'Happy with the effort but not with result': Crispin Chhetri on India's performance in Pink Ladies Cup

IANS | February 25, 2025 5:42 PM

Sharjah, Feb 25 (IANS) The Indian senior women's team will face the Korea Republic in their third and final friendly match at the Pink Ladies Cup at the Al Hamriya Sports Club Stadium here on Wednesday. On Sunday, the Blue Tigresses went down fighting 0-2 to Russia, conceding mid-way through the first half and deep in injury time. In their first match, India beat Jordan 2-0.

To win the Premier League, you have to do something special, says Arsenal's Mikel Arteta

IANS | February 25, 2025 4:26 PM

London, Feb 25 (IANS) Arsenal’s loss against West Ham United on Saturday saw Liverpool widen their gap in the points table to 11. With all odds now stacked against the Gunners, head coach Mikel Arteta boldly stated that ‘to win the Premier League you have to do something special’. With a trip to City Ground scheduled for Thursday, Arsenal are in a position where they must win all their remaining games in the league, and that still may not be enough to overcome the massive deficit.

Girona coach focuses on match, not on Real's campaign against referees

IANS | February 22, 2025 11:01 PM

Madrid, Feb 22 (IANS) Girona coach Michel Sanchez says he would rather not focus on referees ahead of his side's La Liga visit to play Real Madrid on Sunday. The Santiago Bernabeu Stadium is likely to have a pressure cooker atmosphere against referee Cuadra Fernandez after Real Madrid were held to a 1-1 draw away to Osasuna last weekend.

Premier League: Late comeback helps Man Utd draw 2-2 at Everton

IANS | February 22, 2025 9:02 PM

Liverpool, Feb 22 (IANS) A dramatic late equalizer by Manuel Ugarte ensured Manchester United avoided a third consecutive Premier League defeat, as they came back from two goals down to draw 2-2 with Everton at Goodison Park on Saturday. The Toffees were in control for much of the match, with Beto firing them ahead in the 19th minute. A deft touch from Abdoulaye Doucoure doubled their lead just 14 minutes later, as his close-range header capped off a parried shot from Jack Harrison.