Football: Manchester City beat United in penalties to lift Community Shield Cup

IANS | August 10, 2024 10:05 PM

London, Aug 10 (IANS) Manchester City have exacted revenge from cross-town arch-rivals as they defeated Manchester United 7-6 on penalties following a 1-1 draw in regulation time to win the Community Shield Cup, the season-opener for the English season. The two teams last met at the same venue, the iconic Wembley Stadium when United had won the FA Cup.

Durand Cup: NorthEast United slot four goals past BSF to move to the top of the table

IANS | August 9, 2024 10:44 PM

Kokrajhar, Aug 9 (IANS) A brace from Guillermo Fernandez and goals from Jithin M.S. and Alaaeddine Ajaraie (penalty) ensured NorthEast United take all three points against Border Security Force (BSF) FT for their second consecutive win in a Group E encounter of the Durand Cup played here at the SAI Stadium. The Highlanders moved to the top spot in the group with six points while BSF suffered their second loss of the tournament.

FC Barcelona announce signing of Euro top scorer Dani Olmo

IANS | August 9, 2024 7:14 PM

Barcelona, Aug 9 (IANS) FC Barcelona and RB Leipzig have confirmed an agreement for the transfer of Dani Olmo. The player will sign a contract with the club for the next six seasons until June 2030, and his buy-out clause is set at 500 million euros.