ISL 2024-25: Odisha FC’s playoff hopes take a hit in stalemate vs Mohammedan SC

IANS | February 28, 2025 10:18 PM

Bhubaneswar, Feb 28 (IANS) Mohammedan SC played out a 0-0 stalemate against Odisha FC in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 at the Kalinga Stadium here on Friday. With this result, Odisha FC’s hopes of making it to the playoffs took a massive hit. They are in seventh place with 30 points from 23 games now, two behind the sixth-positioned Mumbai City FC (32), who have featured in 21 encounters thus far.

Amorim defends skipper Bruno, says ‘My opinion is more important than Roy Keane's’

IANS | February 28, 2025 8:49 PM

Manchester, Feb 28 (IANS) Following the debate that has sparked over the importance of skipper Bruno Fernandes at Manchester United, with legend Roy Keane calling the Portuguese midfielder an ‘impostor’, head coach Ruben Amorim has jumped to his captain’s defence. Bruno rallied separate comebacks for Manchester United in the 2-2 draw vs Everton, where the Red Devils were trailing 0-2 at half-time, and in their 3-2 win over Ipswich Town.

ISL 2024-25: Kerala Blasters begin quest for three straight wins against playoff-bound Jamshedpur FC

IANS | February 28, 2025 7:33 PM

Kochi, Feb 28 (IANS) Chasing their third straight win, Kerala Blasters FC will host Jamshedpur FC in the Indian Super League at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here on Saturday. The qualification scenario for Kerala Blasters FC is complicated since they bank on a spate of other results. However, the straightforward equation for them is that they need to win all of their remaining games. So far, they have 24 points from 21 games on the back of seven wins and three draws.

We will make fans proud but can’t promise a title, says Brighton head coach Hurzeler

IANS | February 28, 2025 5:15 PM

Brighton, Feb 28 (IANS) Brighton & Hove Albion face a stern test in the fifth round of the FA Cup when they travel to St. James Park on Sunday to face Newcastle United. Head coach Fabian Hurzeler has promised the Seagulls' fanbase that his side will give everything on the pitch but can’t guarantee a title. Brighton’s last, and only, major trophy came more than a century ago when they defeated Aston Villa 1-0 in the 1910 FA Charity Shield (later known as FA Community Shield).

ISL 2024-25: FC Goa edge past Punjab FC 1-0 to bolster second-place hopes

IANS | February 27, 2025 10:27 PM

New Delhi, Feb 27 (IANS) Carl McHugh scored the lone goal as FC Goa secured a 1-0 victory against Punjab FC in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here on Thursday, cementing their claim on the second spot in the standings. The Gaurs moved to 45 points in 22 games as a consequence of this win, solidifying their grip on the second spot, which could guarantee them a straight semifinal berth.

Echeverri joins Guardiola's squad after brilliant show in U20 South American Championship

IANS | February 27, 2025 7:51 PM

Manchester, Feb 27 (IANS) Claudio Echeverri has joined up with Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City squad for the first time. The Argentine attacking midfielder signed for the club in January 2024 but remained on loan at River Plate until last month. The 19-year-old arrives in Manchester off the back of a spectacular campaign in the Under-20 South American Championship, where he captained his nation to a runners-up finish.