The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has clarified that signing Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) cardholders in the Indian Super League (ISL) is optional. OCI players will count towards the foreigner quota, with clubs allowed six foreigners and four in the playing XI.
Former England captain Michael Vaughan expressed surprise over India's decision to leave out 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi from the playing XI for the T20I against Ireland. Despite the youngster's recent call-up and impressive form, India opted for experienced players, leading Vaughan to question the move on social media.
Former England captain Michael Vaughan expressed surprise over India's decision to omit 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi from the playing XI for the T20I against Ireland. Despite Sooryavanshi's impressive rise, India opted for experienced players, leading Vaughan to question the move on social media.
India's batting coach Sitanshu Kotak discussed the potential debut of 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who could become the youngest Indian international cricketer, ahead of the T20I series against Ireland. Kotak emphasized balancing opportunities for new talent with fairness to performing players.
Hardik Pandya ruled out of India's ODI series vs England due to quadriceps injury. Virat Kohli to undergo fitness test on June 22 for selection, recovering from hamstring injury.
Tony Popovic made a stunning selection call for Australia's World Cup match against Türkiye, benching captain Mat Ryan and vice-captain Jackson Irvine. He started 22-year-old Patrick Beach in goal and Paul Okon-Engstler in midfield, decisions that paid off as Beach made crucial saves and Okon-Engstler assisted the opening goal.
Manchester City secured a professional 3-0 victory over Crystal Palace at the Etihad, with Phil Foden providing two assists and Savinho scoring the third goal, keeping City two points behind Arsenal with two games remaining.
Live updates from the 3pm BST kick-offEmail Barry | Sign up for Football DailyVitor Pereira: In a pre-match interview with Sky Sports, the Forest manager is asked about his team selection and the potential risks involved in resting so many first-team regulars. “They need to show, to prove in this moment that they are ready to help the team,” he says of the players he has picked. “I truly believe we can do a competitive game and we can fight for the points.”Unai Emery adopted the same approach with the Aston Villa team he picked to face Tottenham Hotspur yesterday and if he believed his largely second-string side could be competitive he was quickly disabused of the notion as they stank Villa Park out with an embarrassing performance that seems to have prompted far more upset among West Ham’s fans than those of the Villa.Referee: Anthony TaylorReferee assistants: Gary Beswick and Adam NunnFourth official: Michael SalisburyVAR: James BellAssistant VAR: Dan Robathan Continue reading...
Manchester City beat Southampton 1-0 at Wembley to reach the FA Cup final, with Nico González's second-half winner sealing victory after Finn Azaz had opened the scoring for Saints. The win continues City's dominance of English football while raising questions about Pep Guardiola's future and significant summer squad changes ahead, with John Stones and Bernardo Silva already confirmed to leave and several other players linked with departures.
