ISL 2024-25: Jamshedpur FC hoping to ride home momentum against Bengaluru FC

IANS | January 3, 2025 6:17 PM

Jamshedpur, Jan 3 (IANS) Jamshedpur FC will host Bengaluru FC in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 at the JRD Tata Sports Complex here on Saturday. Jamshedpur FC are looking to break a frustrating streak against Bengaluru FC, having failed to win in their last six ISL encounters against the Blues (D2 L4). The Men of Steel haven’t found the back of the net in four of the said matches.

‘Man Utd are much better than what league table suggests’: Arne Slot

IANS | January 3, 2025 4:56 PM

Liverpool, Jan 3 (IANS) Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has backed rivals Manchester United to pull out of the recent slump which has seen the club fall down to 14th place in the Premier League table. He claimed the Red Devils are much better than what their position in the standings suggests.

Relegation-threatened Man United could lose big sponsorship deal: Report

IANS | January 2, 2025 11:45 PM

Manchester, Jan 2 (IANS) Placed 14th among 20 teams in the Premier League standings, multiple times winner Manchester United are facing the threat of relegation in the 2024-25 season. If that happens, it will not only harm the reputation but will also hit the Red Devils financially in more ways than one. Getting relegated to the Championships, the level below the top tier, will not only deprive Manchester United of the Premier League riches but it will also lose many of its sponsorship deals.

ISL 2024-25: Mohun Bagan Super Giant beat Hyderabad 3-0 for sixth straight home win

IANS | January 2, 2025 10:07 PM

Kolkata, Jan 2 (IANS) Mohun Bagan Super Giant started the New Year with a 3-0 victory over Hyderabad FC in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 season at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan here on Thursday. Jose Molina’s men were on the offensive and went ahead courtesy of an own goal by Stefan Sapic followed by a superb goal from Tom Aldred in the first half. Early in the second half, Jason Cummings scored the third as they secured their 10th win of this season of the competition.

Football: Valencia and Real Madrid kick off La Liga in 2025

IANS | January 2, 2025 9:48 PM

Madrid (Spain), Jan 2 (IANS) Valencia and Real Madrid get the La Liga underway in 2025 on Friday in a match that could see Real go top, ahead of cross-town rivals Atletico and five points clear of archrivals FC Barcelona. Madrid and Valencia play a game that was postponed from November due to the catastrophic floods that hit the Valencia region, claiming over 200 lives and causing damage the area still hasn't recovered from.

Debutant Lhingdeikim stars with four goals as India women maul Maldives again

IANS | January 2, 2025 6:50 PM

Bengaluru, Jan 2 (IANS) Debutant forward Lhingdeikim netted four goals as the senior India women’s team began its 2025 international campaign on a bright note, defeating the Maldives 11-1 in the second FIFA Friendly at the Padukone-Dravid Centre for Sports Excellence, here on Thursday. The Blue Tigresses led 6-1 at half-time.

Batth's late equaliser saves the day for Blackburn against Leeds United

IANS | January 2, 2025 12:00 AM

Leeds, Jan 1 (IANS) Danny Batth scored a last-minute equaliser to clinch a 1-1 draw for Blackburn Rovers at Elland Road and denied Leeds United a 10th straight home win in the Championship, the second tier of the England domestic leagues. Batth struck in added time towards the end of the second half to save the match and salvage a point for his team.

ISL 2024-25: MBSG coach Molina delivers mixed news on fitness ahead of Hyderabad clash

IANS | January 1, 2025 10:44 PM

Kolkata, Jan 1 (IANS) As they gear up to take on former winner Hyderabad FC in the year's first match in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 on Thursday, Mohun Bagan Super Giant (MBSG) head coach Jose Molina provided fitness updates on some key players, delivering some good and some not-so-good news ahead of the game at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan here.