Asuncion, Aug 17 (IANS) Argentine manager Gustavo Alfaro has been appointed head coach of Paraguay's national team on a contract that runs until the 2026 World Cup.
Stretford, Aug 17 (IANS) Manchester United kicked off their 2024/25 Premier League campaign with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Fulham at Old Trafford on Friday night, after a late goal from debutant Joshua Zirkzee.
Berlin, Aug 17 (IANS) Thomas Muller's brace paved the way for Bayern Munich's first round victory over lower league side Ulm at the curtain raiser of the German Cup on Friday.
London, Aug 17 (IANS) Charles Sagoe Jr has joined League One side Shrewsbury Town on loan for the 2024/25 season, following the signing of a new contract with Arsenal that will keep him at the club till 2027. The 20-year-old joined Arsenal’s academy from Fulham in July 2015 and signed his first professional contract in July 2022.
Kathmandu, Aug 16 (IANS) A focused India U20 Men’s National Team on Friday landed in Nepal, on the eve of their SAFF U20 Championship campaign. The India U20s were well received at the Tribhuvan International Airport by representatives from the All Nepal Football Association, who presented every member of the squad with the traditional ‘khada’ scarf of Nepal.
Kokrajhar, Aug 16,(IANS) NorthEast United cruised past Odisha FC 5-1 to enter the knockouts from Group E of the 133rd Durand Cup which was played at the SAI Stadium here. Jithin M.S scored a brace while Guillermo Fernandez and Thoi Singh scored a goal each for the Highlanders and an own goal by Tankadhar Bag completed the scoreline. Paogoumang Singson scored the consolation for the Juggernauts.
London, Aug 16 (IANS) Arsenal fans have been awaiting the elusive Premier League trophy, A feat they last achieved in 2004, and after spending many years meddling in mediocrity they finally look strong enough to go all the way.
London, Aug 16 (IANS) The overcrowded schedule in club football, with the addition of international tournaments and pre-season, has made it very difficult for footballers to take well-deserved breaks from the game.
London, Aug 16 (IANS) Chelsea will be looking to put the memories of the horrid 2023/24 season behind them as the side struggled to maintain a spot in the top 10 of the table. A late run saw them finish sixth in the table but Manchester United’s FA Cup victory shoved them out of the Europa League to the Conference League.
Southampton, Aug 16 (IANS) Southampton FC have confirmed the signing of forward Cameron Archer from Aston Villa on a four-year deal, the Premier League club announced on Friday. The talented young forward, 22, arrives at St Mary’s to boost Russell Martin’s attacking options at the dawn of the 2024/25 Premier League campaign.
