Man Utd's new signing Manuel Ugarte excited to play for 'best team in the world’

IANS | September 3, 2024 8:02 PM

Manchester, Sep 3 (IANS) After a two-month-long chase, Manchester United have finally confirmed the signing of Uruguayan midfielder Manuel Ugarte. The 23-year-old will be involved for Uruguay during the upcoming international break. Ugarte has explained what drew him to Manchester – a decision that involved a conversation with a compatriot who has only just left the club.

Newcastle wingback Jamal Lewis to join Sao Paulo on loan for 2024/25 season

IANS | September 3, 2024 6:45 PM

Sao Paulo, Sep 3 (IANS) Brazilian club Sao Paulo has signed left-back Jamal Lewis on loan from Newcastle in England, with a contract valid until June 2025, with an option to buy. Jamal Piaras Lewis was born in Luton, England, but plays for Northern Ireland, his mother's home country. He will be the first British player to represent the Tricolor.

Subroto Cup 2024: Northeast teams among goals on Day 1 of Junior Boys football

IANS | September 2, 2024 10:04 PM

New Delhi, Sep 2 (IANS) Schools from the Northeast scored goals in aplenty to start Day One of the 63rd Subroto Cup Junior Boys International Football Tournament on a high which was played in various venues of New Delhi and NCR. Myngken Christian Higher Secondary School, Meghalaya scored 23 goals past St. Francis Xavier High School, Daman & Diu and Dadra Nagar Haveli for the highest victory of the day.

Napoli reach agreement over Osimhen’s shock move to Galatasaray: Report

IANS | September 2, 2024 9:55 PM

New Delhi, Sep 2 (IANS) After months of transfer speculation with rumoured moves for Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen to sides like Chelsea, Arsenal, PSG and Saudi Pro League sides, it is now confirmed that the player will be spending next season with Turkish giants Galatasaray.

Football: Joshua Kimmich named Germany captain following Gundogan’s retirement

IANS | September 2, 2024 9:45 PM

New Delhi, Sep 2 (IANS) Joshua Kimmich has been selected as the new captain of Germany men’s national team. Head coach Julian Nagelsmann announced the decision during a press conference from the team’s training camp in Herzogenaurach on Monday. Kimmich (91 caps) will take over the armband from Ilkay Gündogan, who recently retired from international duty.

'ISL has become one of the most important tournaments in my lifetime', says Sunil Chhetri

IANS | September 2, 2024 6:06 PM

Mumbai, Sep 2 (IANS) Bengaluru FC skipper Sunil Chhetri has hailed the Indian Super League (ISL) as one of the most important tournaments he has participated in, ahead of the commencement of the 2024-25 campaign. Chhetri admitted that back in 2014, he wouldn’t have predicted the growth that the ISL has seen over the years, producing umpteen young talents and becoming bigger with the entrance of new clubs.