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Bhutia further spoke about the national team and said Indias new Croatian coach Igor Stimacs goal should be to reach top-50.(Photo:AFP)

Drop your egos, work together: Bhutia to Indian football stakeholders

Bhutia further said that ISL's diminishing popularity could be revived by the inclusion of Kolkata's Mohun Bagan and...

4 July 2019 4:35 PM IST

Two decades after making his Italy debut on a snowy field in Moscow in a World Cup playoff, Buffon was in the jersey in Milan on Monday in another playoff. But the Italians drew the game with Sweden and lost the playoff 1-0. Gianluigi Buffon, the captain, wore the hurt on his face. (Photo: AFP)

Buffon returns to Juventus after 1 season at PSG

Buffon is expected to serve as the reserve goalkeeper behind starter Wojciech Szczesny.

4 July 2019 2:11 PM IST

Lampard, who spent 13 trophy-laden years as a player at Chelsea, guided Derby to the Championship playoff final. (Photo: AP)

Chelsea hires former midfielder Lampard as manager

Lampard, who is Chelsea's record scorer with 211 goals and one of its all-time greats, replaces Maurizio Sarri.

4 July 2019 1:53 PM IST

However, both sides were not able to register goals in the second half and hence the match went into extra time. (Photo: AFP)

FIFA Women's World Cup: Netherlands defeat Sweden, enters finals

This was the Netherlands' first appearance in the semi-finals of the tournament whereas Sweden were playing in their...

4 July 2019 12:15 PM IST

Peru will now take on Brazil in the finals of the Copa America on Sunday, July 7. (Photo: AP/PTI)

Copa America 2019: Peru stun Chile in semi-finals, will face hosts...

Peru broke the deadlock in the 21st minute of the match as Edison Flores scored for the team.

4 July 2019 12:02 PM IST

The post of technical director remained vacant since Australian Scott ODonnell decided to quit in 2017. Former India player and coach Savio Medeira was looking after the post as interim TD since then. (Photo: ANI/ AIFF media)

AIFF and I-League clubs issue joint statement regarding future of...

Seven I-League clubs had issued a statement in June this year, in which they threatened to move court against the AIFF

4 July 2019 11:33 AM IST

Willians injury is not a serious one, but the recovery time will require the player to miss the final against Peru. (Photo: AP)

Copa America 2019: Willian ruled out of Copa America final due to...

The Chelsea-attacker suffered a hamstring injury in the semi-final against Argentina.

4 July 2019 11:23 AM IST

Messi had a disappointing first thirty minutes of the match as he was not able to get into the match. (Photo: AP)

Messi to miss Copa title as Brazil knock out Argentina in semi-finals

Brazil came out all guns blazing at the start of the match as the team looked to make attacking moves within the first...

3 July 2019 12:58 PM IST

The video displays a group of young boys playing football in a field when the ball reaches the holy animal, it takes full possession of the ball.(Photo: AFP)

This cow's football skills leaves Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo...

After seeing the video, the netizens declared the cow as GOAT (greatest of all time).

2 July 2019 11:58 PM IST

Aguero played his part in memorable triumphs for his country at youth level, twice winning the under-20 World Cup as well as claiming an Olympic gold medal alongside Messi at the 2008 Beijing Games. (Photo:AFP)

'Sergio Aguero will play against Brazil', confirms Argentina coach

Aguero has played in the first three matches for Argentina and scored one goal and creating two chances for forwards to...

2 July 2019 4:00 PM IST

The return of Neymar from a foot problem on Saturday has been a plus, with the worlds most expensive player finding form ahead of his Copa America campaign with Brazil, which starts next month. (Photo: AFP)

Thiago Silva wants Neymar to stay in PSG

Neymar was ruled out from the tournament after he faced an ankle injury during Brazil's friendly match against Qatar on...

30 Jun 2019 5:29 PM IST

Lionel Messi trains ahead of the match against France. (Photo: AP)

'Messi is the greatest player in history': Thiago Silva

Silva also stated that it is Messi's unpredictability which makes it even more difficult for other players to stop him.

30 Jun 2019 2:35 PM IST