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Amorim’s ‘superficial argument’ does not reflect reality, says Antony’s agent Pedroso

IANS | March 5, 2025 9:48 PM

New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) Antony, who is at Real Betis on loan from Manchester United, looks to have settled in well in Spain, having scored three goals and provided two assists in just seven games so far. The Brazilian's agent, Junior Pedroso, claims Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim‘s comments, blaming Antony’s physical inadequacy for not faring well during his time in England, does not ‘reflect reality. ’

ISL 2024-25: Out of playoffs, Punjab FC and Hyderabad FC hope to end season on high

IANS | March 5, 2025 7:21 PM

Hyderabad, March 5 (IANS) Out of the playoffs race, former League Cup winner Hyderabad FC are set to host Punjab FC in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 at the GMC Balayogi Athletic Stadium on Thursday. Both of these sides are not in contention for the vacant sixth spot for the playoffs. However, they will want to wrap up their campaign on a strong note, to cap off the work done so far and lay the foundation for the forthcoming campaign.

‘There are no difficult moments off the pitch’: Jose Mourinho

IANS | March 5, 2025 7:02 PM

Istanbul, March 5 (IANS) Jose Mourinho, who has been under heavy scrutiny in Turkey after being sued for ‘racist comments’ by rival club Galatasaray, dismissed any thoughts of Fenerbahce being in a difficult moment. The derby between Galatasaray and Fenerbahce took a dark turn after the former accused the Portuguese head coach of making racist comments after he claimed that the match would have been a 'disaster' had there been a Turkish ref who was officiating the game.

FIFA announces first-ever half-time show for 2026 World Cup final

IANS | March 5, 2025 5:39 PM

Dallas (USA), March 5 (IANS) FIFA President Gianni Infantino has announced that the FIFA World Cup 2026 will see the first-ever halftime show take place at the Metlife Stadium during the final of the tournament. The decision to add the half-time show, alongside separate events at Times Square during the final weekend of the tournament, was announced at the FIFA Commercial & Media Partners Convention in Dallas on Wednesday.

ISL 2024-25: Poor execution under pressure blamed for Punjab FC’s lack of goals

IANS | March 5, 2025 5:24 PM

Hyderabad, March 5 (IANS) Punjab FC will look to secure all three points as they take on Hyderabad FC in their penultimate fixture of the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 campaign, which will be played at the GMC Balayogi Athletic Stadium here on Thursday. Head coach Panagiotis Dilmperis believes a lack of quality up front and the pressure on a young squad has led to a difficulty in the execution of their plans.

ISL 2024-25: FC Goa seal semis berth with 2-0 win over Mohammedan SC

IANS | March 4, 2025 11:44 PM

Margao (Goa), March 4 (IANS) A goal by Iker Guarrotxena and an own-goal by Padam Chhetri helped FC Goa defeat Mohammedan SC 2-0 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Goa in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here on Tuesday night. The Gaurs confirmed a second-placed finish as a result of this win, as they have now moved to 48 points in 23 games, winning 14 games and drawing on six instances.

ISL 2024-25: NorthEast United beat Chennaiyin 3-0, qualify for playoffs

IANS | March 3, 2025 10:22 PM

Chennai, March 3 (IANS) Nestor Albiach, Jithin MS, and Alaaeddine Ajaraie scored a goal each as NorthEast United FC returned to winning ways with a 3-0 thumping of Chennaiyin FC in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 season at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here on Monday night.

Fulham open investigation over racist and homophobic comments against defender Calvin Bassey

IANS | March 3, 2025 8:39 PM

London, March 3 (IANS) Fulham FC have opened investigations, alongside relevant authorities, after defender Calvin Bassey received racist and homophobic abuse on social media following their win over Manchester United on Sunday. The Nigerian defender had scored the opening goal during the FA Cup tie against Manchester United at Old Trafford and suffered the alleged abuse after the game.

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