Cunha must learn from his mistakes: Pereira on Brazilian’s two-game ban

IANS | January 3, 2025 10:30 PM

Wolverhampton, Jan 3 (IANS) Wolverhampton Wanderers forward Matheus Cunha was handed a two-game ban by the Football Association (FA). Wolves’ newly-appointed head coach Vitor Pereira hopes his forward will learn from his mistakes. Cunha was charged with ‘misconduct’ for acting in an ‘improper manner’ following their 1-2 defeat against Ipswich Town at the Molineux Stadium on December 14.

ISL 2024-25: Mohammedan SC halt NorthEast United’s goal-scoring spree with 0-0 draw

IANS | January 3, 2025 10:16 PM

Guwahati, Jan 3 (IANS) NorthEast United FC and Mohammedan SC played out a goalless draw in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium here on Friday night, ending the Northeast side's goal-scoring spree.

We did not have to lose for me to understand Chelsea is not in title race, says head coach Maresca

IANS | January 3, 2025 9:56 PM

London, Jan 3 (IANS) Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca, who in recent times has been adamant and grounded about the reality of his side and claimed on many an occasion that his side was never in the title race, once again opened up on the topic after dropping points in three consecutive league outings. Chelsea were second in the Premier League table before a 0-0 draw against Everton, a 1-2 loss against Fulham, and a shocking 0-2 defeat away at Ipswich Town which has seen them fall down to fourth place in the table.

Manchester Utd trigger Harry Maguire’s contract extension as club starves for ‘leaders’ on the pitch

IANS | January 3, 2025 8:33 PM

Manchester, Jan 3 (IANS) Head coach Ruben Amorim has confirmed Manchester United have triggered a one-year extension to Harry Maguire’s contract. The 31-year-old defender joined the club from Leicester City in 2019 and his deal was set to expire this coming summer, but it will now run until June 2026.

It’s not my business, Man City has ‘to think’ about De Bruyne’s future: Guardiola

IANS | January 3, 2025 7:47 PM

Manchester, Jan 3 (IANS) With Kevin de Bruyne entering the final six months of his contract at Manchester City, head coach Pep Guardiola has claimed the ‘club has to think’ about the Belgian’s future as he is now allowed to explore his options and talk with foreign clubs over pre-contract agreements.

Newcastle hoping to continue winning momentum in ‘exciting’ clash against Tottenham

IANS | January 3, 2025 6:58 PM

Newcastle, Jan 3 (IANS) Newcastle United, who are on a five-game winning streak, are flying through a treacherous round of fixtures and after having won 0-2 against Manchester United, they will face Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday before hosting Arsenal in the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup.

ISL 2024-25: Jamshedpur FC hoping to ride home momentum against Bengaluru FC

IANS | January 3, 2025 6:17 PM

Jamshedpur, Jan 3 (IANS) Jamshedpur FC will host Bengaluru FC in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 at the JRD Tata Sports Complex here on Saturday. Jamshedpur FC are looking to break a frustrating streak against Bengaluru FC, having failed to win in their last six ISL encounters against the Blues (D2 L4). The Men of Steel haven’t found the back of the net in four of the said matches.

ISL 2024-25: Precise passers Odisha meet defensive FC Goa as both try to build momentum

IANS | January 3, 2025 6:05 PM

Bhubaneswar, Jan 3 (IANS) FC Goa take on Odisha FC in an away match of the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 at the Kalinga Stadium here on Saturday with both teams hoping to build on their current form and boost their position the points table with three points.

‘Man Utd are much better than what league table suggests’: Arne Slot

IANS | January 3, 2025 4:56 PM

Liverpool, Jan 3 (IANS) Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has backed rivals Manchester United to pull out of the recent slump which has seen the club fall down to 14th place in the Premier League table. He claimed the Red Devils are much better than what their position in the standings suggests.

Relegation-threatened Man United could lose big sponsorship deal: Report

IANS | January 2, 2025 11:45 PM

Manchester, Jan 2 (IANS) Placed 14th among 20 teams in the Premier League standings, multiple times winner Manchester United are facing the threat of relegation in the 2024-25 season. If that happens, it will not only harm the reputation but will also hit the Red Devils financially in more ways than one. Getting relegated to the Championships, the level below the top tier, will not only deprive Manchester United of the Premier League riches but it will also lose many of its sponsorship deals.

Football

Cunha must learn from his mistakes: Pereira on Brazilian’s two-game ban

ISL 2024-25: Mohammedan SC halt NorthEast United’s goal-scoring spree with 0-0 draw

We did not have to lose for me to understand Chelsea is not in title race, says head coach Maresca

Manchester Utd trigger Harry Maguire’s contract extension as club starves for ‘leaders’ on the pitch

It’s not my business, Man City has ‘to think’ about De Bruyne’s future: Guardiola

Newcastle hoping to continue winning momentum in ‘exciting’ clash against Tottenham

ISL 2024-25: Jamshedpur FC hoping to ride home momentum against Bengaluru FC

ISL 2024-25: Precise passers Odisha meet defensive FC Goa as both try to build momentum

‘Man Utd are much better than what league table suggests’: Arne Slot

Relegation-threatened Man United could lose big sponsorship deal: Report

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