Chhetri scores on return to end 15-month winless drought as India beat Maldives 3-0

IANS | March 19, 2025 9:32 PM

Shillong, March 19 (IANS) India secured their first victory under coach Manolo Marquez with a dominant 3-0 win over the Maldives at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong on Wednesday. The match, which was India’s first win since November 2023, was a comprehensive display that featured goals from Sunil Chhetri, Liston Colaco, and a header from Rahul Bheke.

I-League 2024-25: SC Bengaluru edge past Real Kashmir

IANS | March 18, 2025 6:56 PM

Bengaluru, March 18 (IANS) SC Bengaluru withstood a final half-hour barrage to win 3-2 against Real Kashmir FC at the Bangalore Football Stadium on Tuesday after defender Sanatomba Singh was sent off in the 60th minute.

Was overlooked by Southgate but ready to grasp opportunity under Tuchel: Dan Burn

IANS | March 18, 2025 6:23 PM

London, March 18 (IANS) Dan Burn wrote his name into Newcastle United’s history books on Sunday as he found the back of the net in the Carabao Cup final, helping Newcastle United to lift their first domestic trophy in 70 years. It follows on from the defender’s first-ever call-up to represent his country last Friday.

Marquez backs Chhetri’s retirement return, says 'national team is not about developing players'

IANS | March 18, 2025 5:32 PM

Shillong, March 18 (IANS) The Indian senior men's team will face Maldives in a FIFA International Friendly on Wednesday, March 19 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong. The game will also be India's all-time top scorer Sunil Chhetri's first match since announcing his return to international football.

Messi rested for FIFA WC qualifiers against Brazil, Uruguay due to discomfort

IANS | March 17, 2025 10:10 PM

New Delhi, March 17 (IANS) Lionel Messi has been rested by Argentina ahead of their two FIFA World Cup qualifiers games which was confirmed after head coach Lionel Scaloni announced the 26-man squad on Monday. Alongside Messi, Paulo Dybala also misses out on his third consecutive national team duty through injury.

I-League 2024-25: Gokulam Kerala FC remain in title mix with win over nine-man Namdhari FC

IANS | March 17, 2025 6:31 PM

Ludhiana, March 17 (IANS) Gokulam Kerala FC remained in the hunt for the 2024-25 I-League title as they sealed a dramatic 3-1 victory over nine-man Namdhari FC at the Namdhari Stadium on Monday.

Antonio reflects on fatal car accident, says ‘I realise how close I was to dying’

IANS | March 17, 2025 5:39 PM

London, March 17 (IANS) Michail Antonio, the West Ham United striker, whose serious car accident sent shockwaves through English football reflected on his accident after having visited the remains of his car at the scrapyard.

Simon back for Spain's national team as Asencio gets debut call-up

IANS | March 15, 2025 11:44 PM

Madrid (Spain), March 14 (IANS) Spain national team coach Luis de la Fuente on Friday called Athletic Bilbao goalkeeper Unai Simon back into the squad for the forthcoming UEFA Nations League quarterfinal games against the Netherlands. Simon, who has played 46 times for Spain, was the first choice throughout last summer's successful European Championship campaign despite playing with an injured wrist.

La Liga: Atletico Madrid, Barcelona go head-to-head with title in play

IANS | March 15, 2025 7:03 PM

Madrid (Spain), March 15 (IANS) Spanish giants Atletico Madrid and FC Barcelona go head-to-head on Sunday night in a game that will have a huge bearing on the outcome of this season's title race. The teams will kick off the game with Barca a point ahead of Atletico in the table, but with a game in hand after Atletico lost 2-1 in Getafe last weekend, while Barca's match at home to Osasuna was postponed following the death of club doctor Carles Minarro.

Football: Indian team needs players who can score goals, says Manolo Marquez

IANS | March 15, 2025 4:34 PM

Shillong, March 15 (IANS) The Indian senior men's team arrived in Shillong on Friday, ahead of their first match of the AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers against Bangladesh (March 25). In preparation for that, the Blue Tigers will face the Maldives in a friendly on March 19, which is set to be a historic occasion as the Meghalaya capital will witness the Indian men's team in action for the first time.

Football

Chhetri scores on return to end 15-month winless drought as India beat Maldives 3-0

I-League 2024-25: SC Bengaluru edge past Real Kashmir

Was overlooked by Southgate but ready to grasp opportunity under Tuchel: Dan Burn

Marquez backs Chhetri’s retirement return, says 'national team is not about developing players'

Messi rested for FIFA WC qualifiers against Brazil, Uruguay due to discomfort

I-League 2024-25: Gokulam Kerala FC remain in title mix with win over nine-man Namdhari FC

Antonio reflects on fatal car accident, says ‘I realise how close I was to dying’

Simon back for Spain's national team as Asencio gets debut call-up

La Liga: Atletico Madrid, Barcelona go head-to-head with title in play

Football: Indian team needs players who can score goals, says Manolo Marquez

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