Football: Four things we learned in Spain's Matchday 2

IANS | August 26, 2024 10:39 PM

Madrid (Spain), Aug 26 (IANS) The second round of games in La Liga saw Kylian Mbappe make his home debut for Real Madrid and impressed everyone, while Robert Lewandowski was decisive for Barcelona as the Catalan club secured their second successive win. Atletico Madrid was also impressed against Girona. All these top contenders won their respective matches in this Matchday 2.

Football: Colombian legend James Rodriguez signs for Spanish side Rayo Vallecano

IANS | August 26, 2024 10:03 PM

Madrid, Aug 26 (IANS) Spanish La Liga outfit Rayo Vallecano have pulled off a summer transfer coup by signing Colombian international James Rodriguez. He joins Rayo after rescinding his contract with Brazilian outfit Sao Paulo to join Rayo on a one-year deal, with the option to extend his stay for a second season.

SAFF U20 football: India U20 suffer shootout defeat against Bangladesh

IANS | August 26, 2024 8:15 PM

Kathmandu (Nepal), Aug 26 (IANS) The India U20 men’s football team lost to Bangladesh 3-4 on penalties after being held 1-1 in regulation time in the semifinal of the SAFF U20 Championship at the ANFA Complex in Lalitpur, Nepal, on Monday. Bangladesh, who led 1-0 at the breather, will meet hosts Nepal in the final on Wednesday.

Subroto Cup Sub-jr Boys: Nongiri Presbyterian to face Major Dhyanchand Sports College in final

IANS | August 26, 2024 6:54 PM

Bengaluru, Aug 26 (IANS) Nongiri Presbyterian Secondary School, Meghalaya will face Major Dhyanchand Sports College, Uttar Pradesh in the summit clash of the 63rd Subroto Cup Sub-Junior Boys International Football Tournament which will be played on Wednesday here at the Army Service Corps Centre.

England’s first foreign football coach Sven-Goran Eriksson passes away at 76

IANS | August 26, 2024 6:08 PM

New Delhi, Aug 26 (IANS) Devastating news emerged on Monday as former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson died at the age of 76 following a long battle with Terminal Cancer. This news follows after the former head coach confirmed his battle with cancer in January 2024 and stated that he likely had “at best” about a year to live.

La Liga 2024-25: Midweek games give a busy start to Spanish season

IANS | August 26, 2024 5:40 PM

Madrid (Spain), Aug 26 (IANS) A busy start to the new La Liga season continues in Spain with a round of midweek matches and a series of games next weekend, before the first international break. Celta have kicked off with morale-boosting wins against Alaves and Valencia, with veteran striker Iago Aspas showing that the years don't seem to have slowed him down.

Chelsea aiming to ‘build momentum’ against Wolves: Enzo Maresca

IANS | August 25, 2024 2:48 PM

Wolverhampton, Aug 25 (IANS) Chelsea will be playing Wolverhampton Wanderers on Sunday in their second Premier League game of the season. The team is aiming to get their first win and ‘build some momentum’ for the coming weeks.

Alisson ‘really happy’ at Liverpool; denies Saudi Pro League move rumours

IANS | August 25, 2024 1:31 PM

New Delhi, Aug 25 (IANS) Goalkeeper Alisson Becker has been one of the pivotal players in the Liverpool dressing room ever since his move from Roma to the Merseyside club in 2018 which made him the most expensive goalkeeper in the history of the game at the time.

Harry Kane eyes trophy glory under Vincent Kompany, says Lothar Matthaus

IANS | August 25, 2024 12:40 PM

New Delhi, Aug 25 (IANS) England captain Harry Kane is poised to finally end his elusive hunt for major silverware under the guidance of new Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany, according to German football legend Lothar Matthaus.

Premier League: Man City give lesson to Ipswich, Arsenal take important win (Roundup)

IANS | August 25, 2024 8:51 AM

London, Aug 25 (IANS) Manchester City needed just four minutes to wake Ipswich Town up from a dream start and bring them crashing back to reality at the Ethiad Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

Football

Football: Four things we learned in Spain's Matchday 2

Football: Colombian legend James Rodriguez signs for Spanish side Rayo Vallecano

SAFF U20 football: India U20 suffer shootout defeat against Bangladesh

Subroto Cup Sub-jr Boys: Nongiri Presbyterian to face Major Dhyanchand Sports College in final

England’s first foreign football coach Sven-Goran Eriksson passes away at 76

La Liga 2024-25: Midweek games give a busy start to Spanish season

Chelsea aiming to ‘build momentum’ against Wolves: Enzo Maresca

Alisson ‘really happy’ at Liverpool; denies Saudi Pro League move rumours

Harry Kane eyes trophy glory under Vincent Kompany, says Lothar Matthaus

Premier League: Man City give lesson to Ipswich, Arsenal take important win (Roundup)

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