PICS: Messi free-kick helps Barca to opening win; Mbappe brace for PSG

IMAGE: Lionel Messi raises his arms in triumph after scoring Barcelona's third goal in Saturday's La Liga match against Alaves. Photograph: Albert Gea/Reuters La Liga champions Barcelona began......

Savio Medeira appointed Indian football coach

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has promoted Savio Medeira as the coach of Indian team, till the expiry of his contract in May 2012. AIFF general secretary Kushal Das, after consultation......

Players, coaching staff back Bob Houghton

Members of the Indian football team, led by captain Bhaichung Bhutia, have backed chief coach Bob Houghton, who is facing allegations of racially abusing an Indian referee during an international......

Liverpool sneak through to Europa League

Liverpool diced with elimination before scoring two late goals to win 2-1 at Trabzonspor and squeeze into the Europa League on Thursday while Swiss second division side Lausanne came through with a......

Injured Surkumar, Rahim Nabi left out from squad

East Bengal duo Surkumar Singh and Syed Rahim Nabi were left out of the 20-member Indian football squad for the international friendly against Hong Kong on January 14. Promising Mohun Bagan player......