Fenerbahce visit starts a long odyssey away from home for Bilbao

IANS | December 10, 2024 10:27 PM

Madrid (Spain), Dec 10 (IANS) There's no place like home, but Athletic Club Bilbao travel to play Fenerbahce in Istanbul in the Europa League on Wednesday, knowing they might not play in their San Mames Stadium for a month and a half. Last season's Copa del Rey winner will make the Europa League visit to Istanbul after a 2-0 win at home to Villarreal that strengthened their grip on fourth place in La Liga while leaving it just six points off the top of the table.

UCL: Araujo returns from injury, named in Barca's squad for Dortmund clash

IANS | December 10, 2024 4:20 PM

Barcelona, Dec 10 (IANS) Ronald Araujo returns to FC Barcelona's match day squad, 156 days after picking up an injury in the quarter-finals of the Copa America. With the hamstring injury that needed surgery now behind him, the Uruguayan defender has been included in the Barca squad for the game against Borussia Dortmund.

Champions League: Alonso brings Leverkusen's efficiency to new heights

IANS | December 9, 2024 11:39 PM

Berlin (Germany), Dec 9 (IANS) Spanish star coach Xabi Alonso has lifted his team Bayer Leverkusen's efficiency to new heights this season. Ahead of the UEFA Champions League encounter against unbeaten Inter Milan, the 2024 German champion seems back on track after a bumpy start in the new season.

Premier League referee David Coote’s contract terminated for breach of contract

IANS | December 9, 2024 10:11 PM

New Delhi, Dec 9 (IANS) Premier League referee David Coote has had his contract terminated by the Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) for ‘breach of contract.’ The referee was suspended on November 11 after a video appeared to show Coote using foul language to describe former Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp and the club went viral.