake off its disastrous 2018 as Serbia dominated the...

21 March 2019 3:59 PM IST

Trinidad and Tobago are ranked 93rd in the world -- 74 places lower than Wales -- yet it seemed they might be rewarded with a highly creditable draw at a Racecourse Ground. (Photo: Twitter)

Friendlies: Bale-less Wales inches past Trinidad 1-0

Bale was one of several players, including Aaron Ramsey and David Brooks, omitted by Wales manager Giggs.

21 March 2019 3:56 PM IST

Real midfielder Gareth Bale reacts after the third goal of Barcelona during the Copa del Rey semifinal. (Photo: AP)

No Bale in Euro 2020 qualifier against Slovakia

The Real Madrid forward was one of several senior players left out by coach Ryan Giggs.

21 March 2019 3:49 PM IST

Casillas, a three-time Champions League winner with Madrid, is looking to lift the trophy for a fourth time as Porto face last years runners-up Liverpool in the quarter-finals in April. (Photo: AP/PTI)

Iker Casillas extends contract with Porto till 2020

Casillas has made 149 appearances for Porto since arriving at the club in 2015.

20 March 2019 8:05 PM IST

Juergen Klopps side ended A run of seven group matches by crushing Maribor 7-0 in Slovenia

Salah must take inspiration from Mane, says Juergen Klopp

Salah scored 44 times in his debut season with Liverpool, but his second campaign has not been so smooth.

20 March 2019 7:45 PM IST

Chennai City FCs hat-trick hero Pedro Manzi.

Gianni Infantino wishes Chennai on its maiden I-League success

Chennai City FC won their maiden I-League title earlier this month, after a thrilling final-day finish.

20 March 2019 7:05 PM IST

Thiago Alcantara struck twice and Arjen Robben, Robert Lewandowski and substitute Thomas Mueller were also on target during Bayern Munichs 5-1 rout against Arsenal. (Photo: AP)

'More time for wives, families', says Mueller after being axed from...

Joachim Loew's decision to get rid of the three World Cup winners has attracted widespread criticism.

20 March 2019 6:33 PM IST

Reus, 29, scored a late winner against Hertha Berlin last Saturday to keep Dortmund level on points with Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich. (Photo: AP)

Marco Reus will retire at Dortmund: Michael Zorc

One of the more experienced players in Dortmund's squad, Reus will play a key role as the title race enters the decisive...

20 March 2019 6:28 PM IST