Football

The Supreme Court has warned BJP leader Kalyan Chaubey that it would issue non-bailable warrants against him and strip him of his posts in the All India Football Federation and Indian Olympic Association for delaying the hearing of his petition that challenged the election of Trinamool Congress leader Sadhan Pande from Maniktala Assembly constituency.

Chaubey is AIFF president and joint secretary of the IOA.

May 20, 2019 16:05
MUMBAI: Sony Pictures Networks India Private Limited (SPN) has acquired the exclusive broadcast rights for marquee FIFA events in 2019, including the Women’s World Cup France, the U-20 World Cup Poland, the U-17 World Cup Brazil and the Beach Soccer World Cup Paraguay.
May 20, 2019 15:05
KOCHI: Indian Super League franchise Kerala Blasters have appointed Dutchman Eelco Schattorie as head coach for the upcoming ISL Season 6.
May 20, 2019 11:05
BUDAPEST: UEFA has adopted a “fan-first” ticketing policy for Euro 2020 with a record three million tickets available to supporters, European soccer’s governing body announced on Sunday.
May 20, 2019 10:05
PARIS: Diesel Fragrances and Brazil and Paris Saint-Germain forward Neymar Jr, accompanied by Buzzman, have launched a new fragrance, "Spirit of the Brave", giving their definition of bravery. Spread worldwide, the campaign was launched Sunday in more than 40 countries.
May 18, 2019 18:05
BAKU, Azerbaijan: Azerbaijan’s economy continues to diversify through the influx of visitors to the country in recent years. A new group of tourists are being attracted to the country with high-profile sporting events such as the Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
May 18, 2019 18:05
NEW DELHI: The second edition of the Hero Intercontinental Cup will be held at the TransStadia Arena in Ahmedabad from July 7 to 18, the All India Football Federation announced on Saturday. The AIFF has already announced the participating teams but the venue of tournament was made known Saturday only. India, Syria, North Korea and Tajikistan are the participating teams.
May 17, 2019 17:05
DOHA: Qatar inaugurated the first of seven new World Cup 2022 stadiums on Thursday, just weeks before a crucial FIFA summit will decide whether to expand the tournament and potentially push it beyond the tiny Gulf state’s borders to accommodate a larger format.
May 17, 2019 17:05
NEW DELHI: The All India Football Federation's disciplinary committee Thursday imposed a fine of Rs 1 million each to five I-League clubs, including former champions Aizawl FC and Minerva Punjab FC, while East Bengal were told to pay Rs 500,000 for pulling out of Super Cup in March-April. Churchill Brothers, Gokulam Kerala FC and Neroca FC were the other three clubs fined Rs 1 million each.
May 17, 2019 17:05
KUALA LUMPUR: China will be the host nation of the the 18th edition of the AFC Asian Cup in 2023 after the only other bidders South Korea withdrew from the process. The tournament will involve 24 national teams after its expansion of the 2019 AFC Asian Cup, including that of the host nation, assuming the current format of the finals is maintained. Qatar are the defending champions.
May 17, 2019 16:05
LONDON: LaLiga giants Real Madrid have retaken the crown as the world’s most valuable football brand, according to the latest report by independent brand valuation consultancy Brand Finance - Football 50 2019.