Mumbai, March 15 (IANS) The Indian Super League (ISL) announced the dates for the 2024-25 playoffs on Saturday, with the league stage concluding on March 12. The knockouts will be played on March 29 & 30 followed by the two-legged semi-finals on April 2-3 & 6-7. The much-anticipated final of the 2024-25 season will be played on April 12.
London, March 14 (IANS) This weekend's Carabao Cup final between Liverpool and Newcastle United means there are just eight games to be played in the Premier League before the first title of the season is decided in England. Liverpool goes to Wembley as the big favourite to lift the Carabao Cup trophy, but coach Arne Slot has to raise his players after their painful exit to Paris Saint-Germain on penalties at Anfield on Tuesday.
Madrid (Spain), March 14 (IANS) La Liga goes into its last round of matches before the first international break of 2025. Former champions Barcelona will be hoping to extend their lead by adding to their current tally of 57 points from 26 matches. Real Madrid are also on 57 points but have played an extra match as have Atletico Madrid, who have 56 points from 27 matches.
London, March 14 (IANS) Marcus Rashford has been recalled to the England squad as head coach Thomas Tuchel named his first squad as the Three Lions manager on Friday. England are scheduled to play two matches at the FIFA World Cup European qualifiers at Wembley later this month, and Tuchel has made his first England selection with 26 players set to begin their preparations next week.
London, March 14 (IANS) Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim said that his team's composure after conceding in their last two matches highlights their progress ahead of Sunday’s Premier League clash with Leicester City. United secured a 1-1 draw against second-placed Arsenal last week, holding firm to earn a valuable point, before mounting a strong comeback on Thursday, overturning a deficit to defeat Real Sociedad 4-1 and secure a spot in the Europa League quarterfinals.
London, March 14 (IANS) Liverpool manager Arne Slot will be without Trent Alexander-Arnold when his side faces Newcastle United on Sunday to defend their League Cup title, adding to the club’s defensive injury concerns.
London, March 14 (IANS) David Moyes has been named the Manager of the Month for February 2025, winning the award for the 11th time in his career. Everton's manager moves joint-third in the all-time list, level with Pep Guardiola, with only Sir Alex Ferguson and Arsene Wenger claiming the award on more occasions.
London, March 14 (IANS) Mohamed Salah has won February's Player of the Month award, earning the prize for the seventh time to equal the record held by Harry Kane and Sergio Aguero. Salah's accolade comes following a record-breaking month for the Liverpool star, who led the way in the Premier League in February for goal involvements, with 10.
Madrid (Spain), March 13 (IANS) The impact of this week's Champions League matches on the outcome of La Liga's title race will unfold in the coming days as FC Barcelona travel to a heartbroken and fatigued Atletico Madrid, while Real Madrid face a challenging away game against Villarreal, who is vying for a spot in next season's Champions League.
Bengaluru, March 11 (IANS) Lallianzuala Chhangte and Nikolaos Karelis scored a goal each as Mumbai City FC qualified for the playoffs of the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 with a 2-0 win against Bengaluru FC at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium here on Tuesday night. The Islanders thus finished the league season at the sixth spot with 36 points, whereas the Gerard Zaragoza-coached side ended its league campaign with 38 points.
