Kolkata, Dec 26 (IANS) Odisha FC will take on Mohammedan SC in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 at the Kishore Bharati Krirangan on Friday. This is the first ISL meeting between the two sides, with Odisha FC looking to extend their strong form while Mohammedan SC seek their second win in the league.
Madrid (Spain), Dec 25 (IANS) Kylian Mbappe roared back to form during Real Madrid’s 4-2 win over Sevilla on the weekend. The Frenchman, who has struggled since joining Los Blancos, spoke to president Florentino Perez about his struggles and vowed to bounce back.
Hyderabad, Dec 25 (IANS) Out of the 36 states and two institutional sides jumping into the fray, eight teams remain in the “City of Pearls,” determined to grab the coveted Santosh Trophy, considered the jewel of the country’s National Football Championship since 1941. With eight teams ready to deliver the knock-out punch on each other, the quarterfinal stage will be played over two days from Thursday.
Vigo, Dec 25 (IANS) Celta Vigo legend Iago Aspas has renewed his contract for a year and will now be staying at his boyhood club until June 2026. The club announced the extension through an emotional video on the pitch at Estadio de Balaídos, accompanied by his wife, Jennifer Rueda, and their three children
New Delhi, Dec 25 (IANS) Riding high on their home win percentage, Punjab FC aims to bounce back after two successive away defeats. The Shers, playing their final fixture of 2024 are slated to face league toppers Mohun Bagan Super Giant tomorrow here at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.
Liverpool, Dec 25 (IANS) Ahead of Thursday night’s Anfield clash with Leicester City, Liverpool hold a four-point lead in the Premier League, have a perfect record in the Champions League and are into the Carabao Cup semi-finals.
London, Dec 24 (IANS) Despite Manchester City’s recent struggles which has seen them fall from the top of the Premier League table to seventh place, behind the likes of Nottingham Forest, Bournemouth and Aston Villa, Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca believes that the defending champions will be in the title race by the end of the season.
Manchester, Dec 24 (IANS) The ongoing saga between Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim and Marcus Rashford continues as the Portuguese claimed the English forward, being one of the more senior players in the squad has ‘big responsibilities’ on his shoulder.
Manchester, Dec 24 (IANS) Pep Guardiola has attributed Erling Haaland’s recent rough patch to his team’s lack of creativity and stated Manchester City ‘needs to use him better.’
Rio de Janeiro (Brazil), Dec 23 (IANS) Brazilian defender Adryelson has returned to Lyon after completing a four-month loan at Botafogo, the Brazilian Serie A club said. Adryelson rejoined Botafogo in September, eight months after leaving the Rio de Janeiro club to sign for Lyon. Both Lyon and Botafogo are owned by American businessman John Textor.
