Copa America 2024: Argentina legend Messi hails 'dynamic' Colombia ahead of final

IANS | July 13, 2024 11:44 PM

Buenos Aires (Argentina), July 13 (IANS) Argentina captain Lionel Messi noted that Colombia will pose a formidable test when the two teams meet in the Copa America final at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey in the USA on Sunday. Colombia is unbeaten in the past 28 matches and earned a place in the final by defeating Uruguay 1-0 in the semifinal, despite playing for more than half the match with only 10 men.

Ahead of Euro 2024 final: Spain's conductor Rodri favours talking about others

IANS | July 13, 2024 11:30 PM

Berlin, July 13 (IANS) Real Madrid defender Dani Carvajal seems to feel a mischievous glee when talking to Spain's midfield conductor Rodri. "I do it every day. Every day I tell him to come to Madrid, there is more sunshine," the 32-year-old reported ahead of the Euro 2024 final this Sunday against England. Carvajal always finishes his promotional tour by saying: "It's a perfect match, more than perfect."

CFL 2024: East Bengal win season's first Kolkata derby 2-1

IANS | July 13, 2024 9:25 PM

Kolkata, July 13 (IANS) Second-half goals by Vishnu P.V. and Jesin T.K. powered East Bengal FC to a 2-1 win over archrivals Mohun Bagan Super Giant in the season's first derby in a Group B fixture of the Calcutta Football League 2024 at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan here on Saturday.

Euro 2024: Kobbie Mainoo has the ‘wow factor', says Rio Ferdinand ahead of final

IANS | July 13, 2024 5:22 PM

Berlin, July 13 (IANS) The 2024 European Championship has acted as a stepping stone for youngsters. The tournament has showcased the absolute best talent that is on offer. In a footballing world where we are used to hearing the names Cristiano Ronaldo and Harry Kane, we’ve been left awestruck by the likes of Lamine Yamal and Kobbie Mainoo.

Football: Real Sociedad sign Sergio Gomez on 6-year deal from Manchester City

IANS | July 12, 2024 9:22 PM

Donostia-San Sebastian (Spain), July 12 (IANS) Real Sociedad and Manchester City have reached an agreement over the transfer of Sergio Gomez until the end of the 2029-30 season in a deal, reported to be worth 10 Million Euros. Gomez was born in Badalona. He began playing football in his hometown and, after a year in the RCD Espanyol Academy, joined La Masía, where he developed through all the youth categories up to the junior level.