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Tottenham Hotspur sacked manager Mauricio Pochettino on Tuesday, six months after he led the club to the Champions League final and after five years in charge, saying that it was a move made reluctantly after a disappointing start to the season. (Photo:AFP)

Tottenham hotspur sack coach Mauricio Pochettino

Former Manchester United and Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has already been linked to the job.

20 Nov 2019 9:28 AM IST

Wales reached their second straight European Championship finals after a goal in each half by midfielder Aaron Ramsey gave them a 2-0 home win over Hungary in their decisive Group E qualifier on Tuesday.

Aaron Ramsey-'s double seals Euro 2020 spot for Wales

The Welsh finished runners-up on 14 points from eight games, three behind Croatia.

20 Nov 2019 8:48 AM IST

Bengaluru broke the deadlock as Paaratalu headed home Demas Delgados cross in the fourteenth minute as the Blues upped the ante creating chance after chance.

Nalgonda Football Association: Ranga Reddy footballers win

The tie-breaker was pressed into play as both goalkeepers kept their sheets clean at the end of regulation time.

20 Nov 2019 12:49 AM IST

Spain also won all three games when Robert Moreno took temporary charge between March and June while Luis Enrique was on leave. (Photo: AFP)

Luis Enrique officially named as Spanish football team-'s head coach

He replaces Robert Moreno, Luis Enriqueâ€™s long-time assistant, who was given the top job in June.

19 Nov 2019 3:19 PM IST

Real Madrids Colombia midfielder James Rodriguez is likely to be out of action for the rest of the year after suffering a knee injury on international duty. (Photo:AFP)

James Rodriguez to be out of action for rest of the year

reports in Spanish media said he would be ruled out for around six weeks, meaning he will miss the â€˜El Clasicoâ€™...

19 Nov 2019 9:26 AM IST

Fabian Ruiz put Spain in front after eight minutes while forward Gerard Moreno struck twice and then forced an own goal from Romanias Adrian Rus before the break, with Mikel Oyarzabal hitting the fifth in second-half stoppage time. (Photo:AFP)

Spain thrash Romania 5-0 amid doubts about coach Moreno-'s future

Spain rounded off their Euro 2020 qualifying campaign with a 5-0 win amid doubts over Robert Morenoâ€™s future as...

19 Nov 2019 9:13 AM IST

Spain coach Robert Moreno is to be dismissed from the role, according to Spanish media reports on Monday, after his side thrashed Romania 5-0 in their final Euro 2020 qualifier. (Photo:AFP)

Spain coach Roberto Moreno to be replaced by Luis Enrique: reports

Spanish newspaper El Mundo reported that former Spain coach Luis Enrique is set to make a sensational return five...

19 Nov 2019 8:54 AM IST

Argentinas Lionel Messi scored an added-time penalty to salvage a 2-2 draw with Uruguay as they twice came from behind in an entertaining friendly match in Israel on Monday. (Photo:AFP)

Lionel Messi helps Argentina salvage 2-2 draw against Uruguay

Argentina had the better of the early play but fell behind in the 34th minute.

19 Nov 2019 8:46 AM IST

Defender Virgil van Dijk says the Netherlands are back where they belong after sealing automatic qualification for the 2020 European Championship. (Photo:AFP)

Netherlands back where they belong, says Virgil Van Dijk

The Dutch, who did not qualify for Euro 2016 or the 2018 World Cup, sealed progress to the finals of next yearâ€™s...

18 Nov 2019 7:59 PM IST

Netherlands captain Virgil van Dijk will miss Tuesdays Euro 2020 qualifier against Estonia for personal reasons, the Dutch federation announced on Sunday. (Photo:AFP)

Virgil Van Dijk withdraws from Estonia match for -'personal reasons-'

The Dutch booked their passage to next year-'s finals, their first major competition since the 2014 World Cup.

18 Nov 2019 7:02 PM IST

During the match, both Lionel Messi and Tite were seen exchanging words in the first half. (Photo: AP)

Watch: Lionel Messi ask Brazil coach Tite to â€˜shut upâ€™

Messi was involved in a heated debate with the Brazil Coach, after Titeâ€™s complaint to the referee.

18 Nov 2019 6:46 PM IST

Former Spain and Real Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas has stated that it would be unfair if Cristiano Ronaldo wins the 2019 Ballon dOr award. (Photo:AFP)

Cristiano Ronaldo winning 2019 Ballon dâ€™Or would be illogical, says...

The Porto goalkeeper expresses that the Portuguese forward should not even be in the nominees list.

18 Nov 2019 6:22 PM IST