ISL 2024-25: FC Goa fight two-goal deficit against Bengaluru in SF second leg

IANS | April 5, 2025 6:02 PM

Fatorda (Goa), April 5 (IANS) Trailing by a two-goal deficit, FC Goa will hope to overcome that margin when they host Bengaluru FC in the second leg of their Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 semifinal fixture at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Fatorda on April 6. The Blues clinched a comfortable 2-0 victory in the previous game, and the Gaurs will have to overcome that deficit to find a place in the final.

Sebastian Hoeness leads Stuttgart to historic German Cup final

IANS | April 3, 2025 11:31 PM

Berlin, April 3 (IANS) Sebastian Hoeness held nothing back. Despite his media obligations as head coach, the 42-year-old put aside protocol during a live TV broadcast, removed his microphone, and ran to join his team. After securing Stuttgart's first German Cup final appearance in 13 years, his players had gathered on the goal line in front of their fans. "I wanted to be in that picture too," he admitted, before apologizing on air: "Sorry, but I have to go."

La Liga 2024-25: Barcelona, Real Madrid renew title duel after midweek Cup semis

IANS | April 3, 2025 8:33 PM

Madrid, April 3 (IANS) The demands of the intense season have already kicked in with the race for the title reduced to a head-to-head between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid, both of whom qualified for the final of the Copa del Rey after two intense semifinals this week. After winning their semifinal return leg away to Atletico Madrid on Wednesday night, FC Barcelona have very little recovery time before defending their three-point lead at the top of the La Liga at home to Real Betis on Saturday.