Football

The tournament is being used by hosts India as a preparatory ground for the AFC Asian Cup, to be held in January next year, and a win in the final will surely boost their confidence going ahead.

Aggrieved by the BCCI's decision to deny candidates who were unsuccessful in clearing their first attempt, one of the examinees has filed a writ petition against the board.

After Friday's result, Kenya, India and New Zealand ended on six points each from two wins and the Kiwis missed out on the basis of goal-difference.

Liverpool have confirmed Germany midfielder Emre Can will leave the club with his contract about to expire.

Ghana football boss Kwesi Nyantakyi is under investigation for possible ethics violations and has been provisionally suspended for 90 days.

Udanta, a former AIFF Academy cadet, admitted that Chhetri, who is his club and country captain, has influenced him a lot on and off the field.

Extra time will also be scrapped until the final of next season's competition, the English Football League revealed on Friday.

England captain Harry Kane signed a new six-year contract with Tottenham on Friday.

Manchester United Women announced on Friday that they had appointed former England captain Casey Stoney as head coach as the club prepare for their landmark return to the game.

Premier League matches will still be played every weekend over the period, the FA said in a statement, with five games being held on the first weekend and five on the second.

Crystal Palace have signed Spanish side Getafe's goalkeeper Vicente Guaita on a free transfer.

Zinedine Zidane will not be taking over as coach of the French national team any time soon, the head of the French Football Federation (FFF) said on Friday.

Leicester completed the signing of Northern Ireland defender Jonny Evans from West Bromwich Albion on Friday.

India suffered a shocking 1-2 defeat against New Zealand in the Intercontinental Cup football tournament in Mumbai.

Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kwesi Nyantakyi did not respond to multiple requests for comment. The GFA said it would cooperate with any investigation.

Sarpreet Singh set up both Kiwi goals in their shock 2-1 win over India at the Mumbai Football Arena.

Juventus have signed Brazilian winger Douglas Costa from Bayern Munich on a permanent deal after a successful loan spell, the Italian champions said on Thursday.

Barcelona have appointed their former defender Eric Abidal as their new sporting director, the Liga champions said on Thursday.

Stephen Constantine's strategy of making seven changes in his starting eleven did not yield the desired result as India suffered a 1-2 defeat at the hands of New Zealand