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.

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.

Football: Skipper Bruno urges Man Utd fans ‘to keep’ good memories of Erik Ten Hag

IANS | October 28, 2024 7:46 PM

Manchester, Oct 28 (IANS) Following the news of Manchester United sacking Erik Ten Hag, skipper Bruno Fernandes has thanked the head coach and urged the fans to keep the good memories of the Dutch head coach. “Thanks for everything, boss! I appreciate the trust and the moments we shared together, I wish you all the best. Even knowing the last period hasn’t been great for all of us, I hope you fans can keep with you the good things Erik has done for our club, ”wrote Fernandes on Instagram.

India’s passion for La Liga rivals Spain's: PM Modi on Barca’s win over Madrid

IANS | October 28, 2024 3:10 PM

Vadodara, Oct 28 (IANS) The buzz surrounding Barcelona’s recent 4-0 routing of Real Madrid was at an all-time high as the Catalonians secured a historic victory on Saturday. In a speech after the roadshow, where Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez was present, PM Narendra Modi went on to claim the intensity of the rivalry between the fan bases of both teams in India is equivalent to how it is in Spain.