Atletico Madrid sanctioned after fan disruptions in Sunday’s derby
Madrid, Oct 3 (IANS) Disciplinary Committee of the Spanish Football Federation decided to sanction Atletico Madrid for the incidents in Sunday’s Madrid derby with the partial closure of the south stand in the Metropolitano Stadium for three games and a fine of 45,000 euros (48,700 US dollars). Sunday’s derby between Atletico and Real Madrid was […]
Senegal part ways with national football team coach Cisse
Dakar, Oct 3 (IANS) The Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) have announced that Aliou Cisse will not have his contract renewed as head coach of the national football team, concluding his nine-year tenure in the role. The decision follows a directive from Senegal’s Minister of Youth, Sports, and Culture, Khady Diene Gaye. In a statement, the […]
Messi returns to Argentina squad for World Cup qualifiers
Buenos Aires, Oct 3 (IANS) Lionel Messi has returned to Argentina’s squad for FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Venezuela and Bolivia, the South American country’s football association said. Messi, 37, missed the Albiceleste’s September qualifiers against Chile and Colombia because of an ankle injury but has since returned to action for his club Inter Miami. […]
Buttler returns as England name three uncapped players for white-ball tour of West Indies
London, Oct 3 (IANS) Skipper Jos Buttler will return from a calf injury to lead England’s white-ball teams while leg-spinner Jafer Chohan will be hoping to make his debut on the tour of West Indies later this month. Buttler had missed the limited-overs series against Australia, where England levelled the T20Is and narrowly lost the […]
