Football: Trio leave Spain squad, Barrios gets call-up for Nations League clash with Swiss

IANS | November 16, 2024 6:53 PM

Madrid (Spain), Nov 16 (IANS) Real Sociedad pair Mikel Oyarzabal and Martin Zubimendi, along with Villarreal winger Alex Baena, have left the Spain squad following Friday night's 2-1 win in Denmark in the Nations League. The trio will not travel to Tenerife for Monday's match against Switzerland, which has now lost significance as Spain have secured their place in the knockout stage of the UEFA Nations League, while Switzerland have no chance of finishing second.

AIFF's three-day conclave a ‘reality check’ on Indian football ecosystem

IANS | November 15, 2024 9:17 PM

New Delhi, Nov 15 (IANS) The three-day AIFF State Gradation and State-Specific Strategic Plans that concluded at the Football House here on Thursday turned out to be a unique meeting on many counts. The meetings, on all three days, were chaired by AIFF President Kalyan Chaubey and acted as a 'reality check’ on the Indian football ecosystem.

I have no regrets about leaving Manchester United, says Scott McTominay

IANS | November 15, 2024 6:11 PM

New Delhi, Nov 15 (IANS) Scott McTominay, the defensive midfielder who has been with Manchester United since the age of five, left his boyhood club for Napoli in a move reported to be worth 27.5 million Pounds. McTominay, who is now enjoying life in Naples, has stated he has no regrets about his move away from the Red Devils.

Football: AS Roma appoint Claudio Ranieri as Technical Director

IANS | November 14, 2024 8:58 PM

New Delhi, Nov 14 (IANS) AS Roma have appointed Claudio Ranieri as “Technical Director” until the end of the 2024/25 season, tasking the Italian veteran with salvaging a difficult start to their Serie A campaign. This marks Ranieri’s third spell with the club, following brief managerial stints in 2009 and 2019. Roma, having won only three of their opening Serie A matches and struggling in the UEFA Europa League, turned to Ranieri to inject stability and experience.

Barcelona forward Fati suffers another muscle injury, likely to be out for a month

IANS | November 14, 2024 12:29 AM

Madrid (Spain), Nov 14 (IANS) Ansu Fati's dreadful luck with injuries continued on Wednesday when FC Barcelona confirmed that the forward has suffered a hamstring injury that is likely to sideline him for around a month. The club posted on its website that the 22-year-old "suffered a muscular injury in the biceps femoris of his right thigh" during Wednesday's training session. As a result of the injury, he is expected to be out of action for about four weeks.