Real Sociedad president admits talks with Arsenal for Spain midfielder Merino

IANS | August 20, 2024 10:21 PM

Madrid (Spain), Aug 20 (IANS) Real Sociedad President Jokin Aperribay has confirmed that the club are still negotiating the future of Spain international midfielder Mikel Merino with Arsenal. The 28-year-old was left out of the team for Real Sociedad's 2-1 opening day defeat at home to Rayo Vallecano and when asked about his absence, Aperribay admitted the club had taken the decision "that Mikel wouldn't be in the squad, because he wishes to leave."

Subroto Cup Sub-jr Boys: Sri Lanka and Minerva Public School win big on Day 2

IANS | August 20, 2024 8:27 PM

Bengaluru, Aug 20 (IANS) Sri Lanka Schools Football Association and Minerva Public School, Mohali registered resounding victories, scoring double-digit goals on Day 2 of the 63rd Subroto Cup Sub-Junior Boys Inter-School Football Tournament being played here at various venues.

U-20 SAFF C'ship: India coach Chaudhuri says side needs to work on ‘finishing’ after Bhutan scare

IANS | August 20, 2024 5:31 PM

Kathmandu (Nepal), Aug 20 (IANS) India’s start to the U-20 SAFF Championship saw them scrape past Bhutan in a gruelling encounter which saw his side receive two red cards and finish the game with nine men. Head coach Ranjan Chaudhuri has called finishing a key area in which the team lacked.

Monaco sign Dutch defender Jordan Teze on five-year deal

IANS | August 20, 2024 4:56 PM

Monaco, Aug 20 (IANS) AS Monaco have signed Dutch defender Jordan Teze from PSV Eindhoven on a five-year deal and is now linked to the Ligue 1 club until June 30, 2029.

Mbappe files 55 million Euros complaint against PSG over unpaid wages: Report

IANS | August 20, 2024 4:51 PM

New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) Kylian Mbappe’s affiliation with Paris Saint Germain is not over as the French striker i is still in dispute with PSG and its main shareholder, Qatar Sports Investments over unpaid wages and has referred the matter to the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) over the dispute.

Manolo will help Indian players a lot, he will be very successful: Brandon Fernandes

Aryav Agnihotri | August 20, 2024 4:44 PM

New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) After seven years at his previous club, Brandon Fernandes is now motivated more than ever to have his best season yet with his new club and is beyond excited to play for the defending Indian Super League (ISL) Cup winners. The Mumbai City FC squad assembled for the 2024/25 ISL season could very well be one of the best-attacking units in the league.

Mumbai City will fight for every trophy, says Brandon Fernandes

Aryav Agnihotri | August 20, 2024 3:29 PM

New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) Mumbai City FC new signing Brandon Fernandes has claimed that the club will "fight for every piece of silverware" and he is ready to challenge himself at the new club.

Fernandes hails Manolo’s appointment, excited to link up with Chhangte

IANS | August 20, 2024 2:31 PM

New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) Manolo Marquez came to India in 2020 and led Hyderabad FC to the Indian Super League Cup in his three year stint with the club. His move across the league to FC Goa in 2023 was followed by his surprise appointment as head coach of the Indian national team, which is expected to be his toughest job yet .

Punjab FC sign Argentine midfielder Norberto Ezequiel

IANS | August 20, 2024 2:01 PM

Mohali, Aug 20 (IANS) Punjab FC have roped in Argentine midfielder Norberto Ezequiel Vidal as the fifth foreign signing for the 2024-25 season.

Ali Riley confronts career uncertainty due to severe nerve injury

IANS | August 20, 2024 1:19 PM

Los Angeles, Aug 20 (IANS) New Zealand football captain Ali Riley has revealed that her playing career may be over due to a severe nerve injury that forced her out of the Paris Olympics. The 36-year-old veteran defender was withdrawn from selection just before the Football Ferns' opening match against Canada at the Games, raising concerns about her future in the sport.