La Liga: Vital Sunday for Real Madrid and Barcelona ahead of international break

IANS | November 8, 2025 9:52 PM

Madrid, Nov 8 (IANS) Real Madrid and FC Barcelona have vital away games which could have a big impact on this season's La Liga title race on the eve of the final international break of 2025. Real Madrid makes the short trip to face Rayo Vallecano in the Valencas Stadium with a five-point lead over Barcelona, which has a difficult match away to an in-form Celta Vigo.

Crispin Chettri names women’s team list of probables for November FIFA Window

IANS | November 8, 2025 4:35 PM

New Delhi, Nov 8 (IANS) Indian women’s national football team head coach Crispin Chettri on Saturday announced a 25-member list of probables for the national camp ahead of the November FIFA International Women’s Match Window.

Bellingham’s edge is ‘very good thing’ for England, says manager Tuchel

IANS | November 8, 2025 2:47 PM

London, Nov 8 (IANS) England manager Thomas Tuchel has said the team should embrace and utilise Jude Bellingham’s fiery competitiveness and on-field intensity, after recalling the Real Madrid star for next week’s World Cup qualifiers against Serbia at home and Albania away.

Important to keep the energy and commitment going, says Szoboszlai ahead of City clash

IANS | November 8, 2025 12:15 PM

Liverpool, Nov 8 (IANS) Liverpool must maintain their relentless spirit and unity if they are to revive their Premier League title defence, midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai has insisted ahead of their crucial clash against Manchester City on Sunday.

Football: Spain coach De la Fuente picks Lamine Yamal for World Cup games

IANS | November 7, 2025 10:56 PM

Madrid (Spain), Nov 7 (IANS) Spain coach Luis de la Fuente has included FC Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal in his squad for the World Cup qualifying matches away to Georgia and at home to Türkiye, which will decide if his side qualifies directly for next summer's World Cup.

Football: FIFA to hold World Cup playoff draws on November 20 in Zurich

IANS | November 7, 2025 8:13 PM

Zurich, Nov 7 (IANS) Football's World governing body, FIFA, has announced that the draws to determine the playoff brackets for the final six spots at the expanded 48-team 2026 World Cup will take place on November 20 in Zurich. The playoffs will decide the last qualifiers for the tournament, which will be jointly hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico next year.

Football

La Liga: Vital Sunday for Real Madrid and Barcelona ahead of international break

Crispin Chettri names women’s team list of probables for November FIFA Window

Bellingham’s edge is ‘very good thing’ for England, says manager Tuchel

Important to keep the energy and commitment going, says Szoboszlai ahead of City clash

Football: Spain coach De la Fuente picks Lamine Yamal for World Cup games

Football: FIFA to hold World Cup playoff draws on November 20 in Zurich

Foden and Bellingham return as Tuchel names England squad for November internationals

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Lacroix, Sarr guide Crystal Palace to down AZ Alkamaar in Conference League

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