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New Delhi, Jaguar Land Rover India on Wednesday said its retail sales grew 31 per cent year-on-year to 1,371 units in the first quarter ending June 30, 2024.The automaker had retailed 1,048 units in the April-June quarter of the last financial year.Sales of both the Defender and Range Rover...

London [United Kingdom], Premier League side West Ham United announced on Saturday the signing of defender Maximilian Kilman from Wolverhampton Wanderers.Kilman became the Hammers' third signing and will play under their new manager, Julen Lopetegui. He worked with the Spaniard during his time...

New Delhi [India], Indian Super League (ISL) team Mohun Bagan Super Giant has strengthened its defense by acquiring Spanish centre-back Alberto Rodriguez.The defender joins the Mariners on a two-year deal from Indonesian club Persib Bandung. He becomes the club's third signing ahead of the new...

That night, Demirel performed brilliantly and became the first defender since John Stones (2018 vs. Panama) to score two goals in a game at a major international tournament. Al-Ahly's defender caused huge controversy by celebrating the second goal. Done. Against Austria.Demirel celebrated his...

New Delhi [India], Indian Super League (ISL) outfit Mohun Bagan Supergiant on Friday confirmed the departure of their overseas trio of Jonny Cowco, Brendan Hamill and Hector Yuste.The club released an official statement announcing the departure of its overseas trio, who were instrumental in...

New Delhi [India], Portuguese goal-scoring icon Cristiano Ronaldo praised Nacho and called him one of Real Madrid's heroes after the Spaniard decided to leave the club after 23 years.Real Madrid released an official statement on Tuesday announcing that Nacho was leaving the club. Nacho wrote...

Madrid [Spain], Real Madrid confirmed on Tuesday that defender Nacho Fernández has decided to leave the club after 23 years.The Spanish Giants issued an official statement to announce the departure of one of their most veteran players: "Real Madrid C.F. announces that our captain Nacho has...

In Kolkata, Jordanian defender Hijazi Maher has signed a two-year contract extension with East Bengal FC, the Indian Super League club announced on Tuesday.The 26-year-old was signed by the Red and Gold Brigade in 2023 and has since been a vital piece in the team's defensive setup.He was...

Margao, FC Goa have added defender Muhammad Hammad for the upcoming ISL season, the club announced on Saturday.This will be the 26-year-old's first stint in the ISL and he will be the first J&K player to play for the Gaurs. Although the financial details of his signing have not been disclosed...

Chennai, Chennaiyin FC on Sunday announced the addition of experienced Indian defender Mandar Rao Desai to their squad, strengthening their backline ahead of the 2024-25 Indian Super League (ISL) season.Desai is considered one of the most successful players in the ISL, having won the league...

Chennai (Tamil Nadu), In a significant boost to their defence, Chennaiyin FC have announced the addition of experienced Indian defender Mandar Rao Desai to their squad ahead of the 2024-25 season.Desai is considered one of the most successful players in the Indian Super League (ISL), having...

New Delhi [India], Indian Super League (ISL) team Bengaluru FC parted ways with defender Shankar Sampingiraj on Saturday.Bengaluru FC announced their decision to part ways with the defender after going to the club. "The BFC family thanks Namma Huduga Shankar Sampingiraja as he begins second...

The extension will keep the defender at the club until the summer of 2027.Mizoram native Valpuia joined Mumbai City in 2019 and has been a reliable player since then. He was part of the squad in the historic 2020–21 season, which won both the ISL League Winners Shield and ISL Cup.Valpuia...

New Delhi: Former Kerala footballer TK Chathunni, who made his mark as a renowned coach, died in Kochi on Wednesday at the age of 75 after a brief illness, the All India Football Federation said.He is survived by his wife and two daughters.He was a top-rated defender during the 1960s and...

Chathunni is survived by his wife and two daughters.A well-known defender of the 1960s and 1970s, Chathunni was a member of the Indian team in the 1973 Merdeka tournament in Kuala Lumpur. He played six matches for the national team.In domestic football, he played for EME Centre...

Kochi (Kerala) [India], The All India Football Federation has condoled the demise of former India defender and iconic coach TK Chathunni, who passed away in Kochi, Kerala on Wednesday after a brief illness. He was 75 years old. Chathunni is survived by his wife and two daughters.A well-known...

Fatorda (Goa) [India], FC Goa is thrilled to announce that Jay Gupta has committed his future to the club on a four-year deal. The dynamic defender will remain an integral part of the Gaurs for the upcoming 2024-25 season and beyond, solidifying his role in the team after an exceptional debut...

FATORDA (Goa), Spanish defender Odei Onindia has extended his contract with FC Goa by one year, keeping him at the club until the end of the 2024-25 ISL season, the club announced on Friday.The 34-year-old joined the Gaurs last season and was instrumental in the team's defence, which helped...

Kolkata, There is no better person to speak about Sunil Chhetri as a footballer and a human being than former national team defender and father-in-law Subrata Bhattacharya, who believes the Indian talisman will be around for a "long time" after international retirement. "Will play club football...

Both midfielders will not travel to Germany after being selected in Gareth Southgate's provisional 33-man squad, the Daily Mail reports.The final 26-man squad will be announced on Saturday after a friendly against Iceland at Wembley Stadium in London.Following Maddison's departure from...