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.

ISL 2024-25: East Bengal midfielder PV Vishnu named Emerging Player of the Month

IANS | January 6, 2025 8:38 PM

Kolkata, Jan 6 (IANS) East Bengal FC midfielder PV Vishnu has been named the Emerging Player of the Month for December 2024, recognising his outstanding performances, which included two goals and one assist.

Werder Bremen sign Man City defender Issa Kabore on loan

IANS | January 6, 2025 8:19 PM

Bremen, Jan 6 (IANS) Werder Bremen have signed defender Issa Kabore on loan from Manchester City until the end of the season. The 23-year-old spent the first half of the season on loan at Benfica and has now joined SVW until the summer.

Four things we learned in third round of Spain's Copa del Rey this week

IANS | January 6, 2025 8:02 PM

Madrid, Jan 6 (IANS) The third-round matches of the Copa del Rey knockout tournament produced some upsets this weekend, but so far most of the main favourites have progressed to the last 16.

ISL 2024-25: Jamshedpur come back late to beat Bengaluru 2-1 for 4th successive home win

IANS | January 4, 2025 10:39 PM

Jamshedpur, Jan 4 (IANS) Jordan Murray and Muhammad Uvais scored in the final few minutes of the match as Jamshedpur FC came from behind to pip Bengaluru FC 2-1 in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 season at the JRD Tata Sports Complex here on Saturday night. Bengaluru FC were ahead in the game courtesy of a goal from Alberto Noguera but a second-half blitz from Jamshedpur FC saw Murray score in the 84th minute and Muhammad Uvais strike in the final seconds of the game to seal an important win in the ongoing season.

La Liga: Real Madrid's Vinicius faces possible suspension for 12 matches for misconduct

IANS | January 4, 2025 10:20 PM

Madrid, Jan 4 (IANS) Real Madrid striker Vinicius Junior risks a suspension of four to 12 matches for pushing the opposing team’s goalkeeper Stole Dimitrievski during the 79th minute of the La Liga match against Valencia, which ended 2-1 at the Mestella. After the incident, the Brazilian player was sent off. According to Spanish La Liga regulations, such aggressive behaviour without an attempt to play the ball is punishable by suspension.

Football: Five more Copa del Rey matches with upsets a possibility

IANS | January 4, 2025 9:36 PM

Madrid (Spain), Jan 4 (IANS) The third round of the Copa del Rey in Spain continues with five matches on Sunday with the chance of some upsets as lower league sides play at home to top-flight rivals. Ourense from the third tier are at home to Valladolid, with the bottom side of La Liga probably more interested in ensuring top-flight survival than a cup run, which could leave it with tired legs for the battle to avoid relegation.

La Liga: Barcelona coach Flick unhappy over Olmo situation

IANS | January 4, 2025 7:41 PM

Madrid (Spain), Jan 4 (IANS) FC Barcelona coach Hansi Flick has admitted that he was "not happy" about the situation that has seen the club unable to register Spain international Dani Olmo and forward Pau Victor in the first-team squad for the second half of the season.

ISL 2024-25: Brison’s second consecutive brace helps FC Goa notch 4-2 victory against Odisha

IANS | January 4, 2025 7:40 PM

Bhubaneswar, Jan 4 (IANS) FC Goa defeated Odisha FC by 4-2 at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 tonight. The Gaurs are third in the table with 25 points now, and they have extended their unbeaten streak in away matches to seven games.

ISL 2024-25: Depleted Punjab FC aim for league double over Kerala Blasters

IANS | January 4, 2025 5:51 PM

New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) Punjab FC will aim to complete a league double over Kerala Blasters FC as the Shers will welcome the Tuskers in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 fixture which will be played at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here on Sunday. Punjab FC started the season with an emphatic 2-1 victory away at Kochi and will look to emulate that performance to climb up into the playoff positions in the table. Punjab currently occupy the eighth position in the table with 18 points while the Blasters are two places below with 14 points.

Football

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

ISL 2024-25: East Bengal midfielder PV Vishnu named Emerging Player of the Month

Werder Bremen sign Man City defender Issa Kabore on loan

Four things we learned in third round of Spain's Copa del Rey this week

ISL 2024-25: Jamshedpur come back late to beat Bengaluru 2-1 for 4th successive home win

La Liga: Real Madrid's Vinicius faces possible suspension for 12 matches for misconduct

Football: Five more Copa del Rey matches with upsets a possibility

La Liga: Barcelona coach Flick unhappy over Olmo situation

ISL 2024-25: Brison’s second consecutive brace helps FC Goa notch 4-2 victory against Odisha

ISL 2024-25: Depleted Punjab FC aim for league double over Kerala Blasters

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