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Although primarily playing the role of a striker, Pranjal Bhumij can also play on either side of the wings as well as an attacking midfielder. (Photo: Mumbai City FC website)

Mumbai CIty FC striker Pranjal Bhumij wants to represent India at the...

The youngster talks about his experience with senior players, his wonder-goal against Kerala Blasters FC and his...

14 Nov 2019 4:02 PM IST

Kunal Sawant finally got his big break in 2009, when Bimal Ghosh, one of the most revered coaches in Indias domestic football circuit, set in motion his professional league career with Air India FC in the I-League. (Photo: Mumbai CIty FC website)

'Difficult to come back from injury, did not play football for a...

He started playing first division football in 2002 and was later selected to represent the legendary Mahindra United FC...

14 Nov 2019 12:33 PM IST

Pep Guardiola insisted that Bernardo Silva is not guilty of racism over a tweet the Manchester City star sent to his team-mate Benjamin Mendy. (Photo:AFP)

FA hands one-game ban on Bernardo Silva for racist tweet on Benjamin...

Mendy did not take offence, replying with laughing emojis, but others quickly pointed out the racial aspect of Silva's...

14 Nov 2019 10:22 AM IST

Cristiano Ronaldo controversially won and then converted a stoppage-time penalty, seconds after having a goal chalked off for offside, as Juventus finally broke down 10-man Genoa to win 2-1 and go back to the top of Serie A on Wednesday. (Photo:AFP)

Cristiano Ronaldo ready to play for Portugal despite Juve concerns:...

Ronaldo was substituted in the 55th minute of Juventus' win over AC Milan in Serie A on Sunday, and he was visibly...

14 Nov 2019 10:16 AM IST

Arsene Wenger has been appointed as FIFAs new chief of global football development on Wednesday. (Photo: AFP)

FIFA appoints Arsene Wenger as chief of global football development

The French manager was welcomed by FIFA President Gianni Infantino to the world football governing body's headquarters...

14 Nov 2019 9:00 AM IST

Barcelona and Real Madrid will face each other at Camp Nou for the first El Clasico of the 2019-20 season on December 18, La Liga confirmed on Wednesday. (Photo:AFP)

Barcelona to host Real Madrid in first El Clasico of the season on...

Barcelona and Real Madrid are levelled on 25 points at the top of La Liga after 12 matches this season.

14 Nov 2019 8:50 AM IST

The 26-year-old Samantha Kerr bagged the MVP title after scoring a record 19 goals in 23 games to secure a third-consecutive golden boot. (Photo: Twitter/ Chelsea Ladies)

Australia women's captain Samantha Kerr signs for Chelsea FC

Kerr was recently named the National Women's Soccer League's (NWSL) Most Valuable Player (MVP).

13 Nov 2019 8:52 PM IST

Juergen Klopp said that he wants to focus on the new season completely and does not want to think much about their Champions League triumph. (Photo: AFP)

Juergen Klopp says that, 'You cannot win against Manchester City with...

After 3-1 victory over Manchester City, Liverpool consolidated their top position on the points table as they now have...

13 Nov 2019 8:16 PM IST

Igor Stimac (Photo: AFP)

India coach Igor Stimac says Afghanistan will be a tough challenge

The centre-back Anas Edathodika has flown back home due to family emergency and Stimac said that the onus is now on...

13 Nov 2019 5:47 PM IST

Cristiano Ronaldos fitness and attitude has come under the spotlight after he reacted angrily to being substituted during Juventus win over AC Milan and coach Maurizio Sarri said the 34-year-old had been nursing a knee injury for some time. (Photo:AFP)

Watch: Cristiano Ronaldo say 'son of wh**e' to Maurizio Sarri after...

Reportedly, it was also stated that, CR7's action might lead to a couple of years of suspension.

13 Nov 2019 2:32 PM IST

David Villa has represented Sporting Gijon, Zaragoza, Valencia, Barcelona and Atletico Madrid in the domestic circuit. (Photo: AFP)

Ex-Spanish forward and World Cup winner David Villa announces...

The 2010 FIFA World Cup winner took to Twitter to express that he wants to win the Emperor's Cup with the Japanese side.

13 Nov 2019 1:15 PM IST

Midfielder Fabian Delph has withdrawn himself from the England squad for the upcoming Euro 2020 qualifying matches due to a hamstring injury. (Photo:AFP)

Fabian Delph withdraws from England squad due to hamstring injury

The 29-year-old had joined England's squad still nursing the injury.

13 Nov 2019 11:59 AM IST