New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) Controversy seems to have become synonymous with the All India Football Federation (AIFF) ever since the new executive committee took charge in September 2022.
Berlin, May 9 (IANS) The strong-willed statement to strike back in the 2024/25 campaign of the UEFA Champions League followed deep disappointment about the drama-like exit in the 2024 semifinals against Real (4-3 on aggregate). Bayern Munich's CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen calmly rose from his seat at the clubs' after-game late-night banquet and quoted the statement of club icon Thomas Muller.
Madrid (Spain), May 9 (IANS) FC Barcelona on Thursday assured the future of teenage central defender Pau Cubarsi after the club and the player signed a new contract. The 17-year-old has signed a new contract until the end of June 2027 with a release clause of 500 million euros (538 million U.S. dollars), which is only half of those of his teammates Lamine Yamal, Gavi and Pedri, but still way beyond the reach of nearly every club in the world.
Madrid, May 9 (IANS) Real Madrid's 2-1 win at home to Bayern Munich that booked them a place in the UEFA Champions League final has come at a cost with the confirmation that French international Aurelien Tchouameni has suffered a stress injury to his left foot.
New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) The Premier League has announced the eight players that have been nominated for the PL Player of the Season award. All football fans can nominate their favourite players who they might believe are worthy of the prestigious award through the official site or app of the Premier League.
Madrid, May 9 (IANS) Although Real Madrid were crowned as La Liga champions, there are still several issues to be resolved at both ends of the points table and the 35th round of matches this weekend could answer some important questions.
Narainpur (Chhattisgarh), May 9 (IANS) Delhi reached the semifinals of the Swami Vivekananda U-20 Men’s National Football Championship when they overcame Kerala via a tie-breaker at the Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama Ground, here on Thursday.
New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) FC Bayern Munich manager, Thomas Tuchel is getting ready for perhaps one of the most important games of his career. The German has been under scrutiny since the beginning of the season and with FC Bayern losing out on their 12th consecutive Bundesliga title, Tuchel is on his way out of Munich at the end of the season.
Bergamo, May 8 (IANS) Former French footballing giants, Olympique De Marseille travel to Italy to face first-time European finals aspirants, Atalanta BC in the second leg of the Europa League semi-finals.
Leverkusen, May 8 (IANS) Xabi Alonso and Bayer Leverkusen are on the cusp of achieving history having not lost a single game so far this season. Their 5-1 win over Frankfurt extended their unbeaten streak to 48 games this season. The 2023/24 Bundesliga winners will be favorites as they already have a 2-0 lead heading into the tie thanks to goals by Florian Wirtz and Robert Andrich in the first leg of the semi-finals that took place in Rome last week.
