La Liga: Injuries a problem for Barcelona as Sarabia's Elche visit Montjuic

IANS | November 1, 2025 11:28 PM

Madrid, Nov 1 (IANS) FC Barcelona coach Hansi Flick must navigate a serious injury list as his side prepares to face an opponent likely to seek long spells of possession against the reigning La Liga champions. Barcelona host Elche a week after a 2-1 defeat away to Real Madrid, which left it five points behind the leaders.

Neymar eyes return after thigh injury

IANS | November 1, 2025 10:25 AM

Rio de Janeiro, Nov 1 (IANS) Neymar could return from injury for Santos' home clash against Fortaleza on Saturday as the club fights to avoid relegation from Brazil's Serie A.

Martinelli ruled out of Burnley clash, Saliba’s participation in doubt

IANS | October 31, 2025 6:52 PM

London, Oct 31 (IANS) Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta confirmed on Friday that Gabriel Martinelli will miss Saturday’s Premier League trip to Burnley due to injury, while William Saliba remains a doubt. The update comes as the Gunners aim to continue their impressive run of form.

No surprises but big wins in Spanish Copa del Rey

IANS | October 31, 2025 9:56 AM

Madrid, Oct 31 (IANS) The third day of Copa del Rey first-round matches failed to produce any upsets, but both Espanyol and Levante had close shaves away to lower league opposition.

Super Cup: Chennaiyin FC aim for strong finish against Dempo SC

IANS | October 30, 2025 6:39 PM

Bambolim (Goa), Oct 30 (IANS) Chennaiyin FC will take on I-League side Dempo Sporting Club in their third and final Group A fixture of the AIFF Super Cup 2025-26 on Friday at the GMC Athletic Stadium, Bambolim, aiming to conclude their campaign on a positive note.