AIFF Technical Director's visit to FC Metz
New Delhi, June 15 (IBNS) The All India Football Federation’s Technical Director Scott O’ Donell visited FC Metz to do the review of the 5 boys who have been training in FC Metz Academy for the past five to six weeks. Mr. O’ Donell spent significant time with the boys, their coaches and observing training sessions.
Ice-cool Iceland claim Portugal point
Saint-Etienne, June 15 (IBNS) Iceland held Portugal to a 1-1 draw in their first ever major finals appearance, frustrating their illustrious opponents to claim a memorable opening point in UEFA EURO 2016 Group F.
Slick Hungary surprise ten-man Austria
Bordeaux, June 15 (IBNS): Ãdám Szalai's cool finish propelled Hungary to victory in their first appearance in a major tournament for 30 years – and their first UEFA EURO finals game since 1972.
London, June 14 (IBNS): In a crucial encounter of the Champions Trophy hockey tournament , India defeated South Korea by 2-1 here on Tuesday.
Afridi keen to play KFC Big Bash League
Islamabad, June 14 (IBNS): Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi has expressed his desire to play Australia's KFC Big Bash League.
Sanctions imposed on Russian Football Union
Nyon, June 14 (IBNS) The independent UEFA Control, Ethics and Disciplinary Body (CEDB) has met in Paris to deal with the disciplinary proceedings opened against the Russian Football Union (RFS) following the incidents which occurred inside the Stade Vélodrome in Marseille at the UEFA EURO 2016 match against England on 11 June (1-1).
Moody hails growth of CPL and predicts bright chapter in Sunshine State
Port of Spain, June 14 (IBNS) Australian two-time ICC Cricket World Cup winner Tom Moody believes that this year’s Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) will be the most competitive yet and that the inclusion of a myriad of world-class players across all six teams will make it the biggest and best yet.
Impressive Italy leave Belgium floored
Lyon, June 14 (IBNS) Italy showed they remain a force to be reckoned with after starting their UEFA EURO 2016 Group E bid with an impressive 2-0 victory against highly rated Belgium.
Clark own goal salvages point for Sweden
Saint-Denis, June 14 (IBNS) The Republic of Ireland were denied victory in their UEFA EURO 2016 Group E opener after Ciaran Clark's own goal 19 minutes from time salvaged a point for Sweden at Stade de France.
Piqué pounces for late Spain win
Toulouse, June 13 (IBNS) Spain's bid for a third straight UEFA EURO title began with a dramatic Group D victory as Gerard Piqué's towering 87th-minute header ensured they found a way past the Czech Republic.
India beat Zimbabwe by 8 wickets
Harare, June 13 (IBNS): In a low scoring encounter, Zimbabwe were defeated by eight wickets as India dominated the second ODI match and clinched the series 2-0 here on Monday.
Ex-Delhi Dynamos FC star John Arne Riise announces retirement
New Delhi, Jun 13 (IBNS): Former Delhi Dynamos FC star John Arne Riise has announced his retirement from professional football.
WTA: Serena Williams retains her number one Women's Singles player status
St. Petersburg, Florida, Jun 13 (IBNS): The Williams sisters, Serena and Venus, both found themselves in the top 10 positions in the ranking list of the latest Women's Tennis Association (WTA) rankings, with Serena leading the pack.
Brazil crashes out of Copa America
Foxborough (Massachusetts), Jun 13 (IBNS): Brazil crashed out of Copa America soccer tournament, eliminated by a solitary 75th minute controversial goal by Peru during the group match played at the Gillette Stadium, on Sunday.
Germany up and running with Ukraine win
Lille Metropole, June 13 (IBNS) Goals from Shkodran Mustafi and returning captain Bastian Schweinsteiger earned world champions Germany a win in their UEFA EURO 2016 Group C opener against Ukraine in Lille.