Kolkata, Feb 4 (IANS) Punjab FC will look to carry their winning momentum when they take on league leaders Mohun Bagan Super Giant in the Indian Super League fixture away here at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (Salt Lake Stadium) on Wednesday.
Shillong, Feb 4 (IANS) The Indian Super League (ISL) is set to debut in Meghalaya with NorthEast United FC taking on former winner Mumbai City FC at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong on February 7. The Highlanders will also host Bengaluru FC and East Bengal FC at the venue on February 21 and March 8, respectively, as the fans look forward to witnessing Indian football’s biggest stars, including Sunil Chhetri, Lallianzuala Chhangte and Naorem Mahesh Singh in action.
Florence (Italy), Feb 4 (IANS) Serie A club ACF Fiorentina have announced the signing of midfielder Nicolo Fagioli from Juventus FC on an initial loan deal with an obligation to make the move permanent.
London, Feb 4 (IANS) Aston Villa completed a loan for Paris Saint-Germain's striker Marco Asensio until the end of the season. Asensio joins after 18 months at PSG, whom he joined on a free transfer from Real Madrid. The Spain international has scored seven times in 41 matches for the French side, but has fallen out of favour with coach Luis Enrique in recent months and only made 16 appearances this season.
Manchester, Feb 4 (IANS) In a late deadline day signing, struggling English Premier League champions Manchester City completed the signing of Portuguese star Nico Gonzalez from Porto, the 23-year-old joining the club on a four-and-a-half-year deal that keeps him tied until 2029.
Madrid (Spain), Feb 3 (IANS) Atletico Madrid and FC Barcelona both won their respective matches this weekend, while Real Madrid lost away to Espanyol as the title race once again got congested in Spain. Real Madrid still maintained a narrow one-point lead with 49 points with Atletico in second place with 48 points. Barcelona are 45 points with Athletic Bilbao following close behind in fourth with 41 points. Villarreal are placed fifth with 37 points.
Bhubaneswar, Feb 3 (IANS) Alaaeddine Ajaraie scored a brace of goals for NorthEast United FC but Isak Vanlalruatfela struck an injury-time equaliser as Odisha FC held on for a 2-2 draw in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 at the Kalinga Stadium her on Monday, spoiling the party for the by overcoming a goal deficit twice.
Munich, Feb 3 (IANS) Manuel Neuer has extended his contract with FC Bayern, which was set to expire at the end of this season, by a further year to June 2026. It will be the goalkeeper’s 15th season with the club.
London, Feb 3 (IANS) Striker Mathys Tel is a man in demand as Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly beaten fellow Premier League sides to his signature as he will join the North London club on a loan deal, with no option to buy.
London, Feb 3 (IANS) West Ham United have announced the signing of talented striker Evan Ferguson on loan from Brighton & Hove Albion for the remainder of the 2024/25 season.
