Atletico Madrid sanctioned after fan disruptions in Sunday's derby

IANS | October 3, 2024 10:24 AM

Madrid, Oct 3 (IANS) Disciplinary Committee of the Spanish Football Federation decided to sanction Atletico Madrid for the incidents in Sunday's Madrid derby with the partial closure of the south stand in the Metropolitano Stadium for three games and a fine of 45,000 euros (48,700 US dollars).

ISL 2024-25: Bengaluru FC hold top spot despite Goalless draw against Mumbai City

IANS | October 2, 2024 10:07 PM

Mumbai, Oct 2 (IANS) Bengaluru FC’s perfect start to the Indian Super League season ended at the Mumbai Football Arena, following a 0-0 draw against Mumbai City FC on Wednesday. The draw kept the Blues at the top of the League with 10 points from four games, one above Punjab FC, who they meet in their next fixture at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium, in Bengaluru, on October 18th.

Champions League: Emery's Aston Villa looking forward to Bayern Munich test

IANS | October 1, 2024 10:17 PM

Birmingham, Oct 1 (IANS) Aston Villa vs Bayern Munich is one of the biggest fixtures in the history of the English club. The last time the side was in the UEFA Champions League was when they defeated the German giants 1-0 in the final of the 1982 European Cup (now known as UEFA Champions League).

2021 Champions League final goal-scorer Havertz looking to prove himself again in Arsenal colours

IANS | October 1, 2024 8:40 PM

London, Oct 1 (IANS) One of the most important goals in Kai Havertz's career was his finish in May 2021 as his lone strike propelled Chelsea past Manchester City in the UEFA Champions League final. Three years on, Havertz is aiming to recreate his success in the other corner of London in Arsenal colours. Ahead of the League stage tie against PSG, Havertz reflected on his UEFA Champions League final moment and claimed it would mean a lot more if he could do it with Arsenal.