Bournemouth face crisis as Turkish striker Enes Unal suffers ACL injury

IANS | January 8, 2025 7:27 PM

Bournemouth, Jan 8 (IANS) AFC Bournemouth have confirmed that forward Enes Unal has suffered a tear to his right anterior cruciate ligament during a training session this week. The Turkish striker, who has featured in every Cherries game since September, has scored two vital goals in the current club-record eight unbeaten games run in the Premier League, experienced the contact injury in a routine drill on Tuesday morning.

Football: Indonesia appoints Dutch legend Patrick Kluivert as head coach

IANS | January 8, 2025 6:03 PM

Jakarta, Jan 8 (IANS) Patrick Kluivert has officially been appointed as the new coach of the Indonesian national team. The Dutch coach was contracted for two years from 2025 to 2027 with an option for a contract extension. The 48-year-old former striker inherits a side that is still within striking distance of the FIFA World Cup 2026, with the Southeast Asian side sitting third in Group C of the AFC Asian Qualifiers.

I-League 2024-25: Gokulam Kerala FC break winless streak with 5-0 win over Delhi FC

IANS | January 8, 2025 5:28 PM

Mahilpur, Jan 8 (IANS) A rejuvenated Gokulam Kerala FC jumpstarted their 2024-25 I-League campaign post-Christmas and New Year break with a resounding 5-0 victory against Delhi FC in a vital I-League 2024-35 away match at the Mahilpur Football Stadium on Wednesday. The team showed a renewed hunger and zeal as they broke their five-match winless streak in spectacular fashion. The winners led 1-0 at halftime.

ISL 2024-25: Chennaiyin FC eye a double against Odisha FC at home

IANS | January 8, 2025 4:19 PM

Chennai, Jan 8 (IANS): Chennaiyin FC will aim to kick off the new year with a win when they take on Odisha FC in an Indian Super League 2024-25 match at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here on Thursday. The Marina Machans started their ISL 2024-25 campaign with a memorable comeback win over Odisha in September, with Farukh Choudhary scoring twice to condemn the Juggernauts to a first home reverse in 569 days.

Polish goalkeeper Szczesny proud after his debut for FC Barcelona

IANS | January 7, 2025 11:19 PM

Warsaw (Poland), Jan 7 (IANS) Polish goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny admitted that playing his first game in FC Barcelona colours was a special moment for him as "he never imagined such a scenario." On Saturday, Szczesny played 90 minutes against UD Barbastro in Copa del Rey as the team coached by Hansi Flick won 4-0.

Liverpool look to outshine Spurs in Carabao Cup SF after high-scoring league clash

IANS | January 7, 2025 8:59 PM

Liverpool, Jan 7 (IANS) League leaders Liverpool would be wary of battling it out with Tottenham Hotspur in their Carabao Cup semifinal clash after engaging in a high-scoring goal-fest against Ange Postecoglu’s side two weeks back which saw Arne Slot’s side prevail 6-3. Slot remained adamant that it is important for his side to maintain their identity in the game and praised his opponents.

Bournemouth confirm signing of Argentine full-back Julio Soler

IANS | January 7, 2025 8:36 PM

Bournemouth, Jan 7 (IANS) AFC Bournemouth have announced the signing of full-back Julio Soler on a long-term contract. The 19-year-old Argentina youth international arrives from Primera Division outfit Lanus for an undisclosed fee. He becomes the club’s second senior men’s player to arrive in the January transfer window, following the signing of Matai Akinmboni.

Borussia Dortmund hope to sign Man Utd outcast Marcus Rashford on loan: Report

IANS | January 7, 2025 7:14 PM

New Delhi, Jan 7 (IANS) Borussia Dortmund are interested in acquiring the services of Marcus Rashford after the forward has been left out of the Manchester United squad for a month. According to a report by The Athletic, the German giants have entered the race, alongside AC Milan and Juventus to try and bring Rashford to their club.