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Man Utd defender Harry Maguire sidelined for ‘few weeks’ with muscle injury

IANS | October 9, 2024 12:04 AM

Manchester, Oct 9 (IANS) Harry Maguire will miss a few weeks of action after picking up a muscle injury during Sunday’s 0-0 draw at Aston Villa. The England international pulled up just before half-time following a Villa free-kick and had to be helped off the pitch by medical staff. He did not return for the second period in Birmingham and was replaced by Matthijs De Ligt, who helped the Reds preserve a clean sheet in a tight game of few chances.

Former USMNT coach Berhalter appointed Director of Football and manager of Chicago Fire

IANS | October 8, 2024 10:05 PM

Chicago, Oct 8 (IANS) Chicago Fire FC announced that former US national team head coach Gregg Berhalter has been named the Club’s Director of Football and Head Coach on Tuesday. With the appointment, Berhalter becomes the 10th full-time head coach in Club history and will oversee all aspects of the Fire’s sporting operations, including the First Team, Chicago Fire FC II, and the Chicago Fire Academy, reporting directly to Owner and Chairman Joe Mansueto.

ISL 2024: East Bengal FC announce Oscar Bruzon’s appointment as head coach

IANS | October 8, 2024 9:51 PM

Kolkata, October 8 (IANS) Kolkata giants East Bengal FC have secured the services of Oscar Bruzon as their new Head Coach till the end of the current season after parting ways with Carles Cudrat following the side’s winless start to the season which has seen the side sit at last place in the league table. The Spanish coach led Bangladesh’s Bashundhara Kings to numerous domestic titles, besides also working with India’s Sporting Clube de Goa, Mumbai City FC and Mumbai FC in the past.

Real Madrid pays tribute to Barca legend Andres Iniesta after he quits football

IANS | October 8, 2024 6:26 PM

Madrid, Oct 8 (IANS) As FC Barcelona legend Andre Iniesta called curtains on a historic career, the side considered to be their biggest rival, Real Madrid has offered their respect to ‘one of the great legends of Spanish and world football.’ Following the news of Iniesta's retirement, Real Madrid came out in praise for the former Spanish national team's star midfielder, expressing their administration for the player.

Football: Dominic Solanke recalls debut following return to England squad after 7-year hiatus

IANS | October 8, 2024 6:05 PM

London, Oct 8 (IANS) Dominic Solanke earned his call-up in the England senior squad after making his debut back in 2017. The striker has returned as a far more experienced player, having enjoyed success at Bournemouth before making a positive start to his Tottenham career after a summer move. The 27-year-old recalled his debut against Brazil seven years back and claimed it to be one of the highlights of his career.

Punjab FC coach Dilmperis backs Nikhil Prabhu’s ‘deserved’ national team call-up

IANS | October 7, 2024 10:57 PM

New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) Punjab FC have been one of the better defensive teams in the Indian Super League 2024-25 season and a lot of the credit falls to their midfield general, Nikhil Prabhu who plays in the heart of the team. Punjab FC head coach Panagiotis Dilmperis claimed that the holding midfielder ‘matches the demands’ for the national team and deserves a call-up.

Andres Iniesta announces retirement from football, puts end to over two-decade-long career

IANS | October 7, 2024 9:29 PM

New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) Barcelona legend and one of the best midfielders of his generation Andres Iniesta announced his retirement from professional football on Monday, putting an end to his more than two-decade-long career. The Spaniard confirmed the news on social media after hinting at the decision last week saying, "COMING SOON 8/10/24". The numbers 8 and 24 were donned by the former Catalonian captain during his 18-year tenure with the Spanish club.

CAS confirm Paul Pogba's 4-year ban reduction to 18-months

IANS | October 7, 2024 5:09 PM

Lausanne, Oct 7 (IANS) The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has confirmed the decision to uphold the appeal filed by Paul Pogba against the decision by the Italian Anti-Doping Agency in which he was found to have committed an Anti-Doping Rule Violation (ADRV) and has had his ban reduced to 18 months.

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