Swiss international Vargas joins La Liga outfit Sevilla

IANS | January 10, 2025 11:35 PM

Madrid (Spain), Jan 10 (IANS) La Liga side Sevilla has completed the signing of Switzerland's international winger Ruben Vargas from Bundesliga side Augsburg. The 26-year-old, who has cost Sevilla around two million euros, has penned a four-and-a-half-year deal at the Sanchez Pizjuan and will wear the No.5 shirt.

ISL 2024-25: Late equaliser helps Punjab FC bag a point against NorthEast United

IANS | January 10, 2025 10:37 PM

Guwahati (Assam), Jan 10 (IANS) Khaiminthang Lhungdim scored a late equaliser to help Punjab FC hold NorthEast United FC to a 1-1 draw and end their losing streak with a timely comeback in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium here on Friday night. Punjab FC kept 49.8% of the possession and took two shots on target, but an 82nd-minute equaliser by Khaiminthang Lhungdim proved enough for them to break their four-game-long losing streak and settle for a point.

Man City will show ‘respect’ to Guardiola’s ‘hometown’ club Salford

IANS | January 10, 2025 10:05 PM

Manchester, Jan 10 (IANS) Pep Guardiola is looking forward to facing his ‘hometown’ Club Salford City in the FA Cup and says City will show them a lot of respect to try and avoid a giant-killing. City will play the Ammies for the first time in our history when they come to the Etihad Stadium on Saturday. But Guardiola has faced Salford boss Karl Robinson before when he was in charge of Oxford and his side gave City two tough ties in the Carabao Cup in 2018 and the following year.

Nuno Espirito Santo wins PL December Manager of the Month

IANS | January 10, 2025 7:41 PM

Nottingham, Jan 10 (IANS) For the second time this season, Nuno Espirito Santo has been awarded Premier League Manager of the Month. Having won five of the six games across December, the festive period has been a successful one for Nottingham Forest.

ISL 2024-25: Mohammedan SC look to end five-game goalless run against Bengaluru FC

IANS | January 10, 2025 3:52 PM

Bengaluru, Jan 10 (IANS) Bengaluru FC will play Mohammedan SC at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 on Saturday. The Blues had secured a 2-1 win in the reverse fixture earlier this season and now have a chance to do a double over a Kolkata club for the first time since the 2018-19 season, when they defeated ATK twice.

Musiala's exit clause demands clashing with Bayern's principles

IANS | January 10, 2025 12:00 AM

Berlin, Jan 9 (IANS) The future of Jamal Musiala at Bayern Munich has turned into a dramatic cliffhanger, with his intended contract extension now in doubt. The 21-year-old's camp is reportedly demanding an exit clause, a request that conflicts with Bayern's long-standing policy of not including such clauses in player contracts.

Dortmund facing crucial Leverkusen test as Bundesliga resumes

IANS | January 9, 2025 11:53 PM

Berlin, Jan 9 (IANS) The biggest challenge yet awaits Borussia Dortmund as the 2024/2025 season resumes following an unusual and disrupted winter break. With just 19 days off, coach Nuri Sahin's squad skipped traditional training camps and friendly matches, preparing for a critical clash against reigning champions Bayer Leverkusen this Friday.