Champions League: Emblematic start as Girona make history with their debut

IANS | September 18, 2024 12:05 AM

Madrid (Spain), Sep 18 (IANS) Girona become the 14th Spanish club to play in the Champions League when they make their debut in the 2024-25 edition of the competition on Wednesday. The side coached by Michel Sanchez, who last season led them to a stunning third place in La Liga, could hardly have picked a more emblematic start to their campaign, as they play away to Paris Saint-Germain.

ISL 2024-25: Jamshedpur FC overcome FC Goa 2-1 with injury-time winner

IANS | September 17, 2024 11:14 PM

Fatorda (Goa), Sep 17 (IANS) Jamshedpur FC came from behind to notch a 2-1 win over FC Goa at the Fatorda Stadium in their first match of the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 season on Tuesday night. Trailing 1-0 until the 74th minute of the game, a goal apiece by Javier Siverio and Jordan Murray ensured that the Red Miners bagged three points on the road.

PSG expecting ‘high level of competition’ in Champions League: Luis Enrique

IANS | September 17, 2024 8:12 PM

Paris, Sep 17 (IANS) Paris Saint Germain (PSG), the biggest club in French football, is still on the hunt for their maiden Champions League trophy. With an all-new format in place for this year’s tournament, PSG head coach Luis Enrique has acknowledged the high level of competition that awaits them.

Bonmati signs new Barcelona contract, becomes highest-paid female footballer

IANS | September 16, 2024 11:14 PM

Madrid (Spain), Sep 16 (IANS) FC Barcelona have extended the contract of Spain international Aitana Bonmati until 2028, the club has confirmed. The move means Barcelona have ensured the future of the 26-year-old, who is considered the best female player in the world after winning the 2023 Ballon d'Or.