New Delhi, Oct 25 (IANS) Former Morocco and Marseille midfielder Abdelaziz Barrada died at the age of 35, the Royal Moroccan Football Federation said.
Madrid (Spain), Oct 24 (IANS) The El Clasico clash between Real Madrid and FC Barcelona is the highlight of this weekend's La Liga action, as league leaders Real Madrid aim to grab the initiative in the La Liga table at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium on Saturday. Real Madrid enter the match fresh from a 5-2 victory over Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday. They have the advantage of an extra 24 hours to prepare compared to Barca, who defeated Bayern Munich 4-1 on Wednesday night.
Berlin (Germany), Oct 24 (IANS) Bayern Munich's post-match banquet had a sombre tone after the club's second defeat in its three matches of the 2024-25 UEFA Champions League 2024-25 season, and the loss dropped Bayern to the 23rd place in the competition's new standings. Coach Vincent Kompany's entertaining but risky style is now under scrutiny, and the goal of reaching the 2025 final in Munich's own stadium seems distant. Tactical changes appear inevitable.
Chennai, Oct 24 (IANS) Daniel Chima Chukwu scored a late goal as former champions Chennaiyin FC came from behind to hold FC Goa to an enthralling 2-2 draw on Matchday 6 of the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here on Thursday night.
Chennai, Oct 24 (IANS) Head coach Owen Coyle has signed a contract extension, committing his future with Chennaiyin FC until 2026. The exciting news was revealed in a special moment on Thursday during half-time of the club's match against FC Goa at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai, where co-owner Vita Dani presented Coyle with a commemorative jersey in front of an enthusiastic home crowd.
Kochi, Oct 24 (IANS) The Southern Derby in the Indian Super League (ISL) takes centre stage as table-toppers Bengaluru FC prepare to visit arch-rivals Kerala Blasters FC at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Kochi on Friday. Bengaluru FC are currently a happy side sitting comfortably at the pole position. On the other hand, Kerala Blasters FC, who have lost points on the road, will be eager to hand the Blues their first defeat of the season.
Addis Ababa, Oct 23 (IANS) FIFA President Gianni Infantino has confirmed that at least nine African teams will compete in the 2026 World Cup that will take place in the United States, Mexico and Canada. Infantino made the remarks when the 46th Confederation of African Football (CAF) Ordinary General Assembly opened on Tuesday in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, bringing together leaders and delegates of member associations from across Africa.
Chonburi (Thailand), Oct 23 (IANS) The India U-17 men's team started its campaign in Group D of the AFC U17 Asian Cup Qualifiers in style, thrashing Brunei Darussalam 13-0 in their opening match at the Chonburi Stadium here on Wednesday.
Chennai, Oct 23 (IANS) Chennaiyin FC will be looking to secure their first home win of the season and continue their positive form with a second successive victory in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25, when they take on FC Goa at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here on Thursday.
Barcelona, Oct 23 (IANS) Ahead of the Champions League encounter, Bayern Munich head coach Vincent Kompany heaped praise on Barcelona FC for finding a replacement for club legend Lionel Messi, who left Camp Nou in 2021, so soon in Spain wonder kid Lamine Yamal.
