Actions speak louder than words as Real Madrid boycott Ballon d'Or ceremony

IANS | October 30, 2024 12:12 AM

Madrid (Spain), Oct 30 (IANS): Spanish football giant Real Madrid likes to define itself as a 'Club Senor'—literally a gentleman who represents the most sporting behaviour—but events on Monday have shown that words are one thing, and actions are another. The club decided at the last minute to boycott the Ballon d'Or award ceremony held in Paris after learning that Brazilian winger Vinicius Jr. would not be given the prestigious award, which would instead go to Manchester City and Spain midfielder Rodri.

Football: Few upsets likely on second day of Copa del Rey matches in Spain

IANS | October 29, 2024 9:47 PM

Madrid (Spain), Oct 29 (IANS) Six more teams from La Liga, including Atletico Madrid, will start their campaigns in this season's Copa del Rey on Wednesday, hoping to improve on their performance in the previous year.

Injury-free Chelsea brace for tough fixture run, starting with Newcastle clash

IANS | October 29, 2024 9:31 PM

Newcastle, Oct 29 (IANS) Chelsea head to St James’ Park looking to reach the quarterfinals of the League Cup and Maresca confirmed at his pre-match press conference on Tuesday that he has a full bill of health to select from.

Football: Real Madrid’s decision to boycott Ballon d’Or is up to them, says Pep Guardiola

IANS | October 29, 2024 9:18 PM

London, Oct 29 (IANS) Following Real Madrid’s decision to boycott the 2024 Ballon d’Or Award ceremony that took place at the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris on Monday due to star forward Vinicus Jr missing out on the honour, Manchester City head coach Pep Guardiola refrained from making any comments on the team’s decision claiming it was up to them to make a decision.

We will see Ten Hag at a big club in the future, says Liverpool’s Slot as he backs his Dutch compatriot

IANS | October 29, 2024 8:15 PM

Brighton, Oct 29 (IANS) Liverpool head coach Arne Slot came out in support of his Dutch compatriot Erik Ten Hag who was sacked by Manchester United as head coach at the weekend and said ‘We will see him in the near future again at a big club’.

ISL 2024-25: Hyderabad FC go head-on with prolific Mohun Bagan Super Giant

IANS | October 29, 2024 7:19 PM

Hyderabad, Oct 29 (IANS) Amidst the festive season, Mohun Bagan Super Giant take on Hyderabad FC at the G.M.C. Balayogi Athletic Stadium in Gachibowli, here in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 on Wednesday, both teams hoping to climb up the points table. The defending ISL champions visit the home of the resurgent Hyderabad FC, who come into this encounter on the back of a resounding 4-0 win in Kolkata against Mohammedan SC.

Disappointed with the result but not with the boys, says India U17 head coach Ishfaq Ahmed

IANS | October 29, 2024 4:52 PM

New Delhi, Oct 29 (IANS): They worked long and hard for that dream for over a year and were within four minutes of realising it. But it wasn't meant to be for the spirited India junior men's football team, whose 2-3 defeat to Thailand ended their U17 Asian Cup and World Cup dreams.

Rodri, Bonmati shine at Ballon d'Or: Historic wins for Man City and Barca stars

IANS | October 29, 2024 4:02 AM

Paris, Oct 29 (IANS) Rodrigo has won the 2024 Men’s Ballon d'Or trophy and in doing so, becomes the first Manchester City player to claim the coveted honour at the Theatre du Chatelet on Monday.

Football: Surprises unlikely as Copa del Rey kicks off in Spain

IANS | October 28, 2024 11:40 PM

Madrid, Oct 28 (IANS) The first-round matches of Spain's Copa del Rey will be played over the coming days, although surprises are likely to be few and far between. The format of the tournament means that the four sides that will compete in the Spanish Super Cup in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia in January don't have to play the first two rounds.

La Liga 2024: Four things we learned this weekend in Spain's matchday 11

IANS | October 28, 2024 10:19 PM

Madrid, Oct 28 (IANS) FC Barcelona moved six points clear at the top of La Liga with a 4-0 win over Real Madrid in the season's first El Clasico, while Atletico Madrid disappointed again and Las Palmas are showing life under Diego Martinez.

Football

Actions speak louder than words as Real Madrid boycott Ballon d'Or ceremony

Football: Few upsets likely on second day of Copa del Rey matches in Spain

Injury-free Chelsea brace for tough fixture run, starting with Newcastle clash

Football: Real Madrid’s decision to boycott Ballon d’Or is up to them, says Pep Guardiola

We will see Ten Hag at a big club in the future, says Liverpool’s Slot as he backs his Dutch compatriot

ISL 2024-25: Hyderabad FC go head-on with prolific Mohun Bagan Super Giant

Disappointed with the result but not with the boys, says India U17 head coach Ishfaq Ahmed

Rodri, Bonmati shine at Ballon d'Or: Historic wins for Man City and Barca stars

Football: Surprises unlikely as Copa del Rey kicks off in Spain

La Liga 2024: Four things we learned this weekend in Spain's matchday 11

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