The Indian National Football Team were on the wrong end of a 6-0 thrashing earlier this week. Igor Stimac’s men suffered from their biggest defeat in over a decade, going down to a ruthless United Arab Emirates side. However, one foreign Indian Super League star has come to the defence of the Blue Tigers, asking for patience on their behalf. India lost 6-0 to UAE earlier this week courtesy of an Ali Mabkhout hat-trick. The Blue Tigers were completely hapless against the Asian giants and suffered their biggest defeat in a decade. However, Indian Super League, and FC Goa, star…
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Manchester City are expected to bid farewell to some key players this summer. Striker Sergio Aguero has already announced his departure from the club after a decade. Fernandinho, meanwhile, is also rumoured to be on his way out. City, as such, are looking for the Brazilian’s replacements. According to a report by Portuguese outlet A Bola, Manchester City are eyeing three players as a potential replacement for Fernandinho. The Brazilian midfielder has been a key figure in the City team over the last few years but is yet to renew his contract at the club. While there is no confirmation…
England had the slightest of hopes going into the final group game of the U-21 European Championships. However, the Young Lions knew they needed several factors to go in their favour for them to make a miraculous progression. It looked like they would manage to pull off the unthinkable for a while but suffered late heartbreak at the hands of Croatia. Disaster has struck the England U-21 again after the Young Lions exited another European Championship at the group stage. Although Aidy Boothroyd’s boys won on the night, a late goal from Croatia ended their progression hopes. A complex set…
Joachim Low took charge of a FIFA World Cup European qualifier for the final time as the Germany head coach. However, he was let down by his side, who suffered a shock defeat against North Macedonia. England, meanwhile, continued their perfect run with a win over Poland, who were missing star striker Robert Lewandowski. Germany suffered a shock 2-1 loss against North Macedonia in their third 2022 FIFA World Cup European qualifier. Die Mannschaft head coach, Joachim Low, was in the dugout for a World Cup qualifier for the final time. The result meant that Low lost his unbeaten record…
The Premier League returns after an international break with a blockbuster fixture in the store. European hopefuls Arsenal and Liverpool meet in the Saturday late-night clash, hoping to secure the all-important three points. The Gunners are currently ninth in the table, and a win would take them within a point of the Reds. Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal will invite Liverpool to the Emirates for Saturday’s late-night Premier League match. The Gunners are looking to string together some good performances and push towards the European spots as the league heads into the final months. They currently lie ninth in the table, having…
India suffered their biggest defeat in over a decade by United Arab Emirates, who beat the Blue Tigers 6-0 in a friendly. Igor Stimac made plenty of changes to his side from their draw over Oman, and as a result, has drawn criticism from one former national team head coach. Former Indian National Team head coach, Armando Colaco, has criticised incumbent Stimac for over-rotating the squad against United Arab Emirates. His comments come in the wake of a 6-0 thrashing. Stimac should not have made so many changes, particularly when you play an international friendly against a strong opposition like…
Manchester City could be looking at an overhaul this summer, with some critical players rumoured to be leaving the club. Sergio Aguero has already confirmed his departure, and others could join too. As such, the Citizens are planning a big spending spree to revitalize the squad. As per a Daily Mail report, Manchester City is planning a massive £200 million summer spending spree to pump new blood into the squad. The Manchester outfit is set to lose Sergio Aguero after the current season’s conclusion, while some reports claim that Fernandinho could leave too. City, as a result, are looking to…
Current World Champions France will close the first phase of the 2022 FIFA World Cup European Qualifiers with a match against Bosnia and Herzegovina. Didier Deschamps’ men will be looking to end the international window with another win, following a positive result against Kazakhstan. Bosnia, meanwhile, will be on the lookout for their first win. 2018 FIFA World Cup winners, France, started the campaign to qualify for the next tournament slowly. Les Bleus disappointingly drew their first European qualifier against Ukraine but bounced back against Kazakhstan with a 2-0 win. Didier Deschamps’ men will face Bosnia and Herzegovina in their third qualification…
Frank Lampard’s second stint at Chelsea was cut short earlier this year, with the club deciding to part ways with the then head coach. Now he is said to be a contender to replace Aidy Boothroyd as the head coach of the England U-21s. Former Chelsea player and head coach, Frank Lampard, is a contender for the England U-21 job, reports Daily Mail. The Englishman is being considered as a replacement for the under-fire Aidy Boothroyd following another dismal Euros campaign for the Young Lions. Boothroyd’s job came under scrutiny initially in 2019, when England exited the U-21 Euros from…
Gareth Southgate’s England will be looking for a hat-trick of wins when they go up against Poland in their third 2022 FIFA World Cup European qualifier. England will face Poland in their final 2022 FIFA World Cup European qualifier of the current international window. The Three Lions have won both their matches so far and are currently on top of Group I with six points. Southgate’s men were up against San Marino in their opening fixture of the competition. They beat their opponents convincingly with a five-goal performance, with Dominic Calvert-Lewin netting a brace. Ollie Watkins and James Ward Prowse,…