New Delhi, Nov 27 (IANS) Following Pep Guardiola’s press conference comments claiming ’I want to harm myself,’ after he was seen with cuts on his nose and a mark on his head caused accidentally by a sharpened fingernail, the Spaniard took to social media to clarify he did not intend to joke about the serious matter.
Madrid, Nov 26 (IANS) Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti faces an injury crisis as his side prepares for arguably the most important match of the season so far when it visits Liverpool's Anfield Stadium on Wednesday in the UEFA Champions League. Two defeats from their opening four matches have left the reigning champions in a delicate situation in the new-look format.
Mumbai, Nov 26 (IANS) Ezequiel Vidal, Luka Majcen and Mushaga Bakenga starred as Punjab FC handed Mumbai City FC their first home loss in nine matches with a 3-0 victory in their Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 match at the Mumbai Football Arena (MFA) on Tuesday night. A strike each by Vidal, Majcen, and Bakenga ensured smooth sailing for the visitors, who delivered outstanding performances in all concerned departments to keep the Petr Kratky-coached side at bay.
Mumbai, Nov 25 (IANS) Mumbai City FC forward Vikram Partap Singh has instated his name as one of the most remarkable young strikers in the country of late. With 13 goals and four assists in 73 Indian Super League (ISL) appearances, the 22-year-old has been a key figure in the Islanders’ title triumphs in the recent past.
Kochi, Nov 24 (IANS) Chennaiyin FC fell to an away day defeat to Kerala Blasters in the Indian Super League 2024-25 on Sunday at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.
Berlin (Germany), Nov 24 (IANS) Harry Kane's remarkable form in the Bundesliga continues to make headlines, both for his record-breaking achievements and glimpses into his personal life. The England captain's 50th league goal, a hat-trick-clinching header in Bayern Munich's 3-0 victory over Augsburg, made him the fastest player to reach this milestone in Bundesliga history, achieving the feat in just 43 matches, besting Erling Haaland's previous record.
Hyderabad, Nov 24 (IANS) Gaining three points to climb up in the points table will be the priority when former winners Hyderabad FC play host to Odisha FC in a Season 2024-25 match of the Indian Super League (ISL) at the G.M.C. Balayogi Athletic Stadium here on Monday. Hyderabad FC are currently placed 11th among 13 teams while Odisha are slightly better at ninth. Therefore, both sides want to climb up the ladder to strengthen their positions in their respective first matches after the international break.
Asuncion (Paraguay), Nov 24 (IANS) Argentina's Racing football club secured its first international trophy in 36 years with a 3-1 victory over Brazilian side Cruzeiro in the final of Copa Sudamericana, the annual international club football competition organized since 2002 by CONMEBOL, the governing body of football in South America.
London, Nov 24 (IANS) Hopes that the news of Pep Guardiola's contract extension could help end Manchester City's longest-ever losing streak were dashed when the defending champions fell 4-0 at home to Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League. James Maddison started for the visitors and justified the decision of coach Ange Postecoglou with two goals in the first 20 minutes to leave City looking groggy.
Kolkata, Nov 23 (IANS) Defending champions Mohun Bagan Super Giant outplayed Jamshedpur FC 3-0 at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan here and went to the top of the points table in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 season game on Saturday night. Goals from Tom Aldred, Liston Colaco, and Jamie Maclaren saw the Mariners secure their fourth win in their last five matches this season.
