India recorded their biggest ever win at the Asian Cup When India coach Stephen Constantine was asked in the pre-match press conference about the weight of expectations from a team that has not won a single match in the AFC Asian Cup since June 1964, his answer was straightforward: “That’s about to change.” Change it
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Mohun Bagan coach Shankarlal Chakraborty resigned from the job after the team’s 2-1 home loss to I-League debutants Real Kashmir FC on Sunday, citing his ‘moral responsibility’ to do so. Mohun Bagan’s title hopes are all but over as they suffered their second consecutive defeat after losing to Neroca FC. “I’ve informed the club officials that
Shaka Hislop weighs up the latest transfer rumours involving Eden Hazard, Aaron Ramsey, Christian Eriksen, Miguel Almiron and more. Barcelona are close to finalising a deal to sign Toulouse’s highly rated centre-back Jean-Clair Todibo, sources have told ESPN FC. Todibo, 19, has not played for Toulouse since November, when negotiations over a new contract broke
Anirudh Thapa scores India’s third goal with a delightful dink over the goalkeeper. Imagine being 20, and playing just your 12th match for your country in your national team’s biggest game in recent history. Imagine having a mediocre first half performance, and then imagine coming out in the second to set things right with a
8:45 PM ET Paris St Germain reached the last 32 of the French Cup with a 4-0 rout of fourth tier Pontivy on Sunday. Champions PSG, bidding to win the competition for the fifth year in a row, went ahead against Pontivy with a first-half own goal and Brazilian forward Neymar made it two 20
Australia started their Asian Cup title defence in their worst possible way with a shock 1-0 defeat to Jordan on Sunday. Positives There were very few redeeming features in the Socceroos’ performance as they played right into the hands of their opponents. Complete domination of possession meant little as Australia played sideways and backwards passes,
The FC crew remain unsure that Ole Gunnar Solskaer is the right long-term appointment for Manchester United, even if he sees out his interim role successfully. Paul Pogba is in contention to face Tottenham despite the midfielder missing the start of Manchester United’s trip to Dubai to stay behind for treatment, sources have told ESPN
Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez netted the goals for Barcelona against Getafe as they extended their La Liga lead to five points. ESPN FC’s Ligue 1 correspondent Julien Laurens shares the latest on Adrien Rabiot’s future, amid links between the PSG midfielder and Barcelona. The transfer window for Europe’s biggest clubs is open again. Transfer
Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez netted the goals for Barcelona against Getafe as they extended their La Liga lead to five points. ESPN FC’s Ligue 1 correspondent Julien Laurens shares the latest on Adrien Rabiot’s future, amid links between the PSG midfielder and Barcelona. Barcelona director Guillermo Amor assured club-record signing Philippe Coutinho that he
MADRID — Former Spain and Barcelona star Andres Iniesta has been criticized on social media for posting a photo showing him with a group of people, including two in blackface, as part of the Three Kings Day celebration in Spain. Iniesta, who was not in blackface, plays in Japan for Vissel Kobe. The 34-year-old midfielder,