Polish goalkeeper Szczesny proud after his debut for FC Barcelona

IANS | January 7, 2025 11:19 PM

Warsaw (Poland), Jan 7 (IANS) Polish goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny admitted that playing his first game in FC Barcelona colours was a special moment for him as "he never imagined such a scenario." On Saturday, Szczesny played 90 minutes against UD Barbastro in Copa del Rey as the team coached by Hansi Flick won 4-0.

Liverpool look to outshine Spurs in Carabao Cup SF after high-scoring league clash

IANS | January 7, 2025 8:59 PM

Liverpool, Jan 7 (IANS) League leaders Liverpool would be wary of battling it out with Tottenham Hotspur in their Carabao Cup semifinal clash after engaging in a high-scoring goal-fest against Ange Postecoglu’s side two weeks back which saw Arne Slot’s side prevail 6-3. Slot remained adamant that it is important for his side to maintain their identity in the game and praised his opponents.

Bournemouth confirm signing of Argentine full-back Julio Soler

IANS | January 7, 2025 8:36 PM

Bournemouth, Jan 7 (IANS) AFC Bournemouth have announced the signing of full-back Julio Soler on a long-term contract. The 19-year-old Argentina youth international arrives from Primera Division outfit Lanus for an undisclosed fee. He becomes the club’s second senior men’s player to arrive in the January transfer window, following the signing of Matai Akinmboni.

Borussia Dortmund hope to sign Man Utd outcast Marcus Rashford on loan: Report

IANS | January 7, 2025 7:14 PM

New Delhi, Jan 7 (IANS) Borussia Dortmund are interested in acquiring the services of Marcus Rashford after the forward has been left out of the Manchester United squad for a month. According to a report by The Athletic, the German giants have entered the race, alongside AC Milan and Juventus to try and bring Rashford to their club.

Serie A: Como 1907 sign French goalkeeper Jean Butez

IANS | January 7, 2025 5:55 PM

Como, Jan 7 (IANS) Como 1907 has secured the signing of goalkeeper Jean Butez from Royal Antwerp FC on a three-year deal, which will see him stay at the club till 2027. The 29-year-old French goalkeeper was instrumental in Antwerp’s domestic treble in 2023, during which he achieved an impressive 27 clean sheets.

Questions that need to be answered ahead of Spanish Super Cup

IANS | January 6, 2025 11:52 PM

Madrid, Jan 6 (IANS) There are some questions to be answered ahead of the Spanish Supercopa (Super Cup) in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia), which kicks off on Wednesday when Copa del Rey holder Athletic Club Bilbao take on FC Barcelona, with Real Madrid facing cup runner-up Mallorca in the second semifinal on Thursday.

ISL 2024-25: Mumbai City score dramatic winner to overcome late East Bengal charge

IANS | January 6, 2025 10:40 PM

Kolkata, Jan 6 (IANS) Mumbai City FC beat East Bengal FC 3-2 in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 season at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan here on Monday. The Islanders were more lethal in the final third, taking eight shots on target as opposed to the five of the home team, and moved up to fifth from the seventh spot in the standings.

Head coach Eddie Howe ‘under no illusions’ on significance of Carabao Cup SF against Arsenal

IANS | January 6, 2025 10:26 PM

Newcastle, Jan 6 (IANS) Newcastle United will face Arsenal in the first leg of the Carabao Cup semifinals on Wednesday (IST) with head coach Eddie Howe "under no illusions" of the significance of the cup tie. “You ask any player, and I will ask every player how they are physically, they will all say they're fine to play. We have to try and pick the best players, physically, for the game.