It’s been a long, difficult and hard journey to the Euro semi-finals for Portugal’s defender Jose Fonte. Back in 2012, when Portugal had reached the semis, the defender was instrumental in winning promotion for Southampton to the English Premier League and representing the country back then was just a distant dream. The last time around when Portugal lost on penalties to Spain, Fonte said he was probably back home in Portugal with his family. But this time around, the defender is all set to play for the country against Wales in the semis for a place in the finals of…
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The Maharashtra club has sought the services of left back Yumnam Raju and striker Sanju Pradhan was the third edition of the Hero Indian Super League. Both players played for North East United FC last season. Gaurav Modwel, CEO of FC Pune City said, “Pradhan has shone at every stage of his career and has the versatility and pace to match the best in the country; he will be a good addition to our attacking third. Whereas Raju is a solid and dependable defender. His focus and dedication is exemplary and he has a modest approach of a player who…
India secured the silver medal at the recently-concluded Champions trophy in London but the podium finish is already on the back burner for head coach Roelant Oltmans as he eyes the bigger target- the 2016 Rio Olympics. The silver medal victory was India’s best performance at the Champions Trophy, with the earlier one being a bronze medal in 1982 edition of the tournament. Oltman said, “Our aim was always to win a medal at the Champions Trophy. We have achieved that. It is on the backburner now. We have to look ahead and focus on the Olympics,” said Oltmans after…
There were a couple of firsts’ for Frenchman Lucas Pouille when he defeated 19th seed Bernard TomicA6-4 4-6 3-6 6-4 10-8 on Monday at Wimbledon. It was the first time he won a five setter at the tour level and the first time he beat a seeded player at a Grand Slam. The match was energy sapping and it was evident when Pouille won the almost three-hour battle Aand sat back stunned on his chair, trying to soak in his achievement and the crowd’s appreciation. It’s been a dream run for the 22-year old, he reached the last 16 for…
Ahead of the September series against Pakistan, West Indies coach Phil Simmons has expressed that it will be challenging for the Caribbean side to perform well in the day and night Test match due to their lack of experience with the pink ball. This came after the reports that the third and penultimate Test of the series against Pakistan in UAE will be played with the pink ball. It is matter of worry for Simmons and his team, and he stated the same when he was speaking to the local media,A”It’s going to be hard for us because we have…
The 26- year old Argentina player was the leading goal scorer for the Highlanders in the last ISL Ahead of the third season of the Hero Indian Super League, Northeast United FC or NEUFC have resigned their star player from the last edition. In 2015, Nicolas Velez had scored 5 goals for the team and was first in the tally of goals scored. Owner John Abraham seemed to be quite happy with the signing and said,A”I think I can on behalf of our entire team state that we are very pleased to have him back. Nico is a crowd favorite…
Finally, the U Mumba of old has returned – defence and attack working in tandem and complimenting each other to set up a brilliant win against Bengal Warriors in Hyderabad on Sunday. While the personnel responsible for this might have changed, it is encouraging to see for U Mumba who are aiming to reach the play-offs for the fourth season running. It can only be described as a shaky start for the Season 3 finalists with their famed defence letting them down in the match against Puneri Paltan only to redeem themselves and beyond in the match against Bengal Warriors.…