ISL 2024-25: Kasimov scores late-winner to shock Bengaluru FC on home turf

IANS | January 11, 2025 8:44 PM

Bengaluru, Jan 11 (IANS) Mohammedan SC defeated Bengaluru FC by 1-0 to grab hold of their second victory of the current season in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium here on Saturday evening. A late free-kick by Mirjalol Kasimov sealed the deal for the visitors, as the Blues fell for their fourth loss of the season.

FA Cup: Liverpool cruise past Accrington Stanley with 4-0 win

IANS | January 11, 2025 8:30 PM

Liverpool, Jan 11 (IANS) Liverpool advanced to the fourth round of the Emirates FA Cup with an impressive 4-0 win over Accrington Stanley on Saturday afternoon at the Anfield Stadium. The Reds dominated the match, showcasing their attacking flair and solid defense.

IWL 2024-25: Sethu FC edge past newcomers Sribhumi FC

IANS | January 11, 2025 7:31 PM

Chennai, Jan 11 (IANS) Former champions Sethu FC defeated newly-promoted Sribhumi FC 1-0 to make a winning start in their 2024-25 Indian Women’s League (IWL) campaign at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here on Saturday. After a closely-fought first half, Ugandan midfielder Amnah Nababi’s volley at the hour mark earned all three points for Shareef Khan’s side against last season’s IWL 2 champions.

Swiss international Vargas joins La Liga outfit Sevilla

IANS | January 10, 2025 11:35 PM

Madrid (Spain), Jan 10 (IANS) La Liga side Sevilla has completed the signing of Switzerland's international winger Ruben Vargas from Bundesliga side Augsburg. The 26-year-old, who has cost Sevilla around two million euros, has penned a four-and-a-half-year deal at the Sanchez Pizjuan and will wear the No.5 shirt.

ISL 2024-25: Late equaliser helps Punjab FC bag a point against NorthEast United

IANS | January 10, 2025 10:37 PM

Guwahati (Assam), Jan 10 (IANS) Khaiminthang Lhungdim scored a late equaliser to help Punjab FC hold NorthEast United FC to a 1-1 draw and end their losing streak with a timely comeback in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium here on Friday night. Punjab FC kept 49.8% of the possession and took two shots on target, but an 82nd-minute equaliser by Khaiminthang Lhungdim proved enough for them to break their four-game-long losing streak and settle for a point.

Man City will show ‘respect’ to Guardiola’s ‘hometown’ club Salford

IANS | January 10, 2025 10:05 PM

Manchester, Jan 10 (IANS) Pep Guardiola is looking forward to facing his ‘hometown’ Club Salford City in the FA Cup and says City will show them a lot of respect to try and avoid a giant-killing. City will play the Ammies for the first time in our history when they come to the Etihad Stadium on Saturday. But Guardiola has faced Salford boss Karl Robinson before when he was in charge of Oxford and his side gave City two tough ties in the Carabao Cup in 2018 and the following year.

Nuno Espirito Santo wins PL December Manager of the Month

IANS | January 10, 2025 7:41 PM

Nottingham, Jan 10 (IANS) For the second time this season, Nuno Espirito Santo has been awarded Premier League Manager of the Month. Having won five of the six games across December, the festive period has been a successful one for Nottingham Forest.