U-17 World Cup: Kolkata lash between Brazil-Mali breaks spectators record

Oct 29, 2017, at 03:14 am

Kolkata, Oct 28 (IBNS): Kolkata set another record on Saturday during the third-fourth position clash between Brazil and Mali as the 2017 Under-17 World Cup became the most attended edition of the tournament.

Brazil earns consolation win over Mali to finish 3rd in U 17 World Cup Soccer

Oct 29, 2017, at 01:25 am

Kolkata, Oct 28 (IBNS) In the play off match for the third place, three times winners Brazil beat last year’s finalist Mali 2-0 to finish third in the ongoing U 17 World Cup Football championship at Vibekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan here Saturday evening.

FIFA U-17 World Cup: Brazil beat Mali, finish at third place

Oct 29, 2017, at 12:26 am

Kolkata, Oct 28 (IBNS): In a battle for the third place, Brazil have outclassed Mali in the FIFA U-17 World Cup at Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan Stadium in the city on Saturday.

James Weighell signs two-year contract extension with Durham

Oct 28, 2017, at 11:39 pm

Durham, Oct 28 (IBNS): English county side Durham has signed James Weighell for a two-year contract extension.

Ian Holland signs two-year deal with Hampshire

Oct 28, 2017, at 11:31 pm

London, Oct 28 (IBNS): Cricketer Ian Holland has signed a two-year deal with British county side Hampshire.

Durham signs Nathan Rimmington

Oct 28, 2017, at 11:01 pm

London, Oct 28 (IBNS): Durham County Cricket Club on Saturday said it has signed Australian paceman Nathan Rimmington.

Spain-England face off in FIFA U-17 World Cup final today

Oct 28, 2017, at 05:37 pm

Kolkata, Oct 28 (IBNS): Twenty-two days after the mega tournament kick off, Spain will take on England in the FIFA U-17 World Cup final at Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan Stadium in the city on Saturday.

FIFA Council approves key organisational elements of FIFA World Cup

Oct 28, 2017, at 05:20 am

Kolkata, Oct 27 (IBNS): The FIFA Council convened in Kolkata on Friday and decided on a few important elements related to the FIFA World Cup, for both next year’s edition in Russia and the future of football’s showpiece competition.

Hockey India names 33 Players For Junior Women’s National Camp

Oct 28, 2017, at 03:07 am

New Delhi, Oct 27 (IBNS): Hockey India on Friday named 33 players for the Junior Women’s National Camp to commence on Oct 29 in Sports Authority of India, Bengaluru.

Moeen Ali signs new five year contract Worcestershire

Oct 28, 2017, at 02:07 am

London, Oct 27 (IBNS): England batsman Moeen Ali has signed a new five year contract with county side Worcestershire.

Kolkata, Oct 27 (IBNS): FIFA President Gianni Infantino described the FIFA U-17 World Cup India 2017 as a “resounding success which has broken all kinds of records.”

Oct 28, 2017, at 12:40 am

“When the U-17 World Cup was allotted to India I wasn’t a part of FIFA. But now I can say that it’s all set to surpass the all-time attendance record for the U-17 World Cup achieved in China in 1985 and I feel India can also beat the record of attendance of U-20 World Cup achieved in Colombia. “India is not a country but a continent,” the FIFA President maintained.

Gautam Gambhir bats for playing national anthem in cinema halls

Oct 27, 2017, at 10:21 pm

New Delhi, Oct 27 (IBNS): Indian cricketer Gautam Gambhir on Friday batted for playing national anthem in cinema halls.

Tata Steel Kolkata 25K launches its maiden international run

Oct 27, 2017, at 09:02 pm

Kolkata, Oct 27 (IBNS): Tata Steel Kolkata 25 launched its first ever international run in the city on Tuesday.

Martina Hingis announces retirement from tennis

Oct 27, 2017, at 06:47 pm

Bern, Oct 27 (IBNS): Swiss tennis player, Martina Hingis, will retire from tennis this week after the WTA finals.

Virat Kohli surpasses Lionel Messi in brand value

Oct 27, 2017, at 12:37 am

Mumbai, Oct 26 (IBNS): According to the new Forbes Fab 40 list, Indian cricket team captain, Virat Kohli, has overtaken football icon Lionel Messi in terms of brand value, media reports said.

Caroline Wozniacki beats Halep in WTA Finals Singapore

Oct 26, 2017, at 04:41 am

Sinagapore, Oct 25 (IBNS): Caroline Wozniacki maintained her top form at the BNP Paribas WTA Finals Singapore and reached the semi-finals of the tournament by beating Simona Halep on Wednesday.

India beat NZ by six wickets, level series 1-1

Oct 26, 2017, at 04:07 am

Pune, Oct 25 (IBNS): Disciplined performance by India helped the home side beat New Zealand by six wickets in the second ODI match of the series here on Wednesday.

Hope and Chase on the rise

Oct 26, 2017, at 01:34 am

Shai Hope and Roston Chase have continued to head in the right direction in the MRF Tyres ICC Player Rankings for Test Batsmen after wrist-spinner Devendra Bishoo spun the Windies to a 117-run victory over Zimbabwe in the first Test in Bulawayo on Tuesday.

England beat Brazil 3-1 to sail into the final of U 17 World Cup Soccer

Oct 26, 2017, at 01:14 am

Kolkata, Oct 25 (IBNS) A fine hat-trick by striker Rhian Brewster guided England to enter the final of U 17 World Cup soccer outplaying three times champions Brazil 3-1 at Vibekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan here Wednesday evening.

ISIS releases chilling poster before World Cup 2018, features Messi's picture

Oct 25, 2017, at 11:47 pm

New York, Oct 25 (IBNS): As the world is gearing up for World Cup football even next year, ISIS militant group has released a poser, which might seem, to be a threat of creating an unsafe atmosphere for the tournament.

Pune pitch sting: Curator Pandurang Salgaonkar dismissed

Oct 25, 2017, at 11:28 pm

Pune, Oct 25 (IBNS); The BCCI on Wednesday said pitch curator Pandurang Salgaonkar was dismissed after reports of alleged malpractice emerged against him before the second ODI between India and New Zealand.

Indian bowlers restrict NZ at 230/9

Oct 25, 2017, at 11:01 pm

Pune, Oct 25 (IBNS): Indian pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar bowled brilliantly as he helped the home side restrict New Zealand at 230 runs for the loss of nine wickets in the second ODI match of the series here on Wednesday.

Second ODI: New Zealand win toss, elect to bat first against India

Oct 25, 2017, at 06:45 pm

Pune, Oct 25 (IBNS): New Zealand won the toss and elected to bat first against India in the second ODI match on the ongoing series here on Wednesday.

India face New Zealand in second ODI today

Oct 25, 2017, at 04:54 pm

Pune, Oct 25 (IBNS): India will take on New Zealand in the second one-day international match on the ongoing bilateral series here on Wednesday.

Brazil take on England in FIFA U-17 World Cup semi final today

Oct 25, 2017, at 04:31 pm

Kolkata, Oct 25 (IBNS): Brazil will take on England in the first semi final of FIFA U-17 World Cup here on Wednesday.

This is the biggest game for us: England U-17 coach Steve Cooper

Oct 25, 2017, at 05:04 am

Kolkata, Oct 24 (IBNS): England, who are brimming with confidence after outclassing the mighty USA in the quarter-final, are going to play their “biggest game so far” against Brazil in the semi-final on Wednesday to taste their maiden final appearance on the world stage in the U-17 age-group.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lieke Martens cap dream season at The Best FIFA Football Awards

Oct 24, 2017, at 08:57 pm

Zurich, Oct 24 (IBNS): Following an incredible season of continental glory – at club and national team level, respectively – Cristiano Ronaldo and Lieke Martens have picked up football’s top individual accolades at The Best FIFA Football Awards in London.

U-17 World Cup: Head of FIFA Referees pleased with performances so far

Oct 24, 2017, at 03:58 am

Kolkata, Oct 23 (IBNS): With 48 of its 52 matches already complete, the FIFA U-17 World Cup India 2017 is now heading into the home straight. Brazil, England, Mali and Spain are the four teams still in the hunt for the trophy – but the tournament’s referees are also preparing intensively for the final few games.

FIFA U-17 World Cup semi-final match to take place in Kolkata

Oct 24, 2017, at 02:31 am

Guwahati/Kolkata, Oct 23 (IBNS): Following a thorough assessment of the pitch conditions at Guwahati’s Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium, which has been affected by severe rainfall over the past few days, FIFA has decided to shift the Brazil-England semi-final match to Kolkata.

FIFA U-17 World Cup: Brazil-England semi final match shifted to Kolkata

Oct 24, 2017, at 01:30 am

Kolkata, Oct 23 (IBNS): The Brazil-England semi final match of the Under-17 World Cup has been shifted from Guwahati to Kolkata, media reports said.