Genoa (Italy), March 18: Without Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo in its squad, Juventus was handed its first Serie A defeat (0-2) at the hands of host Genoa in a matchday-28 contest held at the Luigi Ferraris stadium here. Heading into the match, Juventus had collected 24 victories and three draws in the top Italian football […]
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Isco, Marcelo ready to compete: Zidane
Madrid, March 16: Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane has said that Spain midfielder Isco Alarcon and Brazil left-back Marcelo are ready to play against Celta Vigo. The Frenchman announced his available roster on Friday ahead of the first game of his second tenure at the Spanish club. His lineup included Isco, Marcelo and Wales forward […]
Jordi Alba says renewing contract with Barcelona perfectly timed
Barcelona, March 12: Spain left-back Jordi Alba has said that renewing his contract with La Liga powerhouse, FC Barcelona, till the summer of 2024 came at the perfect time as he was at the peak of his professional career. Earlier in the day, Alba and the club’s vice president Jordi Mestre signed the contract extension […]
Gallops of India brings 70 riders to Rajasthan
Jaipur, March 8: The Gallops of India, being held for the first time in the country from March 2-9, here in Rajasthan, brought 70 riders from across the world to the desert state. The earlier editions of the event were organised in Morocco in 2018 and in Oman in 2014. The riders have come from 16 […]
TFA announces tie up with Atletico, ropes in Santamarina as coach
New Delhi, March 7: The Tata Football Academy (TFA) on Thursday announced a tie up with Spanish La Liga giants Atletico de Madrid in which Carlos Santamarina was appointed the head coach. The Spaniard has been part of Atletico Madrid’s youth coaching set up. Carlos has experience looking over the development and coaching of kids […]
Australia vs India 2019: Watch – MS Dhoni Bags Golden Duck After Nine Years in Nagpur ODI
The popular figure in MS Dhoni has won numerous battles for the Indian National Cricket Team over the years since making his international debut. In between, with his exceptional leadership qualities, he has won hearts beyond the cricketing grounds, too. Also, the veteran batsman has played a game according to the situation and demand from […]
Bale deserves respect, Ronaldo irreplaceable: Modric
Madrid, March 4: Real Madrid’s Luka Modric here on Monday said he did not see Gareth Bale leaving the club anytime soon and that the Croatia midfielder had done a lot for the club and deserved respect. Modric said Cristiano Ronaldo’s departure had affected the team, and although some players had taken his position, his […]
Chelsea prevail over Fulham 2-1 in EPL action
London, March 4: Spain goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga regained his spot in Chelsea’s starting lineup as the Blues prevailed 2-1 over Fulham, who did not have their best start in the post-Claudio Ranieri era. After the controversy he sparked by refusing to be replaced in the final minutes of the English Football League Cup final against […]
Ferrari has fastest F1 car but Hamilton confident after early tests
Montmelo (Spain), March 2: Defending Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton said that bitter rivals Ferrari looked to have developed by far the fastest car, potentially turning the season ahead into one of the most challenging, as pre-season testing at the Montmeló race track near Barcelona drew to a close. The blood-red Prancing Horse team […]
We depend on ourselves to keep fighting for La Liga: Atletico coach
Madrid, March 2: Atletico Madrid head coach Diego Simeone on Saturday said that his team was relying on its own efforts to keep fighting for the La Liga title, regardless of the result of the Clasico between Real Madrid and Barcelona. After 25 matches in the top Spanish league so far, Atletico Madrid holds the […]