Football
Kolkata, (UNI) Mohun Bagan Super Giant won their 17th Durand Cup title with a 1-0 win over arch-rivals East Bengal in the final at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan here on Sunday. The victory was sweeter after it was achieved despite playing more than one-third of the match with ten men after midfielder Anirudh Thapa…
Kolkata, (UNI) East Bengal FC came back from being two goals down to beat NorthEast United FC 5-3 on penalties and book their place in the final of the 132nd Durand Cup played at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan here on Tuesday. Michel Zabaco and Phalguni Singh scored on either side of the break to…
Guwahati, (UNI) Phalguni Singh’s strike in the second-half made all the difference as NorthEast United FC pipped Indian Army by a goal to nil in the first quart-final of the 2023 Durand Cup at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium here on Thursday. Indian Army Heach Coach L. Anthony Ramesh made two changes to the starting…
Sydney, Aug 20 (UNI) Spain are the FIFA Women’s World Cup champions after a dominant and deserved 1-0 win over England at Stadium Australia here on Sunday. Captain Olga Carmona emerged as La Roja’s history-making heroine with a superb strike that secured the team’s first major title and completed a unique clean sweep of FIFA…
Sydney, Aug 20 (UNI) A new name has been etched onto the FIFA Women’s World Cup trophy as Spain became the fifth team to win the title after beating England 1-0 here on Sunday. Olga Carmona took center stage as her 29th-minute strike ensured that Spain become the second country after Germany to have won…
Zurich, Aug 20 (UNI) In line with its commitment to improving the fan experience by harnessing technology and innovating in the digital and TV space, FIFA has invested in remote live production, cutting-edge data-driven insights and captivating behind-the-scenes content at the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023. “Innovation and sustainable technology are…
Guwahati, (UNI) Chennaiyin FC extended their impressive unbeaten run in the Durand Cup 2023 after a 2-1 win over Delhi FC in their last Group E match here on Friday. Chenaniyin will be the only team to get nine out of nine points, winning all their group matches. Rafael Crivellaro (38th minute) and Vincy Barretto…
Washington, (UNI) Vlatko Andonovski has stepped down as coach of USA’s women’s national team after mutually agreeing with US Soccer to part ways. The news comes after the four-time champions were defeated by Sweden in the Round of 16 of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023, resulting in their earliest-ever exit from the global finals….
Sydney, (UNI) A first-ever FIFA Women’s World Cup final beckons for England after the Lionesses mixed ruthless attacking football with defensive resilience and relentless energy to overcome Australia in a pulsating last-four clash. Goals from Ella Toone, Lauren Hemp and Alessia Russo secured a historic triumph, with Sarina Wiegman’s team impressively re-asserting their superiority after…
Kolkata, (UNI) The Calcutta Football League, over the years, has been one of the most coveted football tournaments in India, made famous by the rivalries formed between the likes of Mohun Bagan, East Bengal, and Mohammedan Sporting. While it was primarily the state leagues that brought players to the fore for the Santosh Trophy or…
