Team India in ‘tournament mode’ ahead of SAFF U20 Championship: Ranjan Chaudhuri

IANS | August 16, 2024 11:47 PM

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.

Durand Cup: NorthEast United seal knockouts berth with five-star win over Odisha

IANS | August 16, 2024 10:35 PM

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.

Enzo Maresca is ‘100% sure’ Chelsea is getting better with every game

IANS | August 16, 2024 9:03 PM

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 sign forward Cameron Archer from Aston Villa on four-year deal

IANS | August 16, 2024 8:51 PM

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.

Ipswich Town announce signing of Manchester City midfielder Kalvin Phillips on loan

IANS | August 16, 2024 7:20 PM

Ipswich Town, Aug 16 (IANS) Ipswich Town have confirmed the signing of Kalvin Phillips on a season-long loan from Premier League champions Manchester City. The addition of Phillips is the club's second signing on Friday as the team confirmed the addition of 2023/24 Championship Golden Boot winner Blackburn Rovers striker Sammie Szmodics on a four-year deal.

Ipswich Town announce signing of Championship Golden Boot winner Sam Szmodics

IANS | August 16, 2024 6:39 PM

Ipswich, Aug 16 (IANS) Ipswich Town have announced the signing of Sam Szmodics on a permanent transfer from Blackburn Rovers. The forward joined Town on a four-year deal following a successful campaign with Rovers where he struck 33 times in all competitions, earning the Championship Golden Boot and a place in the Team of the Season.