Mbappe a doubt but Real Madrid clear favourites for Intercontinental Cup final

IANS | December 17, 2024 9:01 PM

Madrid (Spain), Dec 17 (IANS) Spanish giant Real Madrid arrived in Doha just after midnight local time on Tuesday to prepare for Wednesday's Intercontinental Cup final. Carlo Ancelotti's men will kick off as clear favourites in the Lusail Stadium against Mexican side Pachuca, who had to battle through a quarterfinal against Brazil's Botafogo, before beating Al Ahly of Egypt 6-5 on penalties in Saturday's semifinal after 120 minutes ended goalless.

Carabao Cup QF vs Brentford is of ‘huge importance’, says Newcastle boss Howe

IANS | December 17, 2024 5:49 PM

Newcastle, Dec 17 (IANS) Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe says Wednesday night's Carabao Cup quarter-final against Brentford is of ‘huge importance’ as he looks to guide the Magpies into the last four.

Chelsea forward Mykhailo Mudryk suspended following doping violation

IANS | December 17, 2024 4:17 PM

New Delhi, Dec 17 (IANS) Chelsea forward Mykhailo Mudryk has been provisionally suspended after failing a doping test. The Football Association contacted the club on ‘an adverse finding in a routine urine test'.

Spanish football federation elects Louzan as new president, despite ongoing legal case

IANS | December 16, 2024 11:13 PM

Madrid (Spain), Dec 16 (IANS) Rafael Louzan was elected as the new president of the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) after defeating his only rival Salvador Gomar by 90 votes to 43 at an assembly at the headquarters of the organisation on Monday. Louzan's election comes despite him facing a seven-year ban from holding public office for the perversion of justice, related to when he was president of the Provincial Deputation of Pontevedra.

UEFA Women's Europa Cup set to kick off in 2025/26 Season

IANS | December 16, 2024 8:08 PM

New Delhi, Dec 16 (IANS) The UEFA Executive Committee has approved the 'UEFA Women’s Europa Cup' as the name for the newly created second women’s club competition. The competition will kick off in the 2025/26 season as part of an exciting new era for women's football in Europe.

Harry Maguire confirms ‘positive talks’ ongoing with Man Utd over new contract

IANS | December 16, 2024 7:13 PM

Manchester, Dec 16 (IANS) Manchester United defender Harry Maguire has confirmed that there have been ‘positive talks’ surrounding a new contract with the club, which expires at the end of the season. United do hold the option to extend Maguire’s contract for a further year, but the club will be hoping to tie him down if they believe him to be an integral part of the squad.

West Bengal and Services win big in Santosh Trophy

IANS | December 16, 2024 6:27 PM

Hyderabad, Dec 16 (IANS) West Bengal and Services recorded dominant victories in Group A of the final round of the 78th National Football Championship for Santosh Trophy at the Deccan Arena on Monday.

Rajmata Jijabai Trophy: Manipur march into semis with emphatic win over Jharkhand

IANS | December 16, 2024 6:18 PM

Narainpur, Dec 16 (IANS) Defending champions Manipur routed Jharkhand by five second-half goals in Group A to become the first team to reach the semifinals of the 29th Senior Women’s National Football Championship for the Rajmata Jijabai Trophy at the Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama Ground on Monday. Manipur delivered a stellar second-half performance to secure a commanding 5-0 victory over Jharkhand after a goalless first half.

Mbappe named in Real Madrid squad ahead of Intercontinental Cup final

IANS | December 16, 2024 5:48 PM

Madrid, Dec 16 (IANS) Kylian Mbappe has been added to Real Madrid’s 24-man squad for the Intercontinental Cup. The Frenchman suffered a thigh injury in their UEFA Champions League 3-2 win over Atlanta and was subbed off after scoring the opening goal.

Kerala Blasters FC sack head coach Mikael Stahre after three consecutive losses

IANS | December 16, 2024 4:38 PM

Kochi, Dec 16 (IANS) Kerala Blasters have confirmed the departure of head coach Mikael Stahre and assistant coaches Bjorn Wesstrom and Frederico Pereira Morais after the team’s poor start in the 2024-25 Indian Super League (ISL) season has seen the side sit at the 10th place in the points table. The club has confirmed that Tomasz Tchorz, the head coach of the Reserve Team, and assistant coach, TG Purushothaman to take over the responsibility of managing the First Team on an interim basis until a new head coach is appointed.

Football

Mbappe a doubt but Real Madrid clear favourites for Intercontinental Cup final

Carabao Cup QF vs Brentford is of ‘huge importance’, says Newcastle boss Howe

Chelsea forward Mykhailo Mudryk suspended following doping violation

Spanish football federation elects Louzan as new president, despite ongoing legal case

UEFA Women's Europa Cup set to kick off in 2025/26 Season

Harry Maguire confirms ‘positive talks’ ongoing with Man Utd over new contract

West Bengal and Services win big in Santosh Trophy

Rajmata Jijabai Trophy: Manipur march into semis with emphatic win over Jharkhand

Mbappe named in Real Madrid squad ahead of Intercontinental Cup final

Kerala Blasters FC sack head coach Mikael Stahre after three consecutive losses

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