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Arsenal hoping to capitalize on strong position in UCL, says Arteta

IANS | January 21, 2025 11:52 PM

London, Jan 21 (IANS) With only two match weeks remaining, the preliminary league stage of the Champions League is getting to the business end, and a win for Arsenal against Dinamo Zagreb on Wednesday could prove pivotal. The Gunners currently sit third in the 36-team league table, behind only Liverpool and Barcelona, having amassed 13 points from the six group games so far to put them firmly in contention for a spot in the coveted top eight.

ISL 2024-25: Mohun Bagan miss chances, held to goalless draw by Chennaiyin

IANS | January 21, 2025 10:21 PM

Chennai, Jan 21 (IANS) Chennaiyin FC held Mohun Bagan Super Giant to a goalless draw in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 season at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Tuesday night. The Mariners continue to be at the top of the table with 37 points from 17 games and the Marina Machans are positioned 10th with 18 points from as many games as the visitors.

I will never decide my departure date from Real Madrid: Ancelotti

IANS | January 21, 2025 8:10 PM

Madrid, Jan 21 (IANS) Recent rumours have suggested that Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti will be stepping down from his position at the end of the current season, despite his contract running till 2026. The Italian has shut down rumours claiming he will never stay at the club till he is asked to leave and he may even stay for four more years alongside President Florentino Perez.

Stuttgart eyeing Champions League progress ahead of crucial Bratislava showdown

IANS | January 20, 2025 11:42 PM

Berlin (Germany), Jan 20 (IANS) Riding high in the national league, last season's Bundesliga runner-up VfB Stuttgart now face a decisive clash against Slovan Bratislava in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday. With hopes of advancing to the tournament's playoff round hanging in the balance, sporting director Fabian Wohlgemuth emphasised the pressure on the team.

It is ‘far too early’ to be calling Liverpool the best in the world, says Slot

IANS | January 20, 2025 10:14 PM

Liverpool, Jan 20 (IANS) After a 2-0 win against Brentford on Saturday, courtesy of an injury-time brace by substitute Darwin Nunez, head coach Thomas Frank labelled Liverpool as the best team in the world at the moment. Arne Slot on the other hand believes it is ‘far too early’ in the season to be calling his team the best in the world.

Vital Champions League games ahead for Barcelona, Atletico Madrid

IANS | January 20, 2025 9:20 PM

Madrid (Spain), Jan 20 (IANS) FC Barcelona and Atletico Madrid will play vital games in the UEFA Champions League group stage on Tuesday night, which could go a long way towards determining their workload next month. Barcelona travel to Benfica looking to ensure a top-eight finish, which would mean Hansi Flick's side would avoid the extra play-off round between the sides that finish between ninth and 24th in the group, giving the team two weeks in February without a midweek match to allow for some vital recovery time.

Chennaiyin FC, Norwich City FC start inter-school football event for TN kids

IANS | January 20, 2025 8:55 PM

Chennai, Jan 20 (IANS) Indian Super League (ISL) club Chennaiyin FC and England's Norwich City FC have come together to host an inter-school football championship focused on advancing grassroots football in Tamil Nadu. The CFC-NCFC Inter-School Football Championship 2025 starts on Friday (January 24) and will feature a total of 64 teams competing in the Under-12 and Under-14 categories; also providing the players a platform to showcase their skills to club academy scouts.

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