Bengaluru, Aug 23 (IANS) Nongiri Presbyterian Secondary School, Meghalaya and Mother’s Pride Public School, Himachal Pradesh completed the quarterfinal lineup of the 63rd Subroto Cup Sub-Junior Boys International Football Tournament being played in various venues here on Friday.
Jamshedpur, Aug 23 (IANS) Defending champions Mohun Bagan Super Giant (MBSG) downed a valiant Punjab FC 6-5 in sudden-death penalties, to make the semifinals of the 133rd Durand Cup, after both sides ended a thrilling quarterfinal clash 3-3 in regulation time at the Tata Steel Sports Complex stadium here on Friday. Scottish defender Thomas Aldred scored the final penalty for the Mariners to beat keeper Ravi Kumar’s effort and secure victory in what was a see-saw battle.
London, Aug 23 (IANS) Tottenham Hotspur's Ange Postecoglou has confirmed that Dominic Solanke and Rodrigo Bentancur have been ruled out of this Saturday's Premier League clash with Everton.
New Delhi, Aug 23 (IANS) Real Madrid’s opening La Liga game was considered to be a cause for concern for Carlo Ancelotti as there was an overcrowding in the left flank which resulted in their attacks not materialising. However, the Italian head coach has said he’s not even going to talk about playing off the right.
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.
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.
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.
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.
London, Aug 22 (IANS) Fulham have signed Norway midfielder Sander Berge on a five-year deal from English second-tier club Burnley.
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.
