ISL 2024-25: Marquez’s unbeaten streak in threat against In-form Bengaluru FC

IANS | December 13, 2024 5:27 PM

Bengaluru, Dec 13 (IANS) The Sree Kanteerava Stadium will witness Bengaluru FC take on FC Goa to kick off the Saturday double-header of the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25. These two teams have endured positive forms this season, with Bengaluru FC collecting 23 points from 11 games and sitting second in the table, and the Gaurs placed fifth with 18 points from 10 matches.

ISL 2024-25: Odisha FC extend unbeaten run with 2-1 win over 10-man East Bengal

IANS | December 12, 2024 10:21 PM

Kolkata, Dec 12 (IANS) Jerry Mawihmingthanga and Hugo Boumous 81 scored a goal each in the second half as Odisha FC overcame a 10-man East Bengal FC 2-1 in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan Stadium, here on Thursday. With this win, the Juggernauts extended their unbeaten streak this season to five games.

ISL 2024-25: Irfan scores winner as Chennaiyin battle for gritty win over Hyderabad FC

IANS | December 11, 2024 11:08 PM

Chennai, Dec 11 (IANS) An early goal from Irfan Yadwad was the decider in Chennaiyin FC’s first home win of the Indian Super League 2024-25 season, a 1-0 triumph over Hyderabad FC at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here on Wednesday. It turned out to be an apt celebration for head coach Owen Coyle’s milestone 50th game in charge.

FIFA confirms Saudi Arabia as host of 2034 World Cup finals despite controversy

IANS | December 11, 2024 10:14 PM

Zurich (Switzerland), Dec 11 (IANS) International Football Federation, FIFA on Wednesday decided the hosts for the two upcoming editions of its flagship men's World Cup, controversially confirming Saudi Arabia as the host of the 2034 event while picking Spain, Portugal and Morocco as joint hosts for the 2030 tournament.

Scoring goals does not win you titles, says Chelsea head coach Maresca

IANS | December 11, 2024 5:41 PM

London, Dec 11 (IANS) Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca has highlighted the importance of defending, after his side’s 4-3 victory over Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday, and lauded his side for being balanced on both ends of the pitch. Though they eventually won the match, Chelsea conceded two early goals which put them on the back foot in the game.

ISL 2024-25: Rising East Bengal host Odisha FC’s offensive juggernaut

IANS | December 11, 2024 4:08 PM

Kolkata, Dec 11 (IANS) East Bengal FC and Odisha FC are locking horns at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (VYBK) in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 on Thursday, with the home side riding the momentum of their on-going three-game unbeaten run in the competition, which comprises of two victories on the bounce.