Football

Safe-standing could be brought back in the Premier League and Championship by the 2020-21 season, English Football League (EFL) chief executive Shaun Harvey said on Tuesday.

Antoine Griezmann signed a new contract with Atletico Madrid after announcing he had resisted an offer to join Barcelona in a documentary produced by production company owned by Barca defender Pique.

English Premier League side Arsenal are closing in on a deal to sign Bayer Leverkusen goalkeeper Bernd Leno on a five-year deal, according to British media reports.

Antoine Griezmann had revealed last Thursday on Spanish television in a documentary called 'The Decision' that he had rejected a move to Spanish champions Barcelona to stay at Atletico.

AS Roma have rewarded coach Eusebio Di Francesco with a new two-year contract after a successful first season at the Stadio Olimpico.

Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo's bust at Madeira Airport, which gained worldwide attention last year has been replaced.

Lenny Rodrigues started his career in Goa with Fransa-Pax and developed further at local heavyweight clubs Salgaocar FC and Churchill Brothers SC.

India, ranked 14, in Asian region, are high on confidence following their title triumph in the Intercontinental Cup recently.

Englishman Steve Coppell was today appointed as the new head coach of two-time Indian Super League champions ATK following their disappointing ninth place finish in the last edition of the tournament.

Cristiano Ronaldo has accepted a two-year suspended prison sentence and fine of 18.8 million euro after being accused of defrauding the Spanish government in unpaid tax.

Atletico Madrid striker Antoine Griezmann was rumoured to be making a move to Barcelona in the summer transfer window.

Anthony Martial, 22, has a year left on his current contract but talks of a renewal remained stagnant over the past few months.

Unai Emery, will take over the reigns of Arsenal as manager, and will face a tough challenge in his first match, as they face the defending champions.

Under a new agreement between UEFA and Galatasaray, the club will need to reach full break-even compliance by monitoring period 2021-2022, the Club Financial Control Body said in a statement on UEFA's website.

Sunil Chhetri feels India should play against top-10 ranked sides of the continent in the next few months if the country desires to do well in next year's Asian Cup.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino said on Wednesday he will run for re-election as head of soccer's global governing body.

The North American bid began the campaign as strong favourites but Morocco has enjoyed some success over recent months and the result could be closer than anticipated.

What awaits the club's former player and reserve team coach when he takes over after the World Cup in Russia?

The Intercontinental Cup triumph was an achievement in itself but the Asian Cup next year would be a different ball game, Indian football team captain Sunil Chhetri said on Tuesday.