FIFA, football’s governing body, has imposed constraints on the Russian National Team in light of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Meanwhile, nations in Europe have joined in the call to refuse to play games against the aggressors. Following in the footsteps of other major sporting bodies, FIFA imposed its own set of restrictions on Russia in light of the recent aggression against Ukraine. FIFA released the following statement on February 27 along with a list of sanctions that they had levied on the Russian national team. “First and foremost, FIFA would like to reiterate its condemnation of the use of force…
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Liverpool beat Chelsea 11-10 in the 2021/22 EFL Cup Final penalty shootout, with substitute goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga missing the crucial spot-kick. The match had ended 0-0 after extra time. Just as he had done in the 2021 UEFA Super Cup Final, Chelsea head coach Thomas Tuchel sent on substitute goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga as a penalty shootout loomed over the EFL Cup Final against Liverpool. The hero that day seven months earlier, the Spaniard endured a torrid night as he failed to save any of Liverpool’s eleven spot-kicks before blasting his own over the bar to hand the cup to the…
Goals from Liston Colaco and Manvir Singh helped ATK Mohun Bagan beat Bengaluru FC in Fatorda on Sunday night. The pair scored towards the end of each half, ending the Blues’ quest for a top-four finish. Bengaluru are out of the top-four race; the Blues suffered a gut-wrenching 2-0 defeat to ATKMB on Sunday night in Fatorda, extinguishing any remaining hopes of securing a playoff berth. Liston Colaco and Manvir Singh scored for the Mariners, even if Bengaluru were the more dominant of the two sides in terms of possession and shots on goal. ATK, meanwhile, boosted their hopes of…
The ongoing Russian-Ukrainian crisis could have a lasting effect on Chelsea FC, the club owned by oligarch Roman Abramovich. Buyers are monitoring the developing situation, while head coach Thomas Tuchel has accepted the criticism levied towards the club. As Labour MP Chris Bryant joined in the calls to sanction Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich, the impact of his words could be felt as far as Stamford Bridge, home of the Abramovich-owned Premier League club Chelsea. Caught in the undertow of the Russian-Ukrainian crisis, the future could look very different for the West London-based outfit. Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel understands some of the criticism levied…
Two goals in the space of two minutes left Jamshedpur FC rooted to the spot. The Red Miners had surrendered what looked like a comfortable lead to a struggling NorthEast United, which they stole back late on to seal all three points. With nothing but pride left to play for, a struggling NorthEast United proved more of a challenge to the in-form Jamshedpur than they would’ve hoped for. On Friday night at the Fatorda, the Red Miners squandered a two-goal lead to the Highlanders but, with minutes remaining, stole it back through Jordan Murray and protected it for whatever time that remained to secure…
Wriddhiman Saha sent shockwaves after making public a threat he received from a journalist. However, the wicket-keeper batter didn’t wish to disclose the identity of the journalist despite receiving enormous support and encouragement from his peers and the rest of the cricket community. The BCCI has now taken up the case and is setting up a committee of three people to investigate. Wriddhiman Saha is going through a particularly rough period in his career. After being dropped from the Indian Test side for the upcoming series against Sri Lanka with head coach Rahul Dravid asking him to consider retirement, the…
The India national cricket team has seen significant changes recently, with new coaches replacing old ones. The new head coach Rahul Sharad Dravid promises to bring balance and herald a new era for the Indian cricket team. It is widely known that cricket in India is at a phenomenal level. Even leaving out the men’s national team, there is the Indian women’s cricket team with a strong lineup, and the Indian Premier League is the strongest in the world. In addition to this, local players are considered to be the best of the best. One of them is Virat Kohli…
Manchester United ace Edinson Cavani is open to Botafogo move – says report. Meanwhile, the Red Devils have amped up their interest in RB Leipzig’s breakout star Christopher Nkunku. Heading towards an exit this summer, the Manchester United striker has attracted interest from all over Europe and across the Atlantic from South America. Goal reports that Brazilian Serie A side Botafogo are interested in bringing the Uruguayan back to the continent following a long and successful European career – and that the player himself is willing to listen to their proposal. The report says Cavani is Botafogo’s “dream” signing while the player’s…
European football’s governing body are reportedly evaluating the possibility of shifting the 2021/22 UEFA Champions League final from the Gazprom Arena in Saint Petersburg amid growing geopolitical tensions between Russia and Ukraine. Russia’s decision to order troops in Eastern Ukraine has coincided with calls to levy sanctions against the European nation, including taking the showpiece event away from them ahead of its May 29, 2022 date. Britain has been vocal in its disdain towards Russia presiding over the Champions League final, with four of the nation’s top clubs still involved in the competition – and with a chance to make it to that stage.…
John Campbell and Anderson Phillip have received call-ups up to the West Indies squad to take on England in the first Test, which begins in Antigua next month after impressive performances in the regional four-day competition. Meanwhile, senior players like Roston Chase, Shai Hope, Rahkeem Cornwall, Jeremy Solozano and Jomel Warrican have been left out as they’d been included in the squad that lost the series against Sri Lanka 3-0 in November and December in 2021. Shannon Gabriel is still affected by his hamstring injury and misses out as a result, although he could be available later in the series. Desmond Haynes had been chosen as the chief selector for the West…