Churchill to take on Pune FC in crucial tie

Last Updated: Thursday, April 4, 2013, 19:15

Fresh from their win against Warriors FC of Singapore in the AFC Cup, title aspirant Churchill Brothers will look to carry forward their winning momentum when they meet Pune FC in the 23rd round of the I-League here on Friday.

FIFA awards GoalControl World Cup contract

Last Updated: Thursday, April 4, 2013, 19:02

German firm GoalControl has been awarded a contract by world football`s governing body FIFA to provide goal-line technology during June`s Confederations Cup and the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.

Boca Juniors move to top of Copa Libertadores group

Last Updated: Thursday, April 4, 2013, 18:33

Boca Juniors moved to the top of Group 1 of the Copa Libertadores with a 1-0 victory over Barcelona de Guayaquil.

Esteghlal beats Al-Hilal in AFC Champions League

Last Updated: Thursday, April 4, 2013, 16:52

Iran`s Esteghlal beat Al-Hilal of Saudi Arabia 2-1 in Group D of the 2013 AFC Champions League.

Manager Di Canio pledges to save Sunderland from relegation

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 3, 2013, 16:12

Controversial new Sunderland coach Paolo Di Canio has vowed to `slap faces` and `kick bottoms` in a bid to save the club from relegation.

Manchester United owe success to strikers: Benitez

Last Updated: Monday, April 1, 2013, 19:24

Chelsea interim boss said in a statement that Manchester United owe their success to strikers. He added that with strikers like Wayne Rooney, Javier Hernandez, Robin van Persie and Danny Welbeck, United are bound to be at the position they are sitting on.

Nothing to fear about FBI probe, says Jack Warner

Last Updated: Monday, April 1, 2013, 14:22

Former FIFA Vice president Jack Warner says he has nothing to fear following international media reports that he is the subject of a probe by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in the United States.

Neymar ends six-game drought

Last Updated: Monday, April 1, 2013, 13:39

Brazil international striker Neymar ended a six-match goal drought as Santos defeated Oeste 2-1 in Brazil`s Campeonato Paulista.

Bayern thrash Hamburg 9-2

Last Updated: Sunday, March 31, 2013, 13:25

Bayern Munich humiliated Hamburg 9-2 thanks to four goals by Claudio Pizzaro to show why they are on the way to snatch their 23rd Bundesliga title.

Gurpreet villain as United SC hold East Bengal

Last Updated: Friday, March 29, 2013, 18:18

A goalkeeping folly by Gurpreet Singh helped United SC bounce back from behind as they struck twice in three minutes to hold East Bengal 2-2 in their round 22 I-League fixture on Friday.

Philippines earn AFC Challenge Cup spot

Last Updated: Wednesday, March 27, 2013, 16:37

The Philippines defeated Turkmenistan 1-0 to earn a spot in next year`s Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Challenge Cup in the Maldives.

Seedorf likely to be banned for six matches

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 26, 2013, 13:35

Botafogo midfielder Clarence Seedorf was likely to receive a six-match ban after a Brazilian sports tribunal launched an investigation into an incident that led to his stoppage-time dismissal.