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ISL 2025-25: Playoffs-bound NorthEast United target first win in Shillong vs East Bengal

IANS | March 7, 2025 9:50 PM

Shillong, March 7 (IANS) East Bengal FC will face NorthEast United FC, who have already qualified for the playoffs, in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong on Saturday. The Highlanders have qualified for the playoffs with 35 points from 23 games, on the back of nine wins and eight draws. They will want to enter the playoffs with a victory on their back.

Man Utd ‘need to survive’ against Arsenal on Sunday: Ruben Amorim

IANS | March 7, 2025 8:07 PM

Manchester, March 7 (IANS) Arsenal and Manchester United are all set to clash for the third time this season, with the Gunners having won the first league match and the Red Devils prevailing in the FA Cup on penalty shootouts. The two historic rivals are all set to take stage at Old Trafford on Sunday but Ruben Amorim believes he saw signs of fatigue in the 1-1 draw against Real Sociedad and given Arsenal’s ruthless 7-1 victory over PSV in the UEFA Champions League, Manchester United ‘will need to survive’ in the game.

Enzo Maresca envisioned Reece James as a midfielder since day one at Chelsea

IANS | March 7, 2025 7:20 PM

London, March 7 (IANS) Reece James' ability to play in various positions has always been one of his key strengths, and Enzo Maresca shared that he spoke about the possibility of the Chelsea captain playing in midfield just one day after taking the job. During the latter part of his 2018/19 loan at Wigan Athletic, James stood out in a central midfield role, earning the club's Player of the Year, Player's Player of the Year, and Goal of the Season awards by the end of the campaign.

We weren’t anywhere the levels we had to be against AZ Alkmaar, admits Postecoglou

IANS | March 7, 2025 6:34 PM

London, March 7 (IANS) After Tottenham Hotspur’s shocking 0-1 defeat against Dutch side AZ Alkmaar in the first leg of the Round of 16 in the Europa League, head coach Ange Postecoglou admitted his side was not close to the levels they need to be to progress in the competition. An own goal by Lucas Bergvall separated the sides at the end of 90 minutes, with the second leg slated to be played at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium next Thursday.

Hall’s injury is ‘a big blow for him and us’, says Newcastle's Eddie Howe

IANS | March 7, 2025 5:26 PM

Newcastle, March 7 (IANS) Head coach Eddie Howe has expressed his disappointment over Newcastle United defender Lewis Hall after he was ruled out for the remainder of the season after sustaining a foot injury. The 20-year-old will have to undergo surgery after suffering the injury during Newcastle’s loss to Liverpool in February.

Manolo Marquez includes Sunil Chhetri in squad for March FIFA Window

IANS | March 6, 2025 9:55 PM

New Delhi, March 6 (IANS) India senior men's national team head coach Manolo Marquez on Thursday announced his 26-member squad, including the legendary Sunil Chhetri, for the March FIFA International Window. The fourth-highest international goalscorer of all-time with 94 strikes to his credit, Chhetri had announced his retirement from the national team in June last year but is now set to make a return in India's blue later this month.

Bayern's Manuel Neuer out for 'foreseeable future' with calf injury

IANS | March 6, 2025 6:59 PM

Munich, March 6 (IANS) Bayern Munich captain Manuel Neuer has been ruled out "for the foreseeable future" after tearing a muscle in his right calf during their 3-0 win over Leverkusen in the Round of 16 stage of the Champions League 2024-25. Former Germany No. 1 goalkeeper Neuer was forced off after injuring his calf while celebrating Jamal Musiala's second-half goal. Their recent signing, Jonas Urbig, replaced him, making his Bayern debut.

ISL 2024-25: Odisha FC stay alive in playoffs race with 3-2 win over Jamshedpur FC

IANS | March 5, 2025 11:21 PM

Jamshedpur, March 5 (IANS) Hugo Boumous scored a brace as Odisha FC defeated Jamshedpur FC 3-2 in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 at the JRD Tata Sports Complex here on Wednesday night. With this win, the Juggernauts have climbed to the sixth spot with 33 points now, but their league campaign has wrapped up.

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