PSG crush Leverkusen 7-2 in Champions League

IANS | October 22, 2025 9:43 AM

Leverkusen, Oct 22 (IANS) Paris Saint-Germain showcased its relentless attacking power with a resounding 7-2 victory over Bayer Leverkusen in the UEFA Champions League's league.

Football: Bayern Munich extend Vincent Kompany's contract till 2029

IANS | October 21, 2025 8:25 PM

Munich, Oct 21 (IANS) Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany has signed a two-year contract extension on Tuesday, keeping him at the club until June 2029. The former Manchester City captain took charge of the Bundesliga giants in May 2024, with his initial deal set to run until the summer of 2027.

India U20 women to play two friendlies in Kazakhstan

IANS | October 21, 2025 4:57 PM

New Delhi, Oct 21 (IANS) The Indian U20 women’s football team is set to travel to Shymkent, Kazakhstan, for two international friendly matches against the Kazakhstan U19 women’s side on October 25 and 28.

La Liga 2025-26: Four things we learned in Spain's matchday 9 (analysis)

IANS | October 20, 2025 10:46 PM

Madrid (Spain), Oct 20 (IANS) La Liga returned to action this weekend, with both Real Madrid and FC Barcelona having to work very hard for their wins just a week before they meet next weekend. Real Madrid are currently leading the standings with 24 points from nine matches, with eight wins and one defeat. Barcelona are second with 22 points from seven wins, one draw and one loss. Villareal are third with five wins, two draws and two defeats in nine matches.

Injured Rodri to miss Villarreal, Villa games, confirms Guardiola

IANS | October 20, 2025 1:57 PM

Manchester, Oct 20 (IANS) Manchester City will be without key midfielder Rodri for their upcoming matches against Villarreal and Aston Villa this week, manager Pep Guardiola has confirmed. The Spanish international is still recovering from a hamstring injury sustained earlier this month.