Berlin (Germany), Dec 9 (IANS) Spanish star coach Xabi Alonso has lifted his team Bayer Leverkusen's efficiency to new heights this season. Ahead of the UEFA Champions League encounter against unbeaten Inter Milan, the 2024 German champion seems back on track after a bumpy start in the new season.
New Delhi, Dec 9 (IANS) Premier League referee David Coote has had his contract terminated by the Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) for ‘breach of contract.’ The referee was suspended on November 11 after a video appeared to show Coote using foul language to describe former Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp and the club went viral.
New Delhi, Dec 9 (IANS) The FIFPRO Men’s World 11 and FIFPRO Women’s World 11 have been revealed, after over 28,000 professional footballers from 70 countries exercised their vote to select the team of the year from 26 players who received the most votes from their peers for their performances between August 21, 2023, to July 14 2024.
Hyderabad, Dec 9 (IANS) Delhi FC lifted themselves off the bottom of the table with a well-deserved and hard-fought 1-0 win against Sreenidi Deccan FC at the Deccan Arena here on Monday. Stephane Binong scored the only goal of the match for Delhi.
New Delhi, Dec 9 (IANS) It has been one of the most interesting UEFA Champions League seasons so far, with the league stage producing some of the most unexpected results. With five matches already played by each team and three more to go, it remains unpredictable as to who will secure the direct qualification spots.
Srinagar, Dec 9 (IANS) Real Kashmir FC were held 1-1 by Inter Kashi in the fourth round of the I-League 2024-25 season at the TRC Football Turf ground here on Monday. Midfielder Lalramsanga (8’) put Real Kashmir in the lead before Inter Kashi drew level in the second half through their Spanish striker Domingo Berlanga (69’).
New Delhi, Dec 9 (IANS) Zlatan Ibrahimovic hung up his boots in the summer of 2023, bringing down the curtain on a 24-year playing career. However, the former Sweden striker did not spend too long relaxing, returning to the club in an advisory role under the direction of Milan's new American owners.
Bengaluru, Dec 7 (IANS) Indian football legend Sunil Chhetri made another glorious addition to his plethora of records by becoming the oldest player to score a hat-trick in the Indian Super League as he helped Bengaluru FC decimate Kerala Blasters 4-2 in a Season 2024-25 clash at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium here on Saturday.
London, Dec 7 (IANS) Noni Madueke believes head coach Enzo Maresca deserves a lot of credit for implementing his philosophy to such a high level so quickly. Maresca has only been in charge of the Blues for five months but has already guided the team to second in the Premier League table and the top of the UEFA Conference League standings.
Chennai, Dec 7 (IANS) Despite dominating early proceedings, Chennaiyin FC suffered a 2-0 defeat against East Bengal SC in their Indian Super League 2024-25 clash, failing to convert their chances in the match played at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here on Saturday. Vishnu P.V. (53') and Jeakson Thaunaojam (83') scored the goals as a clinical East Bengal side punished the Marina Machans in the second half of the match.
