Colombia coach praises defender Mina’s improvement with national team
Moscow, July 2 (IANS) Colombia coach Jose Pekerman on Monday praised the improvement Barcelona defender Yerry Mina has made with his national team during their …
Denmark defender Kjaer says Croatia respects his side ahead of last-16 duel
Nizhny Novgorod (Russia), June 30 (IANS) Denmark defender Simon Kjaer said on Saturday that Croatia respects his national team, which has had a strong 12-game …
England defender Rose changes mind on family visiting Russia
Moscow, June 27 (IANS) England defender Danny Rose has changed his mind about the security situation in Russia after arriving in the country for the …
Belgium defender Alderweireld knows all about Kane
Moscow, June 27 (IANS) Belgium central defender Toby Alderweireld knows more about the threat posed by England striker Harry Kane than virtually anyone else in …
S. Korean defender Young-gwon says cooperation key to blocking Mexicans
St. Petersburg, June 21 (IANS) South Korean centre-back Kim Young-gwon said on Thursday that partnership and cooperation between their footballers is the key to contain …
Serbia defender Tosic cautions team against over-confidence
Saransk (Russia), June 20 (IANS) Serbia defender Dusko Tosic said on Wednesday that his national team is facing a must-win match against Switzerland, and cautioned …
Argentina must put Iceland tie behind it, says defender Mercado
Bronnitsy (Russia), June 19 (IANS) Defender Gabriel Mercado said Argentina was “aware of what’s at stake” following its 1-1 World Cup tie with Iceland and …
Belgium defender Ciman returns home from Russia
Moscow, June 16 (IANS) Belgian defender Laurent Ciman saw his World Cup campaign end before it began on Saturday as he was sent home while …
Jamshedpur FC sign defender Dhanachandra
Jamshedpur, June 14 (IANS) Jamshedpur FC on Thursday announced the signing of defender Dhanachandra Singh in a one-year deal. Born in Manipur, Dhanachandra has won …
Defender Fernandes has no regrets about Brazil-Russia switch
Moscow, June 12 (IANS) Russia’s Brazilian-born defender Mario Fernandes has said that he has no regrets about switching his national allegiance despite Brazil’s problems at …
Spain defender Piqué leaves training early with knee discomfort
Krasnador (Russia), June 11 (IANS) Spain centre-back Gerard Piqué was forced to leave a training session early on Monday after hurting his left knee just …
Colombia call up defender Diaz to World Cup squad
Bogota, June 11 (IANS) Club Olimpia defender Farid Diaz has been drafted into Colombia’s World Cup squad following a knee injury to Frank Fabra, the …
Defender Evans joins Leicester City
London, June 8 (IANS) Former English Premier League champions Leicester City on Friday completed the signing of defender Jonny Evans on a three-year deal from …
Augsburg sign defender Felix Goetze from Bayern
Berlin, June 7 (IANS) German football club Augsburg have signed young defender Felix Goetze from Bayern Munich, both sides announced. Augsburg sealed their third summer …
Man-U sign Portugal U-21 defender Dalot
Manchester, June 6 (IANS) A day after roping in Fred, English football giants Manchester United on Wednesday made their second signing of the summer with …
Ex-Brazil defender Jorginho named Vasco coach
Rio de Janeiro, June 6 (IANS) Former Bayern Munich and Brazil international full-back Jorginho has been named coach of Vasco da Gama for a second …
Dortmund defender Sokratis set to sign for Arsenal
London, June 5 (IANS) Borussia Dortmund defender Sokratis Papastathopoulos has decided to join London football giants Arsenal this summer, the footballer’s father said. The Greek …
Peru cut defender Abram from World Cup squad
Lima, May 31 (IANS) Peru coach Ricardo Gareca has confirmed his 23-man squad for the FIFA World Cup in Russia, leaving out Velez Sarsfield centre-back …
Aston Villa ex-defender Jlloyd Samuel dies at 37 in traffic accident
London, May 15 (IANS) Former Trinidadian soccer player Jlloyd Samuel died on Tuesday, aged 37, in a traffic accident in England, the soccer federation of …
Mohun Bagan rope in defender Sukhdev from Minerva
Kolkata, May 14 (IANS) City soccer giants Mohun Bagan roped in defender Sukhdev Singh from I-League champions Minerva Punjab FC for the upcoming season, the …
Hamburger SV defender Ambrosius signs new deal
Berlin, May 12 (IANS) Hamburger SV and defender Stephan Amrosius have agreed on a new contract that will see the 19-year-old remaining with the German …
Arsenal’s French defender Koscielny to miss World Cup
London, May 8 (IANS) France and Arsenal defender Laurent Koscielny is to be sidelined for at least six months and will not be able to …
Hertha Berlin sign defender Kluenter from Cologne
Berlin, May 8 (IANS) Hertha Berlin have completed their second transfer for the upcoming football season after signing defender Lukas Kluenter from relegated side Cologne. …
Defender Holding signs new long-term contract with Arsenal
London, May 1 (IANS) Defender Rob Holding has signed a new ‘long-term’ contract with Arsenal, the capital football club announced on Tuesday. The 22-year-old, who …
Bayern lose defender Boateng for remainder of season
Munich, April 27 (IANS) Bayern Munich’s central defender Jerome Boateng will be out for the rest of the club football season due to thigh injury, …
Defender Nacho absent as Real Madrid train for Bilbao tie
Madrid, April 17 (IANS) Real Madrid’s head coach Zinedine Zidane could count on a full roster at training on Tuesday ahead of the team’s mid-week …
Juventus tough rival, says Real Madrid defender
Madrid, April 10 (IANS) Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane on Tuesday warned that Juventus is a strong side and will be looking to score in …
Defender Khabra extends contract with Bengaluru FC
Bengaluru, April 4 (IANS) Bengaluru Football Club have extended the contract of defender Hamranjot Khabra till May 2021, the club announced on Wednesday. The deal …
Colombia wary of Australia, says defender Arias
London, March 26 (IANS) Full-back Santiago Arias urged his Colombia teammates not to get carried away with Friday’s surprise victory over France as they prepare …
Injured Uruguay defender Caceres to miss China Cup
Montevideo, March 21 (IANS) Lazio defender Martin Caceres has been removed from Uruguay’s national squad for the China Cup due to injury. The 30-year-old suffered …
Lazio defender Luiz Felipe signs new contract
Rome, March 20 (IANS) Lazio’s Brazilian defender Luiz Felipe has signed a contract extension until 2022 with the capital football club. The signing on Monday …
Former Real Madrid defender Cicinho retires
Sao Paulo, March 7 (IANS) Former Real Madrid right-back Cicinho has announced his retirement from football, succumbing to ongoing knee problems. The news came on …
ISL: Defender Juanan signs new deal with Bengaluru FC
Bengaluru, March 3 (IANS) Bengaluru FCs Spanish defender Juanan Gonzalez on Saturday put pen to paper on a new deal that will keep him with …
Vasco defender urges coach Ricardo to decline Middle East offer
Rio de Janeiro, Feb 25 (IANS) Vasco da Gama centre-back Frickson Erazo has urged the team’s head coach Ze Ricardo to resist overtures from Saudi …
Putin honours Russian military on Fatherland Defender’s Day
Moscow, Feb 24 (IANS) Russian President Vladimir Putin has paid tribute to the Russian military at a ceremony for presenting national awards on the occasion …
Defender Bheke to stay at Bengaluru FC for three more seasons
Bengaluru, Feb 22 (IANS) Bengaluru FC on Thursday extended Rahul Bhekes contract for three more years, tying the defender to the club until May 2021, …
Ultimate goal is to play for India: Minerva defender Ambekar
Chandigarh, Feb 22 (IANS) Title contenders Minerva Punjab FC’s full back Abhishek Ambekar wants to win the I-League for his club and in the process …
Real Madrid defender Marcelo suffers hamstring injury
Madrid, Feb 19 (IANS) Real Madrid have suffered a second injury setback in just four days after left back Marcelo suffered a hamstring injury in …
Argentine defender steps away from football to help save brother’s life
Buenos Aires, Feb 17 (IANS) Former Argentina international full-back Cristian Villagra will take time off football to donate bone marrow to his brother Gonzalo, who …
Aizawl defender Saighani returns to Guwahati
Imphal, Feb 8 (IANS) Aizawl FC’s Afghanistan central defender Masih Saighani has returned to Guwahati when he was stuck at the Imphal airport on Wednesday …
French defender Sagna joins minnows Benevento
Turin, Feb 3 (IANS) French defender Bacary Sagna on Saturday signed contract with Serie A minnows Benevento Calcio, the Italian football club announced. The 34-year-old …