Borussia Monchengladbach sign Denis Zakaria

Jun 10, 2017, at 10:42 pm

Berlin, June 10 (IBNS): German football club Borussia Monchengladbach has signed Denis Zakaria.

World plays guessing game over Lionel Messi's wedding guest list

Jun 10, 2017, at 08:51 pm

Buenos Aires, Jun 10 (IBNS): Football fans and the global media are busy finding out who is being invited and who is being left out by Lionel Messi, the poster-boy of Argentinian football and the star forward of Spain's FC Barecelona, for his wedding at the end of June.

Champions Trophy: Shakib-Mahmudullah guide Bangladesh to victory over New Zealand

Jun 10, 2017, at 06:24 am

Cardiff, June 10 (IBNS): Riding on twin centuries of Shakib Al Hasan and Mahmudullah, Bangladesh defeated New Zealand by five wickets in a crucial match of the Champions Trophy 2017, on Friday.

Champions Trophy: New Zealand score 265/8 in 50 overs against Bangladesh

Jun 10, 2017, at 02:49 am

Cardiff, June 9 (IBNS): In a clash with Bangladesh, New Zealand scored 265/8 in 50 overs in a Group A match of the Champions Trophy 2017, on Friday.

"Our job is to concentrate and give our best on the pitch"

Jun 09, 2017, at 10:38 pm

New Delhi, June 9 (IBNS): Even after registering seven consecutive wins including the recent 2-0 thumping of Nepal at the Andheri Sports Complex in Mumbai, the Indian National Team does not dwell on the past much and is already focused on a “massive” match in the AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers against Kyrgyz Republic on June 13 in Bengaluru.

Tata Motors Defence Solutions partners CAPF's 'Oorja' for FIFA's under 19 World Cup

Jun 09, 2017, at 09:37 pm

Mumbai/Kolkata, June 8 (IBNS): Tata Motors on Friday announced partnering the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) for ‘Oorja’ – CAPF’s under-19 football talent hunt tournament 2017, to select India’s under 19 girl’s and boy’s football team, at the FIFA under 19 football tournament scheduled to be held in India, for the very first time in October 2017.

Champions Trophy: Sri Lanka beat India by seven wickets, stay in tournament

Jun 09, 2017, at 04:53 am

London, June 8 (IBNS): In a must win game to stay in the competition, Sri Lanka defeated India by seven wickets at a high scoring match of the Champions Trophy 2017 on Thursday.

Muralidaran formally inducted into ICC Cricket Hall of Fame

Jun 09, 2017, at 04:26 am

London, June 8 (IBNS): The most successful bowler in Tests and One Day Internationals, Muttiah Muralidaran, was on Thursday formally inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame by ICC Chief Executive David Richardson during the innings break of the India versus Sri Lanka ICC Champions Trophy match at The Oval.

Champions Trophy: Dhawan scores big, India post 321/6 in 50 overs against Sri Lanka

Jun 09, 2017, at 12:48 am

London, June 8 (IBNS): Banking on the century of Shikhar Dhawan and the brazing knock of Mahendra Singh Dhoni towards the end, Indian team raced to 321/6 in 50 overs against Sri Lanka in the Champions Trophy 2017, on Thursday.

Champions Trophy 2017: Sri Lanka win toss, elect to field first

Jun 08, 2017, at 11:42 pm

London, June 8 (IBNS): In another clash between two sub-continent countries in the tournament, Sr Lanka won the toss and elected to field first against India, in the Champions Trophy 2017, on Thursday.

Champions Trophy 2017: Pakistan restrict South Africa to 219/8 in 50 overs

Jun 08, 2017, at 04:51 am

Birmingham, June 7 (IBNS): In their second group match of the tournament, Pakistan bounced back and restricted South Africa to only 219/8 in 50 overs, in the Champions Trophy 2017, on Wednesday.

We try to maintain our intensity regardless of opponent teams: Virat Kohli

Jun 08, 2017, at 04:19 am

London, June 7 (IBNS): Indian captain Virat Kohli ruled out possibility of taking any opposition lightly after demolishing Pakistan in their first game of Champions Trophy and said that they always try to maintain the same kind of intensity regardless of the opponent team, on Wednesday.

Team India shifts focus to match against Kyrgyz Republic

Jun 08, 2017, at 02:21 am

New Delhi, june 7 (IBNS): After displaying exemplary professionalism on the field which decimated Nepal, the Indian National Team boys feel that it needs to be carried over into every match if the momentum is to be sustained.

Indian football gets road map for future

Jun 08, 2017, at 01:59 am

New Delhi, June 7 (IBNS): Stakeholders in Indian football have agreed a clearly defined road map to create the right structure for Indian club football in the coming years which would culminate in a new and sustainable future for the game across the country.

Champions Trophy 2017: South Africa win toss, opts to bat first

Jun 08, 2017, at 12:03 am

Birgmingham, June 7 (IBNS): In a match between two Group B teams, South Africa won the toss and opted to bat first against Pakistan in a Champions Trophy 2017 clash here on Wednesday.

French Open: Novak Djokovic knocked out by Thiem

Jun 07, 2017, at 10:46 pm

Paris, June 7 (IBNS): In a shocking incident, Serbian Tennis star Novak Djokovic has been knocked out from the men's singles event of the ongoing French Open here on Wednesday.

Champions Trophy 2017: England beat New Zealand by 87 runs

Jun 07, 2017, at 05:45 am

Cardiff, June 6 (IBNS): In a group match of the tournament, England defeated New Zealand by 87 runs in a group stage match of the Champions Trophy 2017 on Tuesday.

Have to stay focused for Kyrgyztan: Constantine

Jun 07, 2017, at 04:26 am

Mumbai, June 6 (IBNS): Moments after the Indian National Team defeated Nepal 2-0, registering their seventh consecutive victory; head coach Stephen Constantine urged not to read too much into the win as the job is still far from complete for him and his men.

India defeat Nepal 2-0

Jun 07, 2017, at 04:21 am

Mumbai, June 6 (IBNS): The Indian National Team continued their purple patch under Head Coach Stephen Constantine and registered their seventh consecutive win (including the unofficial match against Bhutan) after India defeated Nepal 2-0 in an International Friendly on Tuesday at the Andheri Sports Complex in Mumbai.

Champions Trophy: Rumman Raees called into Pakistan squad to replace injured Wahab Riaz

Jun 07, 2017, at 03:32 am

Dubai, June 6 (IBNS): Left-arm quick Rumman Raees has been called up to Pakistan’s ICC Champions Trophy squad as a like-for-like replacement for the injured Wahab Riaz.

Virender Sehwag shares hilarious picture of Ganguly and Warne taking naps

Jun 07, 2017, at 03:24 am

Birmingham, June 6 (IBNS): Former Indian opening batsman Virender Sehwag, who has grown popular in the commentary box of late because of his wits and humour, shared a hilarious picture on Twitter that reveals two former cricketers- Sourav Ganguly and Share Warne- taking naps in the middle of a high voltage India-Pakistan match on Sunday.

Champions Trophy 2017: England 310 all out in 49.3 overs against New Zealand

Jun 07, 2017, at 01:09 am

Cardiff, June 6 (IBNS): In a group match of the tournament, England scored 310 runs losing all their wickets in 49.3 overs against New Zealand, in the Champions Trophy 2017, on Tuesday.

Wahab Riaz ruled out of Champions Trophy due to injury

Jun 06, 2017, at 03:26 pm

Dubai, June 6 (IBNS): Pakistan received a blow when their pacer Wahab Riaz was ruled out of the ongoing Champions Trophy due to ankle injury.

FIFA keeps close eye on Qatar's preparations for 2022 World Cup

Jun 06, 2017, at 03:48 am

Zurich, June 5 (IBNS): The world governing body of football, FIFA, is keeping a close eye on Qatar's preparations for 2022 World Cup, following the recent developments that took place centering the country, according to media reports on Monday.

Champions Trophy 2017: Bangladesh win toss, elect to bat

Jun 06, 2017, at 02:07 am

London, June 5 (IBNS): In an encounter with the Australian team, Bangladesh won the toss and elected to bat first in their second game of the Champions Trophy 2017, on Monday.

FC Goa appoints Sergio Lobera as Head Coach

Jun 06, 2017, at 12:35 am

Panaji, June 5 (IBNS): FC Goa on Monday confirmed the signing of Sergio Lobera Rodriguez as the new head coach of the club.

India draw inspiration from being 100 as they gear to take on Nepal

Jun 06, 2017, at 12:19 am

New Delhi, June 4 (IBNS): Coming on back of six consecutive wins including the unofficial match against Bhutan, the Indian National Team face Nepal in an International Friendly on June 06 at the Andheri Sports Complex in Mumbai ahead of their crucial Asian Cup Qualifier against Kyrgyz Republic on June 13 (in Bengaluru).

Borussia Dortmund signs French youngster Dan-Axel Zagadou

Jun 05, 2017, at 10:47 pm

Dortmund, June 5 (IBNS): German football side Borussia Dortmund on Monday confirmed it has signed French youngster Dan-Axel Zagadou.

Painful to watch Pakistan being thrashed by India: Imran Khan

Jun 05, 2017, at 10:38 pm

Islamabad, June 5 (IBNS):Former Pakistani captain and now a politician Imran Khan has slammed the national side after they were defeated by India in a high-voltage Champions Trophy match on Sunday.

Champions Trophy: India beat Pakistan by 124 runs

Jun 05, 2017, at 05:11 am

Birmingham, June 4 (IBNS): In a rain-hit match, India put up a strong performance to beat arch-rivals Pakistan handsomely by 124 runs in a Champions League match here on Sunday.