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Marcello Lippi's China held at home by gritty India in historic...

It was a remarkable achievement for India as they have drawn against a continental top side like China in their own den.

13 Oct 2018 8:40 PM IST

Henry has no experience as a manager but had been working as an assistant to Belgium coach Roberto Martinez since 2016. He was part of the staff that led the team to third place at the World Cup in Russia. (Photo: AFP)

France's all-time leading goal-scorer Thierry Henry appointed as...

The 41-year-old Henry started his professional career at the Riviera club and played in the French league with Monaco...

13 Oct 2018 3:20 PM IST

China have played in India seven times, all of them in the invitational tournament Nehru Cup. (Photo: PTI)

India face China after more than 2 decades, face stern test from...

India has not won a single match out of the 17 played against China who have come out trumps 12 on occasions.

12 Oct 2018 5:32 PM IST

The charismatic captain said he was more focussed on the team doing well than personal accomplishments. (Photo: AIFF Media)

Sunil Chhetri calls for India to improve away records ahead of China...

Chettri said India have not done well away from our home and it's time to better -"our records-".

11 Oct 2018 7:42 PM IST

The ex-Chelsea and Bayern Munich midfielder says Loew should have blooded younger players rather than rely on senior players. (Photo: AFP)

Micheal Ballack 'surprised' Joachim Loew stayed Germany coach after...

Ballack believes Loew should have been -"professional enough-" to take the consequences for such a woeful campaign in...

11 Oct 2018 7:21 PM IST

Monaco lost their last game 1-0 at home to humble Angers and have not won in Ligue 1 since their opening match and have lost both their Champions League group games. (Photo: AFP)

AS Monaco sack Leonardo Jardim after poor Ligue 1 start, Thierry Henry...

The club from the principality would not comment on a replacement, but their former player Thierry Henry has been linked...

11 Oct 2018 6:13 PM IST

Paqueta had also been targeted by Lazio, Barcelona and Manchester City. (Photo: AP)

AC Milan poised to sign Brazilian starlet Lucas Paqueta after beating...

The Serie A giants have agreed a deal with Flamengo in what would be the most expensive signing of a Brazilian player by...

11 Oct 2018 5:02 PM IST

John Terry takes over as Aston Villa assistant coach; Dean Smith named manager

John Terry takes over as Aston Villa assistant coach; Dean Smith named...

Dean Smith replaces Steve Bruce as the manager for the EFL Championship strugglers.

11 Oct 2018 3:49 PM IST

Benzema, whose last game with France was in October 2015, has been named in the 30-man shortlist for the Ballon dOr award for the best player of the year. (Photo: AFP)

Karim Benzema lashes out at French federation president after national...

French soccer federation president Noel Le Graet played down the Real Madrid striker's chances of a recall.

11 Oct 2018 1:27 PM IST

Deschamps suggested the prospect of Pogba once again quitting United for Juventus was not so far-fetched. (Photo: AP)

Manchester United in trouble, could lose Paul Pogba to Juventus:...

Pogba has been linked with a return to Juventus, whom he joined for free in 2012 after walking out of United.

11 Oct 2018 1:14 PM IST

Sarris job in the Stadio San Paolo was taken by former Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain boss Ancelotti, who has won league titles in five of Europes top leagues as well as the Champions League with AC Milan and Real Madrid.(Photo: AFP)

Sarri only interested in money: Napoli owner slams Chelsea boss, lauds...

Sarri moved to Chelsea during the summer after Napoli finished runners-up to Juventus.

10 Oct 2018 6:09 PM IST

Sampaoli said expectations that Argentina would win the tournament emanating from the countrys football federation stifled the creativity and success of Messi and his fellow players. (Photo: AFP)

World Cup hopes made Argentina suffer, Leo Messi cops all criticism:...

Argentina were eliminated at the knockout phase following a tense 4-3 defeat to eventual champions France.

10 Oct 2018 3:56 PM IST