La Liga 2024-25: Four things we learned in Spain's matchday 18

IANS | December 23, 2024 11:33 PM

Madrid (Spain), Dec 23 (IANS) There were changes at the top of the La Liga points table in last weekend's games before the Christmas holidays, with Atletico and Real Madrid both leap-frogging Barcelona in the standings. The two clubs from the Spanish capital are separated by just one point with Atletico racing to the top spot on the back of a seven-match winning streak.

ISL 2024-25: NorthEast United fight back from a two-goal deficit to beat Hyderabad Fc 5-2

IANS | December 23, 2024 10:35 PM

Hyderabad, Dec 23 (IANS) Guillermo Fernández struck a brace of goals as NorthEast United FC wrapped up their two-game losing streak by coming from two goals behind to secure a 5-2 victory against Hyderabad FC in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 at the G.M.C. Balayogi Athletic Stadium here on Monday. Fernández struck in the 18th and 61st minutes while Alaaeddine Ajaraie struck one in the 73rd minute while the other two strikes were from own-goals.

ISL 2024-25: NEUFC's forward Alaaeddine Ajaraie wins third consecutive POTM honour

IANS | December 23, 2024 9:05 PM

Guwahati, Dec 23 (IANS) NorthEast United FC's forward Alaaeddine Ajaraie has been crowned the Indian Super League's (ISL) Player of the Month for November. This is the third consecutive Player of the Month award he has received since the start of the season, making him the first player to do so. The Moroccan has been a shining star for the Highlanders since his arrival this season, consistently delivering standout performances.

Arsenal’s title hopes suffer major blow as Bukayo Saka ruled out for ‘many weeks’

IANS | December 23, 2024 8:13 PM

London, Dec 23 (IANS) Former Premier League winner Arsenal have been handed a major blow in the title race as the North London club will be missing the services of their star player Bukayo Saka who has been ruled out for ‘many weeks. The Englishman was substituted off after suffering an injury during their 5-1 win against Crystal Palace, as confirmed by head coach Mikel Arteta.

La Liga: Diego Simeone named Coach of the Month for Atletico's seven-game winning streak

IANS | December 23, 2024 6:50 PM

Madrid, Dec 23 (IANS) Diego Simeone has been named the Best La Liga Coach in December, an award for Atletico de Madrid’s sensational month of December which has seen the club rise to the top of the standings in the league. Since the 1-0 loss against Real Betis at the Benito Villamarin, on October 27, Atletico Madrid have won all their matches (7 out of 7) against Las Palmas (2-0), Mallorca (0-1), Deportivo Alaves (2-1), Real Valladolid (0-5), Sevilla (4-3), Getafe (1-0) and FC Barcelona (1-2).

Santosh Trophy: Ayub's lone goal seals J&K's QF berth

IANS | December 23, 2024 5:43 PM

Hyderabad, Dec 23 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir sealed their quarterfinal spot in the 78th Senior Men’s National Football Championship for the Santosh Trophy, after defeating Rajasthan 1-0 at the Deccan Arena, while Manipur thrashed hosts Telangana 3-1.

Excited Newcastle hoping to ‘enjoy’ difficult festive fixtures

IANS | December 23, 2024 3:52 PM

Newcastle, Dec 23 (IANS) Premier League clubs are gearing up for the festive period which is one of the most exerting in the footballing calendar. In-form Newcastle United side will be hoping to continue their winning momentum as they face a treacherous run which includes games against Aston Villa, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur.