SAFF U20 C'ship: Kipgen’s 95th-minute wonder strike seals semifinal berth for India

IANS | August 23, 2024 6:26 PM

Patan (Nepal), Aug 23 (IANS) After 95 minutes of toil by India, Manglenthang Kipgen's stunning left-footed long-range strike helped the Blue Colts notch a 1-0 win over the Maldives in their final Group B match and qualify for the semifinal of the SAFF U20 Championship at the ANFA Complex. India, who had beaten Bhutan 1-0 in the first game on Monday, finished Group B as table toppers and will face Group A runners-up Bangladesh in the semi-final on Monday.

Mikel Arteta says ‘Anything can happen’ in final week of transfer window

IANS | August 23, 2024 5:36 PM

London, Aug 23 (IANS) The transfer deadline is inching closer, and clubs are scrambling to maximize their team's chances in the 2024/25 season. Arsenal’s head coach Mikel Arteta has confirmed that ‘anything can happen’ in the final week of the window.

Man City re-sign Ilkay Gundogan from Barcelona on one-year deal

IANS | August 23, 2024 4:09 PM

Manchester, Aug 23 (IANS) English champions Manchester City have completed a one-year deal to re-sign Ilkay Gundogan from Barcelona. Gundogan returns to City after having won five Premier League titles and one Champions League crown, during his first stint at City.

Bundesliga 2024-25: Focus on Leverkusen, Bayern ahead of the new season of German league

IANS | August 22, 2024 5:30 PM

Berlin, Aug 22 (IANS) As the German Bundesliga prepares to kick off its 62nd season, it has gained ground in the race against international competitors such as the English Premier League, the Italian Serie A, Spain's La Liga, and France's Ligue 1. Aside from Bundesliga-employed strikers having scored the most goals at the 2024 UEFA Euro (26), a summer of intense international activities is said to increase the German league's appeal on the global stage.

Fulham sign Norway midfielder Sander Berge on five-year deal

IANS | August 22, 2024 5:08 PM

London, Aug 22 (IANS) Fulham have signed Norway midfielder Sander Berge on a five-year deal from English second-tier club Burnley.

Kyle Walker credits father’s tough love for shaping his career and winning mentality

IANS | August 22, 2024 3:03 PM

New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) England and Manchester City star Kyle Walker has revealed how the tough love of his father played a crucial role in shaping him into one of the world’s best right-backs. Kyle Walker, the 34-year-old opened up about how his dad, Michael, was relentless in critiquing his performances as a young player, pushing him to constantly improve.

AFC Challenge: East Bengal to face Nejmeh, Bashundhara Kings & Paro in Group stage

IANS | August 22, 2024 2:14 PM

New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) East Bengal FC have been drawn alongside Nejmeh SC (Lebanon), Bashundhara Kings (Bangladesh) and Paro FC (Bhutan) in Group A of the 2024-25 AFC Challenge League in the draw conducted at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Thursday.

‘We can feel comfortable now’: Grimshaw praises AC Milan’s maternity policy for women’s football

IANS | August 22, 2024 1:41 PM

New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) AC Milan have made history by becoming the first club in Europe to introduce a maternity policy that guarantees contract renewals for players who become pregnant in the final year of their deals. This pioneering initiative also includes childcare support and expenses for both the player’s children and a companion.

Durand Cup: Shillong Lajong, NorthEast United FC secure semis spot

IANS | August 21, 2024 10:57 PM

Kokrajhar, Aug 21 (IANS) Second-half goals from Nestor Albiach and Guillermo Fernandez ensured NorthEast United booked their place in the semi-finals of the Durand Cup 2024, overcoming a valiant Indian Army FT in the first quarter-final, here at the SAI Stadium in Kokrajhar on Wednesday.

Manuel Neur bids farewell to international football

IANS | August 21, 2024 9:02 PM

New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) After 15 years of service, Manuel Neuer on Wednesday retired from international football.

Football

SAFF U20 C'ship: Kipgen’s 95th-minute wonder strike seals semifinal berth for India

Mikel Arteta says ‘Anything can happen’ in final week of transfer window

Man City re-sign Ilkay Gundogan from Barcelona on one-year deal

Bundesliga 2024-25: Focus on Leverkusen, Bayern ahead of the new season of German league

Fulham sign Norway midfielder Sander Berge on five-year deal

Kyle Walker credits father’s tough love for shaping his career and winning mentality

AFC Challenge: East Bengal to face Nejmeh, Bashundhara Kings & Paro in Group stage

‘We can feel comfortable now’: Grimshaw praises AC Milan’s maternity policy for women’s football

Durand Cup: Shillong Lajong, NorthEast United FC secure semis spot

Manuel Neur bids farewell to international football

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